Brian From

The Common Good Podcast

Religion EN ↓ 2244 episodes

The idea of “the common good” has a rich history within the Christian church. It’s the notion that, as we pursue Jesus in our lives and in the lives of others, we are fulfilling God’s purposes for His creation. This pursuit can be messy. It means rolling up our sleeves and creating space for hard conversations about real issues that impact our lives. Things like parenting, marriage, finances, politics, art, and culture. On The Common Good, Brian From creates space to have these conversations, to sit with the big questions that we all have, to sometimes disagree, but to always look for the chan...

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What It Looks Like to Stay Sure and Steady in the Word of God 23.10.2025 33:03

The Bottom of Heaven's Totem Pole - Scott Sauls Weekly   Boss's text to employee on vacation sparks boundary debate   Jared C. Wilson on X: "If you have a preacher who faithfully delivers the gospel to you every Lord's Day -- even if he's not as great as your favorite podcast/YouTube preacher -- send him a note of thanks and encouragement this week. It will mean a lot. I promise you that...

Adrienne Bumpers, Campus Director of The Potter's House 21.10.2025 9:43

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How is The Church An Apologetic? 21.10.2025 40:49

The Church as an Apologetic   (1) MILO on X: "Paula White: Give me $133 today, or God won't bless you. If she's lying, this is fraud. If she's not, it's extortion. https://t.co/heH3lrCCL6" / X   Speak with a Christian Accent   (1) Timothy Keller (1950-2023) on X: "“Go to the front lines, at home or abroad, in the battles against hunger…human trafficking or genocide&hell...

Mark Jobe, President of Moody Bible Institute 21.10.2025 22:54

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Jim Newheiser talks about his new book "Do I Need Boundaries? Seeking to Please God by Learning to Say No" 17.10.2025 9:43

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Adam Holz with Plugged In talks Tron: Ares (And other, better movies) 17.10.2025 10:40

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Ed Stetzer, Dean of the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University 17.10.2025 20:03

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Speaking with a Christian Accent 14.10.2025 33:54

Dr. Derwin L. Gray on X: "According to a recent Pew Research Center analysis, 47 % of international migrants globally identify as Christians." / X   Dr. Derwin L. Gray on X: "Billionaires’ wealth surged $6.5tn over past decade, Oxfam reports. "In total the richest 1% of the global population has gained at least $33.9tn in real terms, which the charity said was “enough to end annua...

How Important Is It That We Find Ourselves? 14.10.2025 33:24

Confessions of a Former Social-Mediaholic   The Loss of One Forgotten Virtue Could Destroy the Country - Christianity Today   Finding Yourself Is Not the Solution to Life’s Problems - Eternal Perspective Ministries   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Woolworth from Bible League 08.10.2025 10:16

You might know his voice from  The Word in Action podcast  or from your local Christian radio station, but now get ready to meet the man behind the mic. Michael Woolworth has been with Bible League for nine years, and has made many connections through Bible League’s radio ministry. Help send the Good Word to those who need it most => https://www.bibleleague.org/donation/the-worl...

Lead Pastor Mohan Zachariah of CityLine Bible Church 08.10.2025 12:41

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This Week in Media with Adam Holz 08.10.2025 10:30

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Gary Schneeberger from Focus on the Family 07.10.2025 10:05

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Monica Kim and Danny Kwon talk about their new book "Teenagers and Mental Health" 30.09.2025 10:26

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Why It's Good News That It's Not All About Us 29.09.2025 42:02

Michigan church shooting live updates: 5 dead, 8 injured in Grand Blanc attack; suspect identified   Cracker Barrel Outrage Was Almost Certainly Driven by Bots, Researchers Say   It’s Not About You (And That Is Good News) | Tim Challies   David French on X: "Read the community note. This is incredibly gross." / X   Ryan Saavedra on X: "Wow. New Jersey Democrat Governor Ph...

Jarret Garber, Lead Pastor at First Baptist Church in Downers Grove 26.09.2025 12:00

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Bob Smietana with Religion News Service reacts to the Charlie Kirk shooting and fallout 26.09.2025 9:35

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Sarah Zylstra, Senior Writer at The Gospel Coalition talks about AI and theology 26.09.2025 9:43

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Zachary Mettler, Issues Analyst & Writer at Focus on the Family on how Gen Z is reacting to Charlie Kirk's assassination 26.09.2025 10:18

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Michael Woodworth with Bible League 26.09.2025 9:23

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Adam Holz with Plugged In on Social Media Conspiracy Theories 26.09.2025 9:57

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Perspectives on How We As Christians Should View Politics 26.09.2025 34:42

AAA survey shows 96% of people drive aggressively   For Those Who Love Jesus, Death Is a Temporary Separation - Eternal Perspective Ministries       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Do Nearly Half of Pastors Consider Quitting Every Year? 26.09.2025 42:36

Fascinating on X: "Karen will most definitely be in future versions of this chart. https://t.co/bz3YDhwsuw" / X   Lawrence Tynes on X: "Every coach regardless of sport should listen to this. It works! If YOU are not doing this regardless of where a kid is on the depth chart then YOU are not a coach." / X   Robot umpires approved for MLB in 2026 as part of challenge system   Defiant...

Michael Woolworth with Bible League International 19.09.2025 9:34

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Adam Holz with Plugged In from Focus on the Family talks about The Senior 18.09.2025 9:42

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