Brian From

The Common Good Podcast

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...

Author

Brian From

Category

Religion

Podcast website

1160hope.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

A Troubling Law in California 17.07.2024

kate shellnutt on X: "Sad update on the singer who did the national anthem last night: Ingrid Andress apologized for being drunk and is going to rehab Gov. Newsom signs historic legislation banning forced outing policies in schools Christianity Today on X: "In an age of social media celebrity and showy spirituality, we are invited into a holy unawareness Tom Buck (Five Point Buck) on X: "When aske...

What Is The Answer to Dealing with Anxiety? 16.07.2024

Christian Duty in a Spiral Toward Unrest Chuck Swindoll's 'Insight for Today' Daily Devotional Library See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Do We Process What We Saw This Weekend? 15.07.2024

Ed Werder on X: "A hero who protected his family in his final moments. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻" Nick Perkins on X: ""People aren't going to remember what you say, they're going to remember how you made them feel." Even in retirement, Nick Saban still dishing out some of the best life lessons. First class coach. First class father. First class Man challies on X: "Flashback: God did not apologize for resting o...

A Political Earthquake on Abortion 12.07.2024

Denny Burk on X: "Let’s not kid ourselves. A political earthquake happened today. The GOP no longer has a pro-life platform, nor does it have a pro-life nominee for president. The GOP is no longer pro-life challies on X: The Three Greatest Enemies of Marriage FIRST-PERSON: 3 factors that lead to unchurched Christians Paul David Tripp on X: "Parents, you have been placed in your children’s lives as...

Political Speeches in Church 11.07.2024

Chad Ragsdale on X: "Sunday morning. Political speech at a church. Is this Christian nationalism? Or is it (D)ifferent? Genuinely curious." Paul David Tripp on X: "⛪️ Two of God’s best gifts to us are his word and his church. https://t.co/bYAvr2baYC" Jenna Ellis on X: "You cannot be a faithful Christian and a faithful Republican after today. You cannot be loyal to two contradicting stances. For a...

Where Is God When Natural Disasters Strike 02.07.2024

Will Stern on X: "This weekend marked the 17th anniversary of the release of the original iPhone. A lucky few who somehow never opened their boxes have sold them for $100K+ in recent years. The Most Dangerous Thing a Christian Can Do Dying of cancer, Amy Low finds meaning in the mundane of life Max Lucado on X: "Sometimes all we need is a little hope. That’s all Noah needed, and that’s what Noah r...

Reflections on the debate, church, and vacation 01.07.2024

Christianity Today on X: "Our aging politicians are a warning to the church, wrote @drmoore last year. Trusting the next generation to take our places is an act of faith Taylor Swift Is Not a Good Role Model bill sablesak on X: "Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! #LGM @Mets 👍 😂 ⚾️ John Piper on Theocracy, Igniting Revolutions, and Patriotism in the Church   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Oklahoma Puts a Bible in Every Classroom 28.06.2024

OK Schools Superintendent Ryan Walters announcement today: “Every teacher, every classroom in the state, will have a Bible in the classroom and will be teaching from the Bible in the classroom. Taking Your Thoughts Captive Is Easier Than You Think Ed Stetzer on X: ""Clarity is Kindness: Christian Witness in a World of Pride" From Ed on how churches need to be clear on issues of sexuality and gende...

Brian Slipka talks about his book WIN SOME 5 Proven Life Strategies to Win in Relationships 27.06.2024

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The Difficulty in Waiting 26.06.2024

Ian Simkins on the difficulty in waiting Steve Millar on X: "Dude ripped a reporter to shreds for asking him about the Texas job, gives a passionate speech about how he's never leaving A&M and then takes the Texas job less than hours later. Wild stuff." Brett McCracken on X: "When *seeing reality tangibly* becomes less compelling to us than *being seen virtually,* we lose perspective and purpo...

Josh Zeichik, Director of Church Engagement for Focus on The Family 26.06.2024

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Stephanie Robinson, Cofounder of Konbit Haiti and Outreach Coordinator with Faith to Action 26.06.2024

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Bob Butler with The Center Church 26.06.2024

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Rev. Douglas Kuiper 26.06.2024

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Making the Case for a 'Boring' Marriage 25.06.2024

Tearful Gateway Church elder who has 6 daughters apologizes Finding the Beauty in My 'Boring' Marriage BeatinTheBookie.com®️ on X: "Talk about bad luck. A man who had just won $4 million at Marina Bay Singapore Casino died shortly after going into cardiac arrest from the excitement. Quincy Wilson, 16, is one race from becoming the youngest U.S. track Olympian ever Daily Hope with Rick Warren See o...

Rick Lawrence, author of Editing Jesus: Confronting the Distorted Faith of the American Church 25.06.2024

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Two Years Since the Dobbs Decision 24.06.2024

The Means and the End by Tim Challies Two years after Dobbs, activists look to capitalize on abortion-rights support ahead of the November election Thomas Horrocks on X: "In light of Louisiana’s recent decision to require that the 10 commandments be posted in every public classroom, I’m reminded of this astute observation from Kurt Vonnegut. I’m Trading My Career for Motherhood. Neither Will Fulfi...

Dr. Chris Rappazini, author of Moving Forward After Messing Up: A New Future with the God of Second Chances 21.06.2024

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Louisiana classrooms now required by law to display the Ten Commandments 20.06.2024

Louisiana classrooms now required by law to display the Ten Commandments challies on X: "Do You Envy the Wicked? Max Lucado on X: "Colossians 3:2 says, “Let heaven fill your thoughts!” Every day carries us closer to the day our Father will come. Let’s keep a look out for him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Questions More Important Than 'What Was Your Sunday Attendance?' 20.06.2024

San Francisco Giants Legend and Hall of Famer Willie Mays passed away peacefully at the age of 93 Robert Morris has resigned from Gateway Church following past abuse allegations. The church said it “did not have all the facts” about his earlier misconduct 10 Questions More Important Than 'What Was Your Sunday Attendance?' The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth Daily Devotional See omnystudio.com/list...

Lisa Anderson, Director of young adults for Focus on the Family 19.06.2024

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How Do Your Come Back From Crushing Disapointment? 17.06.2024

Faithful Fathers Never tell a parent of a toddler that childhood goes by fast.⁣ ⁣ Toddler days are 42 hours long.⁣ ⁣ Have you ever put your toddler down for bed so early that the sun is still pretty high and they can hear other kids outside frolicking? Surgeon general wants tobacco-style warning applied to social media platforms Timothy Keller: "Every other religion says you're saved through knowl...

What Does It Mean to be Gospel Centered? 13.06.2024

SBC amendment to permanently ban women pastors falls short Ed Werder on X: "Exceptional by @TomBrady as he draws parallels between success in football and achievement in life. Personal thought: red is his color and he’s going to be great on TV." Dan White Jr. on X: "You're not Gospel-centered if you're ungracious with your opinions, if you're ungracious with your family, if you're ungracious to th...

The Mixing of Faith and Politics 11.06.2024

‘You Just Can’t Vote Democrat,’ Donald Trump Tells SBC Pastors at Offsite Event During Annual Meeting Julie Roys on X: "Pastor & radio preacher @DrTonyEvans is stepping away from ministry due to what he has termed a "sin" issue he committed "a number of years ago." The elders of Dallas megachurch @OCBFChurch have "established" a process that Evans said he is submitting to challies on X: "The W...

What Can We Learn About a Person from a Shopping Cart? 10.06.2024

JD Greear warns SBC could lose minority churches Timothy Keller (1950-2023) on X: "Every gospel presentation includes the bad news—that you're trying to save yourself—and the good news—that you can be totally saved by grace and not by anything you do. But in every culture and century, that news is going to sound slightly different." Pastor’s daughter killed in badminton accident on family vacation...

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