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...
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The struggle of busyness and the tyranny of the urgent 09.05.2024 49:17
The Winning Difference on X: "Perfect the small stuff. It's not just practice, it's preparation for victory. Every detail, every moment—be relentless. "We just find ways. For us, it just starts with our habits. We talked about doing the 'little things' since day one. The little things matter and you never… Matt Chandler on reclaiming Revelation's 'hijacked' message Southwest pre-boarding policy vu...
Adam Holz and Paul Asay with Focus on the Family 07.05.2024 11:03
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Megan Rolofson with Adventures in Odyssey 07.05.2024 8:26
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Are politics driving where we live? 07.05.2024 47:25
West Coast Exodus: Idaho becoming an ‘expat’ community for families fleeing these states “Human beings are morally responsible creatures in a unique way—including in the way we treat our fellow creatures.” challies on X: "Over the course of a lifetime, not to mention over the course of any given month or week, we have to make many decisions. Some of them are consequential and some insignificant, s...
What would you say to a college graduation class? 06.05.2024 50:13
Michael Shermer on X: "University presidents everywhere need to embrace this simple statement by Ben Sasse, President of the University of Florida: "At the University of Florida, we have repeatedly, patiently explained two things to protesters: We will always defend your rights to free speech and free…" At Disney World, adult visitors increasingly mix remote work and play Death of South Carolina p...
Rachel Scott, author of Taking the Five Leaps 03.05.2024 8:51
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Dr. Ken Castor, author of the Make a Difference Youth Bible 03.05.2024 9:05
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National Day of Prayer 02.05.2024 49:03
Julie Roys on X: "For decades a popular worship songs in churches, ‘How Great Is Our God’ has in recent years become an anthem for Christian nationalist protesters. “When I think of ‘How Great Is Our God,’ I wonder, who is the ‘our’?” said religious historian @DrLeahPayne Dean Defuria on X: "“There’s no such thing as PTSD. There’s no such thing as OCD. There’s no such thing as ADHD.” — John MacArt...
Fascinating perspective on happiness and contentment from Dwight Schrute 01.05.2024 47:22
Chad Ragsdale on X: "This is both sad and hilarious. LARPing the revolution." Perspective on happiness and contentment from Dwight Schrute Hikikomori Syndrome Is Rapidly On The Rise, With People Not Leaving Their Homes For At Least Six Months Jim Acosta on X: "Trump tells Time he doesn’t rule out political violence if he loses election: “I don't think we're going to have that. I think we're going...
Paul DeHaven, DeKalb Campus Pastor - Christ Community Church 30.04.2024 9:22
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Robyn Chambers, Vice-President of Advocacy for Childre for Focus on the Family 30.04.2024 18:40
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What to do when financial stress hits 30.04.2024 40:19
Denny Burk on X: "When a false teacher falls into his own trap. “Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich… For when he dies he will carry nothing away; His glory will not descend after him. Though while he lives he congratulates himself.” -Psalm 49:16-20 Columbine survivor says mission trip to Africa helped him forgive Daily Devotions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Back pain and the brokenness of this world 29.04.2024 50:18
Resisting our 'new dark age' Christian Coach, Help Athletes Cultivate Rightly Ordered Loves Nate Silver on X: "This speaks to the story I wrote earlier this week. Yes, the value of your Ivy League degree is going to be affected if people start to associate your school with political activism instead of academic rigor Real Love vs. Dreamy Love - The Scott Sauls Blog See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Is it essential to believe in the divinity of Jesus? 26.04.2024 48:58
Are Family and Faith Staging a Comeback? “Too often today, church hunting simply becomes a search for ‘our people’—that is, those who live comparable lifestyles, have similar opinions, and vote the way we do. And if that’s our approach, we’re missing out.” A lesser-known C.S. Lewis book provides “precisely the warning our political culture needs as we plod through another contentious election.” Se...
Helen Smallbone talks about the new movie Unsung Hero 25.04.2024 9:20
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When might prayer be a bad idea? 25.04.2024 56:46
There is some controversy over the Bears choice to begin their stadium press conference with a prayer Laurence Holmes was upset by the Bears having a pastor speak at their press conference. “You chose to ask for God’s grace for a stadium. You should be ashamed. “You are using the word of God to try and fleece the flock for billionaires.” Top 9 driving distractions that contribute to accidents, acc...
Aaron Damiani with Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago 23.04.2024 9:33
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Gary Schneeberger talks about the new movie Unsung Hero 23.04.2024 11:38
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When does 'old age' begin? 23.04.2024 44:34
When does 'old age' begin? Study shows perception has shifted over time Randy Alcorn on X: "We should recognize the differences and celebrate that God’s image-bearers come in all shapes and sizes and colors, and we are the beneficiaries of His providence in creating us this way The Great Rewiring of Childhood Four Ways to Tame Your Tongue No Suffering Is Unseen: Why Our Secret Pain Really Matters...
How to Make Sense of the Campus Protests 22.04.2024 1:03:25
Jonah Goldberg on X: "The easiest way out of the mess many universities have made for themselves is also the most appropriate. If any group of students threatens to "seize" the university and "force" administrators to do their will, they should be put on notice: any violence or attempt to physically" White House condemns ‘blatantly antisemitic’ protests as agitators engulf Columbia University | Fo...
Nate Pickowicz, Author 22.04.2024 9:12
The Kindness of God: Beholding His Goodness in a Cruel World See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book of James - Life is a Mist 20.04.2024 1:03:59
Ian Simkins ChatGPT Pitches 10 More Christian Movies Sermon prep on the first church Don’t Expect Instant Gratification from Your ‘Quiet Time’ Why go to church this Sunday? John Ortberg on X: "You can choose to do life with God or without, but it’s always better with Him. " See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim Glenn, Compassion International 20.04.2024 9:15
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How Do I Share the Gospel to People Who’ve Heard It All Before? 19.04.2024 1:10:32
What Should We Sing? How to Identify a Good Worship Song | Desiring God Jonathan Merritt on X: "BREAKING: Orange Conference founder @reggiejoiner has been fired due to an inappropriate sexual relationship with a senior leader, just one week before thousands gather at their annual event " Amaze the Next Generation with God | Crossway Articles North Carolina bear cubs snatched out of tree by group...
What is the goal of church…to make disciples…what does that mean? 18.04.2024 1:03:11
Esau McCaulley on X: ""Parenting is always an exercise in hope, a gift given to a future we cannot see to the end. At some point, if God is merciful, our children will continue forward without us, left with the memory of love shared and received." my latest for @nytopinion https://t.co/YTbRLLqcpL" Scott Sauls on X: ""We are overprotective in the real world, and underprotective in the digital worl...
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