Connecting Faith & Life with Mister Brown

Can you be unreasonable? I think we all can be unreasonable at times. I want to challenge you today to think of this: God has given you life. It's reasonable to live it for Him. [0:00] Intro [2:00] Being unreasonable [4:55] What is reasonable? [17:00] Final thoughts Bible Verses: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Psalm 104:27-29 Daniel 4 Romans 12:1-2 Galatians 2:20 John 15:5 Colossians 1:16 John 17:14-17 1 P...

Is this frightening statement true about you? I had to ask myself this question. It's a good measurement for starting the new year. [0:00] Intro [0:50] Is this true about you? [9:10] What is your purpose? [15:50] Final thoughts Bible Verses: Philippians 4:8 Psalm 112 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Romans 12:1-2 Romans 6:13-14 Are you lazy and undisciplined? I have come to realize that I can be lazy and und...

When presenting the Gospel in our culture today, it is wise to remember that there are real people involved. Yes, we must always speak the truth, but speak it with compassion and respect because all people are made in the image of God. The Gospel is a light in the hot cultural topics we face today and salvation through Jesus Christ is the answer. Watch the full episode here https://youtu.be/gygaQW...

We leave people empty when we argue cultural issues without boldly preaching the Gospel. The cancel culture phenomenon may try to stop the truth from being told, but Christians can be bold with the truth of God's Word. God created all. God set the standard for living. Please pray for me and for this podcast and that I can continue to speak boldly and speak the truth. Colossians 4: 3-6 Jeremiah 2:...

What does it mean to walk in wisdom? As Christians, it means being led by the Holy Spirit in all that we do and say. It means seasoning our words with salt - using our words in ways that others will be willing to listen. It is being gracious toward people who don't understand what we do. Bringing the truth to people requires compassion, not beating them with our words. Watch the full episode here...

Is racism our biggest problem? Are politics our biggest problem? I say no. Our biggest problem and biggest sin is that we reject and neglect God in our culture today. Jeremiah 2: 13 tells us the two sins we have committed. Read this verse, watch this clip, and tell me what you think - Is our biggest problem that we reject God? Watch the full episode here https://youtu.be/gygaQWT-9Lg

It's easy to point fingers at other people - to point out what we see them doing wrong. But if we are so busy pointing out other people's faults, are we pointing people to what is truly needed - salvation through Jesus Christ? Let's work on submitting to God's Kingdom and not on whether we are on the Left or the Right. Watch the video and tell me what you think about this topic. Watch the full epi...

I’ve been wrestling with a question lately that completely shifted how I view my faith, and I want to challenge you to think about it too. Is true sacrifice dying for Christ, or is it living for Him? We often praise the heroes of faith who historically laid down their lives, but what about the daily sacrifice of choosing to honor God at our jobs, on social media, or even on a basketball court? In...

Have you ever opened your phone just to check one thing, and suddenly found yourself an hour later feeling anxious, frustrated, or completely disconnected from God? I’ve been there. In this Connecting Faith & Life episode, I share a personal look at how modern social media algorithms are subtly shifting our focus away from eternity and trapping us in comparison, materialism, and needless arguments...

As a parent, I know how terrifying it can be when your teenager starts pulling away. You look at them and wonder: Did I do enough? Am I doing the right things?  In this episode of Connecting Faith & Life, I am sharing the three essential jobs we have as parents: to love, lead, and launch our kids. The truth is that our teenagers need us more than they know, and they actually want us around more th...

Ever feel like life is moving too fast, or stress is catching up with you? In this Connecting Faith & Life episode, I share a personal story about facing overwhelm, struggling to sleep, and trying to handle things on my own before finally turning to God in prayer. Looking at King Jehoshaphat’s story in 2 Chronicles 20, we learn that it is okay to be honest and admit when we do not know what to do....

Have you ever caught yourself saying, "I'm just a sinner saved by grace"? I used to say it too. But what if the way we talk about our identity is actually holding us back from living out who God made us to be? In this Connecting Faith & Life episode, I share why our position in Christ comes before our daily practice. When you trust in Jesus, you aren't just an old person forgiven, you are a brand-...

Have you ever given in to temptation and immediately felt that heavy weight of guilt and shame? We’ve all been there, but what happens next is what truly matters. In this video, I open up about my own struggles and share a comforting truth from 1 John 1:9. When we mess up, God doesn't turn His back on us. He actually draws near to restore us. Join me, as we look at what it means to confess, experi...

In a world filled with noisy, divisive opinions about race and culture, it’s easy to forget where our true allegiance lies. Today, I want to talk about putting the kingdom of God over race. The kingdom of God does not erase our earthly distinctions, but it dethrones them. When we place Christ above every category, gender, race, or background, He becomes the lens through which we view everything el...

I want to share a story about an older man whose house caught fire. The city condemned the building, yet even after his community built him a brand-new home right next door, he kept going back to live in the condemned house because it felt familiar and comfortable. How many of us do the exact same thing spiritually? In Romans 8:1, God tells us there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ J...

Ever feel like life is moving too fast or the storms are blowing a little too hard? In this episode of Connecting Faith and Life, I sit down during my morning Prayer, Bible, and Journaling time to share a truth that has been heavy on my heart. We often talk about wanting to be like great heroes of faith, but Psalm 1 shows us the power of simply being like a tree planted by streams of water. When o...

We live in an age of unlimited information. If we don't know something, we just Google it, ask AI, or pull up a podcast. Yet, so many of us are still making choices that ruin relationships, abuse money, and repeat destructive cycles. I realized recently that my biggest issue isn't a lack of information; it's a lack of wisdom. In this episode of Connecting Faith and Life, I break down why human int...

Have you ever jumped to conclusions after seeing a quick 30-second clip or reading a single post? In this Connecting Faith & Life episode, I reflect on how easily we fall into the trap of believing the first version of a story we hear. In a world full of noise, algorithm-driven outrage, and instant reactions, God’s Word reminds us why wisdom pauses, listens, and waits for the full truth. Taking a...

Life isn't always smooth sailing. Sometimes it hits you hard with unexpected ebbs and flows. In this episode of Connecting Faith and Life, I'm sharing openly from a hotel room on the road about real struggles in marriage, ministry, and daily choices. God brought me to Psalm 79:9 to remind me that I can't do this in my own strength. When we stop trying to be self-sufficient and simply pray, "God, h...

URGENT prayer request! There are a lot of narratives in our culture. I think God has the best narrative out there. I want to engage the culture where it is. [2:55] The verse that Proclaim Ministries is based on and the two-fold focus of Proclaim Ministries: Proclaim Ministries is based on Colossians 1:28 “Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present...

We all need God. We all need a savior. So we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Our mission at Proclaim Ministries is to help people connect faith and life. Whether you believe that Jesus Christ is your savior or not, we want to help you connect your faith to your life and your life to the Creator. Colossians 1: 15-20 Jeremiah 2: 13 Colossians 1: 28 “Him we proclaim, warning everyone and te...

Does God have a Conservative agenda or a Liberal one? Is He Right or Left? Does God pick sides? What are your thoughts? Watch this clip and let me know. Watch the full episode here https://youtu.be/gygaQWT-9Lg

Does legislation have the power to change people's lives or does the Gospel? Legislation might change some lives, but only the Gospel has the power to change lives forever. We get caught up in the issues of the day and forget that the Gospel message has the power to change people's lives for eternity. Trusting Jesus Christ as your savior transforms you. Our world can't be transformed without Jesus...

How do we expect unbelievers to believe the Bible if they don't have true life? 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 says that only belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior brings life. Ephesians 2:1-10 talks about how we are all dead in sin before we know and recognize Christ. Watch the full episode here https://youtu.be/GekxFYiC5Jc

Is 4 hours a day enough time in the Word of God? Is 20 minutes a day enough time? How much time is enough to spend in the Word of God? Building a foundation of faith comes from reading the Bible, so we should do it daily, period. Watch the full episode here https://youtu.be/GekxFYiC5Jc