Brant Hansen is from small-town Illinois, and is a self-professed nerd, diagnosed with Asperger's as an adult. He's a fan of C.S. Lewis and toast. "Producer Sherri", also a radio veteran, is from Pittsburgh, has one of the world's great laughs, and demonstrates incredible patience with Brant. Both are believers in Jesus, but have difficulty fitting in with modern American church culture. Together they have a daily radio show that is syndicated across the country, with segments ranging from t ...
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Topics: Desires, On The Streets, Colossians 3 BONUS CONTENT: The Way Of Jesus Quotes: “Having to endure helps you to endure.” “Do not walk away from God in shame. Keep growing in other areas.” “Jesus is not being unreasonable.” “The fruit of the spirit are not disconnected.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our w…
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Topics: Question In The Book Of Job, Mission Impossible, Bitterness, Desires, Breaking Animal News BONUS CONTENT: Breaking Animal News Follow-up, Helen Mirren Follow-up, Mission Impossible Follow-up Quotes: “We praise freely because of who He is.” “You can find justification for yourself pretty much anywhere on the internet.” “Will power is overrat…
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Oddcast Rewind ep 16 Patriotic Hot Dog Math
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16:09Topics: Welcome To The Show, Prayer Booth, Joke Masterclass, 4th of July Food, Shock Jock, Misfits Moment, Hamilton, Tracking Poll Update, Being Grateful, Listener Uniforms Bonus Content: Aliens and IQ Points Quotes: "If you don't understand my humor, that's on you." "The very fact that you're struggling is a good sign. It means God's still at work…
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2225 The First Line Of Our National Anthem
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14:37Topics: History Segment, People Are Lost, Glasses, Love Your Enemies, Singing & Skipping, Social Tip, The Vision For Life, Non-Anxious Voice, Prayers of Nigeria, I Corinthians 13, Welcome To The Show BONUS CONTENT: Toxic Quotes: “Here’s the guy who never figured it out.” “We’re called to actual compassion for people.” “You don’t see many people ang…
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Topics: Anger, Turn It Over To God, Welcome To The Show, Glowing People, Christians Keeping Score, What God Loves, AI Waiting, Vera C. Rubin BONUS CONTENT: Barbara Walters/Poop Ship Quotes: “You CAN go to sleep. God is awake.” “We’re scrolling a hope that is more lasting than any fear the news is giving.” “Love what God loves.”’ “Ai can make you du…
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2223 A Very Large Random Group Of Fans Of The Show
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14:53Topics: Breaking Animals New, Praising God, Philippians 4:11-13, Prayer For Brant BONUS CONTENT: Barbara Walters Documentary Quotes: “Gazelles can’t swim?” “People’s hearts need to be softened.” “It’s here on my monitor, so it’s legit.” “There’s a lot of cost to NOT following Jesus.” “Do you want to be able to live with contentment?” . . . Holy Gho…
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Topics: Forgiveness, Many Podcasts, Breaking Animal News, Shock Jock, Worry, Not As Smart, Coffee Study, Without Love BONUS CONTENT: Newsboys Quotes: “Forgiveness means releasing your right to anger.” “That’s a lot of content.” “It compares very favorably to Top 40 at this point in our history.” “We’re gonna need you to buzz, today.” “God is at pea…
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2221 The Verna C Rubin Observatory, Again
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12:59Topics: Breaking Animal News, Reframe How You Think, Grace, Patio Furniture BONUS CONTENT: Contempt Follow-up Quotes: “Worship is to be astonished by God.” “Don’t presume I want my patio to be the place to be.” “Think of your home as a garden of peace and beauty.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Wat…
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Oddcast Rewind ep 15 Who Applies The Sauce?
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16:48Topics: We're Glad You're Here, Shock Jock, Breaking Animal News, NFL News, The Lord's Prayer, Fishing, July 4th, Cost of Kids, Peace, Exercise Equipment, Asteroid Lassoing, "Nothing Time" Bonus Content: Anxiety “That’s a lot of money for being horrible.” "If you're a python, do you want to be in a hair salon?" “My dog: one. All of you: zero.” “Jes…
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Topics: God’s Design, Showing On Your Phone, First Year Marriage Cringe, Most Livable, Powerball vs. Contentment, YouTube, It’s About Today, Breaking Animal news, Harvard: Human Flourishing BONUS CONTENT: Showing On The Phone Follow-Up Quotes: “Lord please help me to line up my desires with that which is actually life giving.” “It’s just a chair.” …
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Topics: Overwhelmed, Count Your Blessings, Psalm 23:1, Not A Bot, Gunsmoke, Christian Artists, Vera C. Rubin, Contempt BONUS CONTENT: Not A Bot Follow-up, Men Driving Follow-up Quotes: “Our souls weren’t made for this.” “Just do the thing that’s in front of you.” “We have to be careful elevating people. It’s not healthy for them.” “You don’t want t…
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Topics: How You Think Of God, Breaking Animal News, Jeremiah 29:11, Hansen 2038, Big Iron, Fear, God Of All Hope, Attention/Gratitude, Ketchup On Eggs, Financial Struggles BONUS CONTENT: My Bug Guy LLC, Stress Management Quotes: “Who wants to miss out on talking to God?” “There’s fashion news even in the animal kingdom.” “I suspect God’s plan looks…
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Topics: Shock Jock, Love Your Enemies, Feelings, Muppet Show Re-visited, Big Picture, Where You Get Your Value, Peace, Breaking Animal News, Your Job BONUS CONTENT: Colossians 1:9-11, Chris Rock Follow-up Quotes: “I’d like to dominate the airwaves.” “Use this information wisely.” “We don’t want to worship feelings.” “What you’re listening to is the…
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Topics: Breaking Animal News, Graduation, Heaven/Music, Contentment, Muppet Show, Peace, Love Your Enemies, Cinnamon Rolls, Prayer BONUS CONTENT: Men Driving Quotes: “Jesus knows how we best flourish.” “God’s plan has not been derailed.” “The way of Jesus is easy.” “Talking to God ahead of time is a brilliant idea.” “It’s such an honor to talk to G…
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Oddcast Rewind ep 14 You're So Wrong, It's Breathtaking
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15:18Topics: Elvis Auction, Brant's Three Things, Brant's Hair Cut, Drive-In Theater and J.R.R. Tolkien, Knock-Off brands, Hot Meetings, You're Wrong Song, Fellowship Bonus Content: Life With Fellow Believers Vs Without Quotes: “I had interest in the cottage cheese kiosk.” “The life of a believer doesn’t work on your own.” “He looks like my junior high …
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Topics: Bird Feeder Feedback, S’mores, Anger, Breaking Animal News, Animal Videos, Sauces BONUS CONTENT: S’mores Follow-up Quotes: “I’m asking for help.” “Anger may be our biggest problem.” “Anger makes you not want to help other people.” “Whatever you do with anger you can do better without it.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Od…
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Topics: How Much You Consume, Parent Poll, Women Fashion, Breaking Animal News, Marriage, Prayer, End Of Humanity BONUS CONTENT: God & Resources Quotes: “Ask God to help you to be willing to be willing…” “Throw away the religious veneer and just be honest with God.” “I don’t want to make that joke. It’s beneath us.” “Choosing your future thoughts i…
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Topics: Mission Impossible, Singing Along, We Should Be Different BONUS CONTENT: Mission Impossible Follow-up Quotes: “Why can’t they hang out anymore?” “I don’t need a source code.” “I’m sure people that enjoy that kind of thing would have enjoyed it.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our YouT…
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Topics: Wisdom, Tough Times, People Want To Help BONUS CONTENT: Upcoming Events, Newsboys Follow-up, Sonrise Farms Quotes: “I don’t know what the vibe is there.” “Nobody has a “Lot” t-shirt.” “If I worship God it makes me more loving.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our YouTube videos here. C…
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SPECIAL Oddcast Rewind ep 13 Dallas Jenkins Interview
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37:05This week, we’re taking you back to June of 2020 with a full episode pulled straight from the archives—completely unedited and just as fascinating as we remember it. In this episode Brant talks with Dallas Jenkins, creator of “The Chosen” series. Whether you've heard this before or are tuning in for the first time, we hope it brings you some joy, e…
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Topics: New Song: Raised By Flies, Reminders, Father’s Day BONUS CONTENT: Newsboys Quotes: “No one is above the other. We’re all on one level. Jesus is our teacher.” “Honest humility is very freeing.” “The stage is not a healthy place.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our YouTube videos here. …
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Topics: Reminders, Father’s Day, Roam Free, Breaking Animal News, History Segment BONUS CONTENT: Brant Humiliation Day Quotes: “The whole town is yours.” “Humans have a lot going on.” “Here’s where I drop the mic.” “Ask God for your resources for just today.” “Don’t underestimate what God can do with your surrendered heart.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama P…
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Topics: Psalm 23, Breaking Animal News, Prayer, Christian License Plate, Insecurities, Habits Of The Mind, Test God, Worst Than Average, Happiness BONUS CONTENT: The Maltz, Email on Prayer Quotes: “Have conversations that point you to the goodness of God.” “This life of trusting God can start for you today.” “Elephants aren’t supposed to be in groc…
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Topics: Fish and Loves, Watching The News, Father’s Day, Downton Abbey BONUS CONTENT: Downton Abbey Follow-up, John 6 Follow-up Quotes: “Watch what Jesus will do with what you bring to Him.” “It’s all about what we put our minds on.” “Don’t lie about my dancing ability.” “We need you to be founts of wisdom and security.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-O…
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Oddcast Rewind ep 12 I Could Be Getting 14 Root Canals
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21:23Topics: Father’s Day Gifts, Historical Romance Novels, Quarantine Weight Gain, Zoom, Social Media Wisdom, Extreme Forgiveness, 14 Root Canals, Wedding Party Size, Anger Management, Breaking Animal News, Fatherhood Reflections, Anxiety BONUS CONTENT: Being Holy People, Zoom Tips Quotes: “If I was crafting a special day for me, it would be what we do…
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Topics: Write The Date, Rooting For People, Moving Sidewalks, Jurassic Park, He Wants Us, Abide In Me, Tattoo Regret BONUS CONTENT: Dilemma Street, The Men We Need Quotes: “This is a sweet spot for trusting God.” “Can you be for people who drive you crazy?” “Just because we can doesn’t mean we should.” “He’s willing to come searching for that one l…
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Topics: Disney Songs, Welcome To The Show, Shock Jock, Envy, Thankful For Jesus, Bird Feeder Follow-up, Discouragement, Twix Snickerdoodle, Prayer, Water Cooking BONUS CONTENT: Envy Follow-up, Break Their Teeth Follow-up Quotes: “I’m not even interested in our opinion.” “We’re not trying to be hip and cool.” “The monkeys are on to something.” “Cele…
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Topics: Marriage Advice, Tweet/Judging, Breaking Animal News, Corn-hole Season, Gen Z Church BONUS CONTENT: At Your Barkin Call, The AI Mural Quotes: “You don’t have to repeat the atmosphere you grew up in.” “Friendship can run out of gas. Romantic love always will.” “Don’t drift apart from your spouse. Not even a little bit.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama…
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Topics: The Blessing, Goodness/Mercy, Gameshows, Sleep, Fun-Loving, Marriage Advice, What Heaven Is Like BONUS CONTENT: Break Their Teeth Song, Breaking Animal News Theft Quotes: “God’s love will hunt you down in the most beautiful way.” “We’re told to cast our cares. Repeatedly.” “Try to outdo each other with a contest of generosity.” “What’s goin…
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Topics: Graduation, Life Verse, I’m Sorry For What I Did, Wisdom, Masterclass, Only A Minute, Right Lane Driving, Breaking Animal News BONUS CONTENT: Idols Quotes: “I’m just trying to take it out of context.” “If you’re looking for me to make a point any bigger than this one then…” “What is the real world?” “Reality is what hits you when you’re wro…
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Oddcast Rewind ep 11 Geese Are About That Street Life
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29:24Topics: Guilt and Grace, Tim Keller on Transcendence, Forgiveness & the Cross, The Macarena Returns, Chick-fil-A Sauce Shortage, Breaking Animal News, Refrigerator Rights, Spiritual Reminders, Friendship, Masterclass BONUS CONTENT: Dilemma street, Church Hurt Quotes: “Guilt is good for one thing: to drive you back to the cross.” “Whose blood is thi…
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Topics: Graduation Speeches, National Politics/Personal Responsibilities, Nutella, Not Worthless DNA, Breaking Animal News, AirB&B, Sheltering Kids BONUS CONTENT: Gollum Graduation Speech Quotes: “I need to train my inner voice.” “Cats are missing out on a lot. “You’re not a brand.” “You don’t have to do everything right now.” “Your desire is subje…
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Topics: Churches/AI, Shock Jock, Smarter Than Average, Identity, National Days, Graduation/Speech, Mitch Is Tired, The Bible BONUS CONTENT: Closing Churches, Clippy Quotes: “What about my principles?” “Most people don’t know who they really are.” “What if bees were paid minimum wage.” “The overhead of making disciples isn’t that high.” . . . Holy G…
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Topics: Aging, Empathetic, The Robot Dance, Jesus Is Lord, Childlike vs. Childish, Prayer, Walnuts, Trust God, Jesus/Question, Pacman, Like Americans Quotes: “I think we have to give ourselves a hand.” “We’re all above average. It’s inspiring.” “Ultimately, I’m not in charge of everything. That’s a huge relief.” “God has always been looking for par…
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Topics: Aging, Hanker For Hunker, History Segment, Buy The Eggs, Golden Globes BONUS CONTENT: Aging Follow-Up Quotes: “We’re being renewed inwardly every day.” “Invest in your spiritual self. That is what lasts.” “The great thing about getting older is you don’t lose all the other ages you’ve been.” “God has been gracious to us. We can look back an…
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Topics: History Segment, Graduation Speech, What We Pay Attention, Masterclass, We Should Love, Shock Jock, Jesus Way Of Life, Welcome To The Show, Motivational Speakers, People Talking About You, Fear Of The Lord BONUS CONTENT: World War I Question/Compliment Quotes: “Shake n Bake made everything better.” “You will be angry and miserable all the t…
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Oddcast Rewind ep 10 J.R.R. Tolkien Gives You a Shoulder Massage
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21:34This week, we’re taking you back to April of 2016 with a full episode pulled straight from the archives—completely unedited and just as good as we remember it. If you’ve been with us for a while, we hope it brings back a few laughs or memories. And if you’re newer here, think of it as a time capsule from the early Oddcast days. Either way, we hope …
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Topics: Hansen 2038, Identity, Marriage, Worst Jobs BONUS CONTENT: Christian Radio, KMS Heating Quotes: “We’ll put it in the focus group.” “Marriage is like a beautiful dance.” “I’m probably stepping into a den of bees.” “Is this what Jesus told you to do?” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our …
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Topics: Women/Bald Guys, Marriage, Worst Jobs, Nicknames, Gen X BONUS CONTENT: Dominion, Unoffendable Quotes: “Glad I landed my wife when I did.” “The tone of a man’s voice matters. It’s not enough just to be right.” “We both know where we’re going, Sherri.” “Our culture values the wrong thing.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Odd…
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Topics: YouTube, Breaking Animal News, Frances Shaffer, Fruit Of The Spirit BONUS CONTENT: YouTube Follow-up Quotes: “I have to get over the old way of doing things.” “If I don’t bring you the news, you don’t see it.” “If we don’t show love to one another, the world has a right to question if Christianity is true.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! …
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Topics: Fruit of the Spirit, Wisdom, Hansen 2038, Skype, Breaking Animal News BONUS CONTENT: Skype Follow-up, Fruit of the Spirit Follow-up Quotes: “You can be nice and not be kind.” “I find my past self to be very insightful.” “I should have focus grouped this.” “Meekness is the strength to be gentle in the face of provocation.” . . . Holy Ghost M…
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Oddcast Rewind ep 9 Kermit The Frog Is Real
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25:32Topics: Kermit The Frog Discovery, Getting Old, Joke Spa, Gradual Growth, Psalm 91, Dilemma Street, Renewing Your Mind, Breaking Animal News, Star Trek Handshake Origins BONUS CONTENT: Murder Hornets & Gypsy Moths, Listener Letter: Spiritual Tension in Relationships Quotes: "Do these frogs play banjos?" “Never underestimate the inevitability of gra…
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Topics: All The Messages, What We Behold, James Webb Telescope, Reframing, True Phrases BONUS CONTENT: Listener Book Plug, Scooby Doo Tweet, The Question of God Book Living God’s Way Book Quotes: “I want to say to everybody: ‘I’m Sorry’.” “What we focus on affects what we are becoming.” “We can let God’s grace form us.” “We’re just scrapping the su…
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2192 Paradox City: The Grass Is Green But Yet It’s Not
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18:31Topics: Masterclasss, What They’ve Suffered BONUS CONTENT: Masterclass Follow-up, Picture At The Gym Quotes: “This analogous to the men and gorilla scenario.” “Women don’t want guys to just ‘appear.’” “Does this have anything to do with Sean Connery?” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our YouTub…
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Topics: Lady Gaga, Change Your Script, Regrets, Worrying, Be Creative, Jesus/Relevant BONUS CONTENT: Change Your Script Follow-up, Moron Ticket Quotes: “I can remind myself of reality.” “It’s ok to say ‘I don’t know’ because most times we just don’t know.” “I agree with me.” “Worrying doesn’t help with tomorrow, it makes today worse.” “Our best day…
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2190 They Don’t Even Know About The Factory We Have
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16:29Topics: The Cadillac, Memorizing Scripture, Big Americans, Compliments for Men (Husbands) BONUS CONTENT: Men Compliments Follow-up, Keen Cut Lawn and Landscape Quotes: “I was gonna do this for free, but…” “Let the record show I don’t know these people.” “I should not be trusted with this luxury.” “Humans are forgetting machines.” “Calling truth to …
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Oddcast Rewind ep 8 Scientifically Proving Burnt Toast
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17:53This week, we're hopping in the time machine as we travel waaaay back to May of 2015. We think you’ll really enjoy this one—it’s just as relevant today as it was then. Not to mention, just as funny. If you've been with us from the beginning, maybe this brings back a memory or two. And if you're newer here, consider it a window into the early days. …
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Topics: Failure, Pay It Backwards, Forgiveness, Quick Skills To Learn, One Favor, Who God Uses, Masterclass, Do You Believe?, George Jetson, Mother’s Day, The Gorilla Discussion Quotes: “It’s just not touching, honestly.” “I have to view my life through the lens of forgiveness because Jesus said so.” “Trying to recall and memorizing scripture is st…
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Topics: Waiting On God, Breaking Animal News, Training Time, Miami Vice Reboot, Finland Coffee, Simplicity, Back In The Day, Manual Windows, God/Anxiety, Husband & Wife Jurors, 22- Million Dollar House Quotes: “Is it possible that God is doing a thousand things and we’re only aware of one thing?” “I already feel kicked.” “Don’t go through all that …
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Topics: 5 Sure-Fire Ways To Start A Fight, Your Job, National Days, Tend The Garden, American Idol BONUS CONTENT: Abide Glamping Competition, Fyre Festival, 5 Sure-Fire Ways To Start A Fight Follow-up Quotes: “People are trying to make ends meet.” “Jobs provide opportunities to love your enemies.” “People want to give you their agendas.” “I’m the s…
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