Best Branthansen Podcasts (2025)

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Oddcast Rewind ep25 Forgiving Is Hard 17:33

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Topics: Forgiveness & Calvary, Discipleship in Practice, Obedience as Worship, Listener Questions, Humility, Youth Ministry, Save Your Cat Maze BONUS CONTENT: Alternate Careers Quotes: “You can humble yourself, or you can be humiliated.” “Obedience is the greatest form of worship.” “Give yourself 30 seconds to save your cat’s life…except the maze h…

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2271 Stop It Saturday 13:46

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Topics: Shock Jock, Matthew 5, National Days, Church Wounds BONUS CONTENT: Snacks & Good Company, Dilemma Street…Misunderstanding Quotes: “Who really has the good life?” “I won’t give people the power to stop me from walking with God.” “I delegate. I’m really good at leadership.” “They are on the Triple Dragon VBS Bus.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Or…

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2270 The HOPE Episode 24:28

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Topics: Brant and Sherri decide to give (3) reasons each on why, with all the cultural chaos, they still have hope. Quotes: “Obviously, I’m a scholar.” “When the culture is in chaos, scripture takes on new light.” “These times remind us not to put our trust in this civilization.” “Life is about exploring the depths of His goodness.” . . . Holy Ghos…

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2269 …But The Music’s Incredible. 17:58

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Topics: Sherri’s Parent Permission Slip, God’s Protection, After Labor Day, God Is Faithful, The U.S. Open, Accepting God, Spouse’s Sense Of Humor BONUS CONTENT: The Podcast Invite Hoax Quotes: “We like to channel our moral outrage outwardly when we have shame issues inside.” “If you genuinely call out to God, you’re not gonna get rejected.” “I’d l…

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2268 Big Trail Mix Is Behind This 16:13

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Topics: National Days, AI Cheating, Jesus Horror Film, Jesus How He Reveals, Call It Museum, The Rock BONUS CONTENT: AI Cheating Follow-up, Podcast Update Quotes: “Look for God to reveal Himself in a way that we’re not expecting.” “I don’t want to take credit for things I didn’t actually do.” “It’s the Apoco-clips” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! …

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Oddcast Rewind ep 24 A Panda Wrestling Man 19:00

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Topics: Religion and Avoiding God, Breaking Animal News, Avoiding Sin Is Not the Goal, When to Smile, Church Name or 90's Band, He Never Leaves, Candy Corn Nuance, Social Tip on a Plane, Knock Knock Joke Response, Do Unto Others..., FB & Long Life Study, The "In" Crowd BONUS CONTENT: Underdog Hall of Fame Quotes: “Unfortunately religion can turn in…

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2267 A Man's Favorite Dinosaur 17:32

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Topics: Prayer, Degrees of Separation, God’s Not Worried, Shock Jock, God’s Pan, History Segment, Wisdom BONUS CONTENT: Charlie Kirk Quotes: “We can still be for people.” “A big part of God’s greatness is His willingness to be with us and walk among us.” “God is not bothered about the future.” “God’s plan for us is goodness.”…

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2266 Swan Paddle Boat Should Be Included 13:35

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Topics: Social Tip, Breaking Animal News, Jesus & Scripture, House in Aspen, Manifesting, Encouragement, Trust God BONUS CONTENT: Encouragement Follow-up, CURE Quotes: “You can trust God’s character.” “Just surprise and delight them.” “You’re gonna have to wrestle with the Bible.” “It’d be weird if God agreed with me on everything.” “God is not us.…

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Oddcast Rewind ep 23 They Even Got My Big Nose Right 25:50

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Topics: Joke Spa, Prayer and Persistence, Upscale Stores, God’s Plan vs. Your Plan, Soul Check-up, Breaking Animal News Reporter, Forgiveness, Banning Fat People, Confusing Church Culture, SMIX Endorsement, Story Time w/Brant, Divisive Candy Corn, BONUS CONTENT: Save the Alien Planet Quotes: “We have a new Breaking Animal News reporter. I don’t kno…

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2265 Name Them Josh 29:01

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Topics: Podcast Email Listener, God’s Voice, Baby Names, Celebrity Marriages BONUS CONTENT: Producer Brennan McPherson joins Sherri Lynn to discuss Light of the World, the new animated film on the life of Jesus. Told from John’s perspective. In theaters September 5. Quotes: “Spoiler alert, Jesus dies and then resurrects!” “We made this film to make…

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2264 I Learned My Name Is Kevin 16:29

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Topics: Masterclass, Breaking Animal News, Fantasy Football, Learner Mode, Underwater, Trust God, Survivor New Season, Welcome to the Show, Aldi’s Giveaway BONUS CONTENT: Holy Ghost Mama Live Book Reading (CLIP) Quotes: “Your understanding of Jesus can always get deeper and better.” “Keep reminding yourself how faithful God has been in the past.” “…

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2263 Signed Glossies of Brother Icarus 14:30

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Topics: A completely nonsensical discussion on the making of the WWE and the humor of live, regional wrestling.

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2262 The Garden, Then Clippy 17:14

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Topics: Welcome To The Show, Be A Witness, NFL, Jesus More Of A Teacher, Emotions, Spiritual Renewal BONUS CONTENT: AI Sermon Quotes: “Jesus was so much more than a great teacher.” “A big spiritual movement won’t have a logo.” “If you guys don’t want my suggestions, I’m gonna stop.” “Do clowns juggle?” “We need to treasure interaction with each oth…

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2261 SPECIAL PODCAST Urban Bible Stories Preview: The Book of Acts 11:05

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Topics: Brant and Sherri share a sneak peek of Urban Bible Stories and the Book of Acts series coming in November. Be sure to subscribe to Urban Bible Stories wherever you listen to podcasts. Apple Podcasts Spotify

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Oddcast Rewind Special! Sadducees, Pharisees, and Zealots 23:17

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Topics: Brant and Sherri talk about the difference between Sadducees, Pharisees, and Zealots…and who was responsible for killing Jesus. Quotes: “Just stay pumped.” “God likes wrestling; when we’re wrestling to serve Him.” “God wants intimacy with us.” In this week's episode, we traveled all the way back to August of 2021. Whether you've heard this …

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2260 Tall Hamburgers 11:20

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Topics: Rich/Satisfying Life, Hansen 2038, Jesus Is God, Pumpkin Spice Latte, Calvary, Reading, Relaxed Jesus, Welcome To The Show BONUS CONTENT: Unoffendable, AI Get Off The Phone Quotes: “God wants to give you life NOW.” “Take Calvary personally.” “I was the President of the State Library Club.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the O…

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2259 Pen Smiling 15:37

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Topics: Evil, Household Tips, Back To School BONUS CONTENT: Evil Survey Follow-up Quotes: “God wants us to have a thriving society.” “Confession helps us eliminate shame.” “We don’t have to teach our children to be selfish.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our YouTube videos here. Connect with…

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2258 The Bourne Everything 13:14

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Topics: AI/Jesus, Breaking animal News, Welcome To The Show, History Segment, Relationship, Astonishing Truth, Competition, Rooting For Your Enemies, Love BONUS CONTENT: Recovery Church Quotes “The muppets were the first universe.” “I can learn what I need to know about love by observing Jesus.” “The whole entertainment scene confuses me.” “Sometim…

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2257 Fired Up About Chillicothe, Missouri 14:55

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Topics: Love, Air Guitar Championship, Astrology, Guys-Hairdos, Forgiveness, Hot-Take, Gratitude, Car Subscription, Trusting God, History Segment, Starbucks Office, Yearning For God Quotes: “I learned it was not attractive.” “This may be a white guy phenomenon.” “Lack of gratitude disturbs God as our father.” “A grateful heart makes you a healthier…

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2256 Hemifusomes 12:07

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Topics: God Wants To Hear, Dishes, God Loves Your Body, Lose Your Taste, Jesus Way Of Life, Chose God, Your Job BONUS CONTENT: Your Job Follow-up Quotes: “Worship is admiration to the point of wonder and delight.” “My brain needs to be defragged.” “Remind yourself that you are fearfully and wonderfully made.” “I want Christ’s kingdom to invade my l…

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Oddcast Rewind ep 22 Squeaky Man of Your Dreams 17:25

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Topics: Uncle Sy Quote, Deal Breaker: Big Red Floppy Shoes, Celebrity and Christianity, Shock Jock, Love Your Enemies, The Dentist, Love People, Mr. Content BONUS CONTENT: MLK Jr. and Loving Your Enemies Quotes: “Even the worst person in the world has the image of God on them.” "If you write yourself off and think God can't use you, you're in for a…

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2255 Ignacio’s Nachos 14:48

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Topics: Breaking Animal News, Shock Jock, Patience Practice, Trusting God, Wedding Tickets, Simpler Life With Jesus, Too Long, Hurry, NBA Can Opener, Not Feeling God, Forward Faith, Social Tip, History Segment, God Is In Control, Back To School Quotes: “The way of Jesus gets to the heart of everything.” “I’m going to grow up one way or another.” “I…

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2254 Baby Shark Lab Leak 23:28

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Topics: Dog In Movie, He Did That, Shock Jock, Back To School, Worst Song BONUS CONTENT: The Real You Quotes: “I don’t think they’re looking for shedding.” “Helplessness isn’t necessarily a bad place to be.” “Putting away anger helps you look younger.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our YouTu…

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2253 Pay The Taxes Of Life Gladly 13:41

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Topics: Lacroix, Waiting Time, Shock Jock, Spiritual Temperature, Scotty Scheffler BONUS CONTENT: Offended By Christians Quotes: “You have to buy your time back.” “You have to be intentional about putting your mind on pure, noble things.” “Jesus delivers us from so much stuff…RIGHT NOW!” “I was alarmed at how frustrated I was.” . . . Holy Ghost Mam…

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2252 Manny Officiated The Wedding 16:44

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Topics: School Year, Car Wash, Seek The Kingdom, Resentment, Salvation, Distraction, ChatGPT, All Nuts, God Is Enough, Heinz Ice Cream BONUS CONTENT: Salvation Follow-Up, Mayo Wedding Follow-up Quotes: “Our diagnosis is not our identity.” “Gripes are unhealthy.” “Distraction is an enemy of the human soul.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more…

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2251 Stop The Presses 19:57

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Topics: Watermelon Diet, Breaking Animal News, Living Like Kings, World’s Largest Yard Sale, Standing Out At Work, Pastor Tackle, Trusting God, God/Star Wars, Faithfulness, Phrases BONUS LEADERSHIP: Global Leadership Summit Quotes: “This is gonna be a Star Trek episode.” “It’s absurd how good we have it.” “We’re supposed to have a reason for the ho…

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2250 SPECIAL PODCAST - Interview with Abby Halberstadt 42:02

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Topics: Brant talks with author and mom-of-ten, Abby Halberstadt, about the joys, struggles, and eternal significance of parenting. Her new book You Bet Your Stretch Marks releases in September. Quotes: “We are forgetting machines. We need to hear the truth again and again." “Parenting is a long obedience in the same direction.” “Your identity isn’…

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2249 Just Use The Pliers 18:56

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Topics: Scruff, History Segment, Envy, Honest Atheists BONUS CONTENT: Hearing From God Quotes: “Take a bite outta internet crime.” “Human Rights come from Christianity not Atheism.” “It begs for an accent.” “I’m not the weird one.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our YouTube videos here. Conne…

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2248 The LinkedIn Ghost Town 14:30

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Topics: Enjoying God, Being Human Summer Camp, Sports Update, Continue To Walk With God, Chocolate For Men, Heaven, Jesus Makes Sense, Pictures of Food, Hot Take On The Van, Nickelback, Wisdom Quotes: “We need to re-learn human interaction.” “You can count on God.” “I’ll sign up for YOUR summer camp.” “God wants to go through life with you shoulder…

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2247 Mastering QWERTY 19:34

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Topics: History Segment, Elijah, God’s Will/Success, NFL Ready, The Cross, Breaking Animal News, Proverbs 15:7, Bad Parents Feeling, Jesus Authority, McGrinders BONUS CONTENT: Secular Praise Quotes: “There’s something quite real about our need for rest and a snack.” “Walk with God through it.” “What Jesus did was enough.” “200 years is a long time …

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2246 SPECIAL PODCAST: The Matter with Things 39:37

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Topics: In this bonus episode, Brant talks about what he's learning from the book: "The Matter With Things" by Iain McGilchrist. Including: - Exploring the complexity and intelligence of living cells. - Challenging purely mechanical views of biology. - Why relationships and context are paramount. And most importantly… The many spiritual parallels t…

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Oddcast Rewind ep 21 You're An Awesome Donkey 14:42

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Topics: One Contact, Quicksand, Masterclass, Gratitude, Breaking Animal News, More of Jesus BONUS CONTENT: Gratitude Follow-up Quotes: “It was never about you. It was about Jesus.” “Just a few times I thought I would find myself in quicksand.” “There’s a bunch of stuff we don’t need to worry about.” “My body is in a race with itself.” We hope you e…

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2245 Are We Having A Rave 12:41

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Topics: History Segment, Breaking Animal News, When You Meet People, Uptempo Music At A Restaurant, Love Your Enemies, Super Intelligence, Oreos/Reese’s, The Void, The Kingdom BONUS CONTENT: Loving Your Enemies Follow-up Quotes: “Imagine they like you.” “Praying for your enemies changes YOU.” “I find you to be witty. Does that help?” “You realize y…

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2244 A Hamburger IS a Sandwich 18:17

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Topics: Breaking Animal News, Hypocrites, Favorite Sandwich, Fake Christianity BONUS CONTENT: AI Discussion Quotes: “Everyone in the country is lying to themselves.” “Just thought I’d spike the football a few times.” “Humans know how to put up a front.” “I’m not going to let religious hypocrites stop me from knowing God.…

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2243 217 Arguments About Dishes 17:24

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Topics: Grace, Dishes, Wisdom, The Blind Beggar, NFL Changes, Love Your Body BONUS CONTENT: Love Your Body Follow-up Quotes: “I need to know that my wisdom is actually from God.” “Desperation for God always wins.” “Are there ministry possibilities for all the unused NFL first down chains? “Your body is doing endlessly complex things that God has eq…

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2242 I Want To Go Back To Bram Stroker 14:24

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Topics: AI Questions, USB Cords, Encouragement, Library Invite, Hard/Harder, Wishes vs. Hopes, All Religions, Forgiveness BONUS CONTENT: Vampiring, Library Invite Follow-up Quotes: “If you use AI to write, then attribute it.” “People don’t get tired of being encouraged.” “People are starving for a blessing.” “Living a life of bitterness and unforgi…

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Special Oddcast Rewind ep 20 A Comedy Workshop 28:56

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This week, we're taking you all the way back to November of 2018 with a full episode on creating jokes. Tune in as Brant and Sherri bring in comedian John Branyan to help build a joke. Quotes: “I picked up a few Swedish children from IKEA and assembled them with an Allen Wrench.” “I have, in fact, removed the log from my own eye.” “I didn’t bring y…

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2241 Forget René Girard 14:55

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Topics: Out Run The Diet, Sleep, Chuck E. Cheese Arrest, Optimist, Gen Z Hack, Car/Teams BONUS CONTENT: Scottie Scheffler Follow-up Quotes: “Some of us feel like snacks in a van are chasing us.” “Gen Z steals everything.” “I trust the character of God.” “I’m absorbing the brilliance.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check…

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2240 Topoisomerases 14:40

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Topics: History Segment, Skeptical Phrase, Water/Busy Bonus Content: The Brain Book Follow-up Quotes: “The human body is not a machine, it's a miracle.” “You’re not leading my thoughts...” “Prioritize continuing to live.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our YouTube videos here. Connect with us…

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2239 Croissant & Acai 17:02

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Topics: Hot-Takes, They Don’t Know, Mission Impossible, Hard Words To Pronounce, Loud Americans, Introverts, Worship Machines, Sick Burns Of the Bible, Eating Before Swimming BONUS CONTENT: Listener Email About Writing and Impact Quotes: “Taco Bell just keeps making new stuff. That’s amazing.” “Someone made it up just to hear us say it wrong.” “Peo…

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2238 I Don’t Want To Wait 200 Milliseconds 14:07

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Topics: Golf/Jesus, Summer Heat, PRO-Noia, Kindness, Foldable Phones, Best Cereals, 2 Seconds BONUS CONTENT: Travel Woes Quotes: “If our significance rides on our career, we’ll actually be worse at it.” “You’re setting me up for a big win!” “Yes, It Is Hot Enough.” “Lucky Charms tastes like hot garbage.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more o…

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Oddcast Rewind ep 19 Making It Rain Colons 13:57

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Topics: Romans 8 and Trusting God, Groundhog Day, Bozo The Clown, Young People's Confidence, Writing A Book, Social Tips, God Speaks BONUS CONTENT: Writing, Colon Overload Quotes: “With God on our side, how can we lose?” “Silence doesn’t mean absence.” “Some guy just started throwing hundred-dollar bills out the window—turns out it wasn’t even his …

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2237 Interview w/Drew Flamm, President of Grace College 27:32

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SPECIAL PODCAST: Interview w/The President of Grace College Brant talks with Drew Flamm, the president of Grace College about ethics, hope of the future generation, and the impact of AI on academics. Quotes: "The greatest challenge for me is realizing how insufficient I am—and how much I need Jesus more than ever.” “Artificial intelligence is talki…

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2236 In Defense Of Dad Jokes 15:40

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Topics: Do It Anyway, God Of The Bible, Good Without Jesus, Humidity, Ike & The Intimidators, Joseph, News OD, Proverbs 21:23, Sea Turtle, Welcome To The Show, What You Think About God, Yoked Together, Your Mission Quotes: “That turtle needs freedom.” “Love is not giving someone whatever they want.” “There’s no other God like the God of the Bible. …

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2235 We’ve Got Guitars. We’ve Got A Lot Of Guitars 16:01

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Topics: Big Question, Community, It Is Cake, Shock Jock, Correcting Everybody, Masterclass BONUS CONTENT: Forgiveness Quotes: “Everything Jesus is telling us is for our freedom.” “The Cross is the only resource to draw on for forgiveness.” “That’s not a set-up.” “You have to make community happen and then help keep it.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Or…

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Oddcast Rewind ep 18 Dolphin Boy Bands 17:13

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Topics: Space Billionaires, Baby Shark In Space, Brand Of Suitcase, Happy Birthday Song, Breaking Animal News, Prayer Tips, Love Of God, Unoffendable, Bring Back The Wooly Mammoth BONUS CONTENT: Vincent & the Street Vipers Challenge Quotes: "He hit a certain income level, now you gotta fling yourself into space." "I thought the idea was we would al…

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2234 Mario Brothers Is Part Of The Plan 17:59

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Topics: BHS Jingle, Liver King, Saltines BONUS CONTENT: The Liver King Follow-up, Making Disciples Quotes: “When do we teach how to bless our enemies?” “Our problems seem, universally, to come from lack of discipleship.” “I’m trying to cling to every I.Q. point.” “I think it’s just a matter of vision.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of …

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2233 17, 11, 2, Shut It Off 14:29

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Topics: Content, God’s Speed, Summer Movie Season, History Segment BONUS CONTENT: Game Time Portraits, Unoffendable With Your Family Quotes: “Don’t walk away from God in shame.” “As a husband and dad, your family should draw from your peace.” “It’s not about building up your willpower, it's about becoming a different person.” “Abiding with Christ m…

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2232 I’m Not Cation-ing Till It’s Cool 15:03

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Topics: Curating Your Mind, Summer, Applaud, Nasal Cavities, Disney Cruise Rescue BONUS CONTENT: Quick Wit Quotes: “I’m not going to join in the slow clap.” “Name one thing that can go wrong.” “The uncool people get into God’s party.” “Let’s salt the fields.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch ou…

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2231 Aristotle Already Said It 12:18

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Topics: What Satisfies, Cedar Point, Swift To Listen, Wimbledon, What I Believe, Superman, Pray Without Ceasing, Jesus Is Relevant, Fear/Faith, The Sower, Breaking Animal News, Gossip, Slip N’ Slide, Principle Non-Click Quotes: “What Jesus has to offer is the only thing that satisfies.” “I’m amazed at how quickly people can have a take on something…