Brian And Kathleen Podcast

Nearly half of teens have persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness. How should Christians address this reality highlighted in a new CDC report? Brian and Jannelle talk to a pastor about it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Contrary to what you may have heard, there's tremendous hope for the Gospel in the Muslim world. Listen along with Brian and Janelle as they hear incredible stories of how Jesus transformed the lives of Muslim people.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following Jesus isn't just a Sunday activity. And yet, statistics show that many Christians are drifting away from the church and from Jesus in the aftermath of the pandemic. In this week's episode, Brian and Jannelle talk to a pastor about what it means to apply the Gospel to our everyday lives.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should Christians be patriotic? What about embracing nationalism? Brian and Jannelle talk about it this week with Dr. Glen Duerr of Cedarville University.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who are you? Plenty of people think they know the answer to that question. But how many of us have truly created an accurate picture of ourselves? Brian and Jannelle take a deep dive into this uncomfortable subject.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God is our heavenly father. However, our view of Him can often be impacted by the imperfections of our earthly father. How do we sort out the differences? In this week's episode, Brian and Jannelle talk about this with Moody Bible Institute professor Elizabeth Smith.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some Christians struggle with the unfairness of their particular temptations. Specifically, followers of Jesus who battle same sex attraction may long for relationship and intimacy. But their Christian convictions leave them feeling disappointed and alone. Dr. Juli Slattery of the Java with Juli Podcast talks with Brian and Jannelle about this complicated issue in this week's episode.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Debate continues to rage in America about abortion. While there are important moral and philosophical implications to discuss, we can't lose sight of the individual women who find themselves pregnant. In this week's episode, Brian and Jannelle talk to a trusted friend about her work in a Christian pregnancy center.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bible says that pure religion looks after orphans in their distress. In this week's episode, Brian and Jannelle encounter an inspiring and dramatic example of what this looks like in the midst of war.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many Americans have become dependent on Amazon deliveries. As demand increases, Amazon is transitioning to delivering orders 7 days per week. That's creating problems for some Christians. Brian and Jannelle talk about it this week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They're both named Roman. But they're Ukrainian. And their work to save lives in the midst of war in Ukraine is incredible. Listen to Brian and Jannelle discover what these two followers of Jesus are doing with their church community to defend the oppressed.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life is complicated. And busy. But maybe that's the problem? In the fourth and final episode in this series, we examine the spiritual discipline of simplicity. Guiding us on the journey is our friend Nancy Kane. Nancy is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a retired Moody Bible Institute Professor, and Founder of the Caritas Center for Christian Formation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He was born into one of New York’s most violent and feared Colombo crime families. But what happens when a mob boss encounters Jesus? This week, Brian and Jannelle have a conversation with Michael Franzese.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It’s far too easy to rush toward Easter. But we shouldn’t. In fact, Brian and Jannelle don’t think we can truly grasp the significance of the resurrection without taking time to properly process what Jesus went through on Friday. Take a listen as they examine Good Friday through the eyes of a Physician, and ponder the price Jesus truly paid for our sins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can we truly grow in our relationship with Jesus? In part 2 of this series, we explore the spiritual discipline of fasting. Guiding us on the journey is our friend Nancy Kane. Nancy is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a retired Moody Bible Institute Professor, and Founder of the Caritas Center for Christian Formation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can we truly grow in our relationship with Jesus? Over the next four episodes, we will explore the beauty, depth, and joy of spiritual disciplines. Guiding us on the journey is our friend Nancy Kane. Nancy is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a retired Moody Bible Institute Professor, and Founder of the Caritas Center for Christian Formation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Followers of Jesus believe in the value of human life. This ethic informs our view of anything from abortion to assisted suicide. But to what extent should it also influence our thinking on the concept of paid parental leave? Brian, Ron, and guest host Wayne Morgret of Man in the Mirror talk about it this week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you recognize beauty? Not when it's pointed out to you. Rather, when it simply exists in the midst of your everyday life? An experiment involving a busy subway station and a world-famous violinist tried to answer this basic question. The results have deep implications for followers of Jesus.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social media companies say they're bringing people together. But they aren't saying what their platforms are doing to kids. Brian and Jannelle talk about this key issue in this week's episode.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.