Brian And Kathleen Podcast

You think you understand forgiveness. You don't. In fact, you're probably harboring some unforgiveness. We explore that idea this week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Contentment is elusive. Probably because many followers of Christ don't properly understand it. Brian and Jannelle dig deeper with a friend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skye Jethani is a popular Christian speaker, author, and podcaster. As a guest in this week's episode, he confirms Brian's slightly excessive awkwardness. He also helps us contemplate whether Jesus was actually serious in the Sermon on the Mount.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's far too much misinformation out there about refugees. And many Christians don't realize how many are headed our way. An expert talks about it with Brian and Jannelle this week from a local perspective.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many Christians are aware of the life and influence of preacher Charles Spurgeon. But how much do you know about his wife? Her influence is greater than you might imagine.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reading is a gateway to another world for kids. And it's an essential part of an education. But should boys be reading books where girls are the heroine? Brian and Jannelle discuss one author's perspective on the books we have kids read.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much control do we really have over our own happiness? A recent study tried to find out. Brian and Jannelle see how well the results line-up with Scripture.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second final part of this series, Brian and Jannelle explore an uncomfortable truth about marriage.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yup - you read that right. Conflict is GOOD for your marriage. And it's inevitable in a healthy relationship. Dr. Juli Slattery breaks it down in Part 1 of a two-part series.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guys struggle with intimacy in their friendships with other guys. Yes, we said intimacy. And there are consequences for this in the Christian life. What do healthy male friendships look like for followers of Jesus? Brian and Jannelle try to figure it out.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Classified government documents about UFO's were finally released. What does this mean for the truth about life on other planets? What are the Biblical and scientific implications of this information? Brian and Jannelle talk to an astrophysicist about it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode is short and sweet. And it's essential for regular listeners of this podcast. Don't skip it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A popular Instagram account made lots of Christian uncomfortable. The photos posted there quickly prompted deeper questions about pastor salaries, and how they spend their money. Brian and Jannelle try to find the moral and ethical line on these thorny issues.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is best suited to solve community problems? Barna research asked both Christians and non-Christians this question. Some of the answers were a bit shocking, and sparked an important conversation among the team.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People are both excessively isolated and engaged. Sound like a contradiction? It isn't. Brian and Jannelle talk about it this week with Pastor and writer Karl Vaters.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a significant number of people who aren't the picture of mental health. They aren't clinically depressed either. But they're experiencing something that has a name, and needs to be addressed. Take a listen as Brian and Jannelle talk about it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vaccines. There's no shortage of controversy about them. But when it comes to distribution of the COVID vaccine, one of the more unique debates relates to prisoners. Take a listen to hear Brian and Jannelle talk about it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty for the death of George Floyd. As the world reacts, how should Christians process what's taking place? This week, Brian and Jannelle introduce you to a number of experts who help us make Biblical sense of what's happening.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A church you've never heard of made national headlines. Why? The pastor made controversial declarations in his sermon about women, body image, and weight. This week, Brian and Jannelle try to figure out what in the world he was thinking, and what we can all learn from it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.