Brian From invites listeners to rethink resolutions—not around what we want to accomplish, but who we want to become—anchoring the year in Jesus’ call to love God more deeply and love others more faithfully. The episode also tackles financial anxiety in an uncertain economy, asking whether Christ is truly enough and how prayer and contentment reshape our fears about money and the future. Brian closes with a powerful warning about the danger of losing awe and wonder in our faith, urging believers to fight apathy and rediscover the joy that fuels worship, obedience, and a life lived for God.

The Danger of Loss of Wonder for Ministry Leaders - Eric Geiger – Eric Geiger, Author and Senior Pastor, Mariners Church

Dr. Derwin L. Gray on X: ""The latest data means 2025 saw the weakest annual job growth since 2003, with just 584,000 jobs added last year." https://t.co/yf8z8na8Tc" / X

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New Heights on X: "Matt Damon gave us some of the most emotional parenting advice we’ve ever got on this show https://t.co/RbzkmxxHJ4" / X

Most People Lie About Their Finances To Make Themselves Seem More Desirable | YourTango

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Brian From reflects on what we discover when connection is suddenly taken away, how our lack of control drives us to prayer, and why empathy should come before outrage in moments of public tragedy. The episode explores the courage found in true encouragement, the call to finish well with integrity, and the steady hope believers cling to when faith feels fragile. From parenting and discipleship to politics, perseverance, and historic Christian witness, this conversation centers on one enduring truth: Christ holds us fast, even when everything else feels uncertain.

The Courage in Encouragement

California can’t bar teachers from telling parents about student’s gender identity at school, judge rules | The Independent

Peter Schrager on X: "Greg Olsen, his father Chris Olsen, Sr. (NJ high school coaching legend), Luke Kuechly, and Jonathan Stewart coach a middle school football team together in Charlotte. You'd think they know it all. They don't. What's the one thing Olsen learned this season? @OmahaProd https://t.co/68bg97k3VD" / X

Justin Bass on X: "In the last decade, these men did not finish well: Ravi Zacharias Philip Yancey Bill Hybels Jerry Falwell Jr. Steve Lawson Robert Morris Brian Houston Mike Bickle Carl Lentz Makes me very thankful for men in the public eye who did finish/are finishing well: Alistair Begg" / X

When I Fear My Faith Will Fail

Cliffe Knechtle Explains How Christians Should Vote—Without Endorsing a Party—at Passion 2026

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Adam Holz discusses the importance of actively engaging with entertainment and technology, especially as the new year begins. He emphasizes the need to shift from passive consumption to a more thoughtful approach, encouraging listeners to consider how their media choices affect their values and relationships. The discussion includes biblical references that guide decision-making in entertainment, highlighting the significance of being aware of the influences of media on one's heart and mind.

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On the seventh anniversary of The Common Good, Brian Fromm reflects on the heart of the show—encouraging believers to run the race faithfully, keep the faith, and grow deeper in their love for Christ. The episode weaves together personal stories of parenting, mission trips, and God’s long-game faithfulness with a powerful reminder that Jesus is not merely a moral example, but Lord and Savior.

Matt Smethurst on X: "My favorite moment from @WesleyLHuff’s conversation with @JoeRogan. https://t.co/JsuJ7zDhXh" / X

De Christian Life on X: "Pastor Craig is a true example of leadership in the body of Christ https://t.co/rBTXYhQ6az" / X

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Aaron New on X: "“Author Philip Yancey Confesses Affair, Withdraws from Ministry” Oh man. This one makes me sad. https://t.co/164vk5GvqM" / X

Wade Lentz on X: "On this day in 1850, a blizzard in Colchester, England, changed the course of church history. A 15-year-old Charles Spurgeon, burdened by the weight of his sin, was blocked by the snow from reaching his usual place of worship. He ducked into a small Primitive Methodist Chapel on https://t.co/85brN191WZ" / X

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Brian From speaks with Pastor Darrell Moore of Greater New Life Church in Roseville. They discuss the church's mission, community outreach efforts, the challenges of starting a church, and the resilience shown after a devastating fire. Pastor Moore shares insights on the importance of church attendance and the excitement of being part of a community, emphasizing the revival he believes is coming to Detroit.

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Brian From reflects on the sobering honesty of Dilbert creator Scott Adams as he faces terminal cancer and wrestles publicly with faith, eternity, and the limits of Pascal’s Wager. The episode also pushes back on cultural narratives that portray parenthood as misery, arguing instead that children are a hard but profound gift that reshapes how we understand joy and purpose. Brian closes with a powerful reminder from Martin Lloyd-Jones that what the church needs most today is not novelty or politics, but absolute clarity and confidence in the gospel of Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit.

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Brian From reflects on a deeply personal parenting moment as his children head out on mission trips, exploring the bittersweet reality of releasing them into independence. Drawing lessons from sports heartbreak, he examines how public failure can feel defining—but why, in Christ, our worst moments do not get the final word. The episode closes with a thoughtful challenge to hustle culture, questioning whether nonstop work is something to admire, and inviting listeners to consider healthier rhythms rooted in grace, rest, and identity rather than achievement.

Thomas Sowell Quotes on X: "Elon Musk: "I sleep for about 6 hours on average and I work almost every waking hour. I don't have social dinners really. I literally just will have lunch and dinner during meetings and continue the meeting." https://t.co/QO53l3JDuK" / X

ProFootballTalk on X: "Tyler Loop: I just mishit the ball. https://t.co/xaiF4KEAQg" / X

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redpillbot on X: "Mark Zuckerberg, an outspoken critic of "man-made climate change", shows off his new $300 million, 287-foot mega yacht, powered by four gigantic diesel engines. Yet another stark reminder that Net Zero is only for the peasants https://t.co/5jJ1kPnxjr" / X

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Josh Moody on X: "No matter who you think you are—too broken or already “good enough”—the gospel meets you where you stand. Jesus saves the unlikely and the self-assured alike. If He saved Paul, He can save you. #JesusSaves #GospelHope #GraceNotWorks #FaithInChrist https://t.co/V2fRD7L2wo" / X

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Brian From is joined by Zachary Mettler of Focus on the Family to discuss Illinois’ newly signed law legalizing physician-assisted suicide and why it raises serious moral, medical, and spiritual concerns. Mettler explains the arguments often used to support the practice—autonomy and compassion—and why they fall short in light of advances in hospice care and the Christian vision of human dignity. The conversation challenges believers to thoughtfully engage a growing “culture of death” and to advocate for a gospel-centered ethic that affirms life, even in suffering.

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