Financial anxiety, a $100 million church renovation, and Joel Osteen's mansion — Brian opens the show with some honest questions about money, contentment, and whether our attitudes toward both line up with the posture of Jesus. Then, a disturbing story from one of the country's largest school districts, where teachers may be keeping parents in the dark about their children's gender transitions. Plus: the fascinating differences of Gen Z, including why nearly half of them report feeling anxious all the time. Brian closes with a convicting list from pastor JD Greer — five subtle symptoms of a spiritual heart condition — and a challenge to stop hiding behind correct doctrine and a busy calendar, and return to your first love.

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Brian is joined by his weekly guest Adam Holtz from Plugged In, Focus on the Family's media review ministry, for a Friday rundown of what's worth your time — and what to know before you watch. First, Adam shares exciting news about an Adventures in Odyssey animated film in development, Journey into the Impossible, an origin story for the beloved Mr. Whitaker that fans can actually help bring to life through crowdfunding. Then, a look at Plugged In's new technology section, built to help parents navigate the real, messy questions about screen time, video games, and kids and devices. Finally, two movies hitting screens this weekend: the anime romance Chao, a Little Mermaid-adjacent story that's a little harder to explain than it sounds, and You, Me, and Tuscany, a new rom-com starring Halle Bailey that Brian is very much already on board for.

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What does a $22 smoothie have to do with your faith? More than you'd think. Brian unpacks a fascinating study on why Americans keep splurging even when the economy feels uncertain — and finds a surprisingly deep spiritual truth underneath the consumer psychology. He also reflects on Elisabeth Elliot's challenge to live with "reckless abandon for the Lord," the powerful story of Jesus restoring Peter after his denial, and what God's repeated promise to Joshua — "Do not fear, for I am with you" — means for whatever you're facing today. Plus: the Artemis II mission, a Birmingham baptism gone tragically wrong, and when to stay in a broken church (and when to go).

Brian also shares a personal milestone: six months into his new role as campus pastor at Compass Church in Hinsdale, IL — and what he's learned about identity, healing, and God's faithfulness after a season of deep church hurt.

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A landmark Supreme Court decision — decided 8 to 1 — just struck down a Colorado law banning certain forms of counseling for minors. But what does it actually mean for families, therapists, and states across the country? Brian sits down with Jeff Johnston, issues analyst and writer for Focus on the Family's Daily Citizen, to break it all down. They discuss what "conversion therapy" actually is (and isn't), how this ruling affects the 20+ states with similar laws, and what parents of kids struggling with sexual identity questions can do right now. Plus, Jeff shares practical advice for Christian parents on how to love their kids well while holding to their faith.

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Brian From explores the tension between Christian freedom and holiness, reflecting on how the evangelical pendulum has swung away from the rigid rule-keeping of past generations toward a more permissive culture — and why both extremes miss the mark. He draws on the biblical stories of John Mark and Demas to illustrate two contrasting paths: the redemptive power of second chances and the cautionary cost of letting the world's comforts erode spiritual commitment. The episode closes with an encouraging word about purpose and passion, inviting listeners to reconnect with the dreams God wired into them and trust that meaningful, faithful work is still within reach.

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An astronaut's view from space puts Earth's beauty and human unity in stunning perspective. Plus: Should Christians speak up about the president's Easter morning post? And unpacking the Greek word tetelestai — what Jesus really meant when He cried "It is finished."

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Brian From returns from a wild spring break in Florida — sunburned, stranded overnight in an airport, and just in time for Easter. He reflects on why the resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of everything, shares Tim Keller's powerful words about hope in the face of cancer, and explores what it means to serve out of your identity rather than your ego. Plus: a CBS News story on why more Americans over 65 are getting roommates, and a teenager who can literally replay her life like an HD movie.

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Brian talks with Ian Vaillancourt about his new book "Unfolding Redemption: The Heart of the Gospel in the Story of Old Testament History".

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