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The Most Refreshing Conversation on Race You’ll Hear All Day

Brant and Sherri have worked together for years now. In their recent podcast, they had an honest and truly helpful conversation about race, Charlottesville, and striving for unity and relationship. Sherri shares personal stories that shape her struggles, Brant shares what he wishes the church would do in light of racism in the news and in our country, and they offer some really helpful answers from two unique perspectives. Here is just a small excerpt:… … Continue reading →

See Inside Brant’s Ridiculous “Listener Tracking Center”

FAQ: “Hey Brant: What do you guys do during the songs?” A: Sometimes, I do stuff like show Producer Sherri my “Listener Tracking Center”, where I electronically stalk our radio and podcast listeners. FAQ: Oh, that’s neat, and – WAIT: WHAT? A: Yep. It’s pretty awesome. Here’s video proof. (Yes, this is a joke.) … Continue reading →

Meet Sherri

Sherri Lynn has been a broadcast professional and stand-up comedienne for over a decade. She has her degree in Communications, as well as Biblical Studies. Sherri is also a writer and director. She recently produced and released a comedy DVD entitled “The Very Funny Church Comedy Show: Together We Laugh.” Sherri also wrote, directed, and starred in a stage play about race in the church. “The Bold and the Sanctified” showed in various cities, sold… … Continue reading →

How I Cope with Being an Outcast

Recently, I was asked for advice about feeling like an outcast in school. I probably didn’t say the right thing, but I did say this: Better days are ahead. I also said that we can get mad at God about it. But you know what? You can’t criticize God for not understanding what it’s like to be an outcast. That’s one thing we can not do. He endured it. In the very end he’s left… … Continue reading →

Brant’s View on One-Way Conversation with God

Prayer can be a really tough thing. Just being honest. It’s a challenge for a lot of us, when we don’t ‘feel’ like God is hearing us. It’s like I’m talking on one walkie-talkie and… there is no other walkie-talkie. That’s how I feel a lot of the time. But I still pray. Why? It’s this thing called faith. I believe that even if I don’t have the “feelings”, God still listens to me. He… … Continue reading →

Why I’m Thankful for Autism

Brant is thankful for his autism diagnosis? He explains why in this audio clip. The answer may surprise you! Brant says, “My son is on the autism spectrum and so am I… I’m also a radio host and a writer. It turns out radio is wonderful for me because I don’t have to worry about anyone’s body language… but mostly I’m a radio host because I’m convinced God makes us the way we are for… … Continue reading →

Brant Talks to the Author of “The Shack”

If you’re not sure what to think about “The Shack” (or if you just want to hear more about how it was made,) check out this podcast. Brant sat down with the author of “The Shack,” William Paul Young! They discuss the backlash, the writing process, and a little theology. The movie is now playing nationwide. It’s sure to bring up lots of good conversation. Here’s the trailer, if you haven’t seen it yet! … Continue reading →

What Happens When Brant Channels His Inner Michael Jackson?

I sang karaoke at “Night to Shine.” It was really hard. I wanted to sing Billy Joel but Producer Sherri told me to try “Don’t Stop til You Get Enough” by Michael Jackson. I tried REAL hard you guys, but… I think people got a kick out of watching my energy level die… … Continue reading →

It’s FREE: The Unoffendable Small Group Questions Leaders Guide is Here!

This stuff is DYNAMITE to talk about with people. It’s super-timely, too, which you may have noticed. Why does this make for such interesting and fruitful discussion? It’s at the very core of what it means to follow Christ. Remarkably, it’s rarely talked about. Everybody can relate to this, whether they admit it or not. And most will admit it, which is a beautiful thing. So here are some great starter questions for each chapter.… … Continue reading →

5 Things I Want My Daughter to Look for in a Man

This is something I talked about on our radio show, and Producer Sherri and some others said I should post it, so here goes. 1. He takes responsibility. He’s not an excuses guy. He doesn’t run away from his own mistakes. He doesn’t see himself as a victim. This, to me, is the essence of masculinity. There’s a word for a man who will not take responsibility: A child. 2. He practices self-denial. This can… … Continue reading →