In this episode, Brody will approach the immigration debate by asking a better question: what does the Bible actually require of us? We clarify biblical categories, separate compassion from chaos, and explore how justice, order, and human dignity fit together. With Old and New Testament insight, we move past slogans toward faithful, practical ways to love our neighbors lawfully, wisely, and with the gospel at the center. Send us a text Please leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help improve...

In this episode, Brody connects everyday carry with everyday discipleship and talks about what real preparedness looks like. The gear you carry matters, but so do the habits and beliefs you practice every day. Brody covers what he actually carries, why training and responsibility matter, and how simple spiritual routines build steady faith. He also discusses different Bible translations and explains why he chooses certain ones over others. This episode is about being grounded, consistent, and...

This episode includes conversation around mature and heavier subjects. Listener discretion is advised. In this Part 2 episode, Brody and JB continue their conversation with Denise about how childhood abuse shaped her marriage and long-term healing. They explore how Christ carries both our guilt and the harm done to us, using the Old Testament scapegoat as a picture of shame removed. The discussion covers trauma triggers, intimacy challenges, and the distinction between forgiveness, repentance...

This episode includes conversation around mature and heavier subjects. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, Brody and JB sit down with Denise Morris as she shares her testimony. Denise speaks honestly about her experiences with grooming and assault and how they led her down a path far from the life she was raised in. Her story centers on one pivotal night, leaving her job as a dancer and wrestling with the desire to end her life, when she hears the voice of the Lord in a moment th...

Campus ministries can be helpful, but they can’t replace the local church. After reflecting on the recent college retreat, Brody and JB talk about how students can stay grounded in their faith during the transient season of college and young adulthood. They outline what makes a healthy church, the strengths and limits of campus ministries, and practical ways to choose and commit to a church without drifting into consumerism. Tune in for an intriguing, thoughtful conversation that challe...

On this episode, Katie Hays shares her story of growing up around cultural Christianity, walking through anxiety and depression, and experiencing a sexual assault by someone she trusted. We talk honestly about the aftermath of false guilt, complicated community responses, reporting, and the slow grind of the court process, along with the turning point that led her to place her faith and hope in Jesus. While this episode covers topics often avoided, the focus is on moving out of shame and recl...

In this episode, Brody shares updates from around Snowbird, including recent transitions, answered prayers, and the growing anticipation for Winter SWO retreats. He also gives a preview of the teaching focus for Winter SWO, walking through 1 John and its clear picture of authentic Christianity. Using 1 John, Brody outlines ten defining marks of a Christian: Who Jesus isWhat Jesus has doneChristians still sin, but don’t love sinChristians obey GodChristians love other believersChristians remai...

Merry Christmas! We hope you’re all enjoying Christmas day and spending time with your families. In this episode, Brody reads through some Scripture of Jesus’s coming. Let’s take time today to thank the Lord for sending His Son to the world to save us from our sins. Matthew 1 Luke 2 Matthew 2 25 Christmas Hymns You Should Listen to This Year Send us a text Please leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help improve No Sanity Required and help others grow in their faith. Click here to ge...

In this bonus episode, Brody and JB talk all things Santa—sharing funny stories about how they found out and using them to explore what Christmas traditions teach kids about belief, trust, and faith. Brody explains why his family moved away from presenting Santa as real and how making Santa an all-knowing figure can blur important lines for children. Instead of going all in or opting out, they offer a middle path: keep the fun, tell the truth early, and keep Christ and generosity at the cente...

See Advent in a whole new way! In this episode, Brody and JB unpack the previous episode's sermon, exploring why Jesus’ genealogy matters and how Advent reveals unexpected depth. Brody traces Jesus’ baptism, genealogy, and wilderness temptation, showing a Savior who stands with sinners and confronts evil head-on, all pointing back to the promise in Isaiah 9. We see how grace is woven through Jesus’ lineage in the stories of Rahab, Tamar, and Ruth. For anyone carrying wounds, facing injustice,...