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Brian and Kathleen are posing questions worth asking in their own quirky style. It’s faith-based, straight-forward, and funnier than we might expect.

Moody Radio


    • Feb 25, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 161 EPISODES

    4.9 from 180 ratings Listeners of Brian and Kathleen Podcast that love the show mention: moody, morning show, biblical, cultural, christian, tough, view, thinking, topics, perspective, world, love, honest, great show, guys, enjoy, interesting, time, thanks, content.


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    The Brian and Kathleen Podcast is an incredible show that offers insightful cultural commentary from a biblical perspective. Brian and Kathleen tackle tough topics head-on, bringing a solid biblical viewpoint to each discussion. Their honesty and vulnerability make the show relatable and engaging. I appreciate how they address important issues, such as race, without shying away from controversy. As a listener, I feel their genuine desire to approach each topic with integrity and truth.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the chemistry between Brian and Kathleen. They bring different approaches and opinions to the table, which creates dynamic conversations and fosters deeper understanding of various perspectives. Another great aspect is their ability to explore complex topics comprehensively without belaboring them. They get straight to the point while still raising awareness around important issues.

    While it's challenging to find any faults in this podcast, one possible drawback could be that some episodes may not delve as deeply into certain topics as some listeners might prefer. However, given the time constraints of a podcast format, it's understandable that they have to keep episodes concise and focused.

    In conclusion, The Brian and Kathleen Podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking cultural commentary from a biblical worldview. It consistently delivers thought-provoking discussions in an entertaining manner. This podcast has become a favorite part of my day, as it provides wisdom, inspiration, and practical application for living out my faith amidst today's challenges. I highly recommend it to others looking for engaging content that encourages meaningful reflection on everyday issues.



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    The Parable of the Weeds

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 9:49 Transcription Available


    In this episode, we dive deep into the Parable of the Wheat and Weeds, as told in Matthew 13. Join us as we explore the meaning behind this powerful story, where Jesus teaches about the kingdom of heaven and the ultimate separation of the righteous (the wheat) from the unrighteous (the weeds) at the end of time. The conversation reflects on the nature of faith, the challenges of identifying true believers, and the importance of focusing on being the "wheat" rather than hunting for the "weeds." We discuss why this parable, though often overlooked, carries a timely and relevant message about vigilance, grace, and trust in God's ultimate judgment. Tune in for insightful reflections and an honest conversation about living as true followers of Christ in a world filled with distractions.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wcrfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sexual Assault

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 14:22


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    Cherish These Moments - Jan 13 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 23:37


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    Anti-Semitism Michael Rydelnik - Jan 6 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 16:16


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    Resurrecting Curiosity

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 17:10


    Curiosity is both a skill and an art. Sadly, it would seem that American society lost interest in curiosity a long time ago. But what if the loneliness epidemic, family divisions, and lack of deep friendships can all be traced back to the absence of curiosity? Listen as Brian and Jannelle talk about this with author and professor Dr. Heather Holleman.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Does Pastoral Power Really Tend to Corrupt?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 24:16


    "Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely." It's a famous quote most of us have heard. But does it apply to church leadership? This week, Brian and Jannelle explore an unconventional answer to that question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Life Lessons from Singles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 20:19


    It may be hard to believe, but single people have plenty of advice for married couples. Lisa Anderson of Focus on the Family and "The Boundless Show" has a long list embarrassing issues married friends have revealed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rediscovering Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 36:43


    Do you really know who Jesus is? Many of us have created our own warped version of Jesus without realizing it. Pastor Kevin James of New Community Bible Fellowship joins Brian and Jannelle this week to discuss this fundamentally important topic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Fairy Tale Disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 34:10


    Psychologists have officially included a brand-new disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. It has to do with a particular type of grief. Listen this week as Brian and Jannelle analyze this new condition, and how it appears to connect to a familiar fairy tale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Should You Give Up Your Seat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 27:53


    Your ambassadorship for Christ is most on display as you live out your everyday life. In this week's episode, Brian and Jannelle take an in-depth look at one man's dilemma on an airplane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dementia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 40:28


    A diagnosis of dementia is devastating. Caring for someone you love with dementia can be equally as difficult. Brian's story in the podcast series "The Grandfather Effect" is a perfect example. In today's episode, counselor Crystal Kershaw from Fieldstone Counseling examines how to navigate this trauma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Virtues & Vices: Part 7 (Gluttony)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 16:46


    Americans love food. Large portions. Seconds. Is this really such a big deal? Today, we wrap-up our series on virtues and vices with Nancy Kane of the Caritas Center for Christian Formation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Virtues & Vices: Part 6 (Lust)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 19:44


    For many decades, the church has struggled to discuss sexuality. The results are tragic and undeniable. Today, we continue our series on virtues and vices with Nancy Kane of the Caritas Center for Christian Formation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Virtues & Vices: Part 5 (Sloth)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 20:18


    No, we're not talking about the curiously slow animal. Nor are we talking about laziness as you understand it. Today, we continue our series on virtues and vices with Nancy Kane of the Caritas Center for Christian Formation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Virtues & Vices: Part 4 (Anger)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 20:46


    Be honest. Does your anger ever get the best of you? How do we know when anger becomes sinful? Brian and Jannelle continue their series today on virtues and vices with Nancy Kane of the Caritas Center for Christian Formation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Virtues & Vices: Part 3 (Envy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 18:58


    Jannelle thinks this vice is ugly. Nancy Kane calls it diabolical. And every Christian struggles with it. Brian and Jannelle continue their series today on virtues and vices with Nancy Kane of the Caritas Center for Christian Formation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Virtues & Vices: Part 2 (Avarice)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 17:25


    Ever heard of Avarice? It's a word we don't use very often anymore. But it points directly to a struggle many of us face. Brian and Jannelle continue their series today on virtues and vices with Nancy Kane of the Caritas Center for Spiritual Formation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Virtues & Vices: Part 1 (Pride)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 18:57


    Do you struggle with pride? Brian and Jannelle continue their series today on virtues and vices with Nancy Kane of the Caritas Center for Spiritual Formation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Virtues & Vices: An Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 16:15


    We all struggle with sin. But many also persistently resist brutally honest self-reflection. Is it really worth the effort and the pain? Join us as we embark on a multi-part series with Nancy Kane of the Caritas Center for Spiritual Formation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Fine Line Between Peacemaking and Pot-Stirring

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 19:36


    Jesus said that peacemakers would be blessed. You want to be one. But if you're not careful, you could inadvertently become something else altogether. Brian and Jannelle talk about it with Karl Vaters this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Emotionally Disconnected Husband

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 19:10


    Many wives feel their husbands aren't emotionally available. Dr. Juli Slattery of Authentic Intimacy says that those feelings don't always reflect reality. She navigates this sensitive issue with Brian and Jannelle in this week's episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Cost of Worship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 13:03


    Nearly half of teens have persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness. How should Christians address this reality highlighted in a new CDC report? Brian and Jannelle talk to a pastor about it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hope for the Muslim World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 17:04


    Contrary to what you may have heard, there's tremendous hope for the Gospel in the Muslim world. Listen along with Brian and Janelle as they hear incredible stories of how Jesus transformed the lives of Muslim people.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Gospel in Your Everyday Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 19:01


    Following Jesus isn't just a Sunday activity. And yet, statistics show that many Christians are drifting away from the church and from Jesus in the aftermath of the pandemic. In this week's episode, Brian and Jannelle talk to a pastor about what it means to apply the Gospel to our everyday lives.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Theology of Nationalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 17:30


    Should Christians be patriotic? What about embracing nationalism? Brian and Jannelle talk about it this week with Dr. Glen Duerr of Cedarville University.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    You Aren't Self-Aware

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 23:27


    Who are you? Plenty of people think they know the answer to that question. But how many of us have truly created an accurate picture of ourselves? Brian and Jannelle take a deep dive into this uncomfortable subject.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Who's Your Daddy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 16:17


    God is our heavenly father. However, our view of Him can often be impacted by the imperfections of our earthly father. How do we sort out the differences? In this week's episode, Brian and Jannelle talk about this with Moody Bible Institute professor Elizabeth Smith.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Unfairness of Temptation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 16:29


    Some Christians struggle with the unfairness of their particular temptations. Specifically, followers of Jesus who battle same sex attraction may long for relationship and intimacy. But their Christian convictions leave them feeling disappointed and alone. Dr. Juli Slattery of the Java with Juli Podcast talks with Brian and Jannelle about this complicated issue in this week's episode.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Front Lines of the Abortion Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 16:26


    Debate continues to rage in America about abortion. While there are important moral and philosophical implications to discuss, we can't lose sight of the individual women who find themselves pregnant. In this week's episode, Brian and Jannelle talk to a trusted friend about her work in a Christian pregnancy center.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rescuing Orphans in Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 32:28


    The Bible says that pure religion looks after orphans in their distress. In this week's episode, Brian and Jannelle encounter an inspiring and dramatic example of what this looks like in the midst of war.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    An Amazon Sabbath

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 26:38


    Many Americans have become dependent on Amazon deliveries. As demand increases, Amazon is transitioning to delivering orders 7 days per week. That's creating problems for some Christians. Brian and Jannelle talk about it this week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Two Romans Walk Into a Radio Station

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 33:39


    They're both named Roman. But they're Ukrainian. And their work to save lives in the midst of war in Ukraine is incredible. Listen to Brian and Jannelle discover what these two followers of Jesus are doing with their church community to defend the oppressed.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Spiritual Disciplines (Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 18:19


    Life is complicated. And busy. But maybe that's the problem? In the fourth and final episode in this series, we examine the spiritual discipline of simplicity. Guiding us on the journey is our friend Nancy Kane. Nancy is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a retired Moody Bible Institute Professor, and Founder of the Caritas Center for Christian Formation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Mafia Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 22:31


    He was born into one of New York's most violent and feared Colombo crime families. But what happens when a mob boss encounters Jesus? This week, Brian and Jannelle have a conversation with Michael Franzese.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Spiritual Disciplines (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 15:44


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    Spiritual Disciplines with Nancy Kane (Pt 2) April 15 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 19:01


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    Spiritual Disciplines (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 20:35


    How can we truly grow in our relationship with Jesus? Over the next four episodes, we will explore the beauty, depth, and joy of spiritual disciplines. Guiding us on the journey is our friend Nancy Kane. Nancy is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a retired Moody Bible Institute Professor, and Founder of the Caritas Center for Christian Formation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Paid Parental Leave & Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 19:08


    Followers of Jesus believe in the value of human life. This ethic informs our view of anything from abortion to assisted suicide. But to what extent should it also influence our thinking on the concept of paid parental leave? Brian, Ron, and guest host Wayne Morgret of Man in the Mirror talk about it this week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Violinist Experiment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 32:29


    Can you recognize beauty? Not when it's pointed out to you. Rather, when it simply exists in the midst of your everyday life? An experiment involving a busy subway station and a world-famous violinist tried to answer this basic question. The results have deep implications for followers of Jesus.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Two-Faced Insta-Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 25:59


    Social media companies say they're bringing people together. But they aren't saying what their platforms are doing to kids. Brian and Jannelle talk about this key issue in this week's episode.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Being Jesus in a War

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 23:37


    News agencies are focused on the war in Ukraine. But few are paying attention to what followers of Jesus are doing in and around the conflict. Gratefully, Charles Morris of Haven Today is in Poland at the Ukrainian border. Don't miss the chance to hear what he shared with Brian and Jannelle about how the church is responding in this crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The War in Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 22:26


    What's actually happening in Ukraine as Russia invades? What are Christian intellectuals saying about it? Brian and Jannelle discuss this and more with Dr. Glen Duerr, Associate Professor of International Studies at Cedarville University.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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