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The Common Good Podcast
The idea of “the common good” has a rich history within the Christian church. It’s the notion that, as we pursue Jesus in our lives and in the lives of others, we are fulfilling God’s purposes for His creation. This pursuit can be messy. It means rolling up our sleeves and creating space for hard conversations about real issues that impact our lives. Things like parenting, marriage, finances, politics, art, and culture. On The Common Good, Brian From creates space to…
Episodes
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Talking Octopus & 60 F-Bombs with Adam Holtz of Plugged In
It's Friday, which means Adam Holtz from Plugged In is back to help you figure out what's actually worth watching — and what to skip. This week…
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Broken Necks, Brain Cancer & Finding God in the Hard with David Pollack
David Pollack was a first-round NFL draft pick living his childhood dream when a broken neck in his second season ended everything — and he says it was…
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Gender Ideology, TV Ratings & the FCC with Emily Washburn
Over two-thirds of Netflix shows rated for young children contain LGBT characters, themes, or storylines — and the age rating system parents have trusted…
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Screen Time, Parenting & the Power of Camp with Amy Lowe
By age three, more than half of children are already attached to a screen. And if you're waiting for your kids to be the problem, Amy Lowe has some…
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The Prosperity Gospel You Actually Believe
Most Christians would never fall for the health-and-wealth gospel. But what about the version that promises comfort instead of cash? Or the one that trades a…
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Gen Z, Justice & the Weight We Carry
Who or what is forming you? That's the question at the center of this wide-ranging hour. Brian From starts with gas prices hitting $5 a gallon and what anxiety…
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The Foster Care Crisis with Dr. Kimberly Offutt
May is National Foster Care Month, and the numbers are staggering — over 400,000 children are currently in foster care, many of them waiting for a family…
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Why Christians Are Really Leaving the Church
Two major studies just dropped a finding that should reshape how churches think about discipleship: the number one reason Americans leave Christianity isn't…
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The Mystery of the Tabernacle with Rabbi Kirt Schneider
The tabernacle wasn't designed by committee — every measurement, every furnishing, every detail was a blueprint from heaven itself. Rabbi Kirt Schneider…
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Binge Jesus: What's Coming Next for The Chosen with Stacey Baxter
The Chosen has become one of the most remarkable storytelling phenomena in the history of Christian media — and the biggest moments are still ahead…
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What Nike's CEO Accidentally Said About the Church
Brian From is fresh off a monumental weekend — his oldest daughter Madeline's college graduation at Hope College in Holland, Michigan — and the joy…
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Honoring Every Woman in the Room with Dr. Deana Thayer
Mother's Day Sunday is one of the most emotionally loaded mornings on the church calendar — joyful for some, quietly devastating for others. Brian From…
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Star Wars, Faith & the Force with Adam Holtz
This week was Brian's birthday — and it turns out he shares it with Star Wars Day. That's all the excuse needed to bring Plugged In's Adam Holtz into the…
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What Your Feed Reveals About Your Soul
What if your social media addiction is actually telling you something profound about eternity? Russell Moore makes a startling case in Christianity Today that…
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Pride, Idols & Altar Calls
What's the sin hiding in plain sight — the one we've dressed up as confidence and call leadership? Brian From tackles pride head-on, drawing from Trevin…
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Do Church Numbers Matter?
What does it actually mean for a church to be successful? Host Brian Fromm draws on years of pastoral experience to push back on the idea that attendance…
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Standing in Faith and Leading Your Family Well with Adam Davis
Author and former law enforcement officer Adam Davis joins Brian to talk about his new 90-day devotional, Bulletproof Family, co-written with Lt. Col. Dave…
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Birthdays, Bitterness, and Believing God Is Good
It's Brian's birthday — 49 years old and staring 50 in the face — and that milestone has him in a reflective mood. On this episode of The Common…
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How Can the Church Help Men Make More Friends?
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Keeping Score and Following the Science ... to God
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How AI Deepens Our Identity Crisis and How the Story of Joseph Foreshadows the Story of Jesus
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The Hidden Dangers of Online Sports Gambling and the Importance of Civility
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Vocation Beyond Career: Our calling is rooted in God's invitation, community, and ongoing discernment
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Pop Stars, Demons, and Spiritual Discernment — with Adam Holtz of Plugged In
Brian Fromm sits down with Adam Holtz from Plugged In — Focus on the Family's entertainment review ministry — to talk about Michael, the new…
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Springtime, Repentance, and the God Who Does Extraordinary Things
It's a big Friday in the From household — prom night for two kids at Wheaton Academy — and Brian opens the hour with something deeper than small…
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A Christian Perspective on Artificial Intelligence with Emily Tsaio
Artificial intelligence is everywhere — and so are the big questions surrounding it. Is AI going to save the world, or destroy it? And what does any of…
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Releasing Your Adult Kids: Dr. Kathy Koch on Conflict, Faith, and Family Restoration
So many parents are grieving quietly — watching adult children pull away, questioning where things went wrong, and wondering if the relationship can be…
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Lessons from Elijah, Laodicea, and the World We Live In
Do you ever feel ordinary? Like you're just not the kind of person God uses for big things? In this episode, Brian From digs into one of the most overlooked…
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The Only Constant: Change, Courage, and Choosing What's Best
Life is full of change — whether you're ready for it or not. Brian From reflects on the personal transitions hitting close to home as his kids approach…
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Pastor Bill Farina: 39 Years of Faithful Ministry at Bethel Christian Church
Brian From welcomes Pastor Bill Farina of Bethel Christian Church in Warren, Michigan. Pastor Bill shares the remarkable story of how he arrived in Michigan in…
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"I Am With You" — Grace, Change, and Faithfulness in the Unseen Places
Brian From works through a stack of uncomfortable questions for the church. When Eric Metaxas calls for grace toward Trump over the Jesus meme, Brian asks the…
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The Danger of Arrogance and the Gift of Disorientation
From the wreckage of the Titan submersible to the walls of ancient Rome, this episode traces a single thread: the difference between a culture that worships…
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Keas Keasler on Knowing Christ from the Inside Out
What would it look like if Christians didn't just believe the right things — but actually became like Jesus? Host Brian From sits down with Keas Keasler…
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Worn Out, Waking Up, and Watching the World Go By
It's one of those days — taxes are due, life feels heavy, and the news keeps coming. Host Brian From takes a look at the cultural and spiritual moments…
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Faith, Freedom, and the NBA: The Jaden Ivey Story
When Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey was released after speaking openly about his Christian faith and pushing back on the NBA's Pride Month celebrations, it…
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Faith in the Midst of Fear and Uncertainty
Brian From reflects on the anxieties of Tax Day and the deeper question of contentment in uncertain times. He shares a powerful story of courage as a high…
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When a President Posts Himself as Jesus — and Other Big Questions
Brian From reacts to the firestorm over President Trump's AI-generated image depicting himself in a Christ-like pose — and why even his staunchest…
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Is That God's Voice — Or Just You? Rachel Groll on Learning to Hear Jesus
If you've ever wondered whether you're really hearing from God or just talking to yourself, you're not alone. Author Rachel Groll joins Brian From to discuss…
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The Church Making a Difference
A Virginia megachurch made headlines for all the right reasons — and Brian Fromm wants to make sure you heard about it. Alfred Street Baptist Church in…
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Jacob's Story: Finding Joy in the Midst of Suffering with Ken and Mary Sue Grein
What if the child doctors told you to let go became the greatest teacher of your life? Brian From sits down with Ken and Mary Sue Grein, whose son Jacob defied…
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A Hundred Million Reasons to Check Your Heart
Financial anxiety, a $100 million church renovation, and Joel Osteen's mansion — Brian opens the show with some honest questions about money…
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Rom-Coms, Anime, and the Return of Adventures in Odyssey
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…
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Reckless Abandon, Restoring Peter, and Why You're Buying That $22 Smoothie
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…
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The Supreme Court Just Struck Down "Conversion Therapy" Bans — Here's What That Really Means
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…
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Grace, Failure, and Finishing Well
Brian From explores the tension between Christian freedom and holiness, reflecting on how the evangelical pendulum has swung away from the rigid rule-keeping…
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One Earth from Space
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…
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The Empty Tomb Changes Everything
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…
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Discovering the Gospel in the Old Testament
Brian talks with Ian Vaillancourt about his new book "Unfolding Redemption: The Heart of the Gospel in the Story of Old Testament History". See…
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A New Podcast Suggestion from Adam Holz
Brian talked with Adam Holz from Focus on the Family's "Plugged In" (https://www.pluggedin.com) about a new podcast recommendation. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Establishing Boundaries in Marriage with Jim Ramos
Brian talks with Jim Ramos of Men in the Arena and author of the new book "Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage". See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Dealing with Financial Anxiety with Mark Boone.
Brian From sits down with Mark Boone, owner of All Citizens Lending to talk about how to handle the anxiety that comes with dealing with household finances…
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Spring Breakaway Friday!
On the Friday before Spring Break, Brian talks about the ongoing TSA hassles at airports, as well as the story about Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec…
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Opening Day, Big Questions, and the God Who Shapes Us
Brian From covers a wide range of topics that matter for faith and everyday life — from a landmark $3 million jury verdict finding Meta and YouTube…
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Reclaiming Your Life from Devices with Bret Eckelberry
Brian From sits down with Bret Eckelberry from Focus on the Family's Plugged In ministry to discuss their second annual Screen Fast — a seven-day…
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Why We Make Life Harder Than It Has To Be
Brian From tackles a packed lineup on this Wednesday edition of The Common Good. First, with TSA agents going unpaid during the government shutdown, Delta…
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Racing Toward What? Purpose, Presence, and the Power of Sorry
Brian From covers a range of stories that each point back to a central question: what are we really living for? He reflects on the heroism of the Air Canada…
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Consistency, Character, and the Quest for Truth
Brian From reflects on the importance of moral consistency, calling out the double standard that emerged when President Trump celebrated the death of Robert…
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Ryan Gosling in Space and What to Stream Next with Adam Holz
Brian From is joined by Adam Holz of Plugged In to break down a buzzworthy new sci-fi film starring Ryan Gosling and whether it’s worth a trip to the…
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March Madness, Youth Sports Money, and the Courage to Stand Alone
Brian From dives into the excitement of March Madness, a viral story of a faith-driven college basketball player, and the staggering costs families are paying…
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A Ministry That’s Still Changing Lives with Steve Shwetz of Through the Bible
Brian From is joined by Steve Shwetz of Through the Bible to explore the remarkable longevity and global impact of a ministry that continues decades after J…