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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
- The Common Good Podcast
Finding Peace, Unity, and Perspective
Brian From reacts to rising gas prices and everyday affordability struggles, acknowledging the real anxiety many feel while pointing listeners toward…
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Mocked for Faith, Hungry for Meaning
Brian From reflects on a moment of cultural mockery toward a Christian athlete and what it reveals about how faith is often viewed in today’s world. He…
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Faith, Forgiveness, and Finding Balance
Brian From reflects on a powerful story of injustice to wrestle with one of life’s hardest questions: what do we do when things simply aren’t fair?…
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Snowy Mondays, Father-Daughter Moments, and Faith in Everyday Life
Brian From reflects on a snowy Midwest morning, a memorable night taking his daughter to see Hamilton, and the fleeting moments that shape family life. He also…
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Understanding Our Union with Christ with Brad Wetherell
Brian From talks with Orchard Church pastor Brad Wetherell about his new book Saved to Sin No More and the powerful biblical doctrine of union with Christ…
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Navigating the Housing Market with Faith and Wisdom with Mark Boone
Brian From talks with mortgage broker Mark Boone of All Citizens Lending about the current housing market, falling interest rates, and what buyers and sellers…
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Do the Oscars Still Matter? with Adam Holz
Brian From talks with Plugged In’s Adam Holz about the state of movies and entertainment as the Oscars approach. They discuss the Plugged In Movie…
- The Common Good Podcast
Faith, Culture, and a Changing World
Brian From reflects on headlines shaping the week, from acts of bravery after a synagogue attack to cultural shifts affecting restaurants, entertainment, and…
- The Common Good Podcast
Can You Go a Week Without Screens? The Challenge of ScreenFast with Paul Asay
Brian From talks with Plugged In’s Paul Asay about the second annual ScreenFast, a challenge encouraging families to step away from unnecessary screen…
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Scams, Prophecy, and Bigfoot
Brian From reflects on a range of stories shaping today’s culture, from the growing wave of scams targeting Americans to debates about Bible prophecy and…
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The Return of Church Planting? Sarah Zylstra on Why New Churches Are Rising Again
Brian From talks with Gospel Coalition writer Sarah Zylstra about the surprising resurgence of church planting after years of decline. Zylstra explains how…
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Rethinking Orphan Care with Ellie Oswald
Brian From talks with Faith to Action Executive Director Elli Oswald about new research showing how Christians are generously supporting orphanages around the…
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Twitter Pastors, Life’s Purpose, and the Nostalgia Debate
Brian From reflects on a viral debate about what pastors’ social media accounts should look like, pushing back on the idea that every post must…
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FriendWise: Building Deeper Friendships in a Lonely World with Becky Harling
Brian From talks with author Becky Harling about her new book FriendWise and the simple habits that help cultivate meaningful friendships. Drawing from her own…
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Tracing the Bible’s Journey with Monte Watts Jr.
Brian From speaks with evangelist Monte Watts Jr. about a remarkable collection of more than 400 antique Bibles and historic texts that trace the preservation…
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Heaven Isn’t Full of Good People: Truth, Temptation, and the Culture We’re Living In
Brian From reflects on a range of cultural moments—from the NBA shutting down an Atlanta Hawks promotion tied to a strip club to a university president…
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Conspiracies, Forgiveness, and Preparing Our Hearts for Easter
Brian From reflects on everything from wild conspiracy theories and political culture to the deeper spiritual questions they reveal about control, truth, and…
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Teacher Wins $650K After Pronoun Dispute: A Religious Freedom Case with Zachary Mettler
Brian From speaks with Focus on the Family issues analyst Zachary Mettler about a high-profile case involving an Indiana teacher who was fired after refusing…
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Pixar’s Hoppers, Scream 7, and Why Hollywood Keeps Going Back for More with Adam Holz
Brian From is joined by Plugged In’s Adam Holz to break down Pixar’s new film Hoppers, a quirky animated adventure with an environmental message…
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Faith, Humility, and Owning Our Mistakes
Brian From reflects on the challenges of everyday life—from unexpected financial setbacks to the deeper question of what it means to live a…
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Are Christians the Worst Advertisements for Their Faith?
This episode explores the challenges and opportunities of living out faith authentically, the significance of Easter, and the importance of worship focused on…
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Integrity, Loud Kids, and the Danger of Comfortable Christianity
Brian From takes a sobering look at recent headlines involving church leaders, asking whether the church is losing the battle for integrity and what it means…
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Nostalgia, AI Fakes, and the Call to Real Fruit
Brian From reflects on how an AI-generated “viral” photo reminds us to slow down, verify what we share, and resist outrage bait online. Then, a…
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The Chosen Goes Global: James Barnett on Come and See’s Mission
Brian From talks with James Barnett, CEO of Come and See, the nonprofit behind The Chosen, about the vision to finish all seven seasons and translate the…
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March Hope, Missiles, and the Outrage Machine
Brian From welcomes March as a “month of hope,” while soberly reflecting on the frightening reality of war and turning listeners’ attention…
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Where Gen Z Is Finding Jesus with Sarah Zylstra
Brian From talks with Gospel Coalition writer Sarah Zylstra about surprising signs of spiritual engagement among Gen Z. Though statistically the most secular…
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I Can Only Imagine 2, The Chosen Universe, and the Rise of K-Pop with Adam Holz
Brian From is joined by Adam Holz of Plugged In to break down I Can Only Imagine 2 and why its focus on marriage, illness, and everyday faith may resonate even…
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Firm Foundations and Money-Back Guarantees
Brian From reflects on encouraging financial news before reminding listeners that true security isn’t found in mortgage rates or markets, but in Christ…
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Marriage and Money: Building Unity Instead of a Tinderbox with Glenn Lutjens
Brian From talks with Focus on the Family counselor Glenn Lutjens about why money can become such a flashpoint in marriage—and how couples can move from…
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Faith, Finances, and First-Time Homebuyers with Mark Boone from All Citizens Lending
Brian From sits down with Mark Boone, owner of All Citizens Lending, to talk about navigating today’s confusing housing market with clarity and…
- The Common Good Podcast
Aliens, Abortion, and Unmet Dreams
Brian From wrestles with whether capital punishment belongs in the abortion debate and why a consistent pro-life ethic must extend from womb to tomb. He…
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Inviting Culture, Real Character, and the Happiness We’re Actually After
Brian From explores how churches can cultivate a truly inviting culture—starting not with programs, but with leaders who model evangelism and community…
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Unity, Unrest, and the One Thing That Makes Heaven Heaven
Brian From reflects on the spectacle of the State of the Union, the sobering four-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, and the unifying power of Olympic…
- The Common Good Podcast
From Broadway Dreams to Shepherding Souls: Jon Jorgenson on Pastoring in Chicago
Brian From talks with Jon Jorgenson, associate pastor of Soul City Church, about his unexpected journey from acting and musical theater to pastoral ministry…
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Snow Days, Eternal Hope, and Living on Mission
Brian From reflects on the joy of a classic snow day, celebrates Team USA’s Winter Olympic success, and wrestles with a cultural shift toward radical…
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Marriage 101: Small Steps That Make a Big Difference with Bill Arbuckle
Brian From talks with Bill Arbuckle of Focus on the Family about practical ways couples can strengthen their marriages in the year ahead. From responding to…
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Planting with Purpose: Greg Armstrong on Building a Multi-Ethnic Church
Brian From talks with Pastor Greg Armstrong of Renew Church in downtown Westmont about the journey from seven people in a living room to a thriving…
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The Strength of Humility with Ed Welch
Brian From talks with author and counselor Ed Welch about his new book The Humility Project for Men. Together they explore why humility is often misunderstood…
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Cruise Ship Retirement, Cultural Darkness, and the Hope That Endures
Brian From explores a creative twist on retirement after a Tennessee couple trades traditional living for life aboard cruise ships—raising bigger…
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Ash Wednesday, Cultural Chaos, and the Hope That Outlasts It All
On this Ash Wednesday edition of The Common Good, Brian From reflects on the meaning of Lent and why repentance, mortality, and preparation matter as we…
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Ambassadors, Immortality, and the Hope Beyond Death
Brian From reflects on what it truly means to live as an ambassador of Christ and how intentional spiritual growth shapes both our witness and our character…
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Presidents, Pressure, and the Power of Identity
On this Presidents Day edition of The Common Good, Brian Fromm shares surprising facts about the holiday, reflects on government dysfunction, and explores what…
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Date Your Spouse: Small Steps, Big Impact with Peter Larson
Brian From is joined by Dr. Peter Larson of WinShape Marriage to talk about why dating your spouse shouldn’t stop after the wedding day. They unpack…
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Movies, Morality, and a Little Def Leppard with Adam Holz
Brian From is joined by Adam Holz of Plugged In to break down this week’s entertainment headlines, from Steph Curry’s animated sports comedy GOAT…
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Trusting God, Letting Go of Bitterness, and Sitting at Jesus’ Feet
Brian From reflects on Olympic downhill skiers hurtling down the mountain at 70 miles an hour and challenges listeners to consider where God may be calling…
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Growing in Faith, Hope, and Love with Brad Wetherell from The Orchard
Brian From reconnects with longtime friend and former youth group student Brad Wetherell, now lead pastor of The Orchard, to talk about calling, mentorship…
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The Hidden Cost of the Betting Boom with Emily Washburn
Brian From is joined by Emily Washburn of The Daily Citizen to examine the rapid rise of online sports betting and prediction markets in the wake of the Super…
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Beyond the Culture Wars: Living for Christ and Loving Like Him
Brian From reflects on the legacy of James Van Der Beek and the sobering revelations surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, asking whether the so-called “culture…
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Holistic Solutions for Crime and Incarceration with Heather Rice-Minus
Brian From speaks with Heather Rice-Minus, the president and CEO of Prison Fellowship, as they celebrate the organization's 50th anniversary. They discuss the…
- The Common Good Podcast
Struggling with Control, Deeply Known, and Holding Fast to Christ
Brian From reflects on our struggle with control—from traffic jams to life’s unexpected upheavals—and reminds listeners that true peace comes…
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From a Warehouse to a Movement of Grace with Randy Schoof
Brian From reconnects with Randy Schoof, pastor of Warehouse Church in Aurora, to hear the remarkable story of how God transformed a troubled teenager into a…
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Together With Purpose: Strengthening Marriage in Every Season with Arlene Pellicane
Brian From is joined by author and speaker Arlene Pellicane to talk about National Marriage Week and why intentionality matters so much in long-term…
- The Common Good Podcast
A Church Built on Family, Faith, and Connection with Aaron Byers
Brian From is joined by Pastor Aaron Byers of Calvary Christian Church in Royal Oak, Michigan to talk about legacy, calling, and what it means to pastor a…
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Pro-Life for All of Life and Becoming People of the Word
Brian From reflects on what it truly means to affirm the image of God in every person, drawing on Karen Swallow Prior’s call to be pro-life from the womb…
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Urgency, Outrage, and the God Who Never Changes
Brian From reflects on a whirlwind of cultural moments—from Super Bowl outrage and social media fatigue to a sobering story of a faithful pastor who died…
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From the NFL to the Front Lines of Faith with Darius Holland
Brian From is joined in studio by Darius Holland, whose remarkable journey took him from professional football to pastoral ministry and ultimately into U.S…
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Reviving What’s Fading: A Mission to Save Local Churches with Tommy Thompson
Brian From sits down with Tommy Thompson, pastor of Ashburn Baptist Church, to talk about calling, obedience, and the unexpected journey that brought a Florida…
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Songs of Hope in the Midst of the Storm with Sarah McLaughlin
Brian From is joined by singer and worship leader Sarah Scarborough McLaughlin to talk about a special benefit concert supporting Pastor Mark Kaufman and his…
- The Common Good Podcast
Rom-Coms, Gritty Faith, and Movies That Matter with Adam Holz
Brian From is joined by Adam Holz of Plugged In for a wide-ranging conversation about what’s worth watching right now—and why discernment matters…
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Halftime Outrage, Biblical Illiteracy, and Why Discipleship Is Hard Work
Brian From takes on the controversy surrounding the Super Bowl halftime show and questions the habit of framing entertainment choices as moral battles rather…