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"Currahee." This Cherokee word became a hallmark of the 101st Airborne, with particular significance to the Band of Brothers. While other units were told to shout "Geronimo!" as they jumped from planes on D-Day, the men of Easy Company were under orders to scream this into the air instead. What originally meant "We stand alone" was adapted to mean "We stand alone—together." And that's how they made it to the war and successfully completed their mission—each man bearing his own load, in strength and solidarity with his brother standing next to him. What can we learn from this?

Our round table grows again this week with Dalton Thomas. Come sit in our living room for our family fireside chat about the impact this story, and the incredible word that is "Currahee," has had on us as people and as a family.


DURATION: 42 minutes

It's the coldest winter in 30 years. You're in a fox hole. You don't have the food, ammo, or coat you need to survive. Trees are exploding above you. And Hitler is closing in. Find out why "Bastogne" is the code word for "hell"—because even the toughest men can break. And then what?

Stephanie, Jeff, Anna, and Andrew return to the round table this week for Part 5 of 'The Better Brotherhood.' Listen now.

DURATION: 35 minutes

What happens when we're crippled—even blinded—by fear? Or how do we gently, lovingly lead people when panic sets in to suffocate them?

Andrew and Stephanie return to continue our miniseries Season 1.75 of 'The Better Brotherhood,' examining lessons in life, leadership, and community through the lives and testimony of Easy Company. But this episode is extra special because Anna Thomas sat down at our round table, and none other than JEFF HENDERSON makes his mighty return.

DURATION: 32 minutes

"Don't ever put yourself in a position where you can take from these men."

Before he was promoted to command 2nd Battalion of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, Cpt. Dick Winters leveled a measured rebuke against his commanding officer. What convictions made him so bold, and why is it important for us today?

Join Stephanie and Andrew for an important lesson in life, community, and leadership from Easy Company—the 'Band of Brothers'—and grow as a leader who serves and sacrifices with honor.

DURATION: 34 minutes

On 10/23/20, US President Trump announced diplomatic normalization between the State of Israel and the Republic of Sudan, the third Muslim-majority Arab state to announce a peace deal with the Jewish State since August. As many in the Middle East are celebrating the continued success of the so-called Abraham Accords, many Christians are asking whether Sudan's government can be trusted in light of its role in the future events of Ezekiel 38.

Few things test us like watching someone new wear medals we think they didn't earn. How do we respond to "replacements"—people who join the ranks and are trusted with the mission, but they weren't there for the fire of training? How can we forge trust with people who weren't with us in the trenches? How do we keep a tender heart—and live without callous?

Stephanie and Andrew share lessons from Easy Company of the 101st Airborne Division, who faced these very questions when lives were literally on the line in the Second World War.

DURATION: 33 minutes

Meet Maj. Dick Winters and Cpt. Lewis Nixon of Easy Company, better known as the "Band of Brothers." Find out why their friendship and brotherhood brings such encouragement to Stephanie and the FAI family as we pioneer on the Gospel frontier—and, very simply, learn how to live and love each other like Jesus does. Special guest (and unofficial Easy Company expert) Andrew Cowart joins. Who is the Quaker? Who is the alcoholic? More importantly, which one reminds Stephanie of herself? Find out in the first of this 6-part miniseries before Jeff returns for Season 2 of 'The Better Beautiful.'

DURATION: 34 minutes

"Well cue Shania Twain, y'all, because it looks like we've made it."

Season 1.5 of 'The Better Beautiful' comes to a close as our 'The Better Belief' miniseries through 'Confronting Unbelief' closes with the final chapter: Jesus rebuilds His bride. He rebuilds His beloved. He rebuilds Jerusalem. He rebuilds Peter. And He rebuilds us—and through every storm that tosses and afflicts us, He reveals His manifold, multicolored wisdom for every power and principality to see and be ashamed.

He is a faithful Husband, and He finishes what He starts. Meditate this week on Isaiah 54 and Revelation 21, and stay tuned for what's next in 'The Better Beautiful.' We have a special treat (and we will get to Season 2, we promise).

"For your Maker is your Husband, the LORD of hosts is His name...."

"Come; I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb..."

DURATION: 32 minutes

RESOURCES:
- "The Return of the Prodigal Son," Henri Nouwen (book)
- "The Prodigal God," Tim Keller (book)
- "Holy (Wedding Day)," The City Harmonic (song)

Be sure to follow 'The Better Beautiful' playlist on Spotify to get all our favorite songs in one spot. Sing along. Meditate. Marinate.