Moral failure doesn’t start big, it starts with pride, secrecy, and small compromises. In this episode, Brody and JB discuss boundaries with the opposite sex and share simple, practical guardrails to protect marriages, ministries, and singles before trouble starts.

They talk about fearing the Lord, hating sin, and living in confession and accountability, along with clear boundaries: no secret conversations, wise counseling practices, healthy digital habits, and counting the real cost of a short thrill.

Choose steady faithfulness and build patterns now you’ll be grateful for later.

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Last week, we wrestled with the fallout when a respected leader falls and the question it leaves behind: what hope is there for the rest of us?

This week, Brody looks at the life of King Hezekiah. He tore down idols, trusted God under the threat of Assyria, and saw miraculous deliverance, yet later stumbled in pride before Babylon. His story holds both faith and failure.

Brody also talks about approaching Scripture with humility, the daily fight with sin, and the kind of accountability that restores. It’s not about a spotless record, but about a life being continually conformed to God through sanctification.

What My Father's Fall Taught Me

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In this episode, Brody sits down with JB and shares his dad’s story of secret sin and moral failure and how it has shaped his own marriage and ministry at Snowbird. Brody pulls out his dad’s old, marked-up Bibles as a picture of a life that looked faithful on the outside but was unraveling in private.

They walk through hidden patterns of porn and infidelity, a suicide attempt, and the lasting impact on a family and a church. The conversation goes beyond one man’s failure to the deeper reality that any of us can drift if we don’t remain steadfast and faithful.

This episode isn’t just reflection, it’s practical. They talk about what it means to truly hate sin, keep your hand on the plow once you’ve committed to follow Christ, and put guardrails in place that protect your marriage and ministry. It’s a sober reminder and a clear call to stay anchored, finish well, and deal with sin before it has the chance to take root and cost you more than you ever intended to lose.

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In this bonus episode, Brody sits down with Kilby for a full update on Greg’s health scare. She recounts the sudden collapse, the battle in the ICU, and the emotional rollercoaster of not knowing what was going to happen. After returning to the U.S., a fast-track visit to Duke brought clearer answers and a new path forward. Kilby shares how their community stepped in, in powerful ways, how Greg is doing now, and how this experience is shaping their plans to head back to Uganda better prepared for what’s ahead.

Please continue to be in prayer for Greg, Kilby, and Alma!
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In this episode, Brody and JB interview Avery Colvert as she shares her journey from camper to L.M.N.T. to summer staff shows how service, Scripture, and mentorship can reshape a teenager’s faith and leadership. We unpack what L.M.N.T. is, walk through a day-in-the-life, and explore how real responsibility, intentional rest, and close mentorship form durable habits that last beyond camp. This conversation makes the case that ordinary work, like serving meals or cleaning toilets, done with clarity and purpose can become deep spiritual formation and a pipeline for future leaders.

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In this episode, Brody and Katie Cousins share their annual update. Brody reads and responds to listener comments from the last episode, leading into a conversation about staying informed without getting lost in cultural noise and outrage. Katie also shares exciting news from her soccer journey, offering a behind-the-scenes look at professional soccer, navigating change, and moving forward with faith, clarity, and resilience.

Other Podcasts with Katie:

Living Boldly For Christ as a Pro Athlete

Living Boldly For Christ as a Pro Athlete Pt. 2

Living Boldly For Christ as a Pro Athlete Pt. 3

Trusting the Lord in Seasons of Waiting

Katie's Book "Just Be Faithful"

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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.

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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 ready for real life.

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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, and reconciliation, along with why healing doesn’t depend on an apology. Tune into a conversation navigating abuse recovery, marriage after trauma, and ongoing sanctification.

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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 that changes everything. Tune in to hear Denise tell her story  and share how that moment became the start of a new life.

Identity Beyond Victimhood | Interview with Katie Hays

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