“Not About Us” Conversations

“Not About Us” conversation podcast on 9/25/20. For this conversation Scott and Brad start off explaining how amazed they are that they have been able to have this many on-going conversation podcasts and give credit to the Spirit for leading them on. Brad shares how he was hit hard by the idea of our thought lives and how he feels embarrassed by the thoughts he has had in his live. He also shares how amazing it is that God is not embarrassed and still wants us all and will not turn away from us. Scott shares his shout-out and this time he wanted to give credit to his parents and the loving home they provided. Brad acknowledges that both their childhoods were quite different and gives a shout-out to his mom for giving him a taste of a loving family, even if it was later in his life. Brad shares his experiences of reading “Eyewitness: The Visual Bible Experience” to his wife and how it has impacted him on an emotional level. This starts a conversation on how other types of media do not need to be scripturally accurate if they are spiritually accurate. Brad and Scott wonder where the passion and life has gone in religious churches. Brad makes the point that we should worship God with the talents and personality that He has given us. Scott talks about patience and how you should let wisdom guide you to know when you should be patient and when you should dive in. The topic of physical war and spiritual war is followed by Scott sharing a recent thought he had while in prayer and latch hooking. He uses the example of laying a single piece of thread during latch hook has a comparison to doing a single deed for God and how that is helping to create the bigger picture. Even if, only God can see what that bigger picture is.

“Not About Us” podcast conversation on 9/18/20 starts out with a silly prayer to encourage a happy and silly conversation with the Spirit. Scott moves on to his shout-out for the week and this time it is for Perry Stone of Perry Stone Ministries. Brad shares that the conversation podcast missed a week due to Brad not feeling well. That leads to a conversation about needing a weekly refreshing for our spirit and because it was missed, both Scott and Brad report the previous week was more difficult than normal. Scott shares his thoughts on ideas that sound Godly but our rules we have made like the difference between curse words and actual curses, If we should believe in pre-destiny or if God has a destiny for us, and ignoring God’s actual word because we think we are following His word. Brad starts a conversation on the Bible and how it was divinely written by man and Scott shares how there is wisdom in knowing that the Bible is a love letter from God but we should always be looking for God as our primary outcome. Brad shares his thoughts about creating an idol of God in our heads and how we should be careful to not create a God that we are comfortable with to justify the way we want to live. Brad then shares what he discovered about the word comfort and how having God comfort us means more than just being in a state of being comfortable. This conversation ends with a shout-out and thank you to all the listeners including the ones who have been here since the start.

“Not About Us” start this conversation on 8/23/20 by breaking the news that Scott has tested positive for Covid 19. Scott shares his symptoms and how he is not concerned about his current situation. This leads to a conversation about the ridiculousness of the continued spirit of fear in regard to the sickness. Brad shares his thoughts on the difference between theory and truth and then Scott reminds Brad to share recent news in his life. Brad shares about his new job opportunity and what that will mean for him and his family. Scott shares his shout-out, this time for Sid Roth of “It’s Supernatural”. Brad gives a quick update on the Revelation study and shares what happened during the recent editing of the sixth podcast study. This leads Brad and Scott to share more of what their lives were like when they were younger and some of the struggles they faced. As they look back the realize how much they have grown. The conversation wraps up with a prayer for persecuted Christians in China, who recently went through a difficult situation.

“Not About Us” conversation on 8/7/20. During this conversation Scott and Brad remind the listeners that the conversation podcast is unscripted and flows from whatever the spirit lays on their hearts to talk about. Brad starts with his reaction to the explosion in Beirut Lebanon and gives his ideas of how something like that could fit into what is happening in the spiritual realm and how it could fit into prophesy. Scott shares about a recent law that could make the Bible banned in Scotland. That leads to a conversation of what would it be like if the Bible were banned here in the United States and if we were found guilty of loving our God. Scott gives a quick update on the Genesis study and a topic he discussed about the Old Testament having spiritual truths from a physical examples. Brad shares his thoughts about what it means that we have sinned in our thought life, as well as the physical sins we commit, and how God still wants us and is not ashamed of us, even with the thoughts we have had. Brad then shares a worry he had before he knew God and if he had the ability to love or not. Scott shares about his journey with forgiveness and shares two great stories about forgiveness. It all ends with asking God for more love and more forgiveness.

This is a special “Not About Us” conversation recorded on 9/4/20. In this special podcast conversation Brad and Scott of “Not About Us” are joined by a special guest. Chris Coon (Coonie) a long-time friend joins “Not About Us” and brings with her a deep conversation on if the Bible is literal or if it is all allegory and she also brings a lighthearted conversation with the topic of Job chapter 41 and what exactly is the Leviathan described there. Scott shares how he thinks the Parables of Jesus are allegory but also that they literally happened. Brad answers the question if Revelation is all allegory with his thoughts that the Bible presents a pattern and understanding the Bible pattern will help answer how events have happened and will happen again. Scott shares his opinion on the Bible being literal and discusses a Genesis Bible study that he had to throw out because it argued Genesis was fable. On the discussion of the Leviathan, Brad shares his thoughts on how the world was before the Tower of Babel and how some of the things mentioned in the Bible may exist today, or have evidence of existence today, but there is a deception over us from the enemy, trying to hide truth from us that might give credibility to the Bible. Chris explains how the description of the Leviathan was a personal experience for her because God knew that this would start her curiosity of what other amazing things might be in the Bible. Brad shares how he first discovered how the Bible was full of passion and emotion and then the conversation is ended with Scott sharing a shout-out for Amir Tsarfati of Behold Israel.

This “Not About Us” conversation took place on 7/31/20 and Brad was excited to start things right off with an awesome testimony of a God wink event that happened to him that week. Scott took it from there to give an update on his process of working on being a solider and how he was truly chasing and feeling God’s presence in his life. This caused even trials to feel like an adventure but then he reports how when he grew tired things changed for him. This brought Scott and Brad to the shout-out portion of the conversation and Scott shared his shout-out was for Brad. Brad was humbled and then share his shout-out for those listening to the podcast. Brad and Scott get into a conversation about our souls and how long can we go without spiritual refreshing. A discussion of Scripture and how the Bible was written for all of us and for each of us individually. Brad shares his idea on the figurative dedication page of the Bible. Scott starts a conversation on the idea of being closed minded and open-minded which leads to a conversation on absolutes. Finally, the conversation ends discussing the ticking time bomb of our deaths and how God can help remove the bomb before it is to late.

On 7/24/20 “Not About Us” sat down for the weekly conversation podcast. Brad started with a discussion on Israel and how we should bless them and how any enemy of Israel should be careful when God is on the side of His people. Scott discussed where he is right now on his journey and how being a soldier is the theme he is focused on. He shared his desire to block out any distractions for a week and just focus on study and being in spiritual warfare. Brad brought up the importance of prayer and asked for prayers that Scott would be successful in his journey and then asked the listeners to pray for the podcast. The discussion of prayer continues and Brad explains that when you are in sincere prayer you are transported to the throne room of God. Scott shared why he hates debates but appreciates a conversation or discussion. Scott and Brad gave shout outs to groups and singers that were important to them in their journey with Christian music. Scott gave a shout out to the band Petra and Brad gave a shout out to the singer Matthew West. Scott ended this discussion with prayers for Brad.

On 7/17/20 “Not About Us” sat down for the next weekly conversation podcast and Scott started the conversation sharing a shoutout to David Crowder. Brad and Scott agree that he puts passion and life into his music. Brad shares that it was a sad day for him but a great day when he discusses the death of his Grandmother. The topic of how Christians should handle and celebrate death because of the promises of God and what death really means to those who belong to the Savior is discussed. Scott explains how there can be joy in sadness and Brad shares that Christians can have hope in their deaths. This brings the conversation to the current Covid 19 crisis event and Scott wonders what is really going on behind the fear of Covid. Brad shares his thoughts and a warning about being distracted and offers the idea that people should be on guard to any distractions in their lives. Finally, Scott brings the conversation to a conclusion discussing what is sin and what is folly and how the prosperity message is good and can be a wonderful thing but should not be the only focus for Christians.

In this new “Not About Us” conversation podcast Scott and Brad sit down to talk about Dana Coverstone and how he courageously shared his prophetic dreams to the world. This leads to a deeper discussion about the last days and what things might be distracting us from our relationship with God. Also “Not About Us” gives a plea for Christians to run to Christ while they still have that choice to make, while they still have the freewill to do so. Scott and Brad give a huge shoutout to TobyMac for inspiring them with his music and with staying true to Christ even after the death of his young son. Scott ends this discussion with an emotional telling of one of his dreams that shows God’s love for all of us even when we don’t understand how God could ever love someone as low as us.

“Not About Us” sit down and have a conversation in this 20th podcast. Scott and Brad reflect on the first 20 podcasts that they hope has brought some celebration and glory to Yahweh. Then “Not About Us” discuss when it is wisdom to speak God’s love and when it might be wise to stay silent. Scott gives a shoutout to author Jonathan Cahn, who has inspired both Scott and Brad with his prophesy writings. Scott then shares how when reading certain epic stories, he becomes the characters. Also discussed is prayer and how it should be a continuous conversation between us and God, how we should not take scripture out of context and ignore scripture we don’t like, and also how we should be good judges to each other. It wraps up with Scott sharing his thought on the Bible studies and how he is finding new and fresh things in the study podcasts and Brad ends it with his thoughts on how we should find personal time to be with God and work on our relationship.