Ordinary People Extraordinary Things

The Lord’s Prayer might be the most memorized Christian prayer in the world, which also makes it dangerously easy to skim. We sit down with Brad Nelson to slow it all the way down, chasing the original context, the translation details, and the lived implications that hit hardest when life is ordinary and messy.

We explore Brad's favorite Hebrew root word, kaved, and how “heavy” burdens can somehow become “glory.” We also unpack the Lord’s Prayer’s communal language, why the familiar doxology appears later in church history, and why “Our Father in the heavens” can train us to zoom out for trust while also zooming in for God’s nearness.

Some moments are unforgettable: forgiveness pictured through the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea, awe as a practice that rewires how we see the world, and “your kingdom come” as the center of Jesus’ message and our daily discipleship. We also take “deliver us from evil” seriously, naming the dangers of obsession and denial, and why resisting evil looks like cruciform love shaped by the truth of Scripture.

If you’ve wanted a Lord’s Prayer study that is biblical, practical, and honest about real life, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs fresh language for prayer, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.

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Watch the entire episode: https://youtu.be/BuU00dCvOVs

Brad’s 1st interview: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1882033/episodes/16586243

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We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

Today we sit with Nicole, a mom who once doubted modern miracles, as she walks us through a delivery room where time stalled, medicine strained, and prayer broke through. Her daughter’s shoulder locked, her head delivered but body stuck, and for three minutes there was no breath and no heartbeat. Two zero Apgar scores, a room full of experts, and the sound of bagging and compressions—then, finally, life. What happened next is just as gripping: Nicole’s catastrophic birth injury required immediate repair, and the rare specialist needed for that surgery was, inexplicably, already at the hospital. Even then, the true danger hid until a sharp-eyed nurse refused to look away, caught a silent hemorrhage, and moved fast enough to save a mother who was herself dying.

We don’t rush past the aftermath. Nicole’s husband held the line at home while carrying his own fear, a perspective men too often swallow in crises like birth trauma and miscarriage. If this conversation moved you, share it with someone who needs hope today, hit follow, and leave a review with the moment that stayed with you most. We’d love to hear your story too.

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We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

Michele, a three-time tongue cancer survivor, reframes identity from performance to the promises of God. Her story moves through pain’s lies, Scripture’s ballast, and the freedom of saying “I am” as God defines it.

• high-capacity habits meeting holy dependence
• rescued as identity amid cancer, pain and recovery
• pain’s loud lies and how to answer with truth
• “I Am” beyond roles, titles and appearance
• hesed as God’s covenant love and loyalty

Share with us how you finish the sentence "I am..." on socials or www.GenerationsToGenerations.com

Watch the interview…
https://youtu.be/KaMygpi33JY

Connect with Michele:
Home - Michele Cushatt

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Stories shared by guests may not always be shared views  of OPET. 
Being a guest does not mean OPET approves of every decision or action in the guests' life. 

We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

Ever felt unseen or misunderstood? Erin, a public school teacher, was falsely accused & a single song reframed the battle and renewed his calling. Hear how faith steadied him and why being seen by God restored the soul.

• why stories help us spot God’s work
• how a Christian teacher navigates public school boundaries
• the weight of a false accusation and internal fallout
• the moment a song became a shield

If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs the reminder that they are not alone and that they are fully seen.

Connect with Erin at: See God in Your Story

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Stories shared by guests may not always be shared views  of OPET. 
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We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

We speak with Carli about renewing the mind through Scripture and science, from naming lies to practicing daily tools that reshape the brain. 

• identifying recurrent lies and replacing them with Scripture
• how childhood labels become adult identity loops
• bridging faith and neuroscience
• media, fear, and the mental health aftershock since 2020
• gratitude, kindness, and training attention toward good

Reach out and share how knowing God's truth is changing your heart and mind.

You can find Carli at...
Brightwaveneuro.com
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Listen to episode 114
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Stories shared by guests may not always be shared views  of OPET. 
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We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

We've curated a calm, hope-filled Christmas set that blends classic carols with original songs focused on light, peace, and love.

Have a Merry Christmas and don't forget to share the podcast. Even though it's a busy season, it's actually a great time for people to start listening to podcasts, so please share.

🎤Emily Hope is on all the major streaming platforms…
YouTube:
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🎤You can find this song & others by terce. at the links below...
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🎶 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@tercemusic

🎤Links to All Listening Platforms: bradleygoodin.com/links
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Stories shared by guests may not always be shared views  of OPET. 
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We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

We trace how a hidden lie—“I am not loved”—can take root even when life is full of love, and how God gently replaces it with truth. Through journaling, Scripture, breath, and a picture of a Father’s heart, we move from head knowledge to heart knowledge.

• naming I am statements that wound 
• pairing each lie with a clear biblical truth 
• using Scripture to anchor identity 
• breathing practices to embody truth 
• recognizing how focus distorts love 
• moving truth from mind to heart 
• Advent as a call to slow down 
• asking God for wisdom with expectancy

“Let me end with this beautiful, simple children’s song sung by my daughter Rachel: Yes, Jesus loves me... The Bible tells me so.”

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Stories shared by guests may not always be shared views  of OPET. 
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We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

A warm note of gratitude sets the stage for a frank, grace-filled conversation about church hurt...what it is, what it isn’t, and how we heal without denying hard truths. We welcome Scott Martin, who opens up about the loneliness of leadership, the danger of pedestal culture, and the quiet ways identity drift turns pastors into performers. Scott draws a clear line between abuses of authority and the everyday bumps of human community, then shows how clarity and humility can prevent small missteps from becoming public meltdowns.

We unpack what it means to be “in Christ,” not as a religious add-on but a core identity that steadies us when roles change and criticism cuts deep. That identity reframes expectations: pastors are guides, not saviors; congregants are partners, not consumers. Together we explore the hard balance of grace and truth—naming sin, refusing gossip, practicing accountability, and still choosing patient love. With COVID-era tensions and social media pressures as backdrop, Scott makes a compelling case for slow, honest leadership that admits “I don’t know” and keeps moving one faithful step at a time.

The heart of our podcast lands here: while the church can wound us, God heals us through the church. We consider the church as the bride of Christ and how our words either honor or tear at that bond. Unity becomes more than a slogan; it’s the everyday discipline that gives our witness credibility. If you’ve been hurt by leaders or by a community that should have protected you, we see you. Receive our sincere apology and an invitation to take one small, safe step back toward people who can walk with you.

If this conversation helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so others can find hope and healing too.

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Stories shared by guests may not always be shared views  of OPET. 
Being a guest does not mean OPET approves of every decision or action in the guests' life. 

We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

Five women share how they build ministries, write hard stories, and stay obedient when timing, support, and strategy don’t go as planned. Courage meets clarity as we trade hustle for trust and learn to let God promote what He starts.

• practical lessons on starting, scaling, and structure
• perseverance through fear, delay, and warfare
• hustle versus surrender and Spirit-led timing
• promotion that points to Jesus, not self
• family resistance, boundaries, and forgiveness
• community, collaboration, and activating gifts
• discerning seasonal shifts and assignments
• obedience, purpose, and bearing light

Connect with these ladies & their ministries...
~Amanda Mercer: https://www.hiscollectionapparel.com/
~Kelly Levatino: KellyLevatino.com
~Shelsea Becker: https://linktr.ee/ShelseaLyn
~Cecilia McGaw: https://a.co/d/fW13LHg
~Sandra Lawson:  https://sites.google.com/view/sandrallawsonbooks/home?authuser=0

Watch the whole interview
https://youtu.be/npDdaaX5BxM

Cecilia's 1 on 1 interview: https://youtu.be/UoTmKr6vr7g

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Stories shared by guests may not always be shared views  of OPET. 
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We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

A life can harden long before it ends. Stephen grew up in chaos, violence at home, abandonment, and abuse, then stumbled into his own storm of crime, grief, and addiction. Facing a possible 30-year sentence, he met a pastor whose quiet authority and lived joy cracked something open. What followed wasn’t a neat turnaround; it was a rugged apprenticeship to grace that reshaped how he saw God, himself, and the people who had wounded him.

We walk through the moments that mattered: the courtroom mercy that no one expected, the late-night wrestle with Scripture that reframed God as a loving Father, and the hard, practical work of forgiveness. Stephen explains why forgiveness is a choice rather than a feeling, and how aiming anger at the real enemy can keep a heart from calcifying. He shares the “taproot” model he uses in counseling - naming root wounds, tracing their bitter fruit, and cutting unforgiveness at its source so new fruit can grow. He also opens up about reconciling with his father and the tender strength required to forgive abusers while still holding wise boundaries.

If you’ve ever felt trapped by your past, scanning every room for danger, this conversation offers a way forward. You’ll hear clear steps you can apply today: write the letter, pray for the one who harmed you, forgive again when anger resurfaces, and let trusted community hold your story without judgment. The result isn’t denial—it’s freedom. Share with someone who needs hope, and leave a review to let us know: what’s one root you’re ready to face this week?

Katie Hauck’s interview:
https://youtu.be/wdemK7h2APM?si=NToEamNJi6fo-400

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Stories shared by guests may not always be shared views  of OPET. 
Being a guest does not mean OPET approves of every decision or action in the guests' life. 

We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.