Eugene Peterson's quote got me to sit up straight and prioritize my prayer relationship with God. Here's what he said: "People are too busy to meet with God because they're lazy. They let others decide what they do rather than deciding for themselves." If I want a relationship with God I'll make time. It's pretty simple. - Brant

Listen to the convo below.

We can have a tendency to think of God's will in a narrow way. He gives us wide latitude and has an eye on who we're becoming. Great thoughts here - Take a listen for the full discussion.

Seriously, why do people do this to themselves? The latest rage is taking a 90 second ice-cold shower. We ask, why? Please. Why. -Brant

No matter what job you have you can find something to complain about. But here's the thing, if you have the choice to view it as good, or not, how about choosing the positive?

Whatever you're doing is helping someone, it has purpose, and we're grateful for what you do. We hope today that you can see it as a blessing, even if it's not your dream job.

Listen to Brant's words of wisdom - We think you'll be blessed.

Brant had a hard time getting this story out. It's a true story about a man who ordered a meal for his upcoming flight, but unfortunately, disappointingly, he selected the gluten-free meal which ended up being surprisingly "light" on food.

You just have to listen.

We're not sure why we're the goat news outlet on breaking goat news but it appears that we are... A Salem Oregon goat keeper was fired because the goats he was tending to had a "barnyard aroma." Apparently the city officials were surprised that the goats would actually "smell" like goats. This confuses us. As you're listening to this, please feel free to yell out your opinions. We're right here waiting and listening... or you can post them below in the comments.

Either way we're patiently waiting to hear your thoughts on this breaking goat news.

Have you heard about these?? Brant and Sherri discuss the challenges with these... It seems like there's a high likelihood of complete distraction. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Seventeen year old Miles, who has Asperger's, wrote Brant to ask how to make friends. Brant shares his experience as a kid, also dealing with Asperger's, and how prayer was his pivoting point. Take a listen below.

It was a good and valiant effort but goals may not have been met. Brant has the scoop on a researcher who tried to go off coffee.

Ask yourself, do you really want Christmas to be marred by arguing? Apparently a Dad in Croatia had a major disagreement with his son and took his response up a notch. Brant shares the story and wonders... was it worth it?