The Common Good Podcast

Brian From reflects on the joy of a classic snow day, celebrates Team USA’s Winter Olympic success, and wrestles with a cultural shift toward radical self-focus and independence. He shares a moving meditation on Christian funerals after attending the service of a young mother, exploring how believers hold grief and resurrection hope in tension. Brian also challenges listeners to break out of the “Christian bubble,” embrace their God-given calling like Bezalel, and live on mission with clarity, courage, and kingdom purpose.

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Brian From talks with Bill Arbuckle of Focus on the Family about practical ways couples can strengthen their marriages in the year ahead. From responding to small “bids for connection” to prioritizing regular date nights and addressing deeper wounds with forgiveness and support, Bill shares simple but powerful habits that build lasting intimacy. The conversation also tackles the rise of “gray divorce” and reminds listeners that healthy marriages require ongoing intentionality, no matter how many years you’ve been together.

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Brian From talks with Pastor Greg Armstrong of Renew Church in downtown Westmont about the journey from seven people in a living room to a thriving neighborhood congregation. Greg shares the highs and lows of church planting, the lessons learned through perseverance and the pandemic, and why they see themselves as joining God’s ongoing story in their community. The conversation highlights Renew’s intentional commitment to multi-ethnic ministry, reconciliation, and practical outreach—demonstrating how the gospel can shape both a church and a neighborhood.

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Brian From talks with author and counselor Ed Welch about his new book The Humility Project for Men. Together they explore why humility is often misunderstood as weakness, how pride shows up as insecurity and self-protection, and why true strength begins with listening to God. Ed offers practical, gospel-centered steps for cultivating humility—reminding men that real honor and contentment are found not in power, but in dependence on Christ.

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Brian From explores a creative twist on retirement after a Tennessee couple trades traditional living for life aboard cruise ships—raising bigger questions about money, calling, and contentment. He reflects on troubling headlines and cultural darkness, then turns to the inspiring faith of former Senator Ben Sasse as he faces terminal cancer with gospel-centered hope. From AI-driven career uncertainty to Colossians 3’s call to set our minds on things above, Brian reminds listeners that while the world shifts and shakes, Christ remains the steady anchor.

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On this Ash Wednesday edition of The Common Good, Brian From reflects on the meaning of Lent and why repentance, mortality, and preparation matter as we journey toward Easter. He tackles everything from political cruelty and cultural confusion to the power of Scripture, the need for play and rest, and how to share truth in a “live your truth” world. Through it all, Brian points listeners back to the same foundation: in a chaotic culture and a troubled world, our hope, perspective, and identity are found in Christ alone.

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Brian From reflects on what it truly means to live as an ambassador of Christ and how intentional spiritual growth shapes both our witness and our character. He explores the “10,000 hours” principle, asks whether struggling Christians should abstain from communion, and considers the reality of spiritual warfare in light of Christ’s victory. From cultural debates about longevity and legacy to the eternal hope found in Jesus, Brian calls listeners to live with confidence, purpose, and gospel-centered perspective.

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On this Presidents Day edition of The Common Good, Brian Fromm shares surprising facts about the holiday, reflects on government dysfunction, and explores what a stunning Olympic collapse reveals about pressure and identity. He unpacks new research suggesting that worrying about aging may actually accelerate it, and challenges listeners to consider how anxiety, burnout, and misplaced hope shape our lives. Throughout the hour, Brian calls listeners back to a deeper foundation—an identity rooted in Christ rather than performance, politics, or public opinion.

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Brian From is joined by Dr. Peter Larson of WinShape Marriage to talk about why dating your spouse shouldn’t stop after the wedding day. They unpack practical, doable guidelines—from putting dates on the calendar and unplugging from technology to focusing on progress over perfection—that can help couples stay connected in the midst of busy family life. The conversation offers a hopeful reminder that intentional, consistent pursuit can keep marriages from drifting into roommate status and instead cultivate lasting intimacy.

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Brian From is joined by Adam Holz of Plugged In to break down this week’s entertainment headlines, from Steph Curry’s animated sports comedy GOAT to a surprisingly explicit new adaptation of Wuthering Heights. They also discuss the violent, spiritually murky animated film Scarlet and what parents should know before heading to the theater. The conversation wraps with reflections on Super Bowl commercials, cultural shifts, and a nostalgic (and surprisingly tame) Def Leppard concert in Las Vegas.

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