The Overflow

We dive into the hot topic of God’s design for mutual submission in marriage. Husbands bear the weight of Christlike headship through sacrificial leadership, and wives exercise powerful, faith-filled partnership by embracing God’s order. When both spouses seek to out-serve the other, families flourish and reflect Christ and His church.

QUESTIONS:

1.  Do you view submission through a cultural lens of control or through God’s lens of selfless giving and reverence for Christ?

2.  As a husband, are you leading like Jesus—loving, serving, and carrying responsibility rather than demanding?

3.  As a wife, where might God be inviting you to trust His design and let your husband lead with unity?

READ MORE:

• Submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ in Ephesians 5:21–33
• Jesus’ ultimate submission in Luke 22:42
• Husbands loving sacrificially in John 15:13
• The beauty of one flesh covenant in Genesis 2:24
• The strength of God as our “helper” in Psalm 33:20
• Love defined in action in 1 Corinthians 13:4–7

Brandon Thomas welcomes special guest Brandon Finnegan, the only player to appear in both the College World Series and MLB World Series in one year. The two men have an honest conversation about Finnegan’s rapid rise, the struggle after baseball, and how surrendering to God reshaped his identity and gave him renewed purpose off the field.

QUESTIONS:

1. When do you feel a deep sense of joy and purpose in what you’re doing?
2. What happens when we place our identity in our achievements but then life changes?
3. What would it look like for you to fully surrender your plans, success, and identity to God right now?

READ MORE:

• Finding your identity in Christ in Galatians 2:20; 2 Corinthians 5:17
• The temporary nature of worldly success and fulfillment in Ecclesiastes 1:2; Mark 8:36
• The joy of doing what God created you to do in Ecclesiastes 3:12–13; Colossians 3:23
• Surrendering your plans and trusting God’s purpose in Proverbs 3:5–6; Romans 12:1–2
• Abiding in Christ in John 15:4–5; Psalm 16:11
• God’s grace in seasons change in Isaiah 43:18–19; 2 Corinthians 12:9

Susan Thomas sits down with fellow counselor and author Debra Fileta to discuss the often-misunderstood topic of people skills. Together they explore how humility, communication styles, and healing from past wounds all shape the way we connect with others. Taking ownership of our own “ingredients” allows us to reflect Christ’s love in a world that desperately needs it.

QUESTIONS:

1. 1.When you think about a difficult relationship in your life, what “ingredients” are you bringing into the dynamic?
2. Why is it important to focus on the “plank” in your own eye before addressing the “speck” in someone else’s eye?
3. How does your communication style communicate honor (or a lack thereof) toward the people in your life?

READ MORE:

• Removing the plank before the speck in Matthew 7:3–5
• Becoming “all things to all people” for the sake of the gospel in 1 Corinthians 9:19–23
• Being known by our love in John 13:34–35
• Speaking truth in love in Ephesians 4:15
• God searching the heart and revealing what needs healing in Psalm 139:23–24

We unpack how Scripture calls us to work smarter, not harder. From Moses to the early church, God shows us how delegation, empowerment, and lifelong learning multiply impact. Getting the job done isn’t about control—it’s about trust, shared responsibility, and stewarding your God-given strengths.

QUESTIONS:

1. 2.Where are you working hard but not working smart right now?
2. What tasks or decisions do you need to delegate or empower others to handle?
3. What is your “20 percent” sweet spot where God has uniquely gifted you to lead?

READ MORE:

• Delegation and shared leadership in Exodus 18:13–26
• Empowering others for ministry in Acts 6:1–7
• Equipping the saints for the work of ministry in Ephesians 4:11–12
• Working faithfully according to your calling in Colossians 3:23
• Wise counsel and multiplying impact in Proverbs 11:14
• Growing, learning, and pressing forward in Philippians 3:12–14

Brandon Thomas talks with Iranian-American pastor and speaker David Nasser about his family’s escape from Iran, his journey to faith in Christ, and the growing underground church in Iran. Their conversation highlights God’s power to accomplish the impossible and challenges believers to pray, support revival, and join God’s global mission today.

QUESTIONS:

1. How does David Nasser’s story challenge the way you think about sharing the gospel through simple acts of love and service?
2. When you face situations that feel impossible, how does remembering God’s faithfulness strengthen your trust in Him?
3. How might God be inviting you to pray for, support, or participate in what He is doing through the church in places like Iran?

READ MORE:

• God strengthening His people and holding them by the hand in Isaiah 41:9–10
• The power of hospitality and serving others in Matthew 25:35–40
•  The church growing even through persecution in Acts 8:1–8
• The power of personal testimony in Revelation 12:11
•  The Great Commission to make disciples of all nations in Matthew 28:18–20
• God doing immeasurably more than we ask or imagine in Ephesians 3:20

Brandon and his brother Dr. Heath Thomas explore one of the most challenging concepts in the Old Testament: holy war. They discuss God’s confrontation of sin and false worship in ancient cultures and how Jesus fulfills the entire biblical story. Their conversation also addresses biblical generosity, the meaning of the temple veil, and how Christians can pursue biblical truth, peace, and discernment in modern conversations about Israel and global conflict.

QUESTIONS:

1. How does viewing “holy war” as God’s confrontation with sin—not people—change how you read the Old Testament?
2. What does it mean for Jesus to fulfill the entire Old Testament story in your everyday faith and obedience?
3. What sources most influence your views on Israel and global conflict, and how can you intentionally filter them through God’s Word?

READ MORE:

• The commander of the Lord’s army in Joshua 5:13–15
• Rahab’s faith and allegiance to God in Joshua 2 and Hebrews 11:31
• Jesus as the once-for-all sacrifice in Hebrews 9:11–14 and Hebrews 10:10–14
• The tearing of the temple veil in Matthew 27:50–51
• Blessed are the peacemakers in Matthew 5:9
• Testing and holding fast to truth in 1 Thessalonians 5:21

We explore biblical fasting as a powerful spiritual discipline that strengthens prayer, sharpens spiritual awareness, humbles the heart, and breaks unhealthy desires. Fasting is not punishment or performance—it’s an intimate, obedient practice rooted in Scripture, church history, and Jesus’ teaching that aligns your body and soul toward God’s purposes.

QUESTIONS:

1. What motivations shape your view of fasting—discipline, desperation, tradition, or intimacy with God?
2. In what areas of your life do unchecked desires most need restraint and realignment through fasting?
3. How could fasting help you hear God more clearly or seek His guidance in a current decision or struggle?

READ MORE:

• Jesus teaching on fasting in Matthew 6:16–18
• Fasting and spiritual power in Matthew 4:1–11
• Fasting for humility, repentance, and renewal in Isaiah 58
• Strengthening prayer through fasting in Ezra 8:21–23
• Battling sinful desires and self-control in James 1:13–15

We talk about getting healthy as worship, not vanity. Brandon shares a setback and a surprising lesson: thinner isn’t always healthier. Susan opens up about disordered eating, hormones, and new rhythms. Together they show how heart, habits, and moderation honor the Holy Spirit’s temple and break generational patterns for good.

QUESTIONS:

1. Where have you been tempted to treat health as appearance instead of stewardship?
2. What “padlocked room” in your life needs to be surrendered to God, especially with food, drink, or discipline?
3. What next step would move you toward being your God-given best, one sustainable choice at a time?

READ MORE:

• “A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh” in Proverbs 14:30
• Your body as the temple of the Holy Spirit in 1 Corinthians 6:19–20
• “I pray that you may enjoy good health” in 3 John 1:2
• “Not everything is beneficial” in 1 Corinthians 10:23
• “It is not good to eat too much honey” in Proverbs 25:27
• “Their god is their stomach” in Philippians 3:19

Brandon and Susan continue their relationship Q&A by addressing practical and spiritual wisdom for dating and marriage. They discuss preparing for marriage with the right motives, why sexual boundaries matter, and how sin can cloud judgment in relationships. The conversation also explores recognizing red flags, communicating hard truths with humility, and showing respect inside marriage through words, tone, and daily actions.

They share personal stories from their own early marriage, parenting struggles, and seasons of growth, highlighting the importance of prayer, community, and surrender to God. Ultimately, this episode encourages listeners to pursue relationships God’s way—seeking transformation of the heart, cultivating healthy communication, and trusting God to shape both character and connection over time.

QUESTIONS:

• Are you entering relationships from a place of need, or from a place of being filled by God first?
• Are there red flags you’ve ignored because emotions or attraction clouded your judgment?
• How well do you communicate difficult needs with humility and prayer before speaking?
• What habits in your daily life show respect and honor toward the people closest to you?

READ MORE:

• God’s design for relationships and wisdom in decisions
  Proverbs 4:23; James 1:5
• Sexual purity and honoring God with the body
  1 Corinthians 6:18–20; Hebrews 13:4
• Healthy communication and controlling the tongue
  Proverbs 15:1; James 1:19–20
• Marriage marked by love and respect
  Ephesians 5:21–33; Colossians 3:12–14
• Trusting God’s timing and guidance in relationships
  Psalm 37:4–5; Matthew 6:33

We answer honest questions from the LoveSong series and address sexual ethics from a kingdom mindset. We talk about dating, marriage, and life’s in-between moments, offering practical, biblical wisdom and calling out the red flags couples shouldn’t ignore. God’s design for relationships is perfect and worth trusting in every season.

QUESTIONS:

1. Where are you letting bitterness, resentment, or motive-assuming shape an in-law relationship?
2. If you’ve crossed physical boundaries while dating, what bold step would help you reset toward purity?
3. What conversation do you need to have with your spouse about intimacy, expectations, and what might be blocking connection?

READ MORE:

• Leaving and cleaving in Genesis 2:24
• Loving God and loving your neighbor in Matthew 22:37–39
• Bitterness defiling many in Hebrews 12:15
• Sex within marriage and mutuality in 1 Corinthians 7:1–5
• Pornography, lust, and purity of heart in Matthew 5:27–30
• God redeeming and making all things new in 2 Corinthians 5:17