No Sanity Required

A teenager runs away from an abusive home and ends up on a bench after curfew, where one unexpected encounter changes his direction. Brody sits down with retired state trooper Robbie Jacks to hear how God used mentors, friendship, and Scripture to turn a life marked by abuse and shame into one of purpose and service.Robbie shares his story of hitting rock bottom, the people who stepped in at the right time, and how the Gospel, not just behavior change, brought real transformation. We also talk about breaking cycles, growing in faith, and building a meaningful habit of time in God’s Word.Be Strong Men's ConferenceDemas, Drifting, and How To Stay Faithful What My Fathers Fall Taught MeEzekiel 36:26-27Send us Fan MailPlease leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help improve No Sanity Required and help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

In this episode, Brody will walk through Psalm 51, in which King David refuses to hide behind excuses after Nathan exposes his sin with Bathsheba. Instead, he brings raw confession and a desperate plea for mercy to God.Brody will explore how repeated patterns of sin can trap believers today, and how David’s prayer points us to real cleansing through the grace of Jesus Christ. This episode talks about repentance, restored joy, and why a clean heart, not religious performance, is the only path forward.Send a textPlease leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help improve No Sanity Required and help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

In this episode, Brody will talk about how fear, mission, and faith intersect. It’s a reminder that the moments that unsettle us often expose where our trust truly rests.Through 1 Thessalonians, He will share a simple guide to finding a healthy church, faith being shaped by Scripture, love lived out in service, and hope rooted in Christ’s resurrection.Send a textPlease leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help improve No Sanity Required and help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

Moral failure doesn’t start big, it starts with pride, secrecy, and small compromises. In this episode, Brody and JB discuss boundaries with the opposite sex and share simple, practical guardrails to protect marriages, ministries, and singles before trouble starts.They talk about fearing the Lord, hating sin, and living in confession and accountability, along with clear boundaries: no secret conversations, wise counseling practices, healthy digital habits, and counting the real cost of a short thrill.Choose steady faithfulness and build patterns now you’ll be grateful for later.James 11 John 2No Sanity Required Podcast YoutubeSend a textPlease leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help improve No Sanity Required and help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

Last week, we wrestled with the fallout when a respected leader falls and the question it leaves behind: what hope is there for the rest of us?This week, Brody looks at the life of King Hezekiah. He tore down idols, trusted God under the threat of Assyria, and saw miraculous deliverance, yet later stumbled in pride before Babylon. His story holds both faith and failure.Brody also talks about approaching Scripture with humility, the daily fight with sin, and the kind of accountability that restores. It’s not about a spotless record, but about a life being continually conformed to God through sanctification.What My Father's Fall Taught MeSend a textPlease leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help improve No Sanity Required and help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

In this episode, Brody sits down with JB and shares his dad’s story of secret sin and moral failure and how it has shaped his own marriage and ministry at Snowbird. Brody pulls out his dad’s old, marked-up Bibles as a picture of a life that looked faithful on the outside but was unraveling in private.They walk through hidden patterns of porn and infidelity, a suicide attempt, and the lasting impact on a family and a church. The conversation goes beyond one man’s failure to the deeper reality that any of us can drift if we don’t remain steadfast and faithful.This episode isn’t just reflection, it’s practical. They talk about what it means to truly hate sin, keep your hand on the plow once you’ve committed to follow Christ, and put guardrails in place that protect your marriage and ministry. It’s a sober reminder and a clear call to stay anchored, finish well, and deal with sin before it has the chance to take root and cost you more than you ever intended to lose.Spring Youth RetreatNothing Can Eclipse Your Call to ChristNo Sanity BookSend a textPlease leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help improve No Sanity Required and help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

In this bonus episode, Brody sits down with Kilby for a full update on Greg’s health scare. She recounts the sudden collapse, the battle in the ICU, and the emotional rollercoaster of not knowing what was going to happen. After returning to the U.S., a fast-track visit to Duke brought clearer answers and a new path forward. Kilby shares how their community stepped in, in powerful ways, how Greg is doing now, and how this experience is shaping their plans to head back to Uganda better prepared for what’s ahead.Please continue to be in prayer for Greg, Kilby, and Alma!Support the Helms familySend a textPlease leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help improve No Sanity Required and help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

In this episode, Brody and JB interview Avery Colvert as she shares her journey from camper to L.M.N.T. to summer staff shows how service, Scripture, and mentorship can reshape a teenager’s faith and leadership. We unpack what L.M.N.T. is, walk through a day-in-the-life, and explore how real responsibility, intentional rest, and close mentorship form durable habits that last beyond camp. This conversation makes the case that ordinary work, like serving meals or cleaning toilets, done with clarity and purpose can become deep spiritual formation and a pipeline for future leaders.LMNT High School TeamSend a textPlease leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help improve No Sanity Required and help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

In this episode, Brody and Katie Cousins share their annual update. Brody reads and responds to listener comments from the last episode, leading into a conversation about staying informed without getting lost in cultural noise and outrage. Katie also shares exciting news from her soccer journey, offering a behind-the-scenes look at professional soccer, navigating change, and moving forward with faith, clarity, and resilience.Other Podcasts with Katie:Living Boldly For Christ as a Pro AthleteLiving Boldly For Christ as a Pro Athlete Pt. 2Living Boldly For Christ as a Pro Athlete Pt. 3Trusting the Lord in Seasons of WaitingKatie's Book "Just Be Faithful"Follow Katie's TeamSend a textPlease leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help improve No Sanity Required and help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

In this episode, Brody will approach the immigration debate by asking a better question: what does the Bible actually require of us? We clarify biblical categories, separate compassion from chaos, and explore how justice, order, and human dignity fit together. With Old and New Testament insight, we move past slogans toward faithful, practical ways to love our neighbors lawfully, wisely, and with the gospel at the center.Send a textPlease leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help improve No Sanity Required and help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.