No Sanity Required

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 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 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 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 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 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 connects everyday carry with everyday discipleship and talks about what real preparedness looks like. The gear you carry matters, but so do the habits and beliefs you practice every day.Brody covers what he actually carries, why training and responsibility matter, and how simple spiritual routines build steady faith. He also discusses different Bible translations and explains why he chooses certain ones over others. This episode is about being grounded, consistent, and ready for real life.Send 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.

This episode includes conversation around mature and heavier subjects. Listener discretion is advised.In this Part 2 episode, Brody and JB continue their conversation with Denise about how childhood abuse shaped her marriage and long-term healing. They explore how Christ carries both our guilt and the harm done to us, using the Old Testament scapegoat as a picture of shame removed.The discussion covers trauma triggers, intimacy challenges, and the distinction between forgiveness, repentance, and reconciliation, along with why healing doesn’t depend on an apology. Tune into a conversation navigating abuse recovery, marriage after trauma, and ongoing sanctification.Send 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.

This episode includes conversation around mature and heavier subjects. Listener discretion is advised.In this episode, Brody and JB sit down with Denise Morris as she shares her testimony. Denise speaks honestly about her experiences with grooming and assault and how they led her down a path far from the life she was raised in. Her story centers on one pivotal night, leaving her job as a dancer and wrestling with the desire to end her life, when she hears the voice of the Lord in a moment that changes everything. Tune in to hear Denise tell her story  and share how that moment became the start of a new life.Identity Beyond Victimhood | Interview with Katie HaysSend 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.

Campus ministries can be helpful, but they can’t replace the local church. After reflecting on the recent college retreat, Brody and JB talk about how students can stay grounded in their faith during the transient season of college and young adulthood. They outline what makes a healthy church, the strengths and limits of campus ministries, and practical ways to choose and commit to a church without drifting into consumerism. Tune in for an intriguing, thoughtful conversation that challenges how students think about church and discipleship.College RetreatSend 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.

On this episode, Katie Hays shares her story of growing up around cultural Christianity, walking through anxiety and depression, and experiencing a sexual assault by someone she trusted. We talk honestly about the aftermath of false guilt, complicated community responses, reporting, and the slow grind of the court process, along with the turning point that led her to place her faith and hope in Jesus.While this episode covers topics often avoided, the focus is on moving out of shame and reclaiming the victory we have in Christ. We explore how Scripture reframes identity, justice, and courage in the midst of suffering.LMNT High School TeamChrist's Genealogy and Why It Matters Pt. 1 & 2Her Loss is Great, But God is Greater | Anne Tully TuttleSpoken WordSend 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 shares updates from around Snowbird, including recent transitions, answered prayers, and the growing anticipation for Winter SWO retreats. He also gives a preview of the teaching focus for Winter SWO, walking through 1 John and its clear picture of authentic Christianity.Using 1 John, Brody outlines ten defining marks of a Christian:Who Jesus isWhat Jesus has doneChristians still sin, but don’t love sinChristians obey GodChristians love other believersChristians remain faithfulChristians do not love the worldChristians test what they hear by truthChristians are born of GodChristians can know they are savedThis episode calls believers to be rooted in the Gospel and shaped by truth. Pointing toward a faith that endures, marked by obedience, love for the church, discernment, and real assurance in Christ.Winter Youth RetreatsSend 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.

Merry Christmas! We hope you’re all enjoying Christmas day and spending time with your families. In this episode, Brody reads through some Scripture of Jesus’s coming. Let’s take time today to thank the Lord for sending His Son to the world to save us from our sins.Matthew 1Luke 2 Matthew 225 Christmas Hymns You Should Listen to This YearSend 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.