Brant & Sherri Oddcast
Brant Hansen
Brant Hansen is from small-town Illinois, and is a self-professed nerd, diagnosed with Asperger's as an adult. He's a fan of C.S. Lewis and toast. "Producer Sherri", also a radio veteran, is from Pittsburgh, has one of the world's great laughs, and demonstrates incredible patience with Brant. Both are believers in Jesus, but have difficulty fitting in with modern American church culture. Together they have a daily radio show that is syndicated across the country, with segments ranging from the latest animal news, to interactions with listeners, to discussions about how messy life can be, and how good God is. You can find articles written by Brant at branthansen.com, and you can follow him on Twitter: @branthansen
Episodes
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May 2, 2024 • 14min
1967 Croissants & Coffee On The Planet Of The Apes
Exploring Moses depictions in media and upcoming 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' film. Power of repetitive songs for faith, banning smartphones in schools, and smartphone addiction's impact on caregiving. Book's transformative impact on young men, nurturing positive changes, and passing down values. Reflections on success through faithfulness, surrender, and a penguin-shaped galaxy in outer space.
May 1, 2024 • 15min
1966 Arp 142
Breaking Animal News, Hurry, Peace At Home, Pet Average, Addictions, Social Tip, Inside Out, Shock Jock, Civil War Quotes: "There's a lot of middle school experience that goes into this." "If it's news to me it's news to you." "I am the media." "It finally came down to Axe Body Spray."
Apr 30, 2024 • 14min
1965 Give A Mouse A Cookie
MasterClass, Airline Seats, Golf, Inside The Messiness, God/Loyalty, Doodles, GPS, Choices BONUS CONTENT: Choices Follow-up, GPS Follow-up Quotes: "Sherri is a cloud of confusion" "How fresh does my breath have to be?" "Choice anxiety wears you out." "Am I a professor in Sociology?"
Apr 26, 2024 • 15min
1964 Let Me Know When You Have A Better Answer
God & Creation, Elephant In Montana, Summer Road Trips, Moses/Netflix BONUS CONTENT: Praying For Healing Quotes: "I don't want to gloss over all God's beauty." "We want you trapped in your car with us." "Why can't we handle the fact that God uses unexpected people?" "God wants us to wrestle with Him."
Apr 25, 2024 • 18min
1963 The Book Of Swindles
I'm Sorry, Breaking Animal News, Trust God. No Tats Guy BONUS CONTENT: I'm Sorry Follow-up Quotes: "I was wound up over Ephesians 6." "What are the enemy's schemes?" "There's a certain power with humility."
Apr 24, 2024 • 27min
Special Oddcast! Interview with Luke Smallbone from for King & Country
Brant talks with Luke Smallbone from for King & Country about their new movie "Unsung Hero."
Apr 23, 2024 • 17min
1961 They Took Maryland Out At The Last Second.
Blue Wire, Shock Jock, Road Rage, Hi-Five, National Days, Disappointment BONUS CONTENT: Dilemma Street…Mandisa and Grief Quotes: "I will admit I have overhyped in the past by accident." "Am I some kind of hero? I don't know." "Stay calm and be ready to move in unison." "Anger is a fundamental human problem."
Apr 22, 2024 • 43min
Special Oddcast! Interview with John Mark Comer
Brant talks with John Mark Comer about his latest book: Practicing The Way: Be WithJesus. Become Like Him. Do As He Did. Link to the book: https://a.co/d/buewt41 Quotes: "Everybody's being spiritually formed." "I'm going to be a tiny bit different at the end of this conversation than I was before." "So much depends on what we pay attention to." "Directing our consciousness to the beauty of Christ."
Apr 19, 2024 • 23min
1959 Trope After Trope
Brant and Sherri discuss the latest Mark Driscoll controversy and what it says about masculinity. They also talk about Psalm 73. Quotes: "Somebody robbed a store with a snake." "If you're not given a vision there's complete confusion." "Stay humble, my friend." "When I entered your sanctuary THEN I understood." "I marvel at the human DNA sequence."
Apr 18, 2024 • 27min
1958 Followership Conference Recap
Brant and Sherri review all the wonderful things that took place at the Followership Conference. Quotes "I wanted things that sounded good." "I can tell something really special is happening here." "I see your ceramic frog." "His way of living is easier."
