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
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Nov 16, 2023 • 14min
1878 Brant Hansen, Étiquette Expert
Brant Hansen, a podcast guest and speaker, discusses various topics including suffering, forgiveness, anxiety, and the love of God. They share funny incidents involving Ikea and eating peas, explore Jesus' presence in our worries, and discuss sensory-friendly shopping at Walmart. The hosts emphasize the importance of focusing on the kingdom of joy and peace, humility in relationships, and understanding the teachings of Jesus.
Nov 15, 2023 • 17min
1877 I Don't Deserve Shelled Pistachios
The podcast discusses the dangers of decorating a steering wheel with rhinestones and American Airlines' service limitations for economy passengers. They talk about gratitude, the misconception of fame, and the disconnect between portrayal and reality in a documentary. They also explore saving money during open enrollment and watching a documentary about David Beckham's achievements. The chapter ends with a discussion on moving, tension in marriage, humility, and the experiences of performer Robbie Williams.
Nov 14, 2023 • 13min
1876 Nice Job, Clown
Gratitude, Masterclass, Social Tip, You Know How It Ends, Bruce The Cat, Older Musicians, God Giving Us What We Want, BONUS CONTENT: BIG BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT; Quotes: "God has always been faithful to me." "He sounds like a chicken." There are people who don't want you to be grateful."
Nov 7, 2023 • 13min
1874 Chrysanthemum Street
Forgiveness, Kids & Cell Phone, Masterclass, Astrology, Joy/Sorrow, The Soul Yarning, Roundabout, BONUS CONTENT: Life Is Hard, God Is Good, Let's Dance; Quotes: "The forgiveness of God is scandalously wonderful." "The way Jesus tells us to live is always better for us." "People want to fill in the void of doing or believing something spiritual."
Nov 6, 2023 • 14min
1873 Marion Moon
Breaking Animal News, Product Reviews, Joy/Sorrow, Spiritual Growth, Shock Jock, Bring A Baby, Business Like Surfing, BONUS CONTENT: Tina Marie Knock Knock; Quotes: "10,000 people said this is garbage." "You can't take shock by instruction." "What about my fear of widths." "Art always provokes."
Nov 3, 2023 • 16min
1872 Life Is Hard, God Is Good, Let's Dance
Your Attention, Memorizing Scripture, Influencer, God Is Relational, Health Challenges, Daylight Savings Time; Quotes: "The news is made to cause anxiety." "You're putting your faith in the right place." "I don't think a persistent sense of well being happens without Jesus."
Nov 2, 2023 • 20min
1871 What's A Sheave, Mom?
Topics discussed include goat harmonizing, God's promise of justice, health challenges, grammar anger, cereal preferences, the faith of Jesus, an octoshark, perm comeback, and the challenges of social cues and technology.
Nov 1, 2023 • 24min
1870 One (1)
The podcast discusses co-headlining shows by Billy Joel and Sting, breaking animal news, pushing the boundaries of humor, social interaction tips, focusing on others, fascinating brain facts, questioning societal norms and interconnectedness, and the importance of connection and family.
Oct 31, 2023 • 14min
1869 Go For The Russian Short Stories
The hosts discuss appearances vs photos and debunk a story about dressing up chickens. They share places to avoid for a date, insomnia struggles, and reading Russian short stories. They explore finding meaning in random t-shirt designs and analyze images like a rubber duck and a smiling taco.
Oct 30, 2023 • 18min
1868 I Don't Know What 34% Means Anymore
Debating Faith, God Did It, God More Obvious, Manners, God of the Bible, BONUS CONTENT: Manners, Speakerphone In Public; Quotes: "We have to be humble about what we know and what we don't." "I will engage in a mutual inquiry into the truth with you." "You're actually pining for the God of the Bible."
