No Sanity Required

What happens after camp ends? Join the Snowbird teaching team as they reflect on summer, sharing insights from Romans 8 teachings and stories of transformation that occurred throughout the summer sessions. Going deeper into Romans 8 and wishing they had more time to unpack its richness The challenge of addressing technology and AI with students and youth pastors How sermon preparation is like swimming in an ancient current - both being shaped by and guiding others through Scripture JB's powerful story of her sister unexpectedly attending camp Reflections on students coming to faith throughout the summer The legacy of faithful ministry and impact across generations Finding humor in ministry - including the infamous eagle costume worship story and the Rob/Spencer confusion Send us your Snowbird story for the upcoming NSR Stories book at the link in the description!Summer 25 Teaching SessionsNo Sanity Required StoriesSend us 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, Zach, Rob, and JB sit down to discuss penal substitutionary atonement. Some modern voices are reviving old critiques, calling the idea that Jesus bore God’s wrath on the cross abusive and outdated. At the Fall Be Strong Men's Conference, we’re addressing this head-on. The Snowbird team will unpack the biblical truth of penal substitutionary atonement—how Jesus willingly took our place, satisfied God’s justice, and made a way for sinners to be saved.This isn’t just theology for theologians—it’s the core of the gospel. Come join us as we stand firm for a doctrine that shows the beautiful harmony of God’s love and justice.Be Strong Men’s Conference 2025Send us 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.

Brooke Lovingood, a passionate speaker at the Respond Women's Conference, joins to discuss the power of biblical encouragement. She shares insights on how true encouragement transcends mere flattery, aiming to recognize and nurture the unique gifts in others. The conversation highlights the challenges faced in offering genuine support and the impact of intentional encouragement in leadership, relationships, and parenting. They emphasize celebrating individual talents and fostering a culture of unconditional love to uplift and inspire those around us.

Brody and John dive deep into faith as John recounts his journey from a devout Catholic upbringing to embracing Protestantism. They discuss the strengths and struggles of both traditions, exploring church authority and Bible interpretation. The conversation highlights Augustine's theology on grace and faith, revealing personal reflections on religious studies. Additionally, they tackle the complexities of legalism and authority, and touch on emerging interests in Catholicism among youth seeking truth amid cultural uncertainty.

What if growing older wasn’t about slowing down, but stepping up in bold faith? In this final episode of Start Strong, Run Hard, Finish Well, we draw inspiration from Caleb in Joshua 14—who at 85 was still ready to take on giants, trusting God fully.Brody challenges the idea that aging means retreat and explores how to finish life with purpose, gratitude, and courage—no matter your age. Whether you're 25 or 85, you'll find practical wisdom for living with intention, building intergenerational community, rejecting comfort as your goal, and staying focused on the race God has set before you.If you're still here, God’s not done with you yet. Keep running. Finish strong. Hear “Well done.”Joshua 14Send us 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 unpacks the importance of remembering God's faithfulness by looking at the story in 1 Samuel—when he raised a stone of remembrance after God delivered Israel. That moment, and the phrase “Here I raise my Ebenezer,” challenges us to mark the moments God shows up in our lives. Brody shares personal examples, including how Snowbird’s North Campus became a reminder of God’s provision, and reads a heartfelt letter to the SWO summer staff as they wrap up a powerful summer of ministry. He also shares encouraging feedback from readers of his new book No Sanity Required. This episode is a call to reflect, remember, and keep pressing forward in faith.No Sanity Required Book1 SamuelSend us 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 special behind-the-scenes episode, Brody shares a message to our summer staff emphasizing the importance of encouragement in ministry and they danger of drifting. Many start strong but drift from faith over time—why? Brody unpacks the role of proven leadership and the daily practice of confirming your calling as keys to lasting faith.Drawing from 2 Peter 1:10, he explores how small, consistent steps guard against spiritual decline. Whether you're on staff or leading behind the scenes, this episode offers practical wisdom for staying faithful and finishing strong.No One Drifts Toward HolinessSend us 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 shares how to stay anchored in Christ when life’s transitions and cultural pressures tempt us to drift. Drawing from decades of ministry experience, he unpacks the subtle warning signs of spiritual drift and offers practical wisdom for staying faithful through every season. With encouragement from Hebrews 2:1 and 2 Peter 1:10, Brody reminds us that no one drifts toward holiness—spiritual growth requires focus, discipline, and daily dependence on Jesus.Spiritual drift often starts with neglecting Scripture and leads to doubt, dullness, and disconnectionHebrews 2:1 warns us to “pay closer attention” to the truth we've heard2 Peter 1:10 calls us to confirm our calling through consistent, intentional growthAnchoring your identity in who Jesus is—Creator, King, High Priest—keeps you steadyLasting faithfulness often comes through relationships with mature, accountable believersExpect criticism when you’re making a gospel impact—keep your hand to the plowThose who walk away from the faith often first pull away from community and accountabilityNO SANITY REQUIRED BOOKA Message to Our Staff | No One Drifts Towards HolinessSend us 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.

At just 18 years old, Hannah Welch found herself pregnant, scared, and under pressure to marry quickly. Desperate for guidance, she reached out to Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters—and the response altered the course of her life. In this episode, Hannah sits down with Brody to share how that single conversation gave her the courage to slow down, seek God first, and make decisions rooted in biblical wisdom.Now an ER trauma nurse and Snowbird’s camp nurse each summer, Hannah reflects on the journey from crisis to calling—and the incredible full-circle moment of watching her daughter Maddie, once the unborn baby in that desperate email, now serve on Snowbird’s summer staff.This is a powerful story of God's faithfulness and generational impact—showing how His guidance in one life can echo through generations.Check out the No Sanity Required book!SWO25 Send us 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, we talk openly about grief, death, and personal tragedy. If these topics are difficult for you, please listen with care.*In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Blake and Taylor share their journey through professional trauma, personal tragedy, and spiritual crisis. Blake, a firefighter following in his father's footsteps, found his identity in serving others—until the cumulative weight of devastating calls and a heartbreaking miscarriage nearly destroyed his faith, his marriage, and his sense of self.Together, Blake and Taylor recount the darkest moments of their lives: the grief of losing a child, the psychological toll of emergency service work, and the silent suffering that almost tore them apart. But through pain, confrontation, and unexpected grace, they discovered that no one is beyond redemption. This is a story about God's great grace and redemption in the lives of Blake and Taylor—and a reminder that no one is ever too broken for God to restore.SWO25 Summer CampSend us 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.