Topics:  Brant and Sherri talk about the positive and negative effects of AI. Also, do the means of efficiency trump everything?      Quotes: “I’m always in learner mode.” “Coming up with your own ideas is called exercise.” “There are inefficiencies that help us flourish as human beings.” “The lack of introspection to me is odd.” “Wasting time with people is awesome.” Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our YouTube channel!

Topic:  Brant talks with Phil Dvorak about his personal journey and the amazing expansion of this groundbreaking movement. For more info on Recovery Church: https://www.recovery.church/   Phil's latest book: https://www.amazon.com/Recovery-Church-His-Story-thousands/dp/B0BF4DR9B1 . . . . Want more from the Oddcast? Checkout our website! 

Brant and Sherri present The Urban Bible Story “Emmanuel."   Follow the Angel Gabriel as he brings tidings of Good News to Mary, Elizabeth, Joseph, and more.   This fun, unique telling of the Christmas story is destined to become a classic.    It’s not a classic, yet. But hopefully soon...

Topics: Masterclass, Executive Function, Who God Uses, Bird Expectancy, Christmas Rescue, Christmas Reputations, Help Guys w/Gifts, Christmas Sing-a-long, Facts, Candy Canes, Social Tip   Quotes: “We can’t call it procrastination?” “Humans have messed things up pretty bad.” “We’ve tried and we’ve failed and we give up.” “You want nerd friends!” Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website!

Topics: Needy Adults, Frosty, Ugly Duckling Movies, Creatine, Tom Foolery, Christmas Movies BONUS CONTENT: Frosty/Christmas Movies/Ugly Duckling Follow-ups, The Authentic People List     Quotes:  “This seems like governmental overreach.” “We don’t need anymore needy guys.” “We’re all yearning for Eden.” “They love a lack of self-awareness.” Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website!

Topics:  Anxiety, Beanie Babies, As Far As The Curse Is Found, Coffee Study BONUS MATERIAL: UnitedHealthcare Shooting   Quotes: “I want to partner with God in life.” “People are becoming more open to Jesus.” “Our lives should prove God is real.”  “Whatever That Lobster Was.”

Topics:  Prayer, Shame, Airport Rules, Handel’s Messiah BONUS CONTENT: The Book of Acts Book, The Dark Rabbit Hole   Quotes: “I did yoga with my wife.” “This won’t last,” “Twin mistakes: Ignoring it or Being consumed by it.” “The celebrity culture is weird.”

Topics:  Atheists & Christmas, Toys, Spirituality, Not Feeling It, Excel Competition, Travel Free, The Peanuts & Caesar, Christmas/Genesis, Not Fake, Masterclass, God’s Rules, Square Foot In Scotland   Quotes: “You don’t get the best Christmas songs. You get some, but not the best ones.” “It came with actual uranium.” “Jesus is not in a hurry.” “You don’t have to work up a feeling for gratitude.”

Topics: Referee Heimlich, Holidog, The Messiah, Regifting, Good Drivers BONUS CONTENT: Regifting Followup, Normal Guy, Ballroom Dancing   Quotes: “I was thinking about heaven.” “That’s a call you have to make, Roger.” “You have thinly veiled glee.” “Midwestern people are morally superior to all humans.” Want more from the Oddcast? Check out our website and YouTube channel!

Topics:  Forgiving People, The Men We Need, Nice Car Paradox, Prayer, Joyful Presence, Hopelessness, Young/Old, Giving Tuesday, Fear, Lumberjack HR Issues BONUS CONTENT: Forgiving People Follow-up     Quotes: “Humility, respect, and kindness will win you admiration.” “Only prayer is prayer.” “Adjusting expectations may be in order.” “People will turn to anything to find hope.”