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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Jan 22, 2024 • 18min
1913 If The Prodigal Son Had A Chip…
Breaking Animal News, The Genius of Jesus, Jesus Asking Questions, Growing Older, BONUS CONTENT: Anger, Brant’s Interview Dilemma; Quotes: “Jesus asked a question 90 times in the book of Matthew.” “Make-up is to MAKE UP.” “Through Christ, a new childlikeness can be reintroduced into your life.” “…that you’re badly rear-ended.”
Jan 19, 2024 • 14min
1912 The Utilador
Young Little Disciples, God Has Time, Peeps, Brant Book Interview, Listener Uniform, Masterclass, BONUS CONTENT: The Followership Conference; Quotes: “God is not anxious.” “There are no original ideas anymore.” “I don’t know what you have if you don’t trust the goodness of God.” “Here’s some wires. Here’s some trash pipes.” “We’re not trying to impress you with us, we're trying to impress you with Him.”
Jan 18, 2024 • 16min
1911 Shower Him With Nobel Prizes and Laurels
The hosts discuss the irony of memorizing humility scriptures for a Bible memory app. They explore the benefits of true humility and refraining from passing judgment. They mention the 60th anniversary of Pop Tarts and the importance of disclosure in organizations. They also discuss the importance of transparency and avoiding brand confusion in faith-based organizations.
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Jan 17, 2024 • 16min
1910 Everyday Disrespect
The hosts discuss the concept of humility and its significance in life and relationships, highlighting the value of genuinely listening to others. They explore everyday moments of disrespect and the importance of recognizing the lack of control over others. The benefits of humility are discussed, including a peaceful life, reduced anxiety, and fostering gratitude. They explore living like Jesus and automatic evangelism, questioning if churches fulfill this role. The implied distinction in religious communities between those in need of healing and those who are not is examined.
Jan 16, 2024 • 15min
1909 Do I Have To Buy My Own Lectern?
Trust God, Google Ads, Hansen for Senate, BONUS CONTENT: Doozie, Brant’s New Book Interviews, Dilemma Street…Harry Potter; “It’s reigning sofas.” “There will come a day in the end where we will say: “I never actually needed to be worried.” “You just have common sense. I’m missing that.” “I haven’t exactly figured out how social interactions work.”
Jan 15, 2024 • 18min
1908 Gilligan Was Busy
Jesus/Relevant, New Year Resolutions, Prayer, Honest Bumper Stickers, Jesus/You Don’t Already Know, Breaking Animal News, BONUS CONTENT: Followership Conference, Jesus/You Don’t Already Know Follow-up, Gonzo; Quotes: “Everything Jesus says is so practical.” “Wouldn’t it be smarter to think about a kingdom that lasts?” “The things Jesus said were supernatural.” “This could be a Pixar movie.”
Jan 12, 2024 • 15min
1907 I Didn’t Even Get Started On Riz
This Too Will Pass, Word Phase Out, Brant Hansen Senate, Lover Your Enemies, Bible Characters, Follow Jesus, BONUS CONTENT: Brant Book Signing, Little Tea Parties; Quotes: “If you trust God, tears are temporary.” “If you could start exploring and get right back to me.” “You’re never more like God than when you love your enemies.”
Jan 11, 2024 • 14min
1906 The Roman Philosopher Musonius “Big Roof” Rufus
Gen Z Rebels, Your Vocabulary, My Security, Shock Jock, Holiday Weight Gain, Blurry Sweethearts, Breaking Animal News, Give to the Poor, Bigfoot, BONUS CONTENT: Bigfoot Follow-up; Quotes: “The most punk rock thing you can do is memorize scripture.” “Where does my security come from.” “I don’t want to be misled by my oatmeal.” “I’m a puffier man.”
Jan 10, 2024 • 17min
1905 A Very Special Episode...
Give God Time, History Segment, Where You’re going, Limitations, When To Slump, Microbial Cloud, BONUS CONTENT: Dilemma Street…Parents Living With You; Quotes: “God is going to shape my heart.” “Nothing makes sense without limits in life.” “God’s limits are out of love and affection for us.”
Jan 9, 2024 • 15min
1904 Our Forcefields Of Awkward
New Years, Breaking Animal News, Following Jesus, Physically Acknowledge God, When Zoom Out, BONUS CONTENT: Dallas Visit, Brant Book Signing; Quotes: “That’s weird, Sherri.” “I follow Cookie Monster.” “I want to be like Jesus. I want to study His ways. I’m going to take seriously what He says.”
