Brian and Jannelle Podcast

Curiosity is both a skill and an art. Sadly, it would seem that American society lost interest in curiosity a long time ago. But what if the loneliness epidemic, family divisions, and lack of deep friendships can all be traced back to the absence of curiosity? Listen as Brian and Jannelle talk about this with author and professor Dr. Heather Holleman.

"Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely." It's a famous quote most of us have heard. But does it apply to church leadership? This week, Brian and Jannelle explore an unconventional answer to that question.

It may be hard to believe, but single people have plenty of advice for married couples. Lisa Anderson of Focus on the Family and "The Boundless Show" has a long list embarrassing issues married friends have revealed.

Do you really know who Jesus is? Many of us have created our own warped version of Jesus without realizing it. Pastor Kevin James of New Community Bible Fellowship joins Brian and Jannelle this week to discuss this fundamentally important topic.

Psychologists have officially included a brand-new disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. It has to do with a particular type of grief. Listen this week as Brian and Jannelle analyze this new condition, and how it appears to connect to a familiar fairy tale.

Your ambassadorship for Christ is most on display as you live out your everyday life. In this week's episode, Brian and Jannelle take an in-depth look at one man's dilemma on an airplane.

A diagnosis of dementia is devastating. Caring for someone you love with dementia can be equally as difficult. Brian's story in the podcast series "The Grandfather Effect" is a perfect example. In today's episode, counselor Crystal Kershaw from Fieldstone Counseling examines how to navigate this trauma.

For many decades, the church has struggled to discuss sexuality. The results are tragic and undeniable. Today, we continue our series on virtues and vices with Nancy Kane of the Caritas Center for Christian Formation.

No, we're not talking about the curiously slow animal. Nor are we talking about laziness as you understand it. Today, we continue our series on virtues and vices with Nancy Kane of the Caritas Center for Christian Formation.

Be honest. Does your anger ever get the best of you? How do we know when anger becomes sinful? Brian and Jannelle continue their series today on virtues and vices with Nancy Kane of the Caritas Center for Christian Formation.

Jannelle thinks this vice is ugly. Nancy Kane calls it diabolical. And every Christian struggles with it. Brian and Jannelle continue their series today on virtues and vices with Nancy Kane of the Caritas Center for Christian Formation.

Ever heard of Avarice? It's a word we don't use very often anymore. But it points directly to a struggle many of us face. Brian and Jannelle continue their series today on virtues and vices with Nancy Kane of the Caritas Center for Spiritual Formation.

Do you struggle with pride? Brian and Jannelle continue their series today on virtues and vices with Nancy Kane of the Caritas Center for Spiritual Formation.

We all struggle with sin. But many also persistently resist brutally honest self-reflection. Is it really worth the effort and the pain? Join us as we embark on a multi-part series with Nancy Kane of the Caritas Center for Spiritual Formation.

Jesus said that peacemakers would be blessed. You want to be one. But if you're not careful, you could inadvertently become something else altogether. Brian and Jannelle talk about it with Karl Vaters this week.

Who are you? Plenty of people think they know the answer to that question. But how many of us have truly created an accurate picture of ourselves? Brian and Jannelle take a deep dive into this uncomfortable subject.

Nearly half of teens have persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness. How should Christians address this reality highlighted in a new CDC report? Brian and Jannelle talk to a pastor about it.