Connecting Faith & Life with Mister Brown

Why should I thank God? My life is horrible. Learn how to stay grateful and grounded despite life's challenges.

[0:00] Intro

[0:45] Thanking God despite challenges

[4:00] Compassion for pain

[11:00] Avoid false narratives

Bible Verses:

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Numbers 13:33

Life’s struggles can make it difficult to want to thank God. 

Sometimes the stories we tell ourselves and the narratives we create in our minds, make it even more ch...

What is our greatest need? Our concept of God shapes everything we do and how we interact with others, including seeing people as image bearers of God.

[0:00] Seeing God rightly

[2:15] Our greatest need

[11:30] Practical steps to know God

Bible verses:

Isaiah 6:1-3

Romans 1:21-25

Jeremiah 29:13

Philippians 3:7-10

“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” - A.W. Tozer

“The heaviest obligation ly...

How can you trust God even through the tough times? I will share three key practices you can start today.

[0:00] How to keep trusting God

[3:45] How to trust God when…

[10:45] 3 ways to trust God more

[20:30] Final thoughts

Bible Verses:

Proverbs 3:5-6

Psalm 119:105

Romans 12:1-2

Psalm 1:1-3

Psalm 103:19

Romans 8:28

Psalm 145:3

As Christians, we know how important it is to rely on God's understanding rather than our own. But in practical t...

Do you trust God? Theoretically, you probably do. But do you trust God in your daily life or do you find yourself bogged down by the stresses of the world?

[0:00] Do you trust God?

[4:00] When you worry

[10:30] How to trust God

[19:30] Final thoughts

Bible verses:

Proverbs 3:5-6

Matthew 6:25-34

Psalm 73

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make strai...

Have you ever asked yourself, “Does God trust me?” We know God doesn’t need us, but he has entrusted humans with time, talent, and treasure, urging them to be faithful stewards. Can we be trusted with this?

[0:00] Need is a creature word

[10:00] God is knowable

[15:45] God entrusts us

[29:30] Final thoughts

Bible verses:

Acts 17:24-25

Genesis 1

Psalm 50

Psalm 145:3

Romans 11

You have probably heard of the trust fall. It’s an illustration to r...

How do you stay focused on your relationship with God? Like any relationship, maintaining a strong relationship with God takes work. Knowing God leads to loving and desiring Him, creating a cycle of spiritual growth.

[0:00] Intro

[1:20] How to stay focused on God

Bible Verse:

Psalm 1:1-3

As I did this podcast, I was celebrating my 16th anniversary to my wife. I am grateful for the journey we have been on together. The only way we could ...

How should Christians treat people who don't believe in Jesus or who look down on Christians?

[0:00] Speaking at schools

[1:45] How to treat unbelievers

[10:00] What’s most important?

Bible verses:

2 Corinthians 4:1-7

Colossians 1:28

This podcast is inspired by the speaking I did at two high schools for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes groups. 

How should Christians treat people who don't believe in Jesus or who look down on ...

AI critiqued my sermon. This is what happened. Tell me what you think about this sermon deep dive with AI.

[0:00] Intro

[2:45] Sermon commentary

[16:00] Final thoughts

Bible verses:

Acts 27:1 - 28:10

Link to sermon 

Consider how the themes of the sermon, such as choosing faith over fear and trusting in God's purpose, can be applied to your own life.

Praying for the small issues in your life is just as important as praying for the big ...

Is your faith integrated into all aspects of your life or is it relegated to Sunday morning church attendance? No matter where you fall on the spectrum of your faith walk, learn how you can be more intentional in living out your faith in daily life.

[0:00] Is faith only for Sunday?

[7:40] What did Jesus die for?

[11:50] How to live your faith daily

[18:00] God will not leave you

Bible Verses:

Romans 12:1

James 1:22

Luke 9:23

1 Corinthians 1...

Following Jesus is not always easy, but it’s always worth it. How can you follow Jesus in a world that’s not? Let’s talk about it.

[0:00] How to follow Jesus

[5:40] Loving the world or God

[9:15] Be light in the darkness

[15:00] Final thoughts

Bible verses:

Romans 12:2

1 John 2:15-17

Let’s face it. It is a challenge to follow Jesus in a world that doesn't seem to care about anything, much less Him. If you want to follow Jesus, you wil...

Do you believe that your struggles and pain can be used for your good? Even when it seems senseless or unfair, God does not waste pain. He uses it for your good and His glory.

[0:00] God doesn’t waste pain

[3:30] The purpose of trials

[6:00] Joseph’s pain

[12:00] You can do hard things

Bible verses:

Romans 8:28

James 1:2-4

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his pu...

Who’s got it better than us? Nobody. Christians have it better than anyone. That is not bragging. It’s a recognition of God's provision and eternal life.

[0:00] Who’s got it better than us?

[2:00] To live and die is gain?

[7:50] Are you grateful for the life you have?

[9:30] Final thoughts

Bible verses:

Philippians 1:18-27

Philippians 2:14

Titus 2:11-14

“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” - Philippians 1:21

As children of...

Who can you trust? Politicians? Influencers? The media? Though I cannot endorse any one person or media entity as completely trustworthy, I can say with confidence that you CAN trust Jesus. How do I know that? Check out this podcast episode to find out.

[0:00] Intro

[1:25] Is Jesus credible?

[7:00] Jesus’s claims about Himself

[11:30] Can you trust Jesus?

Bible verses:

John 14:6

John 8:58

Exodus 3:14

Mark 2:5-7

John 11:25-26

Matthew 25:31-32

J...

Are you trying to maintain a perfect image? Isn’t that exhausting? It’s time to tell on yourself. 

[0:00] Intro

[1:00] Snitching on yourself

[8:18] A new identity

[16:00] A contrite heart

Bible Verses:

1 John 1:9

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” - 1 John 1:9

1 John 1:9 memory verse

Do you ever get frustrated by repeatedly asking God for forgiveness? 

Repentan...

Have you ever read a Bible verse that completely changed the way you think and live? In this episode of Connecting Faith and Life with Mister Brown, I’m sharing the fourth verse in our series, 5 Bible Verses That Have Changed My Life. 

This verse has to do with the complete transformation that takes place when we trust Christ as our Savior. 

YOU WILL NEVER BE THE SAME! 

Just as a caterpillar undergoes a radical cha...

Imagine stepping into a life defined by purpose and strength—no longer bound by past mistakes and guilt. But what does that really look like in your everyday life? Join me as we dive deep into the practical implications of this radical transformation and equip you with the tools to embrace your newfound liberty in Christ. Don’t miss out on discovering the life you were meant to live!

[0:00] I am free!

[2:30] How you can be set free f...

In this episode of Connecting Faith and Life, Mister Brown discusses the transformative impact of John 1:12, which speaks of adoption into the family of God through faith in Christ.

[0:00] Intro

[1:45] Perceptions of adoption

[2:30] Who is a child of God?

[5:55] What is biblical adoption?

[8:20] Child of God by Forrest Frank

[12:20] Once a child of God always a child of God

[14:00] Final thoughts

Bible verses:

John 1:12

1 John 3:1

Child of Go...

God’s Word is life-changing. In the next few podcast episodes, I will take you through five Bible verses that changed my life and I hope they do the same for you. We’ll start with John 3:16.

[0:00] Intro

[2:15] What are the five Bible verses?

[3:30] John 3:16 explanation

[10:10] Biblical accounts illustrating John 3:16

[11:45] John 3:16 implications

[14:30] Final thoughts on John 3:16

Bible Verses:

John 3:16

We will all experience life-chan...

Discipline is about living a purposeful life for God. It’s not for earning God's favor but for honoring the gracious gift of life He has given us. Watch this podcast to get some insightful tips.

[0:00] Intro

[0:45] What is discipline?

[4:30] Hacks for discipline

[10:30] Connecting discipline to your life

[16:00] Final thoughts

Bible Verses:

1 Corinthians 9:24-27

“But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching...