Brant & Sherri Oddcast
by 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
Episodes
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2414 No Offense, Deidre Hall
Topics: Love, Big Ideas, Tough Situation, God/Conversation, Daylight Saving, Pet Costumes BONUS CONTENT: Daylight Saving Follow-up. True Crime Podcasts Quotes: "Real love is wanting God's best for someone." "God still wants to walk and talk with you." "There's no good information coming." . . ....
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2413 The Non-Consent of Chungus
Topics: Skeletons, Spiritual Dryness, AI DJs, Rest, Breaking Animal News, Faithfulness, Halloween Candy, Graveyards BONUS MATERIAL: Skeleton Follow Up, Focus on the Family, Quotes: "If you're somebody who trusts the Lord, there's no reason to fear death." I think God's looking for faithfulness…
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2412 Larry Steele Steals
Topics: Biggest Fear, Detoured, Shock Jock, Dog Costumes, Gandalf the White Bonus Content: Halloween at the Gym, Declaring Quotes: You just have to outsource your worries to God." Sometimes you get detoured and it turns out to be a good thing." "Yeah, so we have a plan. God's got a plan. We have…
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2411 A House On The Rock
Topics: Brant and Sherri wrestle with the disconnect between religious culture and actually following Christ. From missing the authenticity of Rich Mullins to building a life on the rock, they explore why practicing Jesus' teachings matters more than ever. Quotes: "Everybody's being formed one…
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2410 Stone Cold Bob
Topics: Toughest People, A Challenge, Humility, Shock Jock, Breaking Animal News, Forgiveness, Spoilers BONUS CONTENT: Forgiveness Follow-up, Gen X Quotes: "The toughest people in the world are people who can bless their enemies and forgive the toughest." "It's a huge advantage in life when we're...
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2409 Twelve Pro
Topics: Defender/God, Kindle/Alexa, Forgiveness, Senior Olympics, National Days, We Need Jesus, Breaking Animal News, Free From the Algorithm BONUS CONTENT: Forgiveness Follow-Up, Kindle/Alexa Follow-Up Quotes: "The Lord's concerned with what's going on inside." "Remember there were people who...
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2408 Bob Evans: It's Explicable
Topics: Brant and Sherri talk about patience, spiritual maturity, and what happens when we allow irritation and anger to shape how we see others. Plus, a birthday gift straight from Middle-earth. Quotes: "If I am patient and I can slow myself down and be calm inside, I can see people and still…
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2407 Drop Your Weapons
Topics: Attributes of God, Take A Nap, Shock Jock, Worry, Be Still, We Have It Good, Breaking Animal News, As God, Big Yawns, Words/Power, Anxiety, Being Just Quotes: "The Lord knows you're tired and weary." "I'm out there in the zeitgeist." "To know God you've gotta spend time with him." "People...
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2406 Life Without Jesus Is Trash
Topics: Overcome Evil, Breaking Animal News, Broken Believers, God's Not Surprised, Gentleness, Jesus Way of Living, Regret BONUS CONTENT: Sermon Illustrations Again Quotes: "Don't let people recruit you to evil with their evil." "Sometimes our lives have been shaped by pain we've been through.…
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2405 Night, Night Theo
Topics: Forgiveness, Breaking Animal News, Pause for Joy, Dating Apps, Rockefeller BONUS: Brant's Birthday Gift, Forgiveness Follow-up Quotes: "Forgiveness is not an option for believers in Jesus." "Forgiveness is good for us." . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out...
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2404 Bob Barker Urgent Care
Topics: History Segment, Effort, Going Viral, Jesus/Healing/Sabbath BONUS CONTENT: Dilemma Street…Gossip Quotes: "You do not want to go viral." "We don't play t-ball." "I can't get any respect out here in these streets." . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our...
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2403 The Barrels Of Temptation
Topics: See & Watch, Online Gambling, Sermon Object Lessons, Shock Jock BONUS CONTENT: Sermon Object Lessons Follow-up, Revelation Follow-up, CURE-Brant Birthday Update Quotes: "There's nothing irrelevant about Jesus." "We are the kingdom. Together." . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of...
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Oddcast Rewind ep 56 Matthew West & The Men We Need
In this week's episode of the Oddcast Rewind, we go back to 2022 where Matthew West interviewed Brant about "The Men We Need". Find out more about Matthew West's podcast: https://www.matthewwest.com/podcast Quotes: "We are on the precipice of looking stupid at any moment, and we have to be okay...
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2402 Ordering TNT
Topics: Hot Take, Corrie Ten Boom, Masterclass, Hospitality, Shock Jock, Grumpy Men, Parent Influencers BONUS CONTENT: Brant's Birthday/CURE, Corrie Ten Boom Followup Quotes: "I'm coming into the Octagon of Takes." "You guys know what to do." "It's clear I've never thought of this before."...
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2401 SPECIAL PODCAST John Mark Comer Interview
Topics: John Mark Comer joins Brant Hansen for a conversation about quiet, solitude, and what happens when we step away from the constant noise of modern life. Comer shares what he learned during a 21-day silent retreat and explores how distraction can keep us from facing pain beneath the…
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2400 Keeping Up With UFO Troves
Topics: Plastic Pizza Thing, Jesus/Come To Me, Nugget Purse, Job/Loyalty, Opinions, Shock Jock, CURE BONUS CONTENT: Yacht Rock Quotes: "When Jesus says come to me, it's so personal and it's so simple." "It's a real burden if you feel like you have to have a take on everything." "Will you still be...
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2399 SPECIAL PODCAST: A Question About Our Young Men
Topic: Sherri ask Brant, through the lens of "The Men We Need" how do we raise young men who actively protect others, especially women. Quotes: "The bar is too low if all we're asking of young men is, 'Don't participate.'" "You have to look at women differently than the culture does." "Not just...
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2398 Voting on Heavy Set Bears
Topics: Fat Bear Week, Trust God, Hot Take, Breaking Animal News BONUS CONTENT: Matthew Loftus: Resisting Therapy Culture Quotes: "If you walk trusting God, if that becomes your default way through the world, that is a much better place to be no matter what's going on." "Trusting God is not just...
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2397 75 Minutes Of Civics, Ethics, Philosophy, & Latin
Topics: Wisdom, NFL Trouble, Contempt, Cast Your Cares, Keep Your Lashes, Social Tip, Peace/Resolution, The Voice BONUS CONTENT: Luke 6:46, The Followership Conference, AI Prediction Quotes: "We have got to get rid of contempt in our minds. That's where it starts." "We're told what to do with our...
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2396 A Bottle Of Melted Iceberg
Topics: Community, Daily Faithfulness, History Segment, Watch This Show, Ambition, Contentment, Speed of Eating, Kirk Cameron Show BONUS CONTENT: New Water Quotes: "Contentment is something you can and should learn." "Ask God for what you need today, today." "If I don't learn contentment, I am...
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2395 On A Corrie Ten Boom Kick
Topics: Public Speaking, Hot Take, Change/Grow-Up, Breaking Animal News BONUS CONTENT: AI Fear Quotes: "We have no reason to fear." "I have tested his promises and found them true." "God is my hope." "Our ultimate trajectory as believers is joyful." . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of…
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2394 Muppets LoTR
Topics: Suffering, Hansen 2042, Disciple Decision, Breaking Animal News, Curse/Blessings, Aldi Pumpkin Spice Cheese BONUS CONTENT: Revelation Follow-up Quotes: "Sometimes God allows what He hates to accomplish what He loves." "He didn't say, 'I am finished.' He said, 'It is finished.'" "Make an...
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Oddcast Rewind ep 55 The Aliens Have Another Offer
Topics: Shock Jock, Mordor Family Feud, Freedom, Gladiator of Knowledge, Sci-Fi Questions, Tiny Houses, Greek Hero or Prescription Drug, Stress, Influence BONUS CONTENT: Sci-Fi Questions Quotes: "Freedom really is not just being able to do whatever you want." "You don't want a tiny house." "I...
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2393 Nuns & Moses
Topics: Shock Jock, Hot Take, Glasses Lost, Comparison, World Records BONUS CONTENT: Glasses Lost Follow-up, Make a Band Christian Follow-up Quotes: "I like to see stuff." "This take is much hotter than I thought it was gonna be." "Why Leann Rimes catch a stray?" . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order!...
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2392 May I have a sandwich?
Topics: Foldable Map App, Wisdom, Breaking Animal News, NFL Questions, Hot Take BONUS CONTENT: Breaking Animal News Follow-up, Contempt Quotes: "You know how everything has to foldable now?" "This needn't change the tenor of the conversation." "We gotta find a new way to engage. Contempt is a...
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2391 This Talent On My Shoulders
Topics: Trouble Sleeping, Hansen 2024, Good Samaritan Story, Celebrity Worship Culture, Breaking Animal News BONUS CONTENT: Breaking Animal News Follow-up, Pastor's Falling & King David Quotes: "We can start laminating stuff when we have it." "We're all following Jesus." "Why can't you be the…
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2390 Why Can't The Other Babies Be Judges?
Topics: Revelation, Beard, Judge Judy, Little Kids' Study, Heidi's Story. BONUS CONTENT: Revelation Follow-up Quotes: "Humbling yourself is a better way to live." "Human beings will go down our way before we succeed God's way." "We have to trust him." . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of...
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2389 Ask Your Doctor If MApril Is Right For You
Topics: AI Interaction, Masterclass, Consider, Generations, Your Job, Change Months BONUS CONTENT: Change Months Follow-up, Snacks & Good Company Preview Quotes: "We should prioritize true human connection." "We don't even get complained about." "Why not partner with God in your work??" "Gen X is...
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2388 Slime Mold Implications
Topics: Not My Department, Breaking Animal News, Shock Jock, What Are We Looking For?, White After Labor Day, Robot Races, Hot Take, Quiet Study/Solitude, A Challenge From The T-Wolves, History Segment, Psalm 131, Neighbor Study BONUS CONTENT: YouTube Bible Study Recap, FOLLOWERSHIP Conference!...
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2387 Problématique
Topics: Your Job, Awkward Jog Of Gratitude, Sick Burns Of the Bible BONUS CONTENT: Limitations Quotes: "The best comedians embrace limitations." "The economy of language forces great stuff." There's something glorious about serving people." . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the…
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2386 And Such Were Some Of U, 2
Topics: Anyhumanever.com, Curbed TV, History Segment, Small Talk, Shock Jock, Real, Flim Flam BONUS CONTENT: Flim Flam Follow-up, Twitter Christian Bands Quotes: "Recommit to serving people and you'll find less to complain about." "They were made for tiny little elves." "I'm gonna see little guys...
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2385 The Duct Tape Origin Story
Topics: Breaking Animal News, Contentment, Worry, Loneliness, Relief BONUS CONTENT: Bible Study Follow-up Quotes: "Small talk is an entry into relationship." "You really have to learn contentment." "It felt like a sweet nod from God." . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast?…
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Oddcast Rewind ep 54 Optimal Elbow Health
Topics: Social Skills, Community, Breaking Animal News, Dreams, Social Media, Human Nature, Imposter Syndrome, Advice Goats, God's Love BONUS CONTENT: Optimal Elbow Health Quotes: "My health tip for our listeners is to not fall down the stairs. You can hurt your elbows." "Some of our dreams are…
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2384 You're Still Gonna Kick Off
Topics: Fighting At Chucky Cheese, Sandwich Generation, Ask God To Be Teacher, Breaking Up, Burning Man, C.S. Lewis, Days of Thunder, NFL, Should Be Outlawed, Worry BONUS CONTENT: Breaking Up Follow-up, Fighting At Chucky Cheese Follow-up Quotes: "You have no control when you're staring at your...
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2383 Bulls Don't Care About Red
Topics: Quitting International Football, One Another, Shock Jock, Worry, Older/Reflective, 3 Hebrew Boys, Breaking Animal News BONUS CONTENT: YouTube Bible Study, The Ministry of Presence Quotes: "I never had a door." "A Christian life on your own doesn't make any sense." "If it's just me, who is...
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2382 I Just Need George To Help Me Out
Topics: Summer Movie Box Office Numbers, Grilling, The Lindsay Clancy Trial Quotes: "Everything is historic." "I hate this hundred year war." "You don't just snap." . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our YouTube videos here. Connect with us on...
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Oddcast Rewind ep 53 I Can't Even Lose Nine Things a Day
Topics: No Fear, Self-Righteousness, Losing Stuff, Anxiety, Work/Identity, The Kingdom of God, Being a Hero, God Is With Us, Scapegoats, Disruptions, Fantasy Football BONUS CONTENT: Patience and Paywalls Quotes: "Fear helps nothing." "When work is your identity, if you're successful, it goes to...
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2381 It's A Vibe That I Wish I Had
Topics: Hansen 2042, Loneliness, Cheeseballs, Shock Jock BONUS CONTENT: Dallas Williard Quote, The Don't Die Guy - NYT Interview Quotes: "You'll never act contrary to what you believe." "The left brain is dominating our culture." "He's trying to be a blessing to people but he doesn't know how." .…
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2380 Hormel: A Survey Is A Survey
Topics: Shock Jock, Masterclass, Tailgating, Thumbs Up, School of Jesus, Control/Power BONUS CONTENT: Death of a Pastor's Wife/Netflix Quotes: "Gen Z is up to things again." "Steady yourself before I shock you." "You can learn to follow Jesus under any context." "Yoking yourself to Jesus brings...
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2379 There's No Getting The Elephant Back In The Barn
Topics: Thankful, Breaking Animal News, Beautiful People Study, Shock Jock BONUS CONTENT: AI Music Quotes: "If you just sit with someone in the quiet, they'll start talking." "People are longing for something real." "His power came from a magic chicken." . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more...
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2378 It's Still Just Tom
Topics: Control/Power, Breaking Animal News, God Wants To Partner, Wait On God, National Days, Hot Take, The Dead Raised, Hansen 2042, Unfunny Scientists, Love Your Enemies, Shock Jock, Masterclass BONUS CONTENT: Brant & Sherri Bible Study Preview Quotes: "Center your life on Christ. That's where...
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2477 Rich Corinthian Leather
Topics: Breaking Animal News, Thankful, Tickle Study, Shame, History Segment, The Way Of Jesus, Fast & Furious, Safest Drivers, AI Christian Insults Quotes: "Forgiveness helps you not carry home anger from work." "We forget how good we've got it." "You're not gonna win everybody over." . . . Holy...
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Oddcast Rewind SPECIAL ep 52 Humility
In this special episode of the Oddcast Rewind, we travel all the way back to 2018 where Brant and Sherri talk about humility and analyzing the motives of others. . . . Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our YouTube videos here. Connect with us on Facebook!
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2476 She Went To Siberia And She's Happy
Topics: SPECIAL PODCAST: Brant and Sherri recap their first Bible study livestream on YouTube. Also, Sherri asks for prayer for her family.
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2475 Until The Vests…
Topics: Love Your Enemies, Parking Ticket, Shock Jock, Loneliness, History Segment, Revenge BONUS CONTENT: Dilemma Street…New Friends Quotes: "Living God's way results in a changed us." "Brace yourself to be shocked." "The Pringles Guy is a guy. It's a real guy. He's alive." "Leave God room to...
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2474 We Carpet Bomb These Nerds With Stamps
Topics: Dropping Your Phone, Miracles, Love Your Enemies, People At The Gym, History Segment, Thankful, Manual Engines, Hansen 2042 Quotes: "God holds everything together." "If you don't have love, you're a bunch of noise." "I implicitly trust Gus." "I registered my stamp club." . . . Holy Ghost...
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2473 If You Ship Him Back To Burma…
Topics: Desperation, Breaking Animal News, Worry, Babies Watching Us, A Good Day, A Transformed You, Thankful BONUS CONTENT: Adam Speaking, Wednesday YouTube. Bible Study Quotes: "There's so much we should be grateful for." "'We're really blessed." "We're made for relationships. Relationship with...
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2472 Ea-Nasir Will Rip You Off
Topics: Breaking Animal News, Fixing Things, Ancient Writings, Beatles/LoTR, Worry, Bless Enemies, Kids Names, Hansen 2042, Seeing God, Traded At Your Job, Seven Up BONUS CONTENT: Seven Up Follow-up Quotes: "Telling God what you need is much more productive than worrying." "We've only labeled the...
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2471 TM...Just In Case
Topics: Family Resemblances, Masterclass, Opinions/Attention, Teach Me To Number My Days BONUS CONTENT: Family Resemblances Quotes: "God's love remains no matter what." "We're made for something glorious." "No one asks for our take on things often." "Jesus gives us a life that is flowing over and...
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2470 Gerbert
Topics: Masterclass, Made To Work, Breaking Animal News, Antsy, The Waltons, Isaiah 54, Losing Height, Gentleness BONUS CONTENT: Breaking Animal News Follow-up Quotes: "Jesus way of life is more restful." "Prone to have ants in one's pants." "Everybody just going to sleep sounds good right now."...
About this show
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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