Almost Brothers Podcast
Whats up whats up whats up.. welcome to your new favorite podcast. Join your hosts Michael, Richard, and Tyler as we discuss God, church, life, and the journey through this crazy world. Get away from the stresses of life with this podcast. We will be hitting on various topics from sports, to life with Christ.
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Episodes
200 episodes
“No, really, take the coffee—your pride can’t drink it”
Ever notice how fast we swat away a compliment or a small gift? We dig into that reflex and trace it back to shaky self-worth, learned defensiveness, and the myth that rejecting kindness is somehow “humble.” From awkward coffee line refusals to...
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35:35
Trapped and Found
BONUS EPISODE WITH OUR BROTHERS FROM THE VERTICAL PODCAST. The room already felt different—like a youth weekend that refuses to end when the lights go down. We invited Michael Simmons and Rich Randall into a raw, wid...
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1:12:49
The Fine Line Between Sharing and Shouting
Where's the line between sharing your faith and just being rude? In this thoughtful exploration, we tackle the uncomfortable reality of witnessing gone wrong and what authentic Christian evangelism should look like.We dive into the prob...
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34:16
Mourning in a Divided World
The world feels darker than ever. With senseless violence dominating headlines and social media feeds filled with people celebrating tragedy rather than mourning it, we're witnessing a disturbing shift in how our society processes death and los...
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46:57
Our Brains Are Like Squirrels on Caffeine
The wandering mind is both a blessing and a curse - allowing for creativity while often sabotaging our best intentions. In this hilarious, meandering conversation, we explore the countless ways distractions infiltrate our daily lives and how di...
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36:34
Hot Dogs, Floats, and Thousands of Your Closest Friends
Tucked away in northeast Arkansas, the small town of Rector transforms each Labor Day weekend into a vibrant celebration that draws crowds of up to 20,000 people. Dating back to 1940, this beloved tradition has become the community's signature ...
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29:53
The Podcast Where Your Turn Signal Actually Matters
Road rage simmers beneath the surface as we navigate our biggest driving frustrations in this candid conversation about the rules of the road. What begins as a lighthearted debate about corn varieties quickly accelerates into passionate venting...
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1:02:28
Cheetos, Worship Leaders, and Your Spiritual Diet
What happens when your spiritual diet consists of just one meal a week? The Almost Brothers tackle the critical yet often overlooked responsibility of feeding yourself spiritually beyond Sunday services.This candid conversation explores...
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30:21
To Cry Or Celebrate? That is the question.
Raw, unfiltered, and surprisingly emotional – this episode pulls back the curtain on what really happens in ministry marriages when husbands travel for church work and wives "hold down the fort." When one wife admits to sobbing before her husba...
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1:24:18
Strangers and Stories
Kristi Rawlings didn't expect to spend two decades at Dunklin County Transit when she first joined as a secretary. Now, as Operations Manager, she's witnessed thousands of meaningful connections bloom in the unlikeliest of places – the passenge...
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44:24
Ketchup Chronicles
Remember the days when cafeteria food combinations made perfect sense? When corn dogs paired naturally with chocolate milk, and dipping brownies in beef stew seemed like culinary genius? The Almost Brothers take you on a nostalgic journey throu...
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29:50
The Courage to Confront: Why Tough Conversations Matter
Avoiding difficult conversations is a universal struggle, but the consequences of sweeping problems under the rug can be devastating. Join us as we unpack why making tough decisions early saves relationships from breaking points down the road.<...
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40:14
Your Child's Education Shouldn't Come With Weekend Requirements
Remember when after-school activities were actually optional? Those days are long gone. We're diving into the modern reality of "mandatory extracurriculars" - the weekend tournaments, summer practices, and endless commitments that have hijacked...
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52:31
Church, Ketchup Packets, and Crying at Anime
The age-old parenting question takes center stage in this thought-provoking episode: Where's the line between guiding your children and forcing them into activities? Our conversation dives deep into the complex territory of parental authority, ...
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42:57
When Leaders Stack Chairs, Churches Grow Together
The walls separating churches often seem to rebuild faster than we can tear them down. Why is that? In this raw, unfiltered conversation, we dig into what keeps faith communities divided and how true servant leadership might be the answer.<...
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40:46
The Power of Connection: How Building Bridges Changes Lives
When walls come down between believers, supernatural freedom breaks out. That's exactly what happened during night two of our Together Conference 2025 with Pastor Stephen Watkins delivering a powerful message about unity that transcends denomin...
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54:16
God Moves When We Move Together
What happens when the body of Christ attacks itself? In this eye-opening conversation, pastors from different backgrounds tackle the alarming phenomenon of church division and its devastating impact on our collective witness.During a po...
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1:30:40
Blessed BUT stressed
Ever had one of those days where everything seems to go wrong from the moment you wake up? In this refreshingly honest episode, Tyler arrives stressed and the guys immediately rally to cheer him up, revealing how friendship can be the ultimate ...
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47:59
If You're Too Big to Serve, You're Too Small to Lead
The wilderness seasons of our lives often feel like punishment, but what if they're actually preparation? In this thought-provoking episode, the Almost Brothers tackle the challenging concept of waiting in a world obsessed with immediate result...
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42:52
Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail
Preparation might just be the most underrated skill for reducing daily stress and creating freedom in our lives. The Almost Brothers explore this concept through their own struggles and successes, sharing candid stories that will make you recon...
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35:04
As Far as East from West: The Journey Beyond Apologies
What does it really mean to forgive someone? In this thought-provoking episode, we challenge the common misconception that forgiveness requires allowing people who've hurt you back into your life.Forgiveness represents a halfway point i...
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51:06
Red Bull For Breakfast, Encouragement For Lunch
The most powerful encouragers often struggle to encourage themselves. This paradox forms the heart of our conversation as we explore how small, intentional acts of affirmation can transform someone's entire outlook.When's the last time ...
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43:20
Friends Beyond Family: The Challenge of Adult Relationships
Maintaining meaningful adult friendships seems deceptively simple, yet proves extraordinarily challenging in practice. Why do connections that once came so naturally now require military-grade planning? This candid conversation explores the ver...
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