Connecting Faith & Life with Mister Brown
Helping kids and teens connect faith and life and equipping adults to disciple them.
Episodes
173 episodes
Do You Love the Gift More Than the Giver? | Connecting Faith & Life with Mister Brown Ep140
I was lifting weights this morning when a single lyric stopped me in my tracks. It hit me: how often do I fall in love with the invention while completely ignoring the Inventor? Today on Connecting Faith and Life, I am diving into Romans 1 to t...
You Need Struggle to Live Well | James 1 | Connecting Faith & Life with Mister Brown Ep139
I’ve often joked that my problems have their own problems, but have you ever stopped to think that you actually need those struggles to live well? In this podcast episode, I share a fascinating story about a man-made ecosystem called a biospher...
Is Asking for Help Actually a Strength? | Connecting Faith & Life with Mister Brown Ep138
I used to think that asking for help or directions was a sign I didn't have my life together. But I've realized that being too proud to ask for help actually slows us down. In this video, I share a video by my friend Philip Cothran about why ev...
Be Intentional Like Daniel | A Resolution That Actually Lasted | Connecting Faith & Life Ep137
I have a question for you: Did you make a New Year’s resolution this year? How is it going? It’s easy to start with big goals, and after a few weeks quit altogether. I chose the word “intentionality” in lieu of a New Year’s resolution this year...
Does God Ever Change His Mind? | Numbers 23:19 | Connecting Faith & Life with Mister Brown Ep136
I recently had a student ask me a tough question: "Did you ever lie as a kid?" The honest answer is yes. I was actually pretty deceptive because I didn't want to get in trouble . But that question got me thinking about how different we are from...
Is Your Heart Dwelling in the Right Things? | Connecting Faith & Life with Mister Brown Ep135
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it means to truly "dwell" in God’s Word. It’s more than just reading a verse and moving on; it’s about marinating in it.In this video, I’m trying out some new production tools while sharing how ...
When Guilt and Shame Keep You Away From God, Do This! | Connecting Faith & Life Ep134
I’ve been there. I grew up in the church, sang in the choir, and knew all the verses, but my heart was miles away. For a long time, I lived a double life, feeling the weight of guilt and shame every time I stepped through those church doors. If...
Break Free from Worry: 3 Simple Steps to Lasting Peace | Connecting Faith & Life Ep133
Honestly? I still have a lot to learn about worry. Jesus tells us straight up in Matthew 6 not to worry about tomorrow, but that’s often easier said than done, right? In this episode of Connecting Faith & Life, I’m digging into the idea tha...
Guarding Your Kids’ Hearts Starts With This One Thing | Connecting Faith & Life Ep132
As a parent, I try to be careful about what my kids eat physically. But this week I started asking myself a deeper question: What are they consuming spiritually? In this video, I share a simple moment from Sunday school that can turn into an im...
How Do We Teach Kids to Grieve? | Connecting Faith & Life with Mister Brown Ep131
In this message, I reflect on a powerful truth: we grieve the loss, but we remember the gift with gratitude. Recently, our community gathered to celebrate the life of Susan “Suzie” Smith—a woman whose compassion, courage, and decades of nursing...
Would Your Kids Come To You With Hard Questions? | Connecting Faith & Life with Mister Brown Ep130
In this episode of Connecting Faith & Life, I’m sharing a message that hit home for a lot of parents when I first recorded it a few years ago. I spend a lot of time in schools, churches, and classrooms talking with kids and I hear the conve...
Super Bowl, Bad Bunny, Turning Point USA & You [Part 2] | Connecting Faith & Life Ep129
In part two, I talk honestly about the Super Bowl controversy, halftime shows, and the bigger question we all need to ask: just because something is lawful, is it beneficial? I’m not here to give you a list of what to watch or not watch. I’m as...
Super Bowl, Bad Bunny, Turning Point USA & You [Part 1] | Connecting Faith & Life Ep128
Did you watch the Super Bowl? Did you see the halftime show or the alternative broadcast from Turning Point USA? In this episode of Connecting Faith and Life, I take a different angle on the controversy surrounding Bad Bunny, the NFL, and the c...
God Is Love, But What Does That Actually Mean? | Connecting Faith & Life with Mister Brown Ep127
What’s love got to do with it? In this Connecting Faith & Life episode, I wrestle with a simple but life-changing question: Which definition of love are you living by? On Valentine’s Day, culture tells us love is a feeling. Chemistry. Roman...
Give Them Space To Grow | Connecting Faith & Life with Mister Brown Ep126
I once helped my wife repot a plant, moving it from a small pot into a bigger one so it could keep growing. That simple moment reminded me of something deeper about how we work with kids and teenagers.Too often, we label people based on who...
Rooted & Ready: A 30-Day Journey Worth Repeating | Connecting Faith & Life with Mister Brown Ep125
I don’t usually get excited before something happens. I protect my expectations. But once something is finished, I celebrate. That’s exactly what this episode is about. I’m celebrating the completion of Rooted and Ready, a 30-day journey throug...
Should You EVER Put Yourself First in Ministry? | Connecting Faith & Life with Mister Brown Ep124
I’ve learned the hard way that ministry can drain you if you never stop to refuel. In this video, I wrestle with a question many leaders feel guilty even asking: Should you ever put yourself first? Using Scripture, personal experien...
What's the Most Important Skill You Need to Reach Students? | Connecting Faith & Life Ep123
What’s the one skill that will really help you reach students? In this episode, I share why authenticity, personal faith, and truly listening matter more than trying to be cool or relatable. I talk about setting healthy boundaries, why respect ...
Help Kids Treasure God's Word | Connecting Faith & Life with Mister Brown Ep122
I’ve learned that if something matters, you protect it. That’s why I believe kids need to hide God’s Word in their hearts. In this video, I share why teaching memory verses matters, how Psalm 119:11 has shaped my ministry, and a simple five-ste...
One Verse, One Word, One Year to Live Differently | Connecting Faith & Life with Mister Brown Ep121
In this episode of Connecting Faith and Life, I’m reflecting on a new year, a new season, and a word God has placed on my heart for 2026: intentionality.I share prayer requests, gratitude for God’s faithfulness, and why we launched our n...
Bible Verses That Will Shape Your Faith and Transform Your Life | Rooted & Ready NEW Series | Connecting Faith & Life with Mister Brown 120
In this podcast episode, I share a brief recap of our Advent series and introduce a brand new 30 day devotional series called Rooted and Ready, launching January 1st. It’s built around 30 Bible verses that have shaped my faith, and I hope they ...
The King We’ve Always Wanted But Never Had | Advent Reflections Week 4 | CFL Podcast Ep119
In this final Advent reflection, Andrea Brown and I sit down to look at Scripture with fresh eyes. Psalm 72, Isaiah’s prophecy, Micah’s shepherd-King, Luke’s upside-down birth narrative, and the hope of Romans 5 all point us to the same truth: ...
What Does It Really Mean to Fear the Lord? | Advent Reflections Week 3 | CFL Podcast Ep118
This week, let’s reflect on what it really means to fear the Lord, not to be scared of God, but to honor Him with a reverent love that shapes how we live. Andrea and I also share how music, repetition, and different Bible translations (like the...
Joy in Chaos: Mary Shows Us How | Advent Reflections Week 2 | Connecting Faith & Life Ep117
This week in our Advent series Songs of the First Christmas, my wife and I sat with Mary’s song, and I was reminded how often God works through the overlooked. Mary didn’t fully understand God’s plan, but she still said, “Let it be to me accord...
Faith With No Guarantees | Advent Reflections Week 1 | Connecting Faith & Life Ep116
In this episode of Connecting Faith and Life, we’re kicking off a brand-new Advent series called “Songs of the First Christmas.” Each week, we slow down with Scripture through readings, prayers, and reflections. Andrea Brown and I share how we ...