Brandon Thomas talks with Iranian-American pastor and speaker David Nasser about his family’s escape from Iran, his journey to faith in Christ, and the growing underground church in Iran. Their conversation highlights God’s power to accomplish the impossible and challenges believers to pray, support revival, and join God’s global mission today.

QUESTIONS:

1. How does David Nasser’s story challenge the way you think about sharing the gospel through simple acts of love and service?
2. When you face situations that feel impossible, how does remembering God’s faithfulness strengthen your trust in Him?
3. How might God be inviting you to pray for, support, or participate in what He is doing through the church in places like Iran?

READ MORE:

• God strengthening His people and holding them by the hand in Isaiah 41:9–10
• The power of hospitality and serving others in Matthew 25:35–40
• The church growing even through persecution in Acts 8:1–8
• The power of personal testimony in Revelation 12:11
• The Great Commission to make disciples of all nations in Matthew 28:18–20
• God doing immeasurably more than we ask or imagine in Ephesians 3:20

Brandon and his brother Dr. Heath Thomas explore one of the most challenging concepts in the Old Testament: holy war. They discuss God’s confrontation of sin and false worship in ancient cultures and how Jesus fulfills the entire biblical story. Their conversation also addresses biblical generosity, the meaning of the temple veil, and how Christians can pursue biblical truth, peace, and discernment in modern conversations about Israel and global conflict.

QUESTIONS:

1. How does viewing “holy war” as God’s confrontation with sin—not people—change how you read the Old Testament?
2. What does it mean for Jesus to fulfill the entire Old Testament story in your everyday faith and obedience?
3. What sources most influence your views on Israel and global conflict, and how can you intentionally filter them through God’s Word?

READ MORE:

• The commander of the Lord’s army in Joshua 5:13–15
• Rahab’s faith and allegiance to God in Joshua 2 and Hebrews 11:31
• Jesus as the once-for-all sacrifice in Hebrews 9:11–14 and Hebrews 10:10–14
• The tearing of the temple veil in Matthew 27:50–51
• Blessed are the peacemakers in Matthew 5:9
• Testing and holding fast to truth in 1 Thessalonians 5:21

We explore biblical fasting as a powerful spiritual discipline that strengthens prayer, sharpens spiritual awareness, humbles the heart, and breaks unhealthy desires. Fasting is not punishment or performance—it’s an intimate, obedient practice rooted in Scripture, church history, and Jesus’ teaching that aligns your body and soul toward God’s purposes.

QUESTIONS:

1. What motivations shape your view of fasting—discipline, desperation, tradition, or intimacy with God?
2. In what areas of your life do unchecked desires most need restraint and realignment through fasting?
3. How could fasting help you hear God more clearly or seek His guidance in a current decision or struggle?

READ MORE:

• Jesus teaching on fasting in Matthew 6:16–18
• Fasting and spiritual power in Matthew 4:1–11
• Fasting for humility, repentance, and renewal in Isaiah 58
• Strengthening prayer through fasting in Ezra 8:21–23
• Battling sinful desires and self-control in James 1:13–15

We talk about getting healthy as worship, not vanity. Brandon shares a setback and a surprising lesson: thinner isn’t always healthier. Susan opens up about disordered eating, hormones, and new rhythms. Together they show how heart, habits, and moderation honor the Holy Spirit’s temple and break generational patterns for good.

QUESTIONS:

1. Where have you been tempted to treat health as appearance instead of stewardship?
2. What “padlocked room” in your life needs to be surrendered to God, especially with food, drink, or discipline?
3. What next step would move you toward being your God-given best, one sustainable choice at a time?

READ MORE:

• “A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh” in Proverbs 14:30
• Your body as the temple of the Holy Spirit in 1 Corinthians 6:19–20
• “I pray that you may enjoy good health” in 3 John 1:2
• “Not everything is beneficial” in 1 Corinthians 10:23
• “It is not good to eat too much honey” in Proverbs 25:27
• “Their god is their stomach” in Philippians 3:19

Brandon and Susan continue their relationship Q&A by addressing practical and spiritual wisdom for dating and marriage. They discuss preparing for marriage with the right motives, why sexual boundaries matter, and how sin can cloud judgment in relationships. The conversation also explores recognizing red flags, communicating hard truths with humility, and showing respect inside marriage through words, tone, and daily actions.

They share personal stories from their own early marriage, parenting struggles, and seasons of growth, highlighting the importance of prayer, community, and surrender to God. Ultimately, this episode encourages listeners to pursue relationships God’s way—seeking transformation of the heart, cultivating healthy communication, and trusting God to shape both character and connection over time.

QUESTIONS:

• Are you entering relationships from a place of need, or from a place of being filled by God first?
• Are there red flags you’ve ignored because emotions or attraction clouded your judgment?
• How well do you communicate difficult needs with humility and prayer before speaking?
• What habits in your daily life show respect and honor toward the people closest to you?

READ MORE:

• God’s design for relationships and wisdom in decisions
  Proverbs 4:23; James 1:5
• Sexual purity and honoring God with the body
  1 Corinthians 6:18–20; Hebrews 13:4
• Healthy communication and controlling the tongue
  Proverbs 15:1; James 1:19–20
• Marriage marked by love and respect
  Ephesians 5:21–33; Colossians 3:12–14
• Trusting God’s timing and guidance in relationships
  Psalm 37:4–5; Matthew 6:33

We answer honest questions from the LoveSong series and address sexual ethics from a kingdom mindset. We talk about dating, marriage, and life’s in-between moments, offering practical, biblical wisdom and calling out the red flags couples shouldn’t ignore. God’s design for relationships is perfect and worth trusting in every season.

QUESTIONS:

1. Where are you letting bitterness, resentment, or motive-assuming shape an in-law relationship?
2. If you’ve crossed physical boundaries while dating, what bold step would help you reset toward purity?
3. What conversation do you need to have with your spouse about intimacy, expectations, and what might be blocking connection?

READ MORE:

• Leaving and cleaving in Genesis 2:24
• Loving God and loving your neighbor in Matthew 22:37–39
• Bitterness defiling many in Hebrews 12:15
• Sex within marriage and mutuality in 1 Corinthians 7:1–5
• Pornography, lust, and purity of heart in Matthew 5:27–30
• God redeeming and making all things new in 2 Corinthians 5:17

Brandon and Susan tackle a culturally sensitive topic—the idol of therapy. As a licensed counselor herself, Susan affirms the value of counseling while challenging the modern tendency to elevate therapy above Scripture and the work of the Holy Spirit. Together they examine how psychology, when separated from a biblical worldview, can offer conflicting theories and misplaced hope.

The conversation walks through the history of psychological thought, the limits of human-centered solutions, and why Christ—not counseling—must remain the ultimate source of healing. They discuss the importance of biblical counseling, the danger of treating therapy as a savior, and the foundational truth that our deepest problems are spiritual in nature. Ultimately, they call listeners to place therapy in its proper role—as a tool, not an idol—and to seek freedom and transformation first in Jesus.

QUESTIONS:

1. Have you ever been tempted to rely more on therapy or human advice than on Scripture and prayer?
2. When facing emotional or relational struggles, where do you turn first—for counsel, comfort, and direction?
3. How do you discern whether the guidance you receive is rooted in biblical truth or cultural theory?
4. In what areas of your life might you need to invite God to be your primary Counselor again?

READ MORE:

• The heart problem at the root of human brokenness (Romans 3:23; Psalm 51:1–5)
• Jesus as the ultimate source of wisdom and healing (Isaiah 9:6; John 14:26)
• The limits of human wisdom apart from God (Proverbs 3:5–7; Colossians 2:8)
• True freedom found in Christ alone (Galatians 5:1; John 8:36)
• The role of Scripture in soul care and transformation (2 Timothy 3:16–17; Psalm 19:7–9)

Susan Thomas and Pastor Holly Wagner have an honest conversation about walking through prolonged seasons of hardship. Holly shares her story of loss, betrayal, illness, and leadership under pressure and how God met her in the idle of it all. This episode explores spiritual resilience, standing firm in spiritual battles, and trusting God through life’s unexpected detours. Hard seasons are not the end of the story, but they are often the place where faith is forged.

QUESTIONS:

1. How do you guard your heart against bitterness or isolation when pressure piles up?
2. What small, practical act of gratitude could help shift your focus in this season?
3. Are you grounding yourself in God’s truth, or do you find yourself being pulled by other voices?

READ MORE:

• “Though I walk through the valley” in Psalm 23:4
• Choosing gratitude in all circumstances in 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
• Standing firm with the armor of God in Ephesians 6:10–18
• God working through suffering in Romans 8:18–28
• Faith being refined through trials in James 1:2–4