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Brian and Katie have a big announcement to make!
Making Hesstory is officially coming to end, but only to make room for what's coming next. They're saying goodbye for now with plans to be back soon with a re-brand and a re-launch.
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The Bible says in Proverbs 9:10 that "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom," which is a good thing. But then it describes fear as something that God intends to "cast out" of us in 1 John 4:18. So...are we supposed to fear God, or not?
In this episode, Brian and Katie examine a few Greek and Hebrew words found in the Bible that get translated as "fear," and they discuss what this means for our relationship with God and with our kids.
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Being a disciple of Jesus means more than attending a church service once a week (or whenever it's convenient). Learning and following the ways of Jesus happens in the daily rhythms of life.
In this week's episode, Brian and Katie talked about...
Raising kids in a home that is centered around Jesus.The difference between active and passive discipleship.The reality that the best way to raise kids who know, love, and follow Jesus is to give them a childhood in which they watched their parents be discipled by Jesus.Want to connect with us? Use the links below to find us on social media, send us an email, buy our books, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter!
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Most Christians today primarily associate Jesus with being their Savior, and rightfully so. But His original disciples didn't just know Him as the Messiah, they also knew Him as their Rabbi (Teacher).
Would we also benefit from thinking about Him this way?
In this episode, we explore what it meant in the first century to call someone “Rabbi,” why this role was central to the life of a disciple, and how Jesus’ teaching shaped every part of His followers’ lives. We’ll also talk about what it looks like to follow Jesus as our Teacher today—learning from Him, walking in His ways, and how this can change the way we raise our kids.
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This week, we’re sharing the sermon version of The Economy of the New Creation—a message Brian recently preached at his church (Be Love Company) that covers the same powerful truths we explored in our last two episodes.
In a world built on fear, greed, and self-preservation, Jesus invites us into a radically different economy—one marked by trust, generosity, and the pursuit of God’s Kingdom.
Drawing from Matthew 6, this message explores what it means to live as a new creation today, how our relationship with money reveals the focus of our hearts, and why true peace isn’t found in having more—but in seeking first the Kingdom and trusting in the faithfulness of God.
Whether or not you’ve listened to the previous two episodes, we believe this message will encourage, challenge, and re-center your heart.
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What if financial peace isn’t always about having more money, but about where we place our trust?
In this episode, we continued walking through Matthew 6 and Jesus’ invitation to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness. The world trains us to obsess over money, often leading to fear, greed, and self-preservation—but Jesus teaches us to trust, to live generously, and to fix our eyes on something greater.
Join us as we explore how true and lasting peace and joy come from anchoring our hope in the goodness and faithfulness of God—and why more money is not always the answer to financial worry.
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In this episode, we begin exploring Jesus’ words in Matthew 6 about righteousness, generosity, and laying up treasure in heaven. Jesus has a way of challenging not just our actions, but our motives—exposing where we place our trust and what we truly treasure.
As followers of Christ, we’re ushered into a radically different economy—one in which we’re free to practice radical generosity, and where our security is not found in money, but in the goodness and faithfulness of God.
Join us next week for Part 2, where we’ll dive deeper into the economy of God’s Kingdom and consider how we can bring heaven to earth through generosity.
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Do Christians have to tithe? Short answer: no. But should we? Yes—but probably not for the reason you think...
In this episode, we’ll unpack why tithing isn’t a “rule” for Christians under the New Covenant to avoid being cursed by God (as many teach), but why it might still be a wise and helpful practice. Jesus warned how easily money can become the object of our love and trust—and giving regularly can help us fight that. Think of tithing less like a law and more like a rhythm—a way to routinely remind ourselves that God is our provider and worthy of our trust.
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In the church, wealth is often seen as a blessing from God. But what happens when that wealth becomes the object of your trust?
In this episode, Brian and Katie unpack the biblical tension between wealth, worship, and trust. The ease with which we can grow to love and rely on money shouldn’t be overlooked—or taken lightly.
Whether you have a lot or a little, this conversation will challenge you to ask: Is the money you have a blessing used to love others and worship God, or has it quietly pulled you away from the ways of Jesus and His Kingdom?
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When parents never apologize to their kids, it’s either because they're perfect or prideful. And since we know that every parent makes mistakes, that leaves us with only one option: pride.
In this episode, Brian and Katie explore the process of rupture and repair, and why humility, not perfection, is what builds lasting connection with your kids.
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Matthew 12:25 —“...a house divided against itself will not stand.”
In this episode, Brian and Katie explore what division looks like in parenting—from “good cop / bad cop” roles to decisions made behind each other’s backs. Whether it’s driven by insecurity, resentment, or different parenting styles, disunity sends the wrong message to your kids.
You’ll learn why unity matters, how to handle disagreements without undermining each other, and why parenting needs to be a team effort.
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"Kids will be kids," as they say — immature, loud, defiant, and sometimes downright disrespectful. But what if their behavior — especially the frustrating kind — is actually an attempt to communicate something deeper?
In this episode, Brian and Katie consider the normalcy and nature of childhood immaturity and challenge parents to take responsibility for their own emotional responses. Rather than reacting with frustration or demanding a level of maturity from our kids that we haven’t yet modeled ourselves, what if we saw these moments as invitations for our own continued growth?
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Have you ever wondered why God created both the Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil? In this episode, we explore the story of Adam and Eve in Genesis, and take a biblical look at God’s design for relationship, freedom, and the human will—and how it all connects to the way we lead and love our kids.
You’ll learn:
Why the existence of love requires the freedom to make a choiceThe deeper meaning behind the two trees in the Garden of EdenHow God parents us through love, not forceWhy true obedience only grows in the soil of connectionWant to connect with us? Use the links below to find us on social media, send us an email, buy our books, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter!
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Why do kids push back, resist, or seem downright defiant when we try to get them to obey? In this episode, we explore the concept of counterwill—the instinctive resistance to being controlled—and how it plays a critical role in your child's development, autonomy, and attachment.
You’ll learn:
Why coercion and manipulation often backfire in parentingHow healthy attachment creates true influenceWhat to do when your child resists—even over simple thingsThe difference between power and leveragePractical ways to gain your child’s attention, respect, and cooperation without bribes, punishments, or power strugglesIf you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of conflict, this episode will help you shift from control to connection—and rediscover the real power of relationship-based parenting.
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Words have power — not just emotionally, but neurologically. In this episode, we explore how the words we use impacts brain development, emotional connection, and relational safety. Whether you're a parent, spouse, educator, or friend, understanding the science of words can transform how you communicate and connect.
In this episode we covered:
The forming of neural pathwaysHow words affect our relational connectionHow to repair relational bonds when our words are damagingWhy our day-to-day language matters more than we thinkWant to connect with us? Use the links below to find us on social media, send us an email, buy our books, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter!
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The shift that needs to happen in the life of every believer is from worship of self to worship of God.
The values that the culture of the world is built upon are generally selfish in nature, and will result in people being the lord of their life, seeking to build their own kingdoms.
The values that the culture of God's Kingdom is built upon are generally focused on learning to love like Jesus and build His Kingdom.
Join Brian and Katie as they continued the conversation on the reality that much of our lives have been shaped by the values of the world, and why we need to be internal in orienting ourselves towards the ways of Jesus and His Kingdom.
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Right now you are either intentionally being discipled by Jesus, or you are unintentionally being discipled by the world. The same will be true for your kids, and there is no third direction.
Jesus didn't ask His followers to make converts - He asked them to make disciples.
A convert is willing to trust Jesus as their Savior, but sees little growth and waits to die to experience God's Kingdom.
A disciple, on the other hand, is willing to trust Jesus as both Savior and Lord, and works towards creating a lifestyle that reflects the ways and practices of Jesus in an effort to bring the Kingdom of God here and now.
Join Brian and Katie as they talk about why we'll never accidentally become more like Jesus, and why we need to be intentional in how we choose to live.
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In many parts of the world, words like "Christian" and "disciple" have nearly lost their meaning. For countless believers, actively practicing the ways of Jesus is optional and typically reserved for the few "radical" Christians.
But this mindset will only lead to a weak and powerless church consisting of people who believe in the existence of God while lacking love, power, and authority.
In this episode, Brian and Katie discuss what it truly means to be a disciple (apprentice) of Jesus and share some practical ways to bring discipleship into your home.
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God is good and He does good things, but He also allows us to experience difficult circumstances in life in the interest of helping us grow up and become people of love, hope, and joy.
In this episode Brian and Katie discussed the nature and source of the trials we face, why we might need to revisit our definition of "good," why joy can be found in the difficulties of life, and how this all relates to raising kids.
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It's normal to want our kids to be happy...but what if the goal of "happiness" is robbing us and our kids of something better?
Happiness is good, but it's fragile and circumstantial.
Joy, on the other hand, is lasting, and is something that we can choose even when life gets hard.
Join Brian and Katie as they discuss the difference between happiness and joy, and why loving our kids well requires that we aim higher than to simply make them happy.
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