TheOverflow

With Brandon and Susan Thomas

Welcome to The Overflow—the bonus round of faith and real-life connection with Brandon and Susan Thomas.

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Ep 159 · Oct 27, 2026

Why We Tackle Hot Topics in Church

In a world full of competing voices, should pastors avoid controversial issues and “stay in their lane”? And who gets to decide what that lane is? We dive into why the Church cannot remain silent on the issues affecting our culture. Beyond any political party or group, our loyalty belongs to the Word of God, and we are unapologetic in our pursuit of truth. From politics and sexuality to marriage and family, our prayer is simple: “God, help us love You and love our neighbors as ourselves.”

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Each episode takes the conversation beyond Sunday and explores what we’re learning, what happened behind the scenes, and what we’re still wrestling with.

Ep 158 · Oct 20, 2026 The Rise of Islam Ep 157 · Oct 13, 2026 Q&A Part: IV Ep 156 · Oct 5, 2026 Hope After Infidelity Ep 155 · Sep 29, 2026 The Reality of Darkness Ep 154 · Sep 22, 2026 Q&A Part III Ep 153 · Sep 15, 2026 A Week To Remember Ep 152 · Sep 8, 2026 The Art of Not Burning Bridges Ep 151 · Sep 1, 2026 Letting Go: Processing In Real Time Ep 150 · Aug 25, 2026 Why Does God Care About My Money? Ep 149 · Aug 18, 2026 Backyard Idols Ep 148 · Aug 11, 2026 Life Is Better with Honor Ep 147 · Aug 4, 2026 A Bonafide Miracle Ep 146 · Jul 28, 2026 Our Journey with the Holy Spirit Ep 145 · Jul 21, 2026 Mistakes We Made in Parenting Ep 144 · Jul 14, 2026 Stuck Isn't Your Story: Finding Freedom in Marriage and Family Ep 143 · Jul 7, 2026 Can I Please Just Eat in Peace? Ep 142 · Jun 30, 2026 The Church Has a Voice Ep 141 · Jun 23, 2026 What Can Women Actually Do in Ministry? Ep 140 · Jun 16, 2026 Breaking the Algorithm Ep 139 · Jun 9, 2026 The Problem with Pride Month Ep 138 · Jun 2, 2026 Will the Real Men Please Stand Up? with Guest Pace Hartfield Ep 137 · May 26, 2026 How to Affair-Proof Your Marriage Ep 136 · May 19, 2026 Is it God's Will or Just My Feelings? Ep 135 · May 12, 2026 Porn Steals More Than We Realize Ep 134 · May 5, 2026 The Epidemic of Loneliness Ep 133 · Apr 28, 2026 Quit Shooting Bullets at the Church Ep 132 · Apr 21, 2026 Driven Ep 131 · Apr 14, 2026 Who Submits to Who? Ep 130 · Apr 7, 2026 Faith & the Field with Brandon Finnegan Ep 129 · Mar 31, 2026 People Skills with Debra Fileta Ep 128 · Mar 24, 2026 3 Ways to Be More Productive Ep 127 · Mar 17, 2026 Guest David Nasser Ep 126 · Mar 10, 2026 Guest Dr. Heath Thomas Ep 125 · Mar 3, 2026 How Should I Fast? Ep 124 · Feb 24, 2026 Getting Healthy Ep 123 · Feb 17, 2026 Relationships, Wisdom, & Real Life - Q&A Part 2 Ep 122 · Feb 10, 2026 Relationships, Wisdom, & Real Life - Q&A Part 1 Ep 121 · Feb 3, 2026 The Idol of Therapy Ep 120 · Jan 27, 2026 Guest Holly Wagner Ep 119 · Jan 20, 2026 Jesus Changes Lives Ep 118 · Jan 13, 2026 Guest Dr. Eric Thomas Ep 117 · Jan 6, 2026 Building a New Family Tree

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