Living Unoffended Podcast

In episode 8 we hear a thoughtful listener email about forgiveness in high-leverage relationships—with family members, coworkers, and people who should "know better." From rude customer service encounters to backhanded comments, micro-offenses, and deeper tensions, Brant explains why practicing forgiveness in low-stakes situations actually prepares us for the moments that matter most.

What if traffic, criticism, and everyday frustration are actually training grounds for forgiveness?
In this episode, Brant revisits why anger isn't a sin—but holding onto it can quietly shape our lives in destructive ways. Responding to a thoughtful listener email, he clarifies what Scripture really says about anger, why forgiveness isn't "post-it-note Christianity," and how emotions can serve as warning lights without becoming permanent residents.
Brant also shares personally about forgiving his father after years of pain and hypocrisy, explaining why forgiveness was life-giving.

What if traffic, criticism, and everyday frustration are actually training grounds for forgiveness?
In this episode, Brant revisits why anger isn't a sin—but holding onto it can quietly shape our lives in destructive ways. Responding to a thoughtful listener email, he clarifies what Scripture really says about anger, why forgiveness isn't "post-it-note Christianity," and how emotions can serve as warning lights without becoming permanent residents.
Brant also shares personally about forgiving his father after years of pain and hypocrisy, explaining why forgiveness was life-giving.

Brant digs into a "sick burn of the Bible" moment with Zechariah and Gabriel, and uses it to talk about our obsession with big obvious signs from God.  From angel encounters to DNA untangling itself, he reminds us that the world is already packed full of wonder and mystery—and that sometimes faith looks like staying loyal even when we don't feel anything.

Brant explores the radical idea of forgiving people ahead of time — not reactively, but as a settled posture for living like Jesus. He shares stories, angry emails, misunderstandings about gas-joke theology, and the ways pre-decided forgiveness frees us from being controlled by other people's behavior. From questioning our anger to remembering the limits of what we know, this episode offers real, practical steps toward becoming unoffendable on purpose