DAB April 01 - 2026

The episode begins with host Jill welcoming listeners on the first day of April, emphasizing inclusivity regardless of belief or circumstance. The scripture readings cover Deuteronomy 18-20, detailing laws for priests, prohibitions against occult practices, and rules for cities of refuge and warfare. Luke 9:28-50 is read, including the Transfiguration, the healing of a demon-possessed boy, and the disciples' argument about greatness. Psalms 73 and Proverbs 12:10 are also read. Jill's reflection centers on Luke 9, highlighting the disciples' inability to cast out a demon, their argument about who is greatest, and their attempt to stop someone casting out demons in Jesus' name because he wasn't part of their group. She connects this to human tendencies toward exclusivity and pride, emphasizing Jesus' response about welcoming the vulnerable and that 'whoever is not against you is for you.' The episode then transitions to a special segment with Brian and Jill titled 'Whatever This Is.' They discuss the overwhelming community response to their previous raw, personal anniversary episode, which they describe as creating 'holy discomfort.' They address common questions from listeners who feel awakened to the need for healing but don't know where to start. Brian and Jill stress they are not therapists but share from their extensive therapy experiences, including intensives at Onsite in Tennessee. They propose the universal starting question: 'What is mine to face first?' They explain this means confronting personal truth, not strategizing for relationships, and give examples like admitting anger, control, or numbness. They discuss the non-linear, wilderness-like nature of healing, the importance of professional help, and the difference between shame and toxic shame. The conversation touches on repentance, trust-building, and the question 'Who is the man/woman you want to be?' They acknowledge healing is a process requiring courage and commitment, often taking years, and encourage listeners to take the first step by facing their own truth with God's help.

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A generous devotional conversation about holy discomfort, mercy, and beginning to face what is broken.

DAB April 01 opens with Jill welcoming listeners across belief and doubt, then settles into a candid exchange with Brian about the response to their anniversary episode and the holy discomfort it brought up in the community.

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You want faith that can sit with relationship pain before it knows how to fix it.

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