No Sanity Required is a weekly podcast hosted by Brody Holloway and Snowbird Outfitters. Each week, we engage culture and personal stories with a Gospel-driven perspective. Our mission is to equip the Church to pierce the darkness with the light of Christ by sharing the vision, ideas, and passions God has used to carry us through 26 years of student ministry. Find more content at swoutfitters.com.
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What does real firearms training look like and what can it teach us beyond the range? Brody sits down with Kyle to talk about training Snowbird’s security team, active shooter readiness, and why repetition, practical skills, and humility matter. Kyle also shares about his work with Diplomatic Security Services and training Marines for embassy security. Then the conversation goes deeper as Kyle…
Your safety is shaped by the habits you practice every day. In this bonus episode, Brody sits down with Scott Bryson, a former Secret Service Counter Assault Team operator, to talk about staying calm, aware, and prepared in everyday life. We talk about situational awareness, de-escalation, recognizing warning signs, and practical safety tips for women, families, and young adults. Scott also shares…
What if bivocational ministry isn’t a backup plan, but a calling? Brody sits down with Jon Owens to talk about pastoring a rural church while also working in construction. Jon shares his story, the realities of bivocational ministry, and why faithfulness, steady preaching, and staying rooted in one community matter. He offers a humble and encouraging perspective on serving a church while working a…
Can a church really shepherd people it doesn’t know? In this episode, Brody sits down with Jonge Tate to challenge the way we think about church, leadership, and success. They talk about the problems with chasing numbers, the multi-site church model, and why healthy churches need real pastors, real relationships, and shared leadership. Jonge also shares the lessons behind Bedrock’s church planting…
In this episode, Brody sits down with our friend Jordan Bird to talk about the foster care crisis and why the church cannot ignore the needs of vulnerable children. Jordan shares his journey into foster care ministry and helps us understand the real challenges foster families and children face every day. We also discuss what Scripture teaches about caring for vulnerable people and explore…
In this episode, Brody and Adam Garner sit down with seminary-trained physician and maternal-fetal medicine specialist Jesse Cottrell to discuss the intersection of Biblical truth and high-risk pregnancy care. From miscarriage, abortion, and adoption to suffering, hope, and the authority of Scripture, Jesse shares how his faith shapes the way he cares for patients and navigates some of life's…
Great ministries aren't built around one personality. They're built on humble leaders who are committed to the mission. In this episode, Brooke Lovingoode interviews Brody and JB to talk about developing healthy leadership, raising up the next generation, handling feedback with humility, and why caring more about God's glory than personal credit creates a ministry that lasts. Whether you lead a…
What starts as a bizarre Afghanistan story involving a bag of heroin and a chained-up monkey quickly turns into a raw conversation about combat, grief, and the wounds that follow veterans home. In this episode, Brody and Gar Bozeman unpack PTSD, moral injury, leadership loss, childhood trauma, and why healing requires more than time—it requires community, honest conversations, and a biblical view…
Why are Catholic and Eastern Orthodox voices gaining so much attention online? In this episode, we talk with John Pawlik about the key differences between Catholicism, Orthodoxy, and Protestantism, why these traditions are appealing to so many people today, and how internet debates can shape our understanding of faith. We also explore John 6, what Jesus meant by "eat My flesh and drink My blood,"…
In this bonus episode, Brody sits down with Corey and Brittany Pendergrass to talk about the joys and challenges of building a blended family. From step-parenting and discipline to marriage, co-parenting, and earning trust, they share practical, Gospel-centered wisdom for creating a home marked by grace, unity, and stability. In this episode, we discuss: Building a strong marriage in a blended…
In this episode, Brody and Carter explore what biblical masculinity really looks like—not as culture defines it, but as Scripture does. They talk about strength, leadership, grace, discipline, mentorship, and why real manhood is marked by both courage and love. Whether you're wrestling with purpose, faith, or what it means to follow Christ as a man, this conversation offers practical, biblical…
In this episode, we answer listener questions about codependency and sit down with Cassie Boudreaux to hear her story of growing up in a family affected by addiction. Cassie shares how discovering her mom’s hidden addiction challenged her faith, shaped her understanding of boundaries, and taught her what it means to love someone without trying to rescue them. Together, we talk about codependency,…