No Sanity Required

Brody pauses before the holiday rush to look at the small, steady habits that actually shape a grateful life. He shares childhood holiday memories and the new traditions he and Little are building with their family. He also highlights recent guests, gives Snowbird updates, and previews our upcoming interview with Abby West, a Las Vegas CSI agent whose faith and fieldwork offer remarkable insight.

Whether your season looks familiar o...

In this Part 2 episode, Gwyn picks up right where she left off—right after whispering to her teammate, “I’m pregnant.” She shares candidly about the fear, shock, and sense that her life was beginning to unravel.

We follow Gwyn through her hidden months at home and the way Scripture, research, and a refusal to take easy answers slowly shaped her path toward open adoption. She opens up about the doubts and questions that surfaced as h...

Growing up as a pastor’s kid and a standout athlete gave Gwyn a strong sense of identity...or at least it seemed that way. But once she left for college, the structure she’d relied on fell away, creating space for secrecy, fear, and choices she never imagined facing, including sexual compromise and the consideration of abortion.

We talk candidly about the gap between cultural Christianity and genuine discipleship, the isolation that...

In this episode, Clay and Brenda Hicks share a candid look at marriage, family, and faith under the weight of a high-risk calling. Clay shares some unbelievable stories from his years in federal law enforcement, while Brenda offers perspective on holding a home together when his job is unpredictable. Together, they reflect on the tension between danger and devotion and how God’s sovereignty provides stability when everything else f...

Clay Hicks joins us again to talk through the hard-earned lessons that shaped his understanding of God’s sovereignty in the midst of chaos. From active shooter responses to years embedded with special operations, Clay shares how faith and humility kept him grounded when nothing was certain. We explore what it means to trust providence without surrendering responsibility and how Clay made decisions with a conscience anchored in some...

In this episode, Brody sits down with former FBI agent Clay Hicks, whose journey runs from small-town Arkansas to the depths of a Navy submarine and the battlefields of Afghanistan. 

Through stories of submarine crises, evidence gathering under fire, and quiet moments of conviction in unlikely places, Clay reflects on what it means to lead with steadiness, hold to ethics when the lines blur, and live out faith when the stakes are hi...

Anne grew up dodging addiction, chaos, and a revolving door of men who called her mother’s house home. She found rides to church, worked to keep the lights on, and learned to survive without going numb at a young age. Anne never knew her biological father until one day he showed up at Snowbird. When her father showed up, sick and short on time, she discovered how powerful it is to hear a dad say, “You matter.” After his death and h...

In this episode, Brody sits down with Rob, JB, and Zay to recap this year’s Fall Retreats at Snowbird, where the theme was The Son of Man. Together, they follow that title from Daniel’s vision to the Gospel of Mark and on to Revelation, showing how Jesus’ authority, suffering, and glory all come together in one story.

You’ll hear highlights and a behind-the-scenes look at the retreats as they unpack why teaching through one Gospel b...

Before Snowbird had cabins or kitchens, it had creek showers, porta potties, and a small group of people committed to building something that would last. Anne (Tully) Tuttle was one of them. A quiet new believer who first came as a student, she eventually joined the staff—shaped not by hype, but by Scripture, discipleship, and people who showed up.

In this episode, Anne shares what those early summers were really like. She also refl...

After a missionary was martyred in Africa, his family chose forgiveness over revenge and everything changed. Their story of grief, grace, and obedience sparked transformation in places no one expected.

In this part two episode, Lewis and Emily share how God brought their two families together through loss and calling, eventually leading them back to the very place of violence and tragedy with a message of hope. You’ll hear powerful ...

In this episode, we sit down with Emily Foreman to hear her story, from a small town in the U.S. to an African city that calls itself 100% Muslim. Emily and her late husband, Stephen, began their mission work in prisons and by giving microloans. Over time, they built strong friendships and quietly shared their faith, even though local laws made it risky and danger was growing.

After militants killed tourists nearby, most aid workers...

How do you forgive someone while still protecting the people you love?

In this bonus episode, Brody clarifies the story behind a 3 a.m. call, a threatening voicemail, and the difficult choice to forgive a teen—while still protecting his daughters and community.

He digs deeper into why grace doesn’t erase consequences and what Scripture teaches about trust, safety, and redemption. If the last episode left you with questions, this one ...

In this part two episode on forgiveness, Brody shares a personal story of receiving a threatening call about his daughter and how he chose to forgive the young man behind it—while still maintaining firm boundaries to protect his family.

Using powerful examples from Scripture like Moses, David, and Paul, Brody explores the tension between grace and lasting consequences. Forgiveness may come in a moment, but healing takes time—and it ...

In this episode, Brody shares real stories from his time in ministry about conflict, forgiveness, and finding peace with God. He reflects on Psalm 133:1 — “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity” — and what it really means when unity feels out of reach.

Even when others don’t forgive or agree, Brody reminds us that we can still be right with the Lord. Through personal experience and biblical truth, he o...

In Part Two of Josh Haskell’s journey out of Mormonism, we go deeper into the transformation that took place after he discovered Jesus. Josh shares how Scripture not only exposed false teachings but reshaped his entire way of thinking. From memorizing the Word to navigating the cost of leaving behind his Mormon roots—including family estrangement—Josh reveals what it really means to follow Christ.

His story is a powerful reminder th...

The assassination of Charlie Kirk and the murder of a Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte have shaken many, raising urgent questions about truth, persecution, and the Christian response to growing hostility. In this episode, we reflect on Charlie Kirk’s legacy of respectful dialogue, the cost of speaking truth in today’s world, and the wisdom scripture offers in times of grief and confusion.

Jesus warned that persecution would come—and h...

When Josh Haskell left Mormonism, he discovered the true God of the Bible was nothing like the one he'd grown up with. Now a Christian educator, Josh reveals how Mormonism uses Christian terms—like “Jesus,” “grace,” and “God”—but redefines them completely.

He shares the moment Isaiah 6 shattered his view of God: “The God I worship isn’t holy—he’s just an exalted man.” From becoming gods to baptisms for the dead, a works-based s...

In this special episode of No Sanity Required, Brody shares powerful listener stories from across the country—testimonies of lives changed, marriages formed, and families coming to Christ through the ministry. These heartfelt comments reveal how God is using the podcast to impact people far beyond Snowbird. Brody also gives a sneak peek at what’s ahead, including a two-part interview with a former Mormon, conversations on cults vs....

What happens after camp ends? Join the Snowbird teaching team as they reflect on summer, sharing insights from Romans 8 teachings and stories of transformation that occurred throughout the summer sessions. 

• Going deeper into Romans 8 and wishing they had more time to unpack its richness 
• The challenge of addressing technology and AI with students and youth pastors 
• How sermon preparation is like swimming in an ancient current - bo...