Almost Brothers Podcast
Religion & Spirituality
About
Whats up whats up whats up.. welcome to your new favorite podcast. Join your hosts Michael, Richard, and Tyler as we discuss God, church, life, and the journey through this crazy world. Get away from the stresses of life with this podcast. We will be hitting on various topics from sports, to life with Christ. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1133780/support
Episodes
- Are You Still Here Or Already Gone
Send us Fan Mail Quiet quitting is everywhere, and it is not just a workplace trend. We talk about what it looks like when someone is still on the job, still in the relationship, still showing up, but they have stopped giving effort and st…
- Just Show Up
Send us Fan Mail You can tell a lot about a town by what happens on a random Saturday. When the weather is nice and the vendors are set up, do people just stroll through, or do they step in and help, check on each other, and treat the day…
- ChatGPT Did The Math So We Could Eat
Send us Fan Mail Phones are gone at school, but the debate is louder than ever. We sit down with special guests William Banning and Ledger and get straight to the question students keep asking: does a phone ban actually help, or does it ju…
- Build The Circle That Raises Your Kids
Send us Fan Mail A single bad influence can derail a kid fast, but the right people around them can change the whole story. We sit down with Jennifer and Richard Randall and talk honestly about what it takes to build a “village” that actua…
- The Village Effect
Send us Fan Mail A good community isn’t a slogan on a sign. It’s the moment you realize your kid is safe because a coach notices, a teacher checks in, and a neighbor is paying attention when you’re not. Recording from Mayfest 2026 in Recto…
- Hide The Debit Card And Pass The Milkshake
Send us Fan Mail The smell of barbecue, a half-finished milkshake, and a crowd of familiar faces, that’s how we kick things off at Mayfest 2026. We’re recording on location in Rector and letting the event guide the conversation, from what…
- Strengthen Your Weak Spots
Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever said “I’ll work on it” and then changed nothing, this conversation is for you. We sit down and name the real weak spots we’re trying to strengthen: health choices, sarcasm, zoning out, time management, and t…
- Own It
Send us Fan Mail Your pride can be louder than your common sense, and it shows up fastest when two words are required: “I’m sorry.” We dig into why admitting you’re wrong feels like losing, why some people refuse accountability even when i…
- Frustration Domination Station
Send us Fan Mail We started by doing everything right, hit record, talked for a solid stretch, and then found out none of it saved. That kind of moment exposes your real emotional habits fast, so we leaned into it: how do you deal with fru…
- Personal Liberty Lines
Send us Fan Mail A teen curfew sounds like a simple safety policy until you ask the obvious question: who pays the price when the rule hits real life? We start with a story about minors being arrested for violating curfew and parents getti…
- Roadkill Cafe, Counting Fails, And Actual Wisdom
Send us Fan Mail Ever notice how the smallest moments carry the most weight? We started with laughs and a road-trip story, then landed on a question we can’t shake: how do we shape the next generation to be steady, kind, and resilient when…
- Regret, Repair, Repeat
Send us Fan Mail A joke about animated bloopers turns into a candid look at the heaviest kind of regret: the words we can’t un-say and the moments we never got to finish. We open the door to real stories—faith left unspoken with a father g…
- Nostalgia That Hits Like A Song
Send us Fan Mail Support the show Please share and SUBSCRIBE!!! If you are able ... would you help us in becoming a subscriber and helping us get the word out. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1133780/support Thinking about starting a podcast. C…
- The Real You Behind The Smile
Send us Fan Mail A few laughs open the door, but the real conversation lives beneath the punchlines: why we hide, who we trust, and how to take off the mask without falling apart. We get honest about the pressure to look polished, the stin…
- We Went On A Date To Walmart And Lived To Tell It
Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like love gets drowned out by noise—babies crying, stacked Saturdays, and decisions that never end? We’ve been there lately, so we opened the mics with our wives and the twins to talk about the messy, funny, very…
- Snowed In, Locked In
Send us Fan Mail The storm didn’t just drop ice; it dropped a hard stop on our calendars and a rare chance to breathe. We went from cabin fever to quiet focus, turning a shut-in week into a string of small wins: movie marathons with the ki…
- Your Towel Isn’t Clean Just Because You Are
Send us Fan Mail Ever notice how a tiny annoyance—like the wrong towel at 5 a.m. or a broken deodorant—can ignite a bigger storm? We start with lighthearted household gripes and follow the thread to something deeper: why apologies feel thr…
- Drawing The Line On Self-Promotion
Send us Fan Mail Where’s the healthy line between sharing your work and chasing the spotlight? We dive into the messy middle ground of self-promotion in ministry and music, exploring how to be visible without making yourself the point. Our…
- Soy Sauce In His Veins
Send us Fan Mail Ever had friends stage a “food intervention” with a straight face and a side of laughter? We kick off with a playful callout about Chinese takeout and land in a surprisingly honest look at cravings, comfort food, and the t…
- Resolutions, Real Talk, And A Little Chaos
Send us Fan Mail Ready for a resolution you’ll actually keep? We open the year with a blunt, funny, and practical look at why goals fall apart by February and how to build habits that survive real life. No guru talk—just three friends comp…
- When Forgiveness Isn’t A Free Pass
Send us Fan Mail Ever been told that “forgiveness means another chance,” even when the pattern keeps repeating? We open up about the real difference between grace and access, and why wise boundaries protect your heart, your time, and your…
- Why Giving Thanks Today Changes How We Remember Tomorrow
Send us Fan Mail A prank call about a “turlet” set the tone, but the conversation bent toward something deeper: how gratitude anchors us when life is loud. We opened with the laughter that lives rent-free in our heads and ended by naming w…
- Ranch Does Not Go On Diapers
Send us Fan Mail The jokes land first—Flavor Flav, ranch on mashed potatoes, rogue gaming takes—but the heart of this conversation is fatherhood in all its mess and wonder. We’re three dads at three different stages, from 21 days to 26 yea…
- Miracle Whip On A Hot Dog? Send Help
Send us Fan Mail A single question—what’s your go-to condiment?—turns into a full-on catch-up that’s equal parts cozy, chaotic, and weirdly revealing. We compare ranch loyalty with mustard purists, confess Miracle Whip-on-hot-dog crimes, a…
- Die Hard Walked In With A Santa Hat And Got Booed
Send us Fan Mail A Christmas movie isn’t just snow, lights, and a calendar date—it’s heart, family, and a story that believes in something. Live from Cape Con 2025, we set a clear, simple test for what counts as a real holiday film and the…
- Expect Less, Communicate More, Love Better
Send us Fan Mail Ever notice how fast resentment grows when expectations stay unspoken? We dig into the subtle ways unrealistic demands creep into marriages, friendships, and teams—then show how to reset the rules with clarity, kindness, a…
- Under The Microscope: Life As PKs
Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what it actually feels like to grow up as a pastor’s kid when everyone’s watching? We brought two PKs into the studio for an unfiltered, funny, and surprisingly tender look at pressure, stereotypes, and the kin…
- Cranberry Sauce Still Shaped Like The Can? Absolutely
Send us Fan Mail The first cool breeze hits and suddenly our kitchens feel different. We’re talking chili that sticks to your ribs, soups that steam up the windows, and the polarizing truth about pumpkin: some of us love it, some of us won…
- “No, really, take the coffee—your pride can’t drink it”
Send us Fan Mail Ever notice how fast we swat away a compliment or a small gift? We dig into that reflex and trace it back to shaky self-worth, learned defensiveness, and the myth that rejecting kindness is somehow “humble.” From awkward c…
- Trapped and Found
Send us Fan Mail BONUS EPISODE WITH OUR BROTHERS FROM THE VERTICAL PODCAST. The room already felt different—like a youth weekend that refuses to end when the lights go down. We invited Michael Simmons and Rich Randall into a raw, wide-rang…
- The Fine Line Between Sharing and Shouting
Send us Fan Mail Where's the line between sharing your faith and just being rude? In this thoughtful exploration, we tackle the uncomfortable reality of witnessing gone wrong and what authentic Christian evangelism should look like. We div…
- Mourning in a Divided World
Send us Fan Mail The world feels darker than ever. With senseless violence dominating headlines and social media feeds filled with people celebrating tragedy rather than mourning it, we're witnessing a disturbing shift in how our society p…
- Our Brains Are Like Squirrels on Caffeine
Send us Fan Mail The wandering mind is both a blessing and a curse - allowing for creativity while often sabotaging our best intentions. In this hilarious, meandering conversation, we explore the countless ways distractions infiltrate our…
- Hot Dogs, Floats, and Thousands of Your Closest Friends
Send us Fan Mail Tucked away in northeast Arkansas, the small town of Rector transforms each Labor Day weekend into a vibrant celebration that draws crowds of up to 20,000 people. Dating back to 1940, this beloved tradition has become the…
- The Podcast Where Your Turn Signal Actually Matters
Send us Fan Mail Road rage simmers beneath the surface as we navigate our biggest driving frustrations in this candid conversation about the rules of the road. What begins as a lighthearted debate about corn varieties quickly accelerates i…
- Cheetos, Worship Leaders, and Your Spiritual Diet
Send us Fan Mail What happens when your spiritual diet consists of just one meal a week? The Almost Brothers tackle the critical yet often overlooked responsibility of feeding yourself spiritually beyond Sunday services. This candid conver…
- To Cry Or Celebrate? That is the question.
Send us Fan Mail Raw, unfiltered, and surprisingly emotional – this episode pulls back the curtain on what really happens in ministry marriages when husbands travel for church work and wives "hold down the fort." When one wife admits to so…
- Strangers and Stories
Send us Fan Mail Kristi Rawlings didn't expect to spend two decades at Dunklin County Transit when she first joined as a secretary. Now, as Operations Manager, she's witnessed thousands of meaningful connections bloom in the unlikeliest of…
- Ketchup Chronicles
Send us Fan Mail Remember the days when cafeteria food combinations made perfect sense? When corn dogs paired naturally with chocolate milk, and dipping brownies in beef stew seemed like culinary genius? The Almost Brothers take you on a n…
- The Courage to Confront: Why Tough Conversations Matter
Send us Fan Mail Avoiding difficult conversations is a universal struggle, but the consequences of sweeping problems under the rug can be devastating. Join us as we unpack why making tough decisions early saves relationships from breaking…
- Your Child's Education Shouldn't Come With Weekend Requirements
Send us Fan Mail Remember when after-school activities were actually optional? Those days are long gone. We're diving into the modern reality of "mandatory extracurriculars" - the weekend tournaments, summer practices, and endless commitme…
- Church, Ketchup Packets, and Crying at Anime
Send us Fan Mail The age-old parenting question takes center stage in this thought-provoking episode: Where's the line between guiding your children and forcing them into activities? Our conversation dives deep into the complex territory o…
- When Leaders Stack Chairs, Churches Grow Together
Send us Fan Mail The walls separating churches often seem to rebuild faster than we can tear them down. Why is that? In this raw, unfiltered conversation, we dig into what keeps faith communities divided and how true servant leadership mig…
- The Power of Connection: How Building Bridges Changes Lives
Send us Fan Mail When walls come down between believers, supernatural freedom breaks out. That's exactly what happened during night two of our Together Conference 2025 with Pastor Stephen Watkins delivering a powerful message about unity t…
- God Moves When We Move Together
Send us Fan Mail What happens when the body of Christ attacks itself? In this eye-opening conversation, pastors from different backgrounds tackle the alarming phenomenon of church division and its devastating impact on our collective witne…
- Blessed BUT stressed
Send us Fan Mail Ever had one of those days where everything seems to go wrong from the moment you wake up? In this refreshingly honest episode, Tyler arrives stressed and the guys immediately rally to cheer him up, revealing how friendshi…
- If You're Too Big to Serve, You're Too Small to Lead
Send us Fan Mail The wilderness seasons of our lives often feel like punishment, but what if they're actually preparation? In this thought-provoking episode, the Almost Brothers tackle the challenging concept of waiting in a world obsessed…
- Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail
Send us Fan Mail Preparation might just be the most underrated skill for reducing daily stress and creating freedom in our lives. The Almost Brothers explore this concept through their own struggles and successes, sharing candid stories th…
- As Far as East from West: The Journey Beyond Apologies
Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to forgive someone? In this thought-provoking episode, we challenge the common misconception that forgiveness requires allowing people who've hurt you back into your life. Forgiveness represents a…
- Red Bull For Breakfast, Encouragement For Lunch
Send us Fan Mail The most powerful encouragers often struggle to encourage themselves. This paradox forms the heart of our conversation as we explore how small, intentional acts of affirmation can transform someone's entire outlook. When's…