This week on The Sacred Sofa, Brad and Grace are riding high on Blue Jays adrenaline as they dive into the sacred comedy at the heart of faith — not the stand-up kind, but the kind that transforms confusion into clarity, disguise into recognition, and separation into reunion.

From Sarah’s laughter at the absurd promise of new life to the healing power of humour amid our contradictions, this episode reminds us that comedy isn’t about jokes — it’s about grace.

Together, Brad and Grace explore why laughter often rises in moments too painful or too beautiful to bear, how masks fall in the presence of love, and why grace so often looks ridiculous before it looks redemptive.

Because maybe the truest punchline is this: the universe isn’t a tragedy after all — it’s a divine comedy still unfolding.

What happens when you come home and realize that neither home nor you are quite the same? In this episode, Brad and Grace dive into the timeless “Voyage and Return” story—spanning Cast Away to the Prodigal Son—exploring how journeys of loss, deconstruction, and rediscovery reshape our sense of home, love, and belonging.

They explore what it truly means to return after change: navigating disorientation, healing attachment wounds, and reconnecting with the sacredness of unconditional love. Whether your journey has been literal or deeply internal, this episode is a gentle reminder: getting lost isn’t failure—it’s a necessary part of the path that brings us home. 🏡✨

Every great story begins with a call — that quiet whisper that says, there’s more than this. In this episode of The Sacred Sofa, Brad and Grace journey into the Quest plotline — that timeless story where companions set out toward a distant goal, face trials and temptations, and discover that the true treasure is inner transformation.

From Abraham’s call to leave home to Moana’s voyage across the sea, this conversation explores how every quest — ancient or modern — mirrors our own sacred journeys. Together, Brad and Grace reflect on what happens when the familiar world falls away, when our “chains” become too heavy to carry, and when perseverance gives birth to renewal.

✨ Whether you’re standing at the threshold of something new or feeling weary from the road, this episode invites you to remember: the path itself is shaping who you’re becoming.

From Cinderella to Slumdog Millionaire, from The Ugly Duckling to Rocky — we’ve always been drawn to the story of transformation, the journey from obscurity to glory. But what if this timeless story is more than a tale of fame and fortune? What if it’s a reflection of our deepest spiritual longing — to be seen, known, and valued?

In this episode of The Sacred Sofa, Brad and Grace explore the “Rags to Riches” story as a mirror for our own spiritual and psychological growth. They unpack why we dream of becoming more than we are, what our craving for recognition reveals about us, and how Jesus’ story turns the narrative upside down — showing that the path upward often begins in humility and hiddenness.

Through reflections on waiting, identity, and transformation, this conversation invites you to see your “rags” not as something to escape, but as the sacred ground where renewal begins.

Why do monster stories never go out of style? From Gilgamesh to Jaws, Harry Potter to Stranger Things, humanity has always told stories of heroes facing overwhelming threats.

In this first episode of our Narratology series, Brad and Grace unpack why the “Overcoming the Monster” storyline is so universal—and so personal. What monsters are we really fighting today? Fear, shame, addiction, cynicism? And what happens when we mistake people for monsters instead of naming the real forces that threaten us?

Blending theology, psychology, and pop culture, this conversation explores why these stories matter, how the Bible itself is filled with them, and why naming our own monsters might just be the first step toward freedom.

What’s your story—and how do you tell it? In the opening episode of our new season of Narratology: The Stories We Live By, Grace and Brad explore the idea of the narrative self—that inner storyline that helps us make sense of life. ✨

Together, they unpack why it’s so hard to pin down a plotline, how conflict shapes who we are, and why reframing struggle as part of a story can bring both meaning 📖 and risk ⚡️. From grief and therapy to theology and the seven basic plots, this conversation invites you to see your life not as “one damn thing after another” but as a story worth telling. 💫

In the season finale of The Sacred Sofa, Brad and Grace turn down the volume of the world to tune into the subtle voices that shape our lives. 🛋️👂

From marketing messages to childhood wounds, social scripts to the spiritual realm, they explore the quiet “whispers” that influence how we think, feel, and live.

Are your thoughts truly your own—or are they echoes from culture, trauma, or something deeper?

Through candid conversation, therapeutic insight, and spiritual reflection, they ask:

💭 How can we tell the difference between the voice of love and the voice of shame? ✨ What does divine guidance sound like in a world full of noise? 🌿 And how do we tune our hearts to hear something sacred in the static?

🎧 Whether you’re on a faith journey, a healing path, or just navigating your own thoughts, this episode invites you to listen more deeply—and discover what’s truly worth hearing.

In this episode of The Sacred Sofa, Brad and Grace welcome back Karla Drader for a thoughtful exploration of prayer as a path through illusion and into truth. 🙏🛋️

Together, they reflect on how prayer can help us unravel the false narratives we carry—about ourselves, others, and God—and gently guide us toward greater clarity, surrender, and connection.

They also share their own unique approaches to prayer, offering a glimpse into the many shapes and forms this sacred practice can take. Whether you’re a longtime pray-er or just beginning to explore spiritual practices, this conversation offers both insight and invitation.

🎧 Tune in for a grounded, honest, and hope-filled episode about the role of prayer in the spiritual journey.