Most of us push through exhaustion, convinced it's a sign of weakness. But what if true strength lies in recognizing when you're running on empty? Brad unpacks a powerful biblical story about Elijah that reveals how God meets us not in our triumphs, but in our lowest moments—and why rest is a spiritual act of courage.

After one of his greatest miracles in 1 Kings 18, Elijah faces a threat from Jezebel and crashes emotionally. What follows is a surprising lesson: God doesn't rebuke Elijah for his exhaustion—instead, He cares for him physically before caring for his soul. Through gentle whispers, food, and rest, Elijah learns that sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is pause, listen, and restore.

You'll discover:

1. Why spiritual lows are often a sign of human limits, not failure
2. How God prioritizes physical care before spiritual correction
3. The power of quiet moments and rest in renewing your faith
4. Why vulnerability and exhaustion are part of the human experience, even for the strongest believers
5. Practical steps to rest well without guilt, especially when you're emotionally drained

In a world that champions hustle, this episode reminds you that true strength comes from acknowledging your limits—and trusting God's care in your lows. If you're feeling spiritually tired, overwhelmed, or just in need of encouragement to pause and reset, this conversation is for you.

Perfect for anyone navigating burnout, seeking deeper faith, or desiring to understand God's gentle approach, this episode offers hope, practical wisdom, and a fresh perspective on God's presence during our most vulnerable moments.

Let's learn from Elijah: sometimes, the greatest act of faith is resting in God's whisper.

On this episode of Movie Torture, the boys somehow turn Revenge of the Nerds into a full-blown discussion about boogers, mooning, prison sentences, and whether MTD belongs with the Alpha Betas or the Lambda Lambdas. Brad immediately hijacks the show by proudly announcing that if anybody on the podcast is Booger, it is 100% him, then follows it up with a Navy story about pulling a booger the size of a corn kernel out of his face like he just discovered buried treasure. Jacob contributes by explaining the emotional devastation of thinking you have a bat in the cave and finding out your nose was just lying to you.

Once they finally remember there is a movie to talk about, Brad gets sentimental about Robert Carradine, because to him Lewis will always be a legend, a laugh, and a man who somehow made giant glasses look cool. The guys agree the movie is a complete 80s time capsule, right down to the outfits, the soundtrack, the robot side chick, and a fraternity system that would now lead to about 47 separate felony counts and a Dateline special.

From there, the episode becomes a courtroom drama disguised as a comedy recap. Brad and Jacob basically spend an hour deciding which characters are going to jail and for how long. The nerds are somehow lovable and criminal at the same time, the jocks are idiots, and everyone in the movie appears to be one bad decision away from doing 15 to life. Brad repeatedly reminds everyone that Lewis is not surviving modern law enforcement, especially after the Darth Vader moon bounce incident, while Jacob tries to keep at least one foot in reality and point out that none of this is remotely okay, even if it is funny.

They also stop the movie several times to argue about whether Brad is actually a nerd, which turns into a side quest about Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and Brad’s refusal to be grouped with “full-course nerds.” Jacob insists Brad is Lewis, Brad insists Jacob is Gilbert, and somewhere in the middle MTD gets promoted to Lewis’s dad, which honestly feels right.

Other major topics include: whether MTD ordered the Honda Civic as a lateral move, whether random mooning should be illegal, whether George Soros funded the nerd house rebuild, whether the Asian nerd’s tricycle beer race was secretly the best event in cinema history, and why Brad’s son apparently turned into a ding-dong-ditching athlete just to prove Brad can run stairs.

By the end, Brad once again reminds the audience that ChatGPT says he’s funnier than Jacob, which Jacob clearly takes as a personal act of war.

This week's episode covers it all. From loving like Jesus to tacos!

On a serious note, episode 28 falls under the category of “Important Conversations” as Nina identifies the 5 levels of a love lifestyle. And she asks which level are you? If you’re ready for some self-reflection this could be the realization you needed to get closer to living a lifestyle like Jesus.

Plus, would you order from Taco Bell if they told you they had a sewage spill? All in this episode of the series “All things Love.”

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