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    Classic Episode: "Are You Having Fun Today?" - Your Weekly Calling

    In this week’s episode of Your Weekly Calling, Brad takes a refreshing dive into a topic that might seem out of place in a busy, responsibility-filled world—fun. He kicks things off with a simple yet profound question: Are you having fun today? For many of us, the answer might be a resounding “no,” especially when we’re caught in the grind of everyday life—driving to work, dreading the tasks ahead, and feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities. But Brad brings a thought-provoking perspective rooted in Proverbs 17:22: "A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones." Brad explores the importance of joy and fun, which can often be seen as optional, something we do only after we've “checked off” everything else. He challenges this mindset, reminding us that fun isn't a luxury, but a vital part of life. Brad shares how he personally loves to have fun and embrace his goofball side. While he acknowledges that serious conversations and moments can be hard for him, he emphasizes that God didn’t create us to live joyless lives. Rather, He created us to experience joy and fun as a reflection of His goodness. He encourages listeners to celebrate even the smallest moments in life. Have you taken a moment today to celebrate the fact that you woke up? That you're heading to work, connecting with people, and experiencing the world around you? Brad reminds us that fun and joy are in the everyday moments—whether it’s spending time with family, enjoying a sunrise, or simply being present in a moment of laughter. He points to the life of Jesus, who took part in celebrations, attended weddings, dined with friends, and delighted in children. Jesus was no stranger to joy, and He invites us to partake in that same joy in our daily lives. Brad also notes that fun isn’t a break from faith—it is a part of it. Fun reflects God’s character. God is a joyful God. His creation—from the beauty of nature to the laughter of children—shows us His creativity and delight. Brad shares that his mind is always buzzing with creative ideas, and he encourages listeners to embrace the joy of creativity in their own lives as well. Key Takeaways: Fun is not a luxury; it’s a vital part of our lives that reflects God’s goodness and joy.Proverbs 17:22 reminds us that a cheerful heart is like medicine for the soul.Fun doesn’t mean neglecting responsibilities—it’s about celebrating the life God gave us.Take joy in the everyday moments: waking up, spending time with others, and appreciating the world around you.Jesus Himself enjoyed moments of celebration, showing that fun and faith are connected.Fun and joy reflect God’s character and creativity. Embrace the joy in creation and your everyday life. Brad leaves listeners with this question: When was the last time you celebrated the life God gave you? Whether it’s laughing with friends, enjoying nature, or simply being present in a moment of joy, fun is not just an escape from life—it’s part of God’s design for us. If you enjoyed this lighthearted yet deeply meaningful episode, be sure to subscribe and join us next week for more conversations that help you live out your calling with joy and purpose! Follow the show here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/workadviceforme/⁠ Leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify. This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Network https://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

    Classic Episode: "Are You Having Fun Today?" - Your Weekly Calling

  2. 1 day ago ·  Bonus

    Ice Cream Man (1995) - Movie Torture

    Brad and Mark scoop into 1995’s Ice Cream Man, a movie featuring Clint Howard, bugs in the ice cream, a kidnapped kid named Small Paul, a wildly random Steve Garvey appearance, and enough questionable filmmaking decisions to make you wonder if anyone actually read the script. Along the way, Jacob gets promoted to MTD Lite, the guys investigate the secret economy of ice cream trucks, pitch Rob Gronkowski in a Hunter reboot, question whether Ron Howard ever actually watched his brother’s movie, and unveil a brand-new “Level of Torture” rating system. Spoiler: Ice Cream Man scores VERY high. Brad even declares it one of the five worst movies he’s ever watched for Movie Torture—which, after nearly 200 bad movies, is basically a cinematic war crime. We watched it so you don’t have to. Seriously. Don’t.

    Ice Cream Man (1995) - Movie Torture

  3. 31 Aug ·  Bonus

    God Beat You There - Your Weekly Calling

    What if you don’t have to bring God into the places you’re headed this week—because He’s already there? In Joshua 2, two spies sneak into Jericho expecting enemy territory. Instead, they meet Rahab and discover that God has been working behind the scenes long before they arrived. This week on Your Weekly Calling, we’re talking about letting go of the pressure to change people, looking for where God is already moving, and having the courage to join Him there. You don’t have to bring God into the room. He beat you there.

    God Beat You There - Your Weekly Calling

  4. 31 Aug ·  Bonus

    The Breadwinner (2026) - Movie Torture

    The First Lady returned to Movie Torture, and within minutes the movie review turned into an intervention for Brad. Hannah reminded everyone that Brad once "fired" her from her Movie Torture trivia job, only for the people who replaced her to never actually do a single episode. Mark had the privilege of watching years of unresolved workplace drama unfold in real time, while Brad slowly realized this wasn't a movie review anymore—it was free therapy. Somewhere along the way Brad publicly apologized, Hannah accepted, and everyone agreed she's still the reigning First Lady of Movie Torture. Before the movie even started, Hannah also revealed she still watches VHS tapes on an old tube television, buys random VHS lots off Facebook Marketplace, and somehow accidentally watched the wrong Air Bud movie for a previous episode. Instead of basketball, she watched the soccer sequel, leading to the only Movie Torture episode that accidentally reviewed two different movies at the same time. That's the kind of professionalism listeners have come to expect. Then they finally got around to The Breadwinner, starring comedian Nate Bargatze. Everyone agreed Nate is hilarious on stage, but Brad immediately questioned whether making him the lead of a feature film was the right move. Mark compared him to comedians who work better stealing scenes than carrying an entire movie, while Hannah sat there wondering why the guys already sounded disappointed five minutes into the discussion. The biggest mystery wasn't the plot—it was the budget. The movie reportedly cost $25 million, which left Brad completely baffled. His theory was that half the budget must have gone toward Toyota because every other scene looked like a commercial for the Tacoma. Hannah quickly looked it up and confirmed Toyota actually was a major sponsor, which only made Brad even more suspicious. At one point he was convinced the real title should've been The Breadwinner... Presented by Toyota. The movie itself follows a successful car salesman who somehow doesn't know where his own kids go to school, can't remember to take out the trash, and appears completely incapable of surviving without his wife's color-coded schedule. Hannah defended the character by saying she'd watched the exact same thing happen in her own house growing up, while Brad and Mark couldn't understand how a man intelligent enough to become Salesman of the Year couldn't figure out how to make breakfast. Everyone agreed the funniest scene was the Shark Tank sequence. Nate spends the entire pitch eating donuts while the Sharks slowly decide they like his wife far more than they like him. Brad couldn't understand why nobody seemed to appreciate Nate's charm, while Hannah pointed out that the Sharks had already decided he was a deadbeat husband before he even opened his mouth. The discussion quickly turned into real Shark Tank history, where they discovered the investors passed on Ring before Amazon bought it for over a billion dollars. Brad immediately wanted to go back and watch that episode just to see everyone's regret in real time. The conversation drifted—as it always does—to Colin Jost, Scarlett Johansson, Mandy Moore, Daisy Duke, Ring doorbells, home security cameras, and whether Brad would've survived his mailman days if Ring cameras had existed back then. His conclusion? Twenty years ago he could toss a package onto your porch from halfway down the sidewalk. Today he'd have to gently place it on the welcome mat while smiling for the camera. By the time Nate's wife finally left for Korea and trusted him to run the household, everyone watching already knew exactly what was coming. The only person who didn't... ...was Nate

    The Breadwinner (2026) - Movie Torture

  5. 24 Aug ·  Bonus

    Backrooms (2026) - Movie Torture

    MTD returned from the beach, Mark came back for another week of bad movies, and within five minutes the movie review had somehow become a pitch meeting for reality television. Brad introduced Life Stinks, where rich people have to survive homeless for 30 days, before Mark improved it with Life Swap, where a guy from rural Nebraska gets dropped into New York City while a city slicker gets sent to a farm and spends the next month being called "City Boy." Honestly, the guys may have accidentally come up with a better idea than the movie they were reviewing. Eventually they remembered they were supposed to talk about Backrooms. Brad's one-minute synopsis somehow made more sense than the actual movie. A struggling furniture salesman discovers mysterious endless hallways beneath his failing store, tells his psychiatrist about them, brings his coworkers inside, everyone starts disappearing, and somehow the psychiatrist decides that's enough evidence to go exploring herself. Sure... why not? The biggest surprise of the episode wasn't the movie—it was Mark. He admitted he genuinely loved the first hour of Backrooms, while Brad looked at him like he'd just nominated Madame Web for Best Picture. The debate lasted most of the episode, with Mark defending the atmosphere and Brad insisting the movie forgot one tiny detail... explaining literally anything. The one thing everyone agreed on was that the real star wasn't the furniture salesman or the psychiatrist—it was the backrooms themselves. Endless yellow hallways, buzzing fluorescent lights, abandoned office furniture, and that unsettling feeling of being somewhere you definitely shouldn't be. Brad even admitted the creepiest place he'd ever worked wasn't a haunted house—it was helping his girlfriend at Bath & Body Works after the mall closed. Apparently empty shopping malls at night are nightmare fuel all by themselves. As they broke down the movie, the questions just kept piling up. Why is Clark sleeping on mattresses he's supposed to sell? Who wants to buy a bed that's doubled as a grown man's apartment? How is this furniture store still in business when no customers ever appear? And who's paying the electric bill for an underground maze with enough fluorescent lights to power a small city? Naturally, none of those questions stayed on topic for long. Somehow the conversation turned into Brad explaining that if he ever lost an arm, he wouldn't want a modern prosthetic—he'd want a full Captain Hook hook. Not because it would be practical, but because people would remember him as "the hook-hand guy." By the end of the conversation they were designing interchangeable hook attachments like they were building the Swiss Army Knife of pirate hands. Then the movie paused so the guys could discuss psychiatry. Brad decided he'd make an awful therapist because he'd spend sessions doodling his autograph instead of listening. He also admitted he'd constantly want to tell Mark about the bizarre patients he'd seen that day, which is probably why becoming a psychiatrist was never in the cards. Ironically, the movie finally became its strongest once everyone entered the backrooms together. The found-footage scenes were genuinely creepy, the atmosphere worked, and both Brad and Mark were convinced the movie was about to take off. Instead, it introduced more mysteries than answers. Who was the figure lurking in the halls? What exactly are the backrooms? Why do they exist? The answer, apparently, is that you're supposed to watch the YouTube series first. By the end of the episode, the biggest mystery wasn't Backrooms. It was how a movie can make hundreds of millions of dollars while still leaving Brad convinced that the scariest thing in the entire film was buying a mattress that Clark had been sleeping—and farting—on for months.

    Backrooms (2026) - Movie Torture

  6. 24 Aug ·  Bonus

    Worth Following - Your Weekly Calling

    Who’s learning how to follow Jesus by watching you? This week on Your Weekly Calling, Brad dives into Titus 2 and a simple challenge: don’t just tell people what following Jesus looks like—show them. Through the incredible true story of Coast Guardsman Bernie Webber and the 1952 SS Pendleton rescue, we’re reminded that real leadership doesn’t happen from the safety of the shore. Sometimes you have to get in the boat. So here’s the question for the week: If someone copied your life, would they become more like Jesus? Your life is already teaching something. Make sure it’s teaching Jesus.

    Worth Following - Your Weekly Calling

  7. 17 Aug ·  Bonus

    Grace isn't an Eraser - Your Weekly Calling

    What if grace isn’t just what God gives you after you mess up? We often think of grace as God’s eraser—something that wipes away our mistakes and gives us another chance. But in Titus 2, Paul gives us a much bigger picture: grace doesn’t just forgive us. Grace teaches us. In this episode of Your Weekly Calling, Brad talks about how God uses grace to shape the small areas of our lives—the way we respond when we’re frustrated, how we treat the people closest to us, the habits nobody else sees, and even the struggles we thought we’d never overcome. Through the story of legendary UCLA coach John Wooden and an honest look at his own struggle with anger, Brad explores a simple truth: God loves you exactly as you are, but He loves you too much to leave you there. Your calling this week isn't just to ask, “God, what do You want me to accomplish?” Ask something different: “God, what are You trying to teach me?” Because that difficult season you're walking through might not just be an obstacle. It might be a classroom. And grace is still teaching.

    Grace isn't an Eraser - Your Weekly Calling

  8. 17 Aug ·  Bonus

    Obsession (2026) - Movie Torture

    MTD was at the beach. Jacob turned 91. And somehow that combination led to a discussion about Chris Hansen, suspicious party guests carrying cookies, and why Facebook Marketplace might be the most dangerous place on the internet. Before they even mentioned the movie, Brad unloaded weeks of Marketplace trauma. One guy negotiated the price... ...only to announce he was already on his way to buy someone else's bike. Another promised to show up Saturday morning, completely disappeared, read Brad's messages hours later, and never replied. Then there was the 3 a.m. message from a woman who wanted an e-bike delivered halfway across the state because her boyfriend would meet him there. At that point, Brad was convinced every Marketplace sale ends with either getting ghosted or getting kidnapped. Mark didn't exactly disagree. The two spent several minutes wondering why basic human communication seems to disappear the moment someone opens Facebook Marketplace. They even pitched an entire bonus episode devoted to reading ridiculous Marketplace messages because, frankly, they write themselves. Eventually they remembered they were supposed to review Obsession. The movie follows Bear, a painfully awkward guy who's too afraid to ask Nikki out, so instead he buys a magical "One Wish Willow" from the creepiest crystal shop imaginable. Rather than wishing for confidence... ...or money... ...or unlimited wishes... ...he wishes Nikki will love him more than anything else in the world. As expected, that turns out to be one of the worst decisions in horror movie history. Brad couldn't understand why Bear was so terrified to ask her out in the first place. Nikki practically hands him the opportunity on a silver platter, asking if he likes her while they're sitting alone in the car. Instead... ...he freezes. Then immediately cracks open the magical wish stick. Problem solved. Sort of. The guys loved the creepy crystal shop, especially the employee who looked less like a cashier and more like someone who escaped from another dimension. Brad's theory? The store isn't actually a store at all. It's basically hell with retail hours. Neither of them could figure out how a company selling cursed wishing sticks hasn't been sued into oblivion. Somehow the business just keeps operating. From there, the conversation wandered completely off the rails. William Baldwin was declared the greatest Baldwin because he got Sharon Stone and Cindy Crawford in consecutive movies. Russell Crowe was accused of eating Russell Crowe. They reminisced about AOL discs, Prodigy internet, Pizza Hut's Back to the Future Part II glasses, and enough forgotten '90s thrillers to fill several future episodes. At one point they honestly seemed to forget Obsession existed. Then someone remembered. Barely. When they finally returned to the movie, both hosts agreed it delivered exactly what horror fans have been missing: an original premise, genuine creepiness, and a villain who creates his own nightmare because he refuses to have one uncomfortable conversation. Not bad for a movie that cost less than most Hollywood catering budgets.

    Obsession (2026) - Movie Torture
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