Bearded & Blessed Podcast

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Bearded & Blessed is a down-to-earth podcast that blends faith, health, culture, and everyday life.

09/03/2026

What happens when seeing is no longer believing?

This week, we're having some fun with the increasingly strange world of AI and robotics.

We look at Sophia the robot, humanoid technology, robots appearing at a Chargers game, a surprisingly relevant Star Wars character from 1980, and some of those bizarre celebrity “glitch” videos floating around the internet.

Some have perfectly reasonable explanations.

And that's actually where the conversation gets more interesting.

Because we're quickly entering a world where AI can imitate faces, voices, images, and video well enough that the question isn't necessarily “Is that celebrity secretly a robot?” 😂

The better question may be:

How do we know what's real?

Then somehow—as Bearded & Blessed conversations tend to do—we make our way from robots to The Odyssey, the Old Testament, David and Jonathan, Spider-Man, Hollywood, and ultimately the story Scripture tells about human nature and our need for a Savior.

It's a weird one, folks. But a bigger conversation runs underneath it all.

Honest Conversations • Everyday Life • Anchored Faith

08/27/2026

How we disagree matters.

It's easy to show patience, kindness and self-control when everyone in the room agrees with us.

But what happens when they don't?

The recent exchange between Candace Owens and Andrew Wilson got me thinking—not simply about who has the better argument, but about something much bigger:

What should disagreement look like for someone who claims to follow Christ?

In this week's Bearded & Blessed, we're looking at the Fruit of the Spirit, Jesus' interaction with the woman at the well, and why the way we treat someone may ultimately say more than the argument we're trying to win.

And yes... somehow we also end up talking about racing robots. 😂

Honest Conversations • Everyday Life • Anchored Faith

👇 What do you think: Does how someone makes an argument affect whether you're willing to hear what they're saying?

08/06/2026

What happened to the modern Church—and why does the same problem keep appearing in institutions, technology, and public leadership?

In this episode of Bearded & Blessed, Todd and Bruce begin with church culture:

Have we traded discipleship for entertainment?
Have pastors become personalities and influencers?
Are churches spending more on experiences than on people in genuine need?
What does Scripture actually require from Christian leaders?

Then the episode takes several unexpected turns.

We look at a Buddhist AI monk, ask whether people may eventually seek spiritual answers from artificial intelligence, react to a FIFA soccer ball equipped with sensors, and question the assumption that technology always makes everything better.

The conversation also turns toward COVID-era decision-making, unanswered questions, personal concerns, and the need for accountability from public leaders.

Different subjects—but one connecting theme:

What happens when leadership operates without meaningful accountability?

And through every rabbit hole, we come back to the same foundation: Jesus Christ, His Word, and the responsibility to seek truth with humility and discernment.

👇 Where do you think accountability is most lacking today: the Church, government, technology—or in our own lives?

The transcript connects the public-leadership discussion back to the opening theme by arguing that systems suffer when leaders are not held accountable, before concluding that Jesus Christ is what ultimately matters.

07/24/2026

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere.

Some people think it's the greatest invention of our generation.

Others think it's the beginning of the end.

So... should Christians panic?

This week, Todd and Bruce have an honest conversation about AI, technology, discernment, and why our first response should never be fear—but wisdom.

Along the way, we even take a fun rabbit hole into Skynet, the T-800, and why someone thought those were good names!

And don't miss this week's Rabbit Hole: Have they actually found Bigfoot remains? And has that been verified?

What do you think?

👇 We'd love to hear your perspective.

07/18/2026

Have you ever felt alone... while surrounded by people?

It's one of the strangest parts of modern life.

In Episode 24 of the Bearded & Blessed Podcast, we explore why loneliness is affecting so many people—even in a world that's more connected than ever.

We discuss technology, relationships, prayer, identity, and what Scripture says about finding hope when you feel isolated.

If you've ever struggled with loneliness—or know someone who has—we hope this conversation encourages you.

👇 We'd love to hear from you...

Have you ever felt "surrounded... but alone?"

07/09/2026

What is THAT doing on a 1587 world map? 🤔

This week Bruce and Todd dive into one of the strangest illustrations we've ever come across while exploring the famous Tavola world map.

Was it symbolic?
Was it mythology?
Or is there another explanation?

We don't claim to have all the answers—but we do enjoy asking good questions.

Join us for another episode of Bearded & Blessed as we explore history, faith, curiosity, and why honest conversations matter.

Honest Conversations • Everyday Life • Anchored Faith

06/25/2026

Who's wrong?

Boomers? Millennials? Gen Z? Gen X?

The internet loves turning generations against one another, but what if we're asking the wrong question?

In this week's episode of Bearded & Blessed, Todd and Bruce explore the strengths, weaknesses, experiences, and perspectives that have shaped each generation—and why we may have more to learn from one another than we realize.

What is one thing your generation gets right?

And what's one thing it gets wrong?

Watch now and join the conversation.

06/18/2026

Boomers. Millennials. Gen Z. Gen X.

The internet loves telling us why one generation ruined everything and another generation is doing it wrong.

But what if we're asking the wrong question?

This week on Bearded & Blessed, Todd explores the so-called "Generational War," reflecting on growing up as a latchkey kid, parenting in the digital age, and why every generation seems convinced it has things harder than the one before it.

Maybe the real question isn't who's right.

Maybe it's what we can learn from one another.

Watch now and join the conversation.

What generation are you—and what do people get wrong about it?

06/12/2026

Can a Christian struggle with anxiety, PTSD, or depression? Is "just pray more" enough?

In this week's episode of Bearded & Blessed, we're diving into one of the hardest—and most important—conversations facing the church today. Through personal stories, biblical perspective, and honest discussion, we explore faith, mental health, counseling, medication, and the importance of community.

We'd love to hear your thoughts. How should the church respond to those who are struggling?

🎙️ Watch now and join the conversation.

06/04/2026

Are conspiracies evil or demonic?

Can Christians ask tough questions without being dragged into darkness?

In this episode of Bearded & Blessed, Bruce and Todd discuss conspiratorial topics and ask about whether or not that is okay? During the discussion, we discuss current events, such as whether or not Vice Admiral Robert Harward was actually a man wearing on mask on a recent talk show.

👉 In this episode:

Is A.I. contributing to the conspiratorial nature of society?

Why are expectations of people set outside what scripture tells us?

Are paranoia and fear the same thing?

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