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Jesus Loves the Misfits with Brandt Hansen
Description
What if the people the world overlooks are the very ones God loves to work through most?
In this honest and encouraging episode of the Collide Podcast, Willow Weston sits down with Brant Hansen to talk about finding joy and purpose in the midst of pain, skepticism, and feeling like an outsider. Brant opens up about his difficult childhood, a turbulent relationship with his father, and how these experiences shaped his perspective on faith, life, and ministry.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn
- How being on the spectrum gave Brant a unique lens for understanding others and connecting with the underdog.
- The importance of loyalty to God over relying on fleeting emotions.
- How God uses childhood wounds and personal quirks for greater purpose.
- Practical ways to maintain a vibrant faith even when life or church culture doesn’t feel “normal.”
- Stories of God showing up for the desperate and overlooked, reminding us that He is a God for the underdog.
Brant’s insights are a gift for anyone who’s ever felt like they don’t fit in, struggled with comparison, or wondered if God could use them despite their quirks and past pain.
Meet Brant Hansen
Brant is a bestselling author, nationally syndicated Christian radio host, and advocate for children with treatable disabilities. His work encourages those who feel like misfits to embrace their uniqueness and find a faith that makes sense. Brant’s show reaches over 200 stations in the US and Canada, and his podcast with his wife has garnered over 19 million downloads. He’s the author of several books, including Life is Hard, God is Good, Let's Dance and Blessed Are the Misfits.
Connect with Brant on his Website: branthansen.com
Books: Life is Hard, God is Good, Let's Dance & Blessed Are the Misfits
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