Today we're taking a rest from the intensity of political news to talk about some lighter topics and offer some words of encouragement to the many of us who are feeling burned out by current events. We start off talking about attending a recent Backstreet Boys concert and our thoughts on their newer, not-so-classic songs. We then transition into a message of positivity for the Christian who is overwhelmed by the seemingly never-ending stream of bad news coming from all directions. Lastly, we talk about the disappointment that is Chris Pratt distancing himself from his faith in a recent interview with Men's Health.

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Timecodes:

(0:00) Introduction

(0:55) Allie recounts going to her first Backstreet Boys concert

(12:46) Some encouragement — this is a spiritual battle happening right now!

(34:15) What's up with Chris Pratt?

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Previous Episodes Mentioned:

Ep 633: GOODBYE, ROE V. WADE https://apple.co/3y71oXC

Ep 634: Ectopic Pregnancy Myths & Evangelical Silence on Roe https://apple.co/3u6Vkxh

Ep 563: 'I Took the Vaccine For Her': Samuel & Annie's Love Story https://apple.co/3nsOi1Y

Ep 286: How the Church Should Respond to Black Lives Matter | Guest: Samuel Sey https://apple.co/3OPptsJ

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Show Links:

Men's Health: "How Chris Pratt Became the People's Chris" https://bit.ly/3OscfT0

Chris Pratt's 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards Generation Award speech: https://bit.ly/2K2oowV

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