January 14, 2021

The Common Good

(00:00-09:54): U.S. executes Lisa Montgomery, first woman put to death in federal system since 1953. Brian and Ian discussed the debate in the church over the death penalty.

(09:54-19-19): Can you separate the good someone does in their lives from their sins? John Stonestreet has written about Ravi Zacharias for The Christian Post.

(19:19-28:37): According to a new survey, pastors seem more reluctant to address issues of race in their congregations today than four years ago. Brian and Ian shared their own experiences as pastors. 

(28:37-38:07): Daniel Bennett says that we need to get better at losing. He said this even before the events on Capitol Hill. Brain and Ian shared their reaction.

(38:07-47:54): Open Door has released their yearly list of the top 50 countries where Christians are the most persecuted for following Jesus. Brain and Ian shared their reaction.

(47:54-57:49): How can you tell if you’re serving an idol? Brain and Ian did a deep dive into some comments from Tony Evans.

(57:49-1:07:16): Is it time to bring back the front port? In the age of social distancing it could be a good middle ground to connect with people in their community.

(1:07:16-1:16:40): Mr. T has ascended to a whole other level of spiritual maturity than the rest of us. Brian and Ian explain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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