(00:00-10:00): According to new data from the American Bible Society, Gen Z adults, those 25 and under, match elders in a desire to share their faith, and lead all ages in their openness to spiritual conversations

(10:00-17:06): Is it better to have an easy life or one filled with burdens? Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts.

(17:06-25:24): Bible Verse Or Ed Sheeran Lyric?

(25:24-34:31): Can progressive Christians be pro-life? History would suggest they can.

(34:31-43:18): Is there a problem with generosity in the church? Christians are giving at a 2.5% per capita or tithe. During the Great Depression, they gave at a 3.3% rate. Today, 33-50% of church members, those who claim they have bought in at a deep level to your ministry, give nothing.

(43:18-52:41): Top Five List: Top Things We’re Looking Forward to In Fall

(52:41-1:01:30): Tips from 25 years in ministry to Eastern Europe

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(00:00-09:30): Are masks still a divisive issue? Bill Hader generated strong feelings from all sides of the mask debate when he was the only person at the Emmy’s wearing a mask. He had a very practical reason for the decision.

(09:30-18:25): There have been several developments in the controversy over the planned “Drag Queen Bingo.” Brain and Aubrey talked about the fight in Brian’s neighborhood.

(18:25-26:33): Garrett Kell posted on Twitter: "One of our church members who counsels children said, "100% of the teens I work with say their parents' consistent use of social media or constantly being disregarded because they're on their phone is the most discouraging and deflating behavior they see from their parents.""

(26:33-34:29): Are we in the last days? Congresswoman Lauren Boebert says we are, but what she wants people to do about it is somewhat problematic

(34:29-42:49): What would you say to a young Christian who’s nervous about the future? Brian and Aubrey reacted to some comments Tim Keller made on the subject.

(42:49-52:12): Monday was National Chocolate Milkshake Day. Brian and Aubrey tried to mark this amazing holiday. 

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Don Sivesind is the Vice President of Advancement and Kathy Craig is the Director of Church Engagement & Ministry Partnerships for Decision Point. Don and Kathy joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the work Decision Point does to equip Christian students as “teen evangelists” to reach their peers and classmates for Christ. AM 1160 is partnering with Decision Point to help raise funds to equip students in public schools across Chicagoland to share the gospel through campus ministry, Christian clubs, rallies, and more. Visit DecisionPoint.org/AM1160 to give now!

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(00:00-11:06): Eric Trump told a group of Republicans 'No One' has no more for Christianity than his father. Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts.

(11:06-19:40): Tim Keller gave an amazing sermon immediately after the 9/11 attack. It’s worth revisiting after the 21st anniversary over the weekend.

(19:40-29:37): Grinds my Gears: Brian takes issue with service at fast food restaurants. Meanwhile, Aubrey has had it with the one inevitable person in the audience who always has their arms crossed when you’re speaking.

(29:37-37:58): Brian and Aubrey did a deep dive into the surprising history of “Amazing Grace.” John Newton’s famous hymn is still so powerful after so long.

(37:58-47:09): With all of the click bait out there online and the pervasiveness of online access, how do you make time to get a deeper understanding of important issues?

(47:09-55:15): Brian and Aubrey wrapped up the show by sharing some positive news stories

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(00:00-10:02): What does the coverage of the royal family say about our obsession with celebrity?

(10:02-18:53): Alistair Begg shared some thoughts on knowing vs. feeling in worship. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction.

(18:53-26:57): Brian and Aubrey reflected on Queen Elizabeth’s legacy of faith during her reign as Queen of England.

(26:57-34:09): Karen Swallow Prior did a deep dive into the Billy Graham rule and the “problem of Evangelical friendship.” Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction.

(34:09-41:41): A former school superintendent spoke against CRT, saying that it ignores the “many positive things that happened in our country during the time that we had slavery." As you might imagine, many people including Brian and Aubrey had some strong feelings about those comments.

(41:41-50:30): Brian and Aubrey talked about the importance of occasionally taking time to do nothing.

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(00:00-09:13): The Bible has been translated into native languages in Zambia for the first time. How do you think you would react if the Bible was translated into your native language for the first time?

(09:13-19:21): This weekend marks the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attack. Brian and Aubrey talked about their memories of that day and the immediate aftermath.

(19:21-27:43): Dr. Tony Evans, fresh off of being named to the Common Good Mount Rushmore of American Pastors, said "People say, “I don’t have to go to church to be a Christian,” and they are right. Salvation is through faith alone in Christ alone. You also don’t have to go home to be married—but stay away long enough, and your relationship will be affected.” Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts.

(27:43-36:33): What is the purpose of marriage? Tim Challies wrote about it. Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts.

(36:33-47:57): Top Five List: Top things we love about New York City.

(47:57-56:48): How would you feel if your employer gave you a performance review every single week? That’s a little what it’s like to be a pastor.

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(00:00-09:38): Football season starts tonight and these days sports betting is everywhere. Should a Christian bet on sports?

(09:38-20:10): The Matt Chandler story continues to make news and draw out hot takes. Brian and Aubrey did a deep dive into how stories of misbehavior from church leaders can distort our vision of male-female friendship in the church.

(20:10-27:40): You don’t have to be a Pastor to spread the message of Christ. Brian and Aubrey shared the story of someone who thought they were headed for ministry but ended up going in a different direction.

(27:40-36:34): Calling, texting or emailing a friend just to say “hello” might seem like an insignificant gesture, but it can make a big difference for them.

(36:34-44:58): It seems like there’s potential conflict everywhere, especially online. Brian and Aubrey shared some questions to ask yourself before engaging in tough conversations. 

(44:58-54:07): What’s an acceptable response to the question “What’s up?”

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(00:00-10:02): There’s a new controversy coming out of Dave Ramsey’s financial empire. The company “righteous living” rule was apparently not applied to at least one person.

(10:02-18:53): How do you pick a church? For Pastors like Brian and Aubrey it’s fairly simple, but for everyone else it’s a little more complicated.

(18:53-26:57): Are parents keeping their kids too busy these days? Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco has some helpful advice for raising your kids.

(26:57-34:09): Everyone seems to have an opinion on the Matt Chandler story, and they also seem to feel like they absolutely have to share them online. Do we always have to share our hot takes?

(34:09-41:41): Former George W. Bush speechwriter Michael Gerson says the ethos of Christ’s movement is anti-elitist. Brian and Aubrey talked about what that means within the context of the church today.

(41:41-50:30): Mike Glenn shared his “Larry the Cable Guy” theory on running a church. Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts.

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(00:00-09:47): Aubrey’s kids are finally all back at school, but the important takeaway from the weekend was what she saw on her flight back from Seattle yesterday.

(09:47-18:34): A Pastor posted a video rant on Twitter on Christian Nationalism. Brian and Aubrey talked about his idea that Christians have a mandate to take over the government.

(18:34-29:32): Jim Scudder Jr. is the Senior Pastor of Quentin Road & host of In Grace Radio weekdays at 10am on AM 1160 Hope For Your Life. He joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about their Dads-Kids Epic Challenge, this Sunday, September 11th at 10am and a special guest speaker they’ll have at the church this weekend and on the show for the anniversary of the 9/11 attack.

(29:32-39:03): Aubrey shared some lessons she learned during her trip to speak at a church in Seattle.

(39:03-47:40): Karl Vaters says “Jesus Never Told Us to Fill Church Buildings.” Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts as leaders of small churches.

(47:40-55:48): Brian and Aubrey wrapped up the show by sharing some positive news stories

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(00:00-09:38): Timothy Keller posted on Twitter: "The greatest nightmare of the approval addict is rejection; of the power addict, humiliation; of the comfort addict, suffering; and of the control addict, uncertainty."

(09:38-17:27): How do you love annoying people? We all have them in our lives.  

(17:27-25:20): Last week when Brian took his daughter to college, the school Chaplain said the christian life is not run on adrenaline. Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts.

(25:20-33:07): Bible verse or Lord of the Rings quote?

(33:07-40:56): What do you want from your church?

(40:56-50:11): Top Five List: Top Five 1980’s Movies

(50:11-59:47): In honor of Labor Day weekend, Aubrey quizzed Brian on the history of the holiday

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