(00:00-10:06): Jackson, Mississippi is completely without a reliable water supply because of flooding. It's not clear when residents will be able to expect safe running water. Brian and Aubrey talked about how disconcerting it is when you lose control of the things around you.

(10:06-19:12): When you see high-profile Pastors like Matt Chandler confess to making mistakes, what is your reaction?

(19:12-27:50): If you were speaking to a conference of high school students and you had 30 minutes, what would you choose to say? 

(27:50-36:21): What is the mission statement of our culture? Jackie HIll Perry talked about it on Instagram.

(36:21-45:44): Aubrey watched the Manti Te'o documentary on Netflix and was especially moved by his monologue on forgiving the catfisher and also himself.

(45:44-54:45): Trillia Newbell posted on Twitter: “Thinking this morning about the biblical definition/designation of "enemy." I believe like "who is my neighbor" we should ask, "who is my enemy." If we examine this, I believe most of us have it wrong. For example, do you think anyone who disagrees with you is your enemy?”

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(00:00-10:58): Matt Chandler, pastor of The Village Church and president of the Acts 29 church planting network, confessed to having an “inappropriate online relationship” with a woman and is taking an indefinite leave of absence. Brian and Aubrey did a bit of a deeper dive into the story now that more information has come out.

(10:58-20:34): Former President Trump shared a barrage of QAnon content and other conspiracy theories on his social media platform. What makes us believe conspiracy theories?

(20:34-29:17): Brian and Aubrey talked about the difference between living your virtues and virtue signaling. 

(29:17-38:19): Today marks the 25th anniversary of the death of Princess Diana. Brian and Aubrey reflected on her life and the anniversary.

(38:19-47:09): What will the church look like in 2032?

(47:09-55:46): What advice would you give your 13 year old self? Scott Sauls has some thoughts.

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(00:00-10:25): Rick Warren preached his final sermon after 43 years as Pastor at Saddleback. Brain and Aubrey talked about how they would want to end their pastoral careers.

(10:25-20:09): Paul says in Philippians 4:12: “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation.” Brain and Aubrey talked about the habits we have that can kill our contentment.

(20:09-30:13): The planned Drag Queen Bingo event in Downers Grove has generated some wailing and gnashing of teeth. Brian and Aubrey talked about how to protest

(30:13-38:55): How social media is impacting our children at different ages.

(38:55-47:38): It turns out there’s a Christian 80’s metal band out there. What do you think constitutes worship music? 

(47:38-56:04): Brian and Aubrey wrapped up a heavy show by sharing some positive stories.

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(00:00-09:36): Brian survived dropping his daughter off at college. He shared his experience and what finally caused him to ugly cry.

(09:36-18:27): Matt Chandler announced on Sunday that he had an inappropriate online relationship with a woman and is taking an indefinite leave of absence from preaching and teaching. Elders at The Village Church said Instagram direct messages “revealed something unhealthy.” Brain and Aubrey shared their reaction and talked about what rises to the level of being inappropriate in the church.

(18:27-27:40): Downers Grove Public Library is hosting Drag Queen Bingo for middle and high schoolers in October. As you might imagine, Brian and Aubrey have some strong feelings about that.

(27:40-36:49): Is Student Loan Forgiveness Biblical? A lot of people on both sides are trying to make their case using the Bible.

(36:49-46:35): Senator Lindsay Graham says “If there’s a prosecution of Donald Trump.. there will be riots in the streets” if trump is indicted by the Justice Department. Do leaders’ words matter? 

(46:35-56:23): How would you spend a million dollars? Some people have come up with unique ideas.

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(00:00-09:36): Brian is taking his daughter to college this weekend. He talked about what that experience has been like so far.

(09:36-18:27): The cost of raising a child through high school has risen to more than $300,000 because of inflation that is running close to a four-decade high

(18:27-27:40): Grinds my Gears: The issue of people giving their pets human names has once again showed up in Brian’s life. Meanwhile, Aubrey thinks her kids' school supply list has gotten a little excessive.

(27:40-36:49): Brian and Aubrey shared five signs you might be lacking in spiritual maturity.

(36:49-46:35): Top Five List: Top Fast Food Meals

(46:35-56:23): What qualifies someone as a “legend”? Disney is catching some flak for their “Disney Legends” nominees this year.

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(00:00-09:02): This week is the start of the school year for just about everyone other than Aubrey’s kids. Brian and Aubrey talked about how to approach the school year.

(09:02-18:53): The Little League World Series is generating some controversy over some dugout shenanigans that were deemed by some to be racist. It turns out there was much more to the story and Brian thinks this shows a big problem with social media.

(18:53-27:33): According to new data, life expectancy dropped in every state in 2020. Brain and Aubrey talked about what sort of an impact that will have on all of us.

(27:33-36:15): Does Jesus Wear Undies? Brain and Aubrey talked about how the questions children ask can help grow our faith.

(36:15-45:22): Who should be on the Mount Rushmore of America’s Pastors?

(45:22-53:49): No one likes change, but the Girl Scouts have announced some changes to their cookie lineup.

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(00:00-11:14): President Biden made a big announcement about college loans. Brian and Aubrey talked about what it will mean.

(11:14-19:27): How can Pastors stay connected with the work lives of their congregation? Tim Challies wrote about it: When Pastors Need To Be Extra Cautious

(19:27-29:01): Kevin O’Leary from Shark Tank says that ‘Quiet quitting is a really bad idea’. Brain and Aubrey talked about balancing work and home life. 

(29:01-38:03): A new study looks at the intermingling of politics and religion, especially among Evangelicals. Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts.

(38:03-45:39): US News has released their best jobs in America in 2022 and the criteria for their choices.

(45:39-54:11): How much thought do you put into how people react to what you’re trying to say?  Nona Jones wrote on occupying your life without comparison

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(00:00-09:21): We’ve reached the six month mark of the war in Ukraine. Brian and Aubrey talks about what the continuing conflict has meant to the church in the region.

(09:21-18:43): TobyMac has released his first album first his son passed away. He talked about the impact the death has had on his music.

(18:43-26:40): Words from former New York Yankee Derek Jeter: "“I don’t care how good you are or how good you think you are. You’re going to fail.”

(26:40-35:54): According to a new poll, almost half of second-year college students say they wouldn’t choose to be roommates with someone who supported a different presidential candidate than they did in 2020.

(35:54-45:24): Facebook may have had a good run at internet dominance, but it looks like that might be coming to an end. Brian and Aubrey talked about the cyclical nature of the internet and life in general.

(45:24-54:14): Brian and Aubrey wrapped up the show by sharing some positive stories.

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(00:00-11:37): David French says Christian political ethics are upside down, with people being adamant about politics and flexible about virtue.

(11:37-20:19): Andy Wood, named as Rick Warren’s successor at Saddleback Church after Warren retires, has apologized for inviting Mark Driscoll to speak at the 2021 Echo Leadership Conference.

(20:19-26:56): Over the weekend Brian preached about worry and tried to be really practical about how to deal with worry as a Christian.

(26:56-34:11): A Missouri pastor issued a public apology this week after a video clip from a recent Sunday sermon showing him berating his congregation for not buying him a luxury watch went viral.

(34:11-44:03): Beth Moore ended up in a bit of a Twitter spat over the question of love vs. doctrine in Christianity. Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts.

(44:03-53:40): What lies did your parents tell you when you were growing up?

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(00:00-10:15): Are we living in the End Times? Stryper's Michael Sweet thinks so. Brian and Aubrey spent some time digging into End Times theology.

(10:15-19:59): Conspiracy theorists say they’ve found proof the Moon landing was faked. Brian and Aubrey tried to figure out why people believe in conspiracy theories.

(19:59-27:57): Francis Chan is making a plea for church unity. Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts.

(27:57-35:45): Boston Children’s Hospital offers what it describes as a “full suite of surgical options for transgender teens and young adults,” sharing a video earlier this year proudly detailing what a “gender-affirming” hysterectomy entails.

(35:45-45:14): Hailey Bieber is opening up about being married to Justin Bieber. She said: 'He's still the person that I want to be rushing back to.' Brian and Aubrey shared some tips for having a successful marriage.

(45:14-53:13): What is it that separates leaders from everyone else?

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