Aubrey is out this week and Brian was joined by Steven Coble, the Teaching and Discipleship Pastor at Renewal Church in Chicago.

(00:00-11:02): Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh is taking some flak for pro-life comments he made at an anti-abortion event. Brian and Steven shared their thoughts about what a Christ-like response to the abortion debate would look like.

(11:02-20:38): JD Greear asked the question “Why does the resurrection matter?” Brian and Steven shared their thoughts. 

(20:38-27:36): Brian and Steven played a round of Taylor Swift or Lamentations?

(27:36-36:23): How should Christ-followers mesh their politics with their religious views? Brian and Steven tackled that difficult balancing act.

(36:23-44:08): What kind of life lessons do you learn from playing sports at a young age that carry through to adulthood?

(44:08-52:38): What do you think the world will look like 28 years from now? The Today Show re-examined their reaction to the internet back in 1994.

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(00:00-08:27): Aubrey is out this week and Brian was joined by Steven Coble, the Teaching and Discipleship Pastor at Renewal Church in Chicago.

(08:27-18:49): Brian and Steve talked about the state of the church after COVID, both their respective churches and the larger church in general.

(18:49-29:14): Jay Y. Kim serves as the lead pastor at WestGate Church in the Silicon Valley and on the leadership team of the ReGeneration Project. He joined Brian From and Steven Coble to talk about his new book “Analog Christian: Cultivating Contentment, Resilience, and Wisdom in the Digital Age“

(29:14-40:54): Steven Coble explained what makes Renewal Church and multi-ethnic church, and why it is a passion of his.

(40:54-48:40): There’s a lot of talk about toxic masculinity these days, but Hannah Anderson wrote in Christianity Today that the masculinity debate needs more Johnny Cash.

(48:40-58:29): What are the most “important” spiritual disciplines in your life?

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(00:00-08:56) It was a busy weekend at Wrigley Field, and Brian gets to spend the week at home.

(08:56-18:20) Science points us back to God https://www.newsweek.com/how-science-stopped-backing-atheists-started-pointing-back-god-opinion-1724448 

(18:20-26:45) Why more pastors suddenly want to quit | Church & Ministries News

(26:45-35:02) Christ Is All || Paul Washer

(35:02-44:06) Be generous in the way you share Jesus with others

(44:06-52:48) What does it mean to lean on God? Pastor Jim Cymbala on Twitter: "Lean on God!"

(52:48-1:01:10) Rory Mcllroy was all class after a disappointing finish at St Andrews

(1:01:10) Matt Chandler Sermon Jam Prayer

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(00:00-09:52): After the COVID pandemic a lot of people are suffering from “Compassion Fatigue.” What should Christians do when their compassion runs out?

(09:52-18:43): How do you decide what TV and movies to let your kids watch? Brian and Aubrey shared 10 tips to help you decide.

(18:43-28:42): Brian and Aubrey tried to lighten things up by sharing some Weird Stories from Around the Internet 

(28:42-38:33): How do you make lasting change in your life? Brian and Aubrey shared 4 principles from Rick Warren

(38:33-47:03): Top Five List: Cartoons from the 1980’s

(47:03-): Brian Dixon is explaining to people how to fail as a man (Or how to avoid doing so). Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction. 

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(00:00-08:58): Why do people leave Christianity? Brian and Aubrey shared a variety of perspectives on the issue.

(08:58-17:33): Heather Caliri wrote a piece called “God Takes Joy Seriously (And So Should You). Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction.

(17:33-25:31): Greg Laurie posted on Twitter: "When the Barna Group asked nonbelievers what they value most when talking about spiritual things, a majority said they want people to listen without judgement. Some believers want to condemn and yell at people. But that isn’t how we’re going to reach them with the Gospel."

(25:31-34:17): According to new data, most Americans say religious liberty is on the decline in the country, even more believe Christians are increasingly confronted with intolerance in the U.S. But some say American Christians complain too much about how they are treated.

(34:17-42:37): Bob Smietana is a veteran religion writer and national reporter for Religion News Service. He joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the fallout from the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe vs. Wade.

(42:37-): Brian and Aubrey shared some encouraging words from Matt Chandler on waiting for God.

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(00:00-08:43): The Family Research Council and other organizations have been trying to become churches, mostly for financial benefit.

(08:43-18:26): Research says that statistically people who marry young do better than people who wait until later in life. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction as people who married young.

(18:26-27:54): Brian and Aubrey played a round of “Bible Verse or Movie Quote?”

(27:54-36:17): According to new data, 48% of young adults are struggling with mental health. Shawn Mendes announced he is taking a break from touring to focus on his mental health. More and more artists and athletes seem to be taking mental health breaks. What does this teach us? 

(36:17-44:23): Moral Conundrum: Aubrey was shopping online and found a clothing item she really liked, but a pop-up ad said a portion of the sellers profits would go to Planned Parenthood.

(44:23-): Brian and Aubrey wrapped up a heavy show by sharing some positive stories.

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(00:00-08:55): President Biden is facing increasing skepticism after he repeated the horrifying story of a 10-year-old rape victim to push his executive order on abortion — without seeking any evidence that the tale is true. The White House says President Biden was just making a point. Does actual truth matter?

(08:55-17:32): According to a new poll, Confidence in American Institutions, including the Church, Drops to Historic Lows.

(17:32-26:25): Grinds My Gears: Brian is sick of people announcing they’re taking a break from social media. Meanwhile, Aubrey is sick of giving up food to the men in her house.

(26:25-35:05): What should the church do to prepare for a potential mass shooter?

(35:05-44:56): Do you really have to go to church every Sunday? Brian and Aubrey talked about what church looks like now that some people have gotten used to staying home and attending virtually during the pandemic.

(44:56-52:37): Genelle Aldred is a freelance newsreader and creative and communication consultant based in the UK and author of the book “Communicate for Change: Creating Justice in a World of Bias”. Genelle joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the fall of Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

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(00:00-08:55): Former Japanese leader Shinzo Abe died on Friday after being shot at a campaign event, in an attack that shocked a country where gun violence is virtually nonexistent.

(08:55-17:32): An 8-year-old boy who was attending the Highland Park Fourth of July parade with his parents and twin brother was shot and is now paralyzed from the waist down. Brian shared his reaction to all of the stories coming out of Highland Park.

(17:32-26:25): David Fitch posted a quote from A.W. Tozer on Twitter: "“IF THE HOLY SPIRIT WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE CHURCH TODAY, 95% of what we do would go on and no one would know the difference. If the Holy Spirit had been withdrawn from the New Testament church, 95% of what they did would stop, and everybody would know the difference.” Brian shared his reaction

(26:25-35:05): Brian tried to lighten things up by sharing some Weird Stories from Around the Internet 

(35:05-44:56): Paul Asay is the editor for the Plugged In podcast from Focus on the Family. He joined Brian to talk about how Christians interact with pop culture and also had a review of Thor: Love and Thunder.

(44:56-52:37): Thom Rainer has compiled a list of the five stages people go through when they move from being committed to leaving the church.

(52:37-): Brian wrapped up the week by sharing some tips for finding rest.

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(00:00-10:01): A 2-year-old in Highland Parks is now left to grow up without either of his parents after both were victims of the shooting on the 4th of July. A GoFundMe page has raised over $2.5 million to help his grandparents raise him.

(10:01-18:10): Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green has already said the shooting was a “False Flag” operation. Brian shared his reaction.

(18:10-26:55): Bruce Arians has a strict rule for his coaches on staff for maintaining work/life balance. Brian shared his reaction as a dad who balances multiple roles.

(26:55-34:27): Pastor Creflo Dollar has reversed his stance on the “Prosperity Gospel.” Brian reacted to the change and Dollar’s reasoning.

(34:27-44:40): Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra is senior writer and faith-and-work editor for The Gospel Coalition. She is also the coauthor of Gospelbound: Living with Resolute Hope in an Anxious Age and editor of Social Sanity in an Insta World. She joined Brian to talk about how the church is dealing with the transgender issue.

(44:40-53:00): Brian wrapped up the show by sharing some inspirational words from Duke women’s basketball coach Kara Lawson

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Catherine McNiel joined Aubrey Sampson to pinch hit for Brian From. Catherine is the author of the new book “Fearing Bravely: Risking Love for Our Neighbors, Strangers, and Enemies” 

(00:00-08:22): Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will require university students and professors to register their political beliefs with the government. Catherine shared her reaction as someone who previously worked in HR.

(08:22-17:01): Tim Challies has more advice for Christian life. Aubrey and Catherine shared their reaction.  

(17:01-26:34): Aubrey and Catherine are both writers. They shared the best pieces of advice they’ve ever gotten as content creators. 

(26:34-35:01): Beth Moore posted on Twitter: “I’m convinced to my core much of our misery & discontentment is tied to relentless self interest. You don’t need a resource to change the way you pray. Just a made up mind.” Aubrey and Catherine shared their thoughts.

(35:01-44:06): Aubrey and Catherine talked about what Biblical humility looks like, in response to a video from Lisa Harper.

(44:06-53:47): When pain is chronic and ongoing, how do we find the strength to endure?

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