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”   

(00:00-09:42): It was an eventful 4th of July, with a mass shooting at the parade in Highland Park and also protests over a police shooting in Ohio. Aubrey and Catherine talked about how we can respond when things like these happen.

(09:42-18:50): A Youtuber named “Technoblade” died of cancer last week. Aubrey and Catherine talked about the impact he has had on all of their kids.

(18:50-27:35): How do you love and interact with people that you disagree with?

(27:35-36:26): What are the characteristics that make a relationship healthy?

(36:26-46:00): University of Virginia professor of religious studies Charles Marsh has a new memoir called “Evangelical Anxiety.” Aubrey and Catherine shared their reaction.

(46:00-54:54): Aubrey and Catherine wrapped up the show by sharing a list of ways to know you’ve crossed the threshold into being old.

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(00:00-09:44): How often should pastors talk about current cultural issues? It’s a question that’s come up a lot lately thanks to the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe vs. Wade.

(09:44-18:06): What role does Evangelism play in our daily lives?

(18:06-27:00): Brian and Aubrey lightened the mood by sharing some “Weird Stories From Around the Internet”

(27:00-35:46): The American Medical Association wants to help people deal with decision fatigue. Brian and Aubrey shared some of their tips.

(35:46-45:38): Top Five List: Top five characters from The Office

(45:38-54:19): Brian and Aubrey wrapped up the show with some Independence Day trivia.

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(00:00-09:22): Pride in being an American has hit a record low in new Gallup polling. Brain and Aubrey talked about what healthy patriotism looks like.

(09:22-20:08): Steven Barr is the Lead Past of Castmember Church. He joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book “KINGDOM INFLUENCE: Three Proven Keys to Revealing Jesus in a Skeptical and Suspicious World”

(20:08-28:08): Social Media Watercooler: What do you remember most about life before smartphones?

(28:08-36:48): Three men reported that Christian musician Chris Rice took advantage of a youth ministry culture that normalized massages and sleepovers to groom them as teenagers more than 20 years ago.

(36:48-45:53): Kathy Craig is the Director of Church & Ministry Partnerships for Decision Point. She joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the work Decision Point does to help students share their faith at school.

(45:53-54:23): Kaitlyn Schiess talked about something very simple that people can do to make an impact on others. 

(54:23-1:03:28): Jeanne Stevens wrote why “shoulds” are not good motivators.” Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts.

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(00:00-10:10): Today marks the 15th anniversary of something that has completely changed life for all of us.

(10:10-16:03): Reacting to the reaction on the Roe vs. Wade ruling, Skye Jethani posted on Twitter: "Wherever you stand on overturning Roe, saying the court is "illegitimate" is no different than Trump saying the election was "rigged." Our response to every loss cannot be to burn the whole system down. Both parties are playing w/fire but it's "We the People" who will get burned."

(16:03-25:24): Are Christians neglecting their Bible? Reading the Bible takes intentionality and planning.

(25:24-32:43): Why aren’t we talking about coercion in the debate over abortion?

(32:43-): Elisa Morgan wrote about the struggle she is having in her career trying to step aside for future generations.

(H2S4): How do you gauge your spiritual health?

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(00:00-10:03): The chief argument against the overturning of Roe vs. Wade seems to be “Bodily autonomy” but Tish Harrison Warren wrote in the New York Times that isn’t applicable.

(10:03-19:21): Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot made a profane attack on the SCOTUS at a Pride event in Chicago. Brian and Aubrey talked about how we can get back to having leaders who are respectful even when they disagree with people and policies.

(19:21-27:47): Brian and Aubrey lightened things up with a game of “Paul or Disney Princess?”

(27:47-36:06): How do we respond to people who are hurting? Derwin Gray tweeted “Everyone is going through something. Even when we disagree, we can still be kind, humble, and generous. “

(36:06-44:55): Relevant Magazine has compiled a list of bad Christian excuses for breaking up with someone.

(44:55-53:53): According to Marlena Graves: “It’s hard to follow Jesus when we have too much stuff and when we have stuffed too many activities into our lives because we are shackled to the norms and rhythms  of American markers of status and comfort.”

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(00:00-10:32): Roe vs. Wade has been overturned. Everyone seems to have an opinion on it one way or another. But what does it mean for the church?

(10:32-18:53): David French had some thoughts on how the church should greet the end of Roe vs. Wade.

(18:53-26:46): Brian has made his triumphant return from vacation and had some reflections on the anxiety that comes at the end of vacation.

(26:46-33:29): The Supreme Court on Monday said separation of church and state does not prohibit public school employees from praying aloud on the job near students. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction.

(33:29-41:12): Ed Stetzer talked with Karen Swallow Prior about the Supreme Court decision overturning Row vs. Wade. Karen talked about what the church must do to help women in this new reality.

(41:12-48:29): Brian and Aubrey wrapped up a heavy show by sharing some positive stories.

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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”  

(00:00-09:39): According to a new poll, the number of people in the US who believe in God has hit an all-time low. But that’s not the most surprising thing about the numbers.

(09:39-17:48): Catherine recently had an amazing wildlife encounter in her own backyard.

(17:48-26:57): Aubrey and Catherine have been friends for years, but they’ve noticed that it’s much harder to make new friends as adults. They talked about why that might be.

(26:57-37:44): Aubrey and Catherine took a break from the more heavy discussions with the weekly “Weird Stuff We Found on the Web” segment.

(37:44-46:44): Aubrey and Catherine shared some things you should think about before you decide to leave your church.

(46:44-55:59): Top Five List: Top five most meaningful celebrity deaths

(55:59-1:04:39: Aubrey and Catherine wrapped up a busy week by sharing some thoughts on the wisdom of letting go of a dream. 

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(00:00-08:58): Aubrey was joined by her husband Kevin Sampson. Kevin is the Lead Pastor for Renewal Church in West Chicago. Aubrey and Kevin talked about why they thought it was important for their church to be a multiethnic community when they planted the church seven years ago.

(08:58-19:24): Matthew Soerens is the US Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief and the National Coordinator for Evangelical Immigration Table. He joined Aubrey and Kevin to talk about his new book “Inalienable: How Marginalized Kingdom Voices Can Help Save the American Church”

(19:24-28:49): Aubrey and Kevin have had some communication issues with the Gen Z-ers in their lives, so they tried to learn some terminology of the younger generation. 

(28:49-37:47): Kevin has been reading the book “Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything.“ Aubrey and Kevin talked about how to build good habits and break bad ones.

(37:47-47:23): Aubrey and Kevin shared some church leadership lessons from the latest revelations in The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast.

(47:23-57:17): Kevin has been teaching from the Book of Malachi and shared some important lessons.

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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”  

 

(00:00-17:33): The death toll from an earthquake in Afghanistan on Wednesday hit 1,000. Aubrey and Catherine talked about how to find God when a crisis hits.

 

(17:33-26:28): The Southern Baptist Convention and Rick Warren have clashed over the ordination of women. Catherine and Aubrey shared their thoughts as women who are church leaders.

(26:28-33:32): Are Christians thinking about their bodies all wrong? Aubrey and Catherine shared their thoughts.

(33:32-41:55): Social Media Water Cooler and Catherine’s Shouty Wednesday 

(41:55-50:28): The economy has gotten pretty tough, so Aubrey and Catherine shared 17 ways to save money during inflation.

(50:28-59:53): In honor of the Obi Wan Kenobi TV series, Aubrey and Catherine played around of “Star Wars or The Bible”

(50:28-59:53): Grinds My Gears: Aubrey and guest host Catherine share a few things that have been sticking in their craws lately.

(59:53-1:10:21): Emily Henry says in the summer, you should read what you want, not what you “should” read…what are you reading this summer? What makes a book a summer read? What should books do?

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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” 

(00:00-08:30): A shooter killed three people at an Alabama church on Monday. It seems like there are more and more of these stories lately. There are more mass shootings in America this year than days in the year. How do we respond to stories like these as Christians? 

(08:30-17:29): Monday was World Refugee Day. Aubrey and Catherine discussed why this should matter for Chrisitans.

(17:29-26:38): What is one piece of advice or wisdom you wish you could pass on?

(26:38-35:19): We all have to deal with difficult people in our lives. What is your strategy for managing them and not becoming the difficult person in someone else’s life?

(35:19-44:22): From hate to justice: A former KKK building is being transformed into a space of healing

(44:22-52:49): Aubrey and Catherine wrapped up the show by sharing some positive stories.

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