(00:00-10:49): A new report looking at the sexual abuse scandal in the Southern Baptist Convention is worse than most people were expecting. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction and talked about what the group should do moving forward.

(10:49-20:48): How should Christians balance standing up for what they believe in and still being kind? David French says that “conviction and kindness do not run contrary to each other.”

(20:48-30:00): Brian and Aubrey shared the story of a man in Japan who is married to a fictional character, and talked about what that means for love and marriage.

(30:00-38:39): Taylor Swift spoke at the graduation ceremony at New York University over the weekend. She said  "I know it can be really overwhelming figuring out who to be, and when. Who you are now and how to act in order to get where you want to go. I have some good news: it’s totally up to you. I also have some terrifying news: it’s totally up to you." Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction.

(38:39-47:54): David Dummitt at Willow Creek Community Church has talked about their massive staff cuts, blaming COVID. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction.

(47:54-56:28): Aidy Bryant, Kate McKinnon, and Pete Davidson had their last show on SNL over the weekend. Brian and Aubrey talked about the mixed emotions of a season coming to an end.

(56:28-1:06:14): Brian and Aubrey wrapped up the show with a discussion of how people can grow spiritually.

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(00:00-10:49): A new report looking at the sexual abuse scandal in the Southern Baptist Convention is worse than most people were expecting. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction and talked about what the group should do moving forward.

(10:49-20:48): How should Christians balance standing up for what they believe in and still being kind? David French says that “conviction and kindness do not run contrary to each other.”

(20:48-30:00): Brian and Aubrey shared the story of a man in Japan who is married to a fictional character, and talked about what that means for love and marriage.

(30:00-38:39): Taylor Swift spoke at the graduation ceremony at New York University over the weekend. She said  "I know it can be really overwhelming figuring out who to be, and when. Who you are now and how to act in order to get where you want to go. I have some good news: it’s totally up to you. I also have some terrifying news: it’s totally up to you." Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction.

(38:39-47:54): David Dummitt at Willow Creek Community Church has talked about their massive staff cuts, blaming COVID. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction.

(47:54-56:28): Aidy Bryant, Kate McKinnon, and Pete Davidson had their last show on SNL over the weekend. Brian and Aubrey talked about the mixed emotions of a season coming to an end.

(56:28-1:06:14): Brian and Aubrey wrapped up the show with a discussion of how people can grow spiritually.

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(00:00-09:13): Is the Christian right “hijacking” the homeschooling movement? Brian and Aubrey talked about an opinion piece from an analyst at MSNBC.

(09:13-18:42): It’s summertime and that means many young Christians will be going on mission trips. Elliott Clark with The Gospel Coalition explained why results-driven mission trips can be problematic. Brian and Aubrey shared their own experiences growing up.

(18:42-28:30): Brian’s daughter is graduating from high school today. Brian celebrated by sharing an inspirational graduation speech from Chadwick Boseman.

(28:30-37:58): Brian and Aubrey shared some weird stories from around the internet.

(37:58-46:46): Dianne Derby shared the lessons she learned from her 100 year old mentor who was a person of faith and the oldest living Pearl Harbor veteran.

(46:46-57:28): Top Five List: The top five Saturday Night Live sketches.

(57:28-1:05:22): Waiting for the right time can be the hardest thing. Brian and Aubrey talked about how to deal with the “Not yet” season.

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(00:00-09:13): Is the Christian right “hijacking” the homeschooling movement? Brian and Aubrey talked about an opinion piece from an analyst at MSNBC.

(09:13-18:42): It’s summertime and that means many young Christians will be going on mission trips. Elliott Clark with The Gospel Coalition explained why results-driven mission trips can be problematic. Brian and Aubrey shared their own experiences growing up.

(18:42-28:30): Brian’s daughter is graduating from high school today. Brian celebrated by sharing an inspirational graduation speech from Chadwick Boseman.

(28:30-37:58): Brian and Aubrey shared some weird stories from around the internet.

(37:58-46:46): Dianne Derby shared the lessons she learned from her 100 year old mentor who was a person of faith and the oldest living Pearl Harbor veteran.

(46:46-57:28): Top Five List: The top five Saturday Night Live sketches.

(57:28-1:05:22): Waiting for the right time can be the hardest thing. Brian and Aubrey talked about how to deal with the “Not yet” season.

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Brian and Aubrey brought the LIFT conference into the studio. They were joined by Brian Nelson the Executive Pastor at The Bridge, Romell Williams the Senior Pastor for Progression Church and Tera Beth Leach from Christ Church of Oak Brook

(00:00-10:05): How have your churches been impacted by attendance during COVID?

(10:05-20:05): Has your perspective on pastoring changed because of COVID? Do you feel like your calling is different today than before?

(20:05-31:44): Have you reevaluated what it is to make disciples in the Church? How can the Church recapture a deeper discipleship that makes disciples over quick programmatic checkboxes of “belonging?”

(31:44-37:16): Kathy Craig is the Director of Church Engagement & Ministry Partnership with the National School Project. She joined the panel to talk about the work their organization does to reach teens and help teens reach their peers.

(37:16-42:22): Have we succumbed to safetyism and political identities within the Church itself?

(42:22-53:28): Some Churches have claimed meeting virtually is just as good as in person. Do you believe this to be accurate? If not, is it incumbent on leaders to bring people back to in-person gatherings?

(52:28-1:04:46): What has given you hope during the last two years of the COVID pandemic?

(1:04:46-1:13:54): How can we entice people who are content attending church virtually to come back to the church in person?

(1:13:54-1:23:42): Why are you hopeful for the future of the church?

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Brian and Aubrey brought the LIFT conference into the studio. They were joined by Brian Nelson the Executive Pastor at The Bridge, Romell Williams the Senior Pastor for Progression Church and Tera Beth Leach from Christ Church of Oak Brook

(00:00-10:05): How have your churches been impacted by attendance during COVID?

(10:05-20:05): Has your perspective on pastoring changed because of COVID? Do you feel like your calling is different today than before?

(20:05-31:44): Have you reevaluated what it is to make disciples in the Church? How can the Church recapture a deeper discipleship that makes disciples over quick programmatic checkboxes of “belonging?”

(31:44-37:16): Kathy Craig is the Director of Church Engagement & Ministry Partnership with the National School Project. She joined the panel to talk about the work their organization does to reach teens and help teens reach their peers.

(37:16-42:22): Have we succumbed to safetyism and political identities within the Church itself?

(42:22-53:28): Some Churches have claimed meeting virtually is just as good as in person. Do you believe this to be accurate? If not, is it incumbent on leaders to bring people back to in-person gatherings?

(52:28-1:04:46): What has given you hope during the last two years of the COVID pandemic?

(1:04:46-1:13:54): How can we entice people who are content attending church virtually to come back to the church in person?

(1:13:54-1:23:42): Why are you hopeful for the future of the church?

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(00:00-09:47): A Washington Post columnist tried to tie the fight over abortion to the mass shootings over the weekend. Brian and Aubrey had some strong feelings about that.

(09:47-20:05): In “Knowing God” J. I. Packer wrote the 6 Things You Should Tell Yourself Every Day as a Christian. Brian and Aubrey talked about the importance of reciting truths to yourself

(20:05-27:34): Social Media Water Cooler: What is your favorite graduation song?

(27:34-36:57): Brian and Aubrey play a round of “Avengers Quote or Bible Verse?”

(36:57-45:00): As we inch closer to Brian’s daughter graduating from high school, Aubrey shared an inspirational graduation speech from actor Denzel Washington.

(45:00-53:41): Gavin Adams with Church Leaders gave some perspective on how to grow more confident. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction.

(53:41-1:02:15): Brian and Aubrey wrapped up the show by sharing some positive stories.

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(00:00-09:47): A Washington Post columnist tried to tie the fight over abortion to the mass shootings over the weekend. Brian and Aubrey had some strong feelings about that.

(09:47-20:05): In “Knowing God” J. I. Packer wrote the 6 Things You Should Tell Yourself Every Day as a Christian. Brian and Aubrey talked about the importance of reciting truths to yourself

(20:05-27:34): Social Media Water Cooler: What is your favorite graduation song?

(27:34-36:57): Brian and Aubrey play a round of “Avengers Quote or Bible Verse?”

(36:57-45:00): As we inch closer to Brian’s daughter graduating from high school, Aubrey shared an inspirational graduation speech from actor Denzel Washington.

(45:00-53:41): Gavin Adams with Church Leaders gave some perspective on how to grow more confident. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction.

(53:41-1:02:15): Brian and Aubrey wrapped up the show by sharing some positive stories.

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Over 3 million refugees have fled Ukraine, while there are estimates that over 6 million people have been displaced within the country. Out of an absolute commitment to honor God with the highest integrity, Food For The Poor has taken the time to establish that weare partnering with organizations that can get food into the hands of those in need in the most efficient and effectiveways possible. There will not be a planting season in Ukraine. Ukraine is one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of wheat. What will the need for food look likein 6 to 12 months from now? Your generous gift of any amount will enable Food For The Poor and their ministry partner to provide life-saving food to Ukrainian refugees and displaced families.

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Over 3 million refugees have fled Ukraine, while there are estimates that over 6 million people have been displaced within the country. Out of an absolute commitment to honor God with the highest integrity, Food For The Poor has taken the time to establish that weare partnering with organizations that can get food into the hands of those in need in the most efficient and effectiveways possible. There will not be a planting season in Ukraine. Ukraine is one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of wheat. What will the need for food look likein 6 to 12 months from now? Your generous gift of any amount will enable Food For The Poor and their ministry partner to provide life-saving food to Ukrainian refugees and displaced families.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.