(00:00-9:18): This weekend the US experienced mass shootings in Buffalo, California and now in Houston. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction and some of the stories of the victims.

(9:18-19:18): When should Pastors address specific things that are happening in the news?

(19:18-28:01): Why do Christians have a hard time praying? According to a survey by the Pew Research Center, fewer than half of U.S. adults pray daily—and this number has fallen precipitously in the past 15 years, from 58 percent of respondents in 2007 to 45 percent in 2021.

(28:01-37:13): Aubrey visited a small church in Wisconsin over the weekend. Some people have written off the current generation spiritually. There’s growing evidence that this new generation will bring the greatest opportunity for Small Church ministry in 2,000 years.

(37:13-45:06): Friend of the show Matt Sorens asks the question “What if We Saw Asylum Seekers as Our Brothers and Sisters?“ Brian and Aubrey shared their perspective on the issue.

(45:06-53:15): Alan Hirsch said “You cannot build a church on consumers. They'll desert you at a moment's notice because they have no commitments beyond meeting their own needs. Jesus can take twelve disciples and build a movement that changes the world. He could never have done that with consumers.” How do we become not-consumers and disciple non-consumers?

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(00:00-9:18): This weekend the US experienced mass shootings in Buffalo, California and now in Houston. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction and some of the stories of the victims.

(9:18-19:18): When should Pastors address specific things that are happening in the news?

(19:18-28:01): Why do Christians have a hard time praying? According to a survey by the Pew Research Center, fewer than half of U.S. adults pray daily—and this number has fallen precipitously in the past 15 years, from 58 percent of respondents in 2007 to 45 percent in 2021.

(28:01-37:13): Aubrey visited a small church in Wisconsin over the weekend. Some people have written off the current generation spiritually. There’s growing evidence that this new generation will bring the greatest opportunity for Small Church ministry in 2,000 years.

(37:13-45:06): Friend of the show Matt Sorens asks the question “What if We Saw Asylum Seekers as Our Brothers and Sisters?“ Brian and Aubrey shared their perspective on the issue.

(45:06-53:15): Alan Hirsch said “You cannot build a church on consumers. They'll desert you at a moment's notice because they have no commitments beyond meeting their own needs. Jesus can take twelve disciples and build a movement that changes the world. He could never have done that with consumers.” How do we become not-consumers and disciple non-consumers?

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(00:00-8:49): People feel very strongly about worship music. How long do our typical worship songs remain popular? You might be surprised.

(8:49-17:36): It’s not much of a stretch to say that kids don’t play outside as much anymore. Trevon Wax says that is very bad for their development. Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts as parents.

(17:36-26:19): Brian and Aubrey shared the Parable of the Acorn and talked about how it means for our faith journey.

(26:19-35:16): Mike Leake posted on Twitter: “I think YRR (young, restless, reformed) movement was basically a prosperity gospel. Believe right stuff. Gospel the gospel in a gospel way. Be a biblical man/woman. Preach expository sermons.” Brain and Aubrey shared their thoughts.

(35:16-46:23): Top Five List: Top Harrison Ford movies

(46:23-54:44): Brian and Aubrey wrapped up the week by sharing some weird stories from around the internet.

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(00:00-8:49): People feel very strongly about worship music. How long do our typical worship songs remain popular? You might be surprised.

(8:49-17:36): It’s not much of a stretch to say that kids don’t play outside as much anymore. Trevon Wax says that is very bad for their development. Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts as parents.

(17:36-26:19): Brian and Aubrey shared the Parable of the Acorn and talked about how it means for our faith journey.

(26:19-35:16): Mike Leake posted on Twitter: “I think YRR (young, restless, reformed) movement was basically a prosperity gospel. Believe right stuff. Gospel the gospel in a gospel way. Be a biblical man/woman. Preach expository sermons.” Brain and Aubrey shared their thoughts.

(35:16-46:23): Top Five List: Top Harrison Ford movies

(46:23-54:44): Brian and Aubrey wrapped up the week by sharing some weird stories from around the internet.

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(00:00-10:51): The details of the “Roe v Wade” replacement going through Congress are a little disturbing. Joe Scarborough posted on Twitter: "I’m told a clean Roe bill would likely bring Manchin on board and give Collins and Murkowski no excuse to vote “no”. But that would make too much sense politically. So Democrats once again swing for the fences in a useless gesture."

(10:51-21:01): Overdose deaths have been soaring in the U.S. for twenty years, having taken over a million American lives since 2000. Brain and Aubrey talked about what the church can do to help the situation.

(21:01-30:00): Ray Ortlund announced that he’s leaving Twitter. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction and talked about how to do good on social media.

(30:00-39:41): A new survey suggests people are less enthusiastic about having kids. Brian and Aubrey talked about what that means for the future of families and the church.

(39:41-1:18:43): Aubrey was joined by Anitra Parmele from Food For The Poor to talk about the work they are doing to feed victims of the war in Ukraine.

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(00:00-10:51): The details of the “Roe v Wade” replacement going through Congress are a little disturbing. Joe Scarborough posted on Twitter: "I’m told a clean Roe bill would likely bring Manchin on board and give Collins and Murkowski no excuse to vote “no”. But that would make too much sense politically. So Democrats once again swing for the fences in a useless gesture."

(10:51-21:01): Overdose deaths have been soaring in the U.S. for twenty years, having taken over a million American lives since 2000. Brain and Aubrey talked about what the church can do to help the situation.

(21:01-30:00): Ray Ortlund announced that he’s leaving Twitter. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction and talked about how to do good on social media.

(30:00-39:41): A new survey suggests people are less enthusiastic about having kids. Brian and Aubrey talked about what that means for the future of families and the church.

(39:41-1:18:43): Aubrey was joined by Anitra Parmele from Food For The Poor to talk about the work they are doing to feed victims of the war in Ukraine.

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(00:00-09:30): Brian From is out, so Aubrey Sampson is joined by Catherine McNeil, author of “Fearing Bravely”, “All Shall Be Well,” and “Long Days of Small Things.” Aubrey and Catherine have both recently lost loved ones to COVID, and they talked about how to deal with grief when you lose someone and they become a statistic.

(09:30-18:10): J. Nicole Morgan wrote about her experience as a “fat” person in the church. Aubrey and Catherine talked about the messages the church sends women about their bodies.

(18:10-26:46): Cassandra Brown is a nurse and the creator of Grit and Glit ministries in Ohio. She joined Aubrey and Catherine to talk about the work she is doing to rebuild her community after the pandemic and the opioid crisis.

(26:46-36:10):Aubrey talked with Catherine McNeil about her new book “Fearing Bravely: Risking Love for Our Neighbors, Strangers, and Enemies” 

(36:10-44:51): It’s mental health awareness month. Derek Webb posted on Twitter “pastoral care and therapy are two remotely different things. if you go to a church that believes they’re interchangeable, i would invite you to run.” Aubrey and Catherine shared their thoughts on the church, therapy and mental health.

(44:51-53:05): Aubrey and Catherine wrapped up a heavy show by sharing some positive stories.

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(00:00-09:30): Brian From is out, so Aubrey Sampson is joined by Catherine McNeil, author of “Fearing Bravely”, “All Shall Be Well,” and “Long Days of Small Things.” Aubrey and Catherine have both recently lost loved ones to COVID, and they talked about how to deal with grief when you lose someone and they become a statistic.

(09:30-18:10): J. Nicole Morgan wrote about her experience as a “fat” person in the church. Aubrey and Catherine talked about the messages the church sends women about their bodies.

(18:10-26:46): Cassandra Brown is a nurse and the creator of Grit and Glit ministries in Ohio. She joined Aubrey and Catherine to talk about the work she is doing to rebuild her community after the pandemic and the opioid crisis.

(26:46-36:10):Aubrey talked with Catherine McNeil about her new book “Fearing Bravely: Risking Love for Our Neighbors, Strangers, and Enemies” 

(36:10-44:51): It’s mental health awareness month. Derek Webb posted on Twitter “pastoral care and therapy are two remotely different things. if you go to a church that believes they’re interchangeable, i would invite you to run.” Aubrey and Catherine shared their thoughts on the church, therapy and mental health.

(44:51-53:05): Aubrey and Catherine wrapped up a heavy show by sharing some positive stories.

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(00:00-09:41): The New York Times believes there seems to be a fracturing among Evangelicals. Brian talked about what that would mean and whether or not it is true.

(09:41-19:05): The sinner’s prayer is something most people raised in the church are familiar with, but is the sinners prayer in the Bible? Mark Dever and David Platt discussed whether this prayer is helpful or unhelpful as Christians seek to fulfill the commandment to make disciples.

(19:05-28:48): Anna Meade Harris wrote about why it is important for Christians to be physically present for others when they are going through challenging times. Brian shared his thoughts.

(28:48-38:21): Trevon Wax at The Gospel Coalition asked “What Prevents Tears of Gratitude for Grace?”

(38:21-47:46): Brian shared an Easter message from Pastor Earl Duggins that was delivered shortly after his wife passed away. It also just happened to be hours before he himself fell ill and passed away.

(47:46-56:58): It’s graduation season. Brian wrapped up the show by sharing a helpful message from a graduation speech by Admiral William McRaven at the University of Texas several years ago.

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(00:00-09:41): The New York Times believes there seems to be a fracturing among Evangelicals. Brian talked about what that would mean and whether or not it is true.

(09:41-19:05): The sinner’s prayer is something most people raised in the church are familiar with, but is the sinners prayer in the Bible? Mark Dever and David Platt discussed whether this prayer is helpful or unhelpful as Christians seek to fulfill the commandment to make disciples.

(19:05-28:48): Anna Meade Harris wrote about why it is important for Christians to be physically present for others when they are going through challenging times. Brian shared his thoughts.

(28:48-38:21): Trevon Wax at The Gospel Coalition asked “What Prevents Tears of Gratitude for Grace?”

(38:21-47:46): Brian shared an Easter message from Pastor Earl Duggins that was delivered shortly after his wife passed away. It also just happened to be hours before he himself fell ill and passed away.

(47:46-56:58): It’s graduation season. Brian wrapped up the show by sharing a helpful message from a graduation speech by Admiral William McRaven at the University of Texas several years ago.

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