(00:00-10:42): Smart phones have had a massive impact on how all of us live our daily lives. Brain and Aubrey talked about how our phones have impacted how we pray.

(10:42-20:35): How do you deal with the bad things that happen in life without becoming overwhelmed? Brian and Aubrey talked about how to still find joy in dark times.

(20:35-28:46): Jeff Mingee with The Gospel Coalition talked about how God sees people even when others don’t. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction.

(28:46-37:46): Why has there been a decline in bible reading in America? Is it the disruption from COVID or something else?

(37:46-48:16): Top Five: TV Game Shows

(48:16-56:51): Brain and Aubrey wrap up the week by sharing some weird stories from around the internet.

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(00:00-10:42): Smart phones have had a massive impact on how all of us live our daily lives. Brain and Aubrey talked about how our phones have impacted how we pray.

(10:42-20:35): How do you deal with the bad things that happen in life without becoming overwhelmed? Brian and Aubrey talked about how to still find joy in dark times.

(20:35-28:46): Jeff Mingee with The Gospel Coalition talked about how God sees people even when others don’t. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction.

(28:46-37:46): Why has there been a decline in bible reading in America? Is it the disruption from COVID or something else?

(37:46-48:16): Top Five: TV Game Shows

(48:16-56:51): Brain and Aubrey wrap up the week by sharing some weird stories from around the internet.

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(00:00-10:33): Dr. Anthony Fauci expressed optimism about the state of the pandemic in the U.S. this week. He said we seem to have entered the endemic stage of the virus. What is the biggest lesson we learned from COVID?

(10:33-18:56): According to a new report compiled by the Presbyterian Church Office of the General Assembly, there was a significant decrease in congregations, active members, ministers, and membership in the past two years..Brian and Aubrey talked about what that means for the larger church. 

(18:56-29:47): Social Media Water Cooler: What song do you immediately associate with a major life event? 

(29:47-38:19): Emily Mcgowin at Wheaton College wrote a lengthy twitter stream about deconstruction in the church. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction.

(38:19-46:56): Does the church have an autoimmune disease? Brian and Aubrey discussed an Instagram post from Lisa Bevere.

(46:56-56:03): All Ministry Matters with Brian From: How can Pastors deal with church members deconstructing their faith?

(56:03-1:05:09): What is love? Jim Denison wrote about an emerging movement of people called “Fictosexuals” who love fictional characters. 

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(00:00-10:33): Dr. Anthony Fauci expressed optimism about the state of the pandemic in the U.S. this week. He said we seem to have entered the endemic stage of the virus. What is the biggest lesson we learned from COVID?

(10:33-18:56): According to a new report compiled by the Presbyterian Church Office of the General Assembly, there was a significant decrease in congregations, active members, ministers, and membership in the past two years..Brian and Aubrey talked about what that means for the larger church. 

(18:56-29:47): Social Media Water Cooler: What song do you immediately associate with a major life event? 

(29:47-38:19): Emily Mcgowin at Wheaton College wrote a lengthy twitter stream about deconstruction in the church. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction.

(38:19-46:56): Does the church have an autoimmune disease? Brian and Aubrey discussed an Instagram post from Lisa Bevere.

(46:56-56:03): All Ministry Matters with Brian From: How can Pastors deal with church members deconstructing their faith?

(56:03-1:05:09): What is love? Jim Denison wrote about an emerging movement of people called “Fictosexuals” who love fictional characters. 

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(00:00-09:29): Thom Rainer with Church Answers says “Disunity in the Church and among Christians destroys Evangelism.” Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction and talked about how to handle disagreements of all kinds within the Church.

(09:29-18:51): In a book review, a writer named Jennifer Martin said “Today, I identify as a polyamorous Christian — or a Christian who happens to have multiple partners, including two who live with me and my children. To arrive here, I have had to re-examine the intersection of sex and faith and what it means to have ethical sex.” As you might imagine, Brian and Aubrey have some strong feelings about the idea of someone identifying themselves as a “polyamorous Christian.” 

(18:51-27:58): Grinds my Gears: Brian takes aim at loud phone conversations in public places. Aubrey has a bone to pick with the other members of her household.

(27:58-36:57): Is Chris Pratt being canceled? There seems to be an increasingly anti-Christian bias in the world. How should Christians respond?

(36:57-46:58): Brian and Aubrey are both over 40 and it turns out there are unique things people over 40 seem to be required to do.

(46:58-54:37): Joe McKeever at Church Leaders wrote a list of the 7 Worst Pastoring Mistakes he has made. Brian and Aubrey felt personally attacked by some of them.

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(00:00-09:29): Thom Rainer with Church Answers says “Disunity in the Church and among Christians destroys Evangelism.” Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction and talked about how to handle disagreements of all kinds within the Church.

(09:29-18:51): In a book review, a writer named Jennifer Martin said “Today, I identify as a polyamorous Christian — or a Christian who happens to have multiple partners, including two who live with me and my children. To arrive here, I have had to re-examine the intersection of sex and faith and what it means to have ethical sex.” As you might imagine, Brian and Aubrey have some strong feelings about the idea of someone identifying themselves as a “polyamorous Christian.” 

(18:51-27:58): Grinds my Gears: Brian takes aim at loud phone conversations in public places. Aubrey has a bone to pick with the other members of her household.

(27:58-36:57): Is Chris Pratt being canceled? There seems to be an increasingly anti-Christian bias in the world. How should Christians respond?

(36:57-46:58): Brian and Aubrey are both over 40 and it turns out there are unique things people over 40 seem to be required to do.

(46:58-54:37): Joe McKeever at Church Leaders wrote a list of the 7 Worst Pastoring Mistakes he has made. Brian and Aubrey felt personally attacked by some of them.

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(00:00-10:37): Gabe Hughes, an associate pastor at First Baptist Church in Lindale, Texas, tweeted the following message last Wednesday: "You should not tell an unbeliever, "God loves you." The apostles never shared the gospel this way. The Bible says God's wrath is upon unbelievers (John 3:36, Romans 1:18)."Help them see their sin, warn them of the judgment of God, and give them the gospel," he continued. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction.

(10:37-19:05): Russell Moore says  "“People aren’t abandoning Christianity because they don’t believe what Jesus teaches, but because they don’t believe the church believes what Jesus teaches.” Do you agree? Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts.

(19:05-28:10): Derwin Gray told someone on Twitter ”The misapplication of theology doesn't mean the theology was wrong. It means Jesus' followers disobeyed the theology. We need to deconstruct disobedience, not sound, historic theology” Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction.

(28:10-37:29): Someone brought a gun to Aubrey’s son’s highschool last week. Aubrey talked about how she is processing that as a mom and how the school handled it.

(37:29-46:46): Elrena Evans is executive editor of Paper&String, a digital care package celebrating faith, creativity, and beauty in its many forms. She is the author of a short story collection, This Crowded Night, and coauthor of the essay collection Mama, PhD: Women Write About Motherhood and Academic Life. She joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her new book “Special Grace: Prayers and Reflections for Families with Special Needs”

(46:46-54:23): Brain and Aubrey wrapped up a heavy show by sharing some positive news stories.

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(00:00-10:37): Gabe Hughes, an associate pastor at First Baptist Church in Lindale, Texas, tweeted the following message last Wednesday: "You should not tell an unbeliever, "God loves you." The apostles never shared the gospel this way. The Bible says God's wrath is upon unbelievers (John 3:36, Romans 1:18)."Help them see their sin, warn them of the judgment of God, and give them the gospel," he continued. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction.

(10:37-19:05): Russell Moore says  "“People aren’t abandoning Christianity because they don’t believe what Jesus teaches, but because they don’t believe the church believes what Jesus teaches.” Do you agree? Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts.

(19:05-28:10): Derwin Gray told someone on Twitter ”The misapplication of theology doesn't mean the theology was wrong. It means Jesus' followers disobeyed the theology. We need to deconstruct disobedience, not sound, historic theology” Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction.

(28:10-37:29): Someone brought a gun to Aubrey’s son’s highschool last week. Aubrey talked about how she is processing that as a mom and how the school handled it.

(37:29-46:46): Elrena Evans is executive editor of Paper&String, a digital care package celebrating faith, creativity, and beauty in its many forms. She is the author of a short story collection, This Crowded Night, and coauthor of the essay collection Mama, PhD: Women Write About Motherhood and Academic Life. She joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her new book “Special Grace: Prayers and Reflections for Families with Special Needs”

(46:46-54:23): Brain and Aubrey wrapped up a heavy show by sharing some positive news stories.

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(00:00-10:32): Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reportedly reached a deal to buy the social media platform Twitter. Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on the news. 

(10:32-20:47): One political commentator is saying there are racist elements to celebrations over the end of mask mandates. We know that we all too often ignore the issue of racism, but what happens when we see racism in everything?  

(20:47-27:52): Megan Fowler at Christianity Today says “There are plenty of challenges for small congregations, but they also bring unique strengths.” Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction.

(27:52-37:24): Brian and Aubrey discussed what not to say to people in grief, especially grieving over lost children.

(37:24-46:26): Brian and Aubrey discussed Bob Goff and the power of undistracted life

(46:26-54:21): Chuck Lawless says there are two ways the enemy attacks us: Division and isolation. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction.

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(00:00-10:32): Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reportedly reached a deal to buy the social media platform Twitter. Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on the news. 

(10:32-20:47): One political commentator is saying there are racist elements to celebrations over the end of mask mandates. We know that we all too often ignore the issue of racism, but what happens when we see racism in everything?  

(20:47-27:52): Megan Fowler at Christianity Today says “There are plenty of challenges for small congregations, but they also bring unique strengths.” Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction.

(27:52-37:24): Brian and Aubrey discussed what not to say to people in grief, especially grieving over lost children.

(37:24-46:26): Brian and Aubrey discussed Bob Goff and the power of undistracted life

(46:26-54:21): Chuck Lawless says there are two ways the enemy attacks us: Division and isolation. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.