(00:00-11:15): Two high-profile Pastors have decided to start their own schools to combat perceived  political indoctrination in public schools. 

(11:15-21:16): Today is Opening Day for Major League Baseball. Brian explained why that day is so important to him.

(21:16-30:15): Social Media Cooler:Who is the most famous person you have randomly met, seen IRL, or bumped into? Brian and Aubrey shared listener stories

(30:15-39:30): The Apostle Paul said “We know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” But when you’re going through bad times, that does not always seem helpful. Brian and Aubrey talked about how to deal with the low points in life.

(39:30-49:42): Dr. Sandra Morgan is director of the Global Center for Women and Justice at Vanguard University. She is recognized globally as a leader in the fight against human trafficking and hosts the Ending Human Trafficking podcast. She joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her new book “Ending Human Trafficking: A Handbook of Strategies for the Church Today.”

(49:42-57:25): What is forgiveness and who decides who gets it? Aaron Duvall started a great conversation on Twitter.

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(00:00-10:20): Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law on Monday that pro-lifers say legalizes abortion up to the moment of birth by declaring that the unborn child “does not have independent” rights in the state. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction and talked about how the church can help tackle the issue of abortion.

(10:20-21:23): Parenting Question: Brian asked his daughter to explain all of the variations of gender pronouns. How do you tackle that issue with your kids?

(21:23-29:39): David French wrote about the mental health crisis facing teens. He wonders if they are taking their cues from their parents. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction.

(29:39-37:56): Why is Easter important? Timothy Keller said on Twitter: "If Jesus rose from the dead, then you have to accept all that he said; if he didn’t rise from the dead, then why worry about any of what he said? The issue on which everything hangs is not whether or not you like his teaching but whether or not he rose from the dead."

(37:56-45:52): What do we do with our regrets? Brian and Aubrey talked about a piece from Paul Tripp.

(45:52-55:35): Is it OK to be sarcastic if you’re a Christian. Brian and Aubrey discussed the times Jesus “couldn’t even”

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(00:00-10:20): Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law on Monday that pro-lifers say legalizes abortion up to the moment of birth by declaring that the unborn child “does not have independent” rights in the state. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction and talked about how the church can help tackle the issue of abortion.

(10:20-21:23): Parenting Question: Brian asked his daughter to explain all of the variations of gender pronouns. How do you tackle that issue with your kids?

(21:23-29:39): David French wrote about the mental health crisis facing teens. He wonders if they are taking their cues from their parents. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction.

(29:39-37:56): Why is Easter important? Timothy Keller said on Twitter: "If Jesus rose from the dead, then you have to accept all that he said; if he didn’t rise from the dead, then why worry about any of what he said? The issue on which everything hangs is not whether or not you like his teaching but whether or not he rose from the dead."

(37:56-45:52): What do we do with our regrets? Brian and Aubrey talked about a piece from Paul Tripp.

(45:52-55:35): Is it OK to be sarcastic if you’re a Christian. Brian and Aubrey discussed the times Jesus “couldn’t even”

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(00:00-10:50): Brian and Aubrey discussed the news that Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has the votes to be confirmed to the Supreme Court in the Senate. Is it time that we stopped televising those hearings?

(10:50-19:27): There are people who have left the church after the Pandemic, but there is also a group of people who want to be active in the church but can’t find the right situation. Brian and Aubrey talked about how to reach out to these people.

(19:27-27:33): How should the church work with people who are damaged and otherwise condemned by society? Brian and Aubrey broke down a piece by Scott Sauls.

(27:33-37:43): What we have here is a failure to communicate. Karen Swallow Prior says caring for each other includes the humility of accepting that we understand each other and our words only in part.

(37:43-46:41): Is it important to get away from it all with your spouse? Brian just returned from a trip with his entire family, but he and Aubrey talked about the importance of having one-on-one time.

(46:41-55:38): How do we cultivate humility? Brian helped Aubrey write a sermon for this weekend.

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(00:00-10:50): Brian and Aubrey discussed the news that Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has the votes to be confirmed to the Supreme Court in the Senate. Is it time that we stopped televising those hearings?

(10:50-19:27): There are people who have left the church after the Pandemic, but there is also a group of people who want to be active in the church but can’t find the right situation. Brian and Aubrey talked about how to reach out to these people.

(19:27-27:33): How should the church work with people who are damaged and otherwise condemned by society? Brian and Aubrey broke down a piece by Scott Sauls.

(27:33-37:43): What we have here is a failure to communicate. Karen Swallow Prior says caring for each other includes the humility of accepting that we understand each other and our words only in part.

(37:43-46:41): Is it important to get away from it all with your spouse? Brian just returned from a trip with his entire family, but he and Aubrey talked about the importance of having one-on-one time.

(46:41-55:38): How do we cultivate humility? Brian helped Aubrey write a sermon for this weekend.

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(00:00-06:18): Brian From is back from Spring Break and an automotive catastrophe while he was traveling in Tennessee.

(06:18-14:53): KJ Johnson is the director of the CS Lewis Institute in Chicago. He joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about why CS Lewis is still important. The CS Lewis Institute is taking applications for their Fellows program until April 15th.

(14:53-24:22): The CDC is warning of an accelerating mental health crisis among adolescents, with more than 4 in 10 teens reporting that they feel “persistently sad or hopeless,” and 1 in 5 saying they have contemplated suicide. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction and talked about how to help improve the situation

(24:22- 31:30): Grinds my Gears: Brian takes aim at Pastors who compare enthusiasm for sports and religion. Meanwhile, Aubrey has a problem with a person who is not a member of her church who keeps telling them everything her church is doing wrong. 

(31:30-38:37): Six people were killed and 12 others suffered “varying degrees of injuries" in a mass shooting in an area of downtown Sacramento. Brian and Aubrey talked about how we react to stories like that and the war in Ukraine.

(38:37-49:36): Some families are swearing off of Disney, claiming the company is 'surrendering to the woke mob' and 'indoctrinating their children.' Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on boycotts over political stances.

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(00:00-06:18): Brian From is back from Spring Break and an automotive catastrophe while he was traveling in Tennessee.

(06:18-14:53): KJ Johnson is the director of the CS Lewis Institute in Chicago. He joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about why CS Lewis is still important. The CS Lewis Institute is taking applications for their Fellows program until April 15th.

(14:53-24:22): The CDC is warning of an accelerating mental health crisis among adolescents, with more than 4 in 10 teens reporting that they feel “persistently sad or hopeless,” and 1 in 5 saying they have contemplated suicide. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction and talked about how to help improve the situation

(24:22- 31:30): Grinds my Gears: Brian takes aim at Pastors who compare enthusiasm for sports and religion. Meanwhile, Aubrey has a problem with a person who is not a member of her church who keeps telling them everything her church is doing wrong. 

(31:30-38:37): Six people were killed and 12 others suffered “varying degrees of injuries" in a mass shooting in an area of downtown Sacramento. Brian and Aubrey talked about how we react to stories like that and the war in Ukraine.

(38:37-49:36): Some families are swearing off of Disney, claiming the company is 'surrendering to the woke mob' and 'indoctrinating their children.' Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on boycotts over political stances.

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(00:00-10:05): Brian From is off this week, so Aubrey Sampson was joined today by Davey Blackburn. Davey is a Pastor, author and host of the Nothing is Wasted Podcast with Aubrey. 

(10:05-20:22): Davey talked about how he turned grief over the death of his wife in his ministry Nothing is Wasted. 

(20:22-30:48): Plus, the convoluted process he’s faced in publishing a book about his experience.

(30:48-48:56): And what it’s like living in a blended family years later.

(48-56-57:02): Aubrey and Davey shared the lessons they’ve learned about leadership as Pastors.

(57:02-1:06:02): Davey explained the different ways God can talk to us.

(1:06:02-1:15:17) : Top Five: Aubrey Sampson and guest co-host Davey Blackburn wrapped up the week by sharing their Top Five Books on Leadership.

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(00:00-10:05): Brian From is off this week, so Aubrey Sampson was joined today by Davey Blackburn. Davey is a Pastor, author and host of the Nothing is Wasted Podcast with Aubrey. 

(10:05-20:22): Davey talked about how he turned grief over the death of his wife in his ministry Nothing is Wasted. 

(20:22-30:48): Plus, the convoluted process he’s faced in publishing a book about his experience.

(30:48-48:56): And what it’s like living in a blended family years later.

(48-56-57:02): Aubrey and Davey shared the lessons they’ve learned about leadership as Pastors.

(57:02-1:06:02): Davey explained the different ways God can talk to us.

(1:06:02-1:15:17) : Top Five: Aubrey Sampson and guest co-host Davey Blackburn wrapped up the week by sharing their Top Five Books on Leadership.

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(00:00-36:46): Aubrey Sampson and Dan Ehrman were joined by Hannah Weehutn and Christy Anthony, who talked about the work that SOS International does to rescue women from sex trafficking and slavery. Your gift will allow SOS International rescue a woman or child from what can only be described as hell on earth. You’ll provide safe shelter, medical care, counseling, vocational training….everything these victims need to be free and have the hope of a totally new life. Will you join this life-saving mission now? Call 866-343-4717 or click on the SOS International banner at 1160Hope.com

(36:46-55:12): Aubrey Sampson and Dan Ehrman talked about this week’s LIFT conference. What did we learn? What was expressed? How can the church do better going forward? 

(55:12-1:02:38): With so many scandals in the news in the past couple of years, are we witnessing the end of the celebrity pastor? Would that be a bad thing? Aubrey Sampson and Dan Ehrman shared their thoughts.

(1:02:38-1:11:17): Friday is April Fool’s Day. Aubrey Sampson and Dan Ehrman talked about the history of the day and shared a little trivia.

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