(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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(00:00-09:46): Aubrey’s husband Kevin is sitting in for Brian From this afternoon. Kevin noticed a unique experience Will Smith had that might have contributed to his confrontation with Chris Rock at the Oscars. 

(09:46-28:24): Aubrey and Kevin Sampson were joined by Todd Chatman, 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

(28:24-37:02): Aubrey and Kevin talked about what it was like grieving over the death of Kevin’s mother from COVID.

(37:02-46:27): Cameron McAllister is the co-founder of Thinking Out Loud and co-host of the podcast with the same name. He is also the co-author of Faith That Lasts (with his father, Stuart). He joined Aubrey and Kevin to talk about an event he is hosting with the C.S. Lewis Institute in Chicago “Deconstructing Evangelicalism: Is This Really Anything New?”

(46:27-54:49): What can parents do to help their kids make healthy choices about their use of technology? Aubrey and Kevin shared three ways to help kids make healthy choices around technology.

(54:49-1:03:41): Aubrey and Kevin wrapped up the show by sharing some positive stories from the Good News Network

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(00:00-09:46): Aubrey’s husband Kevin is sitting in for Brian From this afternoon. Kevin noticed a unique experience Will Smith had that might have contributed to his confrontation with Chris Rock at the Oscars. 

(09:46-28:24): Aubrey and Kevin Sampson were joined by Todd Chatman, 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

(28:24-37:02): Aubrey and Kevin talked about what it was like grieving over the death of Kevin’s mother from COVID.

(37:02-46:27): Cameron McAllister is the co-founder of Thinking Out Loud and co-host of the podcast with the same name. He is also the co-author of Faith That Lasts (with his father, Stuart). He joined Aubrey and Kevin to talk about an event he is hosting with the C.S. Lewis Institute in Chicago “Deconstructing Evangelicalism: Is This Really Anything New?”

(46:27-54:49): What can parents do to help their kids make healthy choices about their use of technology? Aubrey and Kevin shared three ways to help kids make healthy choices around technology.

(54:49-1:03:41): Aubrey and Kevin wrapped up the show by sharing some positive stories from the Good News Network

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(00:00-9:39): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Tish Harrison Warren’s New York Times opinion article, “How Americans Can Learn to Live Together Again.”

(9:39-18:21): Lee Strobel, Founding Director of the Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics at Colorado Christian University and New York Times best-selling author of more than forty books, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book, “The Case for Heaven: A Journalist Investigates Evidence for Life After Death.”

Learn more about Lee and his books at leestrobel.com and connect with him on Twitter at @LeeStrobel

(18:21-27:50): What’s the value of scripture memorization? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and discussed Sandra McCracken’s Christianity Today article, “How Scripture Keeps Surprising Me.”

(27:50-37:09): How do Christians embrace the goodness of diversity without caving to the winds of cultural change? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and shared their thoughts on Arthur Satterwhite’s Churchleaders.com article, “Why Christians Should Care About Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.” 

(37:09-45:48): David Mathis, Executive Editor for desiringGod.org and a Pastor at Cities Church, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book, “Humbled: Welcoming the Uncomfortable Work of God.”

Learn more about David’s book and his articles at desiringgod.org and connect with him on Twitter at @davidcmathis

(1:02:43-1:11:13): Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE TV Theme Songs. Aubrey’s #1 pick was Ted Lasso and Brian’s #1 pick was Cheers.

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(00:00-9:39): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Tish Harrison Warren’s New York Times opinion article, “How Americans Can Learn to Live Together Again.”

(9:39-18:21): Lee Strobel, Founding Director of the Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics at Colorado Christian University and New York Times best-selling author of more than forty books, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book, “The Case for Heaven: A Journalist Investigates Evidence for Life After Death.”

Learn more about Lee and his books at leestrobel.com and connect with him on Twitter at @LeeStrobel

(18:21-27:50): What’s the value of scripture memorization? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and discussed Sandra McCracken’s Christianity Today article, “How Scripture Keeps Surprising Me.”

(27:50-37:09): How do Christians embrace the goodness of diversity without caving to the winds of cultural change? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and shared their thoughts on Arthur Satterwhite’s Churchleaders.com article, “Why Christians Should Care About Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.” 

(37:09-45:48): David Mathis, Executive Editor for desiringGod.org and a Pastor at Cities Church, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book, “Humbled: Welcoming the Uncomfortable Work of God.”

Learn more about David’s book and his articles at desiringgod.org and connect with him on Twitter at @davidcmathis

(1:02:43-1:11:13): Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE TV Theme Songs. Aubrey’s #1 pick was Ted Lasso and Brian’s #1 pick was Cheers.

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(00:00-05:27): Brain From is out this week, and Aubrey was joined for this show by Aaron Andries. Aaron is the Worship Director with Renewal Church, a writer and producer at Judson University and a musician with the band Graveyards to Gardens.

(05:27-14:07): Aaron shared a song call “Run” he wrote just before the pandemic and talked about how it came together.

(14:07- 23:48): Aubrey and Aaron talked about the creative process and how to get started and overcome fear.

(23:48-31:50): Aaron shared a song called “Lost Romance” and talked about what it’s like writing a song about a specific person. 

(31:50-48:40): Aaron shared his song called “Precious Moments” and talked about how Pastors can make sure their kids have a positive experience with church.

(48:40-59:39): Aubrey and Aaron talked about Aaron’s experience with overcoming burnout with the church during the pandemic and tackling the issue of racism in the church.

(59:39-1:09:00): Aubrey and Aaron wrapped up the show with Aaron sharing a song called “Where I Belong”

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(00:00-05:27): Brain From is out this week, and Aubrey was joined for this show by Aaron Andries. Aaron is the Worship Director with Renewal Church, a writer and producer at Judson University and a musician with the band Graveyards to Gardens.

(05:27-14:07): Aaron shared a song call “Run” he wrote just before the pandemic and talked about how it came together.

(14:07- 23:48): Aubrey and Aaron talked about the creative process and how to get started and overcome fear.

(23:48-31:50): Aaron shared a song called “Lost Romance” and talked about what it’s like writing a song about a specific person. 

(31:50-48:40): Aaron shared his song called “Precious Moments” and talked about how Pastors can make sure their kids have a positive experience with church.

(48:40-59:39): Aubrey and Aaron talked about Aaron’s experience with overcoming burnout with the church during the pandemic and tackling the issue of racism in the church.

(59:39-1:09:00): Aubrey and Aaron wrapped up the show with Aaron sharing a song called “Where I Belong”

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(00:00-09:56): A writer named Heather Havrilesky has shocked fans by revealing in her new book “Foreverland: On the Divine Tedium of Marriage” she “hates” her husband — but insists she has no plans to divorce him. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction.

(09:56-18:07): How do you let your kids know you support them even when you might disagree with what they are doing? Brian and Aubrey discussed a controversy stemming from new music created by the son of Pastor Steven Furtick.

(18:07-26:28): Has the COVID pandemic contributed to Mission Drift in the church? Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts.

(26:28-33:49): Travel is slowly getting back to normal after the pandemic. Brian and Aubrey talked about what that will mean for life moving forward. 

(33:49-43:54): Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE Travel Annoyances.

(43:54-52:17): Brian and Aubrey wrapped up the week by sharing some weird stories from the wild west of the Internet.

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(00:00-09:56): A writer named Heather Havrilesky has shocked fans by revealing in her new book “Foreverland: On the Divine Tedium of Marriage” she “hates” her husband — but insists she has no plans to divorce him. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction.

(09:56-18:07): How do you let your kids know you support them even when you might disagree with what they are doing? Brian and Aubrey discussed a controversy stemming from new music created by the son of Pastor Steven Furtick.

(18:07-26:28): Has the COVID pandemic contributed to Mission Drift in the church? Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts.

(26:28-33:49): Travel is slowly getting back to normal after the pandemic. Brian and Aubrey talked about what that will mean for life moving forward. 

(33:49-43:54): Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE Travel Annoyances.

(43:54-52:17): Brian and Aubrey wrapped up the week by sharing some weird stories from the wild west of the Internet.

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(00:00-10:25): Brian and Aubrey talked about the split at Calvin University. A same-sex wedding led the university to split with its longtime research center over Christian teaching on sexuality.

(10:25-22:26): Glenn Packiam is the associate senior pastor at New Life Church in Colorado Springs. He joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book “The Resilient Pastor: Leading Your Church in a Rapidly Changing World””

(22:26-30:24): Social Media Water Cooler: If you could spend the summer working remotely anywhere in the world, where would you go?

(30:24-39:04): Brian and Aubrey discussed the difference between being color blind and color blessed when tackling the issue of race.

(39:04-47:51): All Ministry Matters with Brian From: How do you offer encouragement for “small” church and “small” ministry people. 

(47:51-56:48): What does it mean to flourish in life? Harvard University has actually come up with a way to gauge it.

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