(00:00-8:17): Brian and Aubrey discussed Kyle Idleman’s Christianity Today article, “The Bible Has a Clear and Consistent ‘Party Theology.’”

(8:17-27:03): Dr. Ed Stetzer, Executive Director of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center, Dean of the School of Mission, Ministry, and Leadership, Author of “Christians in the Age of Outrage,” and Host of the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his ChurchLeaders.com series on preaching in light of cultural shifts and biblical illiteracy.

You can check out this article series from Ed at churchleaders.com, learn more about his books at edstetzer.com, and connect with him on Twitter at @edstetzer

(27:03-37:12): On this episode of the Social Media Water Cooler, Brian and Aubrey discussed a tweet from Bryan Loritts about a quote from J.D. Greear, “On exchanging church attendance as a family for the kids athletic events: “Some of us care more about where our kids will go to college than where they will spend eternity”- @jdgreear”

(37:12-46:10): Jason Porterfield has made his home in places abandoned by society, from Canada’s poorest neighborhood to the slums of Indonesia. His passion is to cultivate God’s shalom wherever it is painfully absent and to help churches embrace their peacemaking vocation. Jason joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book, “Fight Like Jesus: How Jesus Waged Peace Throughout Holy Week”

Learn more about Jason and his book at jasonporterfield.com and connect with him on Twitter at @JG_Porterfield

(46:10-54:54): Christie Anthony, Director of Operations for SOS International, and Hannah Weehunt, Director of Marketing for SOS International, joined Aubrey to share about the ministry impact of SOS International. 

Give online at 1160hope.com or call 866-343-4717

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(00:00-8:17): Brian and Aubrey discussed Kyle Idleman’s Christianity Today article, “The Bible Has a Clear and Consistent ‘Party Theology.’”

(8:17-27:03): Dr. Ed Stetzer, Executive Director of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center, Dean of the School of Mission, Ministry, and Leadership, Author of “Christians in the Age of Outrage,” and Host of the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his ChurchLeaders.com series on preaching in light of cultural shifts and biblical illiteracy.

You can check out this article series from Ed at churchleaders.com, learn more about his books at edstetzer.com, and connect with him on Twitter at @edstetzer

(27:03-37:12): On this episode of the Social Media Water Cooler, Brian and Aubrey discussed a tweet from Bryan Loritts about a quote from J.D. Greear, “On exchanging church attendance as a family for the kids athletic events: “Some of us care more about where our kids will go to college than where they will spend eternity”- @jdgreear”

(37:12-46:10): Jason Porterfield has made his home in places abandoned by society, from Canada’s poorest neighborhood to the slums of Indonesia. His passion is to cultivate God’s shalom wherever it is painfully absent and to help churches embrace their peacemaking vocation. Jason joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book, “Fight Like Jesus: How Jesus Waged Peace Throughout Holy Week”

Learn more about Jason and his book at jasonporterfield.com and connect with him on Twitter at @JG_Porterfield

(46:10-54:54): Christie Anthony, Director of Operations for SOS International, and Hannah Weehunt, Director of Marketing for SOS International, joined Aubrey to share about the ministry impact of SOS International. 

Give online at 1160hope.com or call 866-343-4717

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-9:07): Brian and Aubrey discussed the following articles:

“Why US gas prices are at a record and why they’ll stay high for a long time”

“What Surging Gas Prices Mean for You”

“Stephen Colbert roasted for saying he’d pay $15 for gas because he drives a Tesla”

“Charles Entenmann, who helped bring baked goods to supermarkets, dies at 92”

(9:07-17:53): Peter Kucher, Lead Pastor of Christian Worship Center in Downers Grove, joined Brian and Aubrey to share about growing up in Ukraine and how his church is helping people in Ukraine.

Partner with Christian Worship Center to support Ukraine at cwclife.com

(17:53-28:13): What’s an appropriate age to teach kids about sexuality at school? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and commented on the Parental Rights in Education Bill.

(28:13-35:10): Why don’t church conferences feature pastors from small and medium churches? Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on this. 

(35:10-44:40): Danita Jenae, Author, Artist, and Speaker, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her new book, “When Mountains Crumble: Rebuilding Your Life After Losing Someone You Love.”

Learn more about Danita and her book at danitajenae.com and connect with her on Instagram at danitajenae

(44:40-54:28): Brian and Aubrey talked about and excerpt from Felicia Wu Song’s book, “Restless Devices: Recovering Personhood, Presence, and Place in the Digital Age”

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(00:00-9:07): Brian and Aubrey discussed the following articles:

“Why US gas prices are at a record and why they’ll stay high for a long time”

“What Surging Gas Prices Mean for You”

“Stephen Colbert roasted for saying he’d pay $15 for gas because he drives a Tesla”

“Charles Entenmann, who helped bring baked goods to supermarkets, dies at 92”

(9:07-17:53): Peter Kucher, Lead Pastor of Christian Worship Center in Downers Grove, joined Brian and Aubrey to share about growing up in Ukraine and how his church is helping people in Ukraine.

Partner with Christian Worship Center to support Ukraine at cwclife.com

(17:53-28:13): What’s an appropriate age to teach kids about sexuality at school? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and commented on the Parental Rights in Education Bill.

(28:13-35:10): Why don’t church conferences feature pastors from small and medium churches? Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on this. 

(35:10-44:40): Danita Jenae, Author, Artist, and Speaker, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her new book, “When Mountains Crumble: Rebuilding Your Life After Losing Someone You Love.”

Learn more about Danita and her book at danitajenae.com and connect with her on Instagram at danitajenae

(44:40-54:28): Brian and Aubrey talked about and excerpt from Felicia Wu Song’s book, “Restless Devices: Recovering Personhood, Presence, and Place in the Digital Age”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-9:12): Brian and Aubrey discussed Mike Frost’s Churchleaders.com article, “5 Cultural Trends Killing the Mission of the Church.”

(9:12-20:16): Matt Sayman, Varsity Basketball Coach at Grapevine Faith Christian School and host of the JAMODI (Just A Matter Of Doing It) podcast, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his book, “The Leftovers: Baylor, Betrayal, and Beyond.”

You can order Matt’s book on Amazon and connect with him on Twitter at @Matt_Sayman

(20:16-28:35): Brian and Aubrey reflected on Joshua Coleman’s article for The Atlantic, “The Key to Escaping the Couple-Envy Trap.”

(28:35-37:25): Brian and Aubrey discussed Debra Fileta’s Relevant Magazine article, “Top 10 Relationship Killers and How to Avoid Them.”

(37:25-48:35): Christie Anthony, Director of Operations for SOS International, and Hannah Weehunt, Director of Marketing for SOS International, joined Aubrey to share how the ministry got started and how they rescue girls from human trafficking.

Give online at 1160hope.com or call 866-343-4717

(48:35-58:35): Brian and Aubrey talked about Dan White’s Churchleaders.com article, “The Un-Talked About Pain of a Pastor: Recovering From Burnout”

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(00:00-9:12): Brian and Aubrey discussed Mike Frost’s Churchleaders.com article, “5 Cultural Trends Killing the Mission of the Church.”

(9:12-20:16): Matt Sayman, Varsity Basketball Coach at Grapevine Faith Christian School and host of the JAMODI (Just A Matter Of Doing It) podcast, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his book, “The Leftovers: Baylor, Betrayal, and Beyond.”

You can order Matt’s book on Amazon and connect with him on Twitter at @Matt_Sayman

(20:16-28:35): Brian and Aubrey reflected on Joshua Coleman’s article for The Atlantic, “The Key to Escaping the Couple-Envy Trap.”

(28:35-37:25): Brian and Aubrey discussed Debra Fileta’s Relevant Magazine article, “Top 10 Relationship Killers and How to Avoid Them.”

(37:25-48:35): Christie Anthony, Director of Operations for SOS International, and Hannah Weehunt, Director of Marketing for SOS International, joined Aubrey to share how the ministry got started and how they rescue girls from human trafficking.

Give online at 1160hope.com or call 866-343-4717

(48:35-58:35): Brian and Aubrey talked about Dan White’s Churchleaders.com article, “The Un-Talked About Pain of a Pastor: Recovering From Burnout”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-7:59): Brian and Aubrey discussed the Fox Business article, “Gas prices above $4 per gallon as Russia-Ukraine war impacts supply, disrupting global market.” They also shared their thoughts on the heartbreaking CNN report, “Inside the harrowing journey to evacuate critically ill children out of Ukraine.”

(7:59-24:50): David French, Senior Editor at The Dispatch, Contributing Writer for The Atlantic, Co-host of the Good Faith Podcast, and Author of, “Divided We Fall,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the war in Ukraine and his articles at The French Press, “On the Enduring Power of Malevolent Leaders” and "When the Man Meets the Moment."

Listen to David’s podcasts at thedispatch.com, check out his writing at The French Press and connect with him on Twitter at @DavidAFrench

(24:50-30:37): Brian and Aubrey discussed Jeffrey Tucker’s Brownstone Institute article, “American Lockdowns Began Two Years Ago Today.”

(30:37-41:10): How is social media helping us better understand the war in Ukraine? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on the Good Morning America story, “Former 'DWTS' pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy opens up about escaping Ukraine amid war.”

(41:10-49:52): What’s the difference between hope and faith? Brian and Aubrey reflected on this and discussed Phil Baker’s Relevant Magazine article, “There’s a Difference Between Hope and Faith.”

(49:52-1:01:30): Bob Smietana, veteran religion writer and National Reporter for Religion News Service, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his recent articles:

"‘If you build it they will come’ no longer works for baseball — or organized religion"

"SBC President Ed Litton on racial reconciliation, SBC decline and his own failings"

“SBC President Ed Litton won’t run again — to focus on racial reconciliation instead”

Check out Bob’s articles at religionnews.com and connect with him on Twitter at @bobsmietana

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(00:00-7:59): Brian and Aubrey discussed the Fox Business article, “Gas prices above $4 per gallon as Russia-Ukraine war impacts supply, disrupting global market.” They also shared their thoughts on the heartbreaking CNN report, “Inside the harrowing journey to evacuate critically ill children out of Ukraine.”

(7:59-24:50): David French, Senior Editor at The Dispatch, Contributing Writer for The Atlantic, Co-host of the Good Faith Podcast, and Author of, “Divided We Fall,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the war in Ukraine and his articles at The French Press, “On the Enduring Power of Malevolent Leaders” and "When the Man Meets the Moment."

Listen to David’s podcasts at thedispatch.com, check out his writing at The French Press and connect with him on Twitter at @DavidAFrench

(24:50-30:37): Brian and Aubrey discussed Jeffrey Tucker’s Brownstone Institute article, “American Lockdowns Began Two Years Ago Today.”

(30:37-41:10): How is social media helping us better understand the war in Ukraine? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on the Good Morning America story, “Former 'DWTS' pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy opens up about escaping Ukraine amid war.”

(41:10-49:52): What’s the difference between hope and faith? Brian and Aubrey reflected on this and discussed Phil Baker’s Relevant Magazine article, “There’s a Difference Between Hope and Faith.”

(49:52-1:01:30): Bob Smietana, veteran religion writer and National Reporter for Religion News Service, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his recent articles:

"‘If you build it they will come’ no longer works for baseball — or organized religion"

"SBC President Ed Litton on racial reconciliation, SBC decline and his own failings"

“SBC President Ed Litton won’t run again — to focus on racial reconciliation instead”

Check out Bob’s articles at religionnews.com and connect with him on Twitter at @bobsmietana

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-8:25): Brian and Aubrey reflected on Susie Steiner’s article for The Guardian, “Top five regrets of the dying.”

(8:25-17:58): Dr. Richard Hamlet, Founder & President of Global Ministries Foundation and Host of Ministry in the Marketplace, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about sharing the Gospel in Ukraine and Russia, the impact of his ministry, and ways to share our faith in the workplace.

Learn more about Ministry in the Marketplace at mitmradio.org and learn more about Global Ministries Foundation at gmfonline.org

And tune in for encouragement from Dr. Hamlet on Ministry in the Marketplace Sundays at 9:30am (CT) on AM 1160 Hope for Your Life. 

(17:58-27:08): Brian and Aubrey discussed Griffin Gulledge’s blog post, "God told me to..."

(27:08-36:20): Brian and Aubrey shared some of their favorite music on “The Common Good Songbook.” Aubrey’s pick was “Me And Bobby McGee” by Janis Joplin, and Brian’s pick was “In My Blood” by Shawn Mendes.

(36:20-45:37): Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE Oscar-Winning Movies. Aubrey’s #1 pick was Out of Africa, and Brian’s #1 pick was Braveheart.

(45:37-53:54): Brian and Aubrey shared some weird and wild news from the internet.

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(00:00-8:25): Brian and Aubrey reflected on Susie Steiner’s article for The Guardian, “Top five regrets of the dying.”

(8:25-17:58): Dr. Richard Hamlet, Founder & President of Global Ministries Foundation and Host of Ministry in the Marketplace, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about sharing the Gospel in Ukraine and Russia, the impact of his ministry, and ways to share our faith in the workplace.

Learn more about Ministry in the Marketplace at mitmradio.org and learn more about Global Ministries Foundation at gmfonline.org

And tune in for encouragement from Dr. Hamlet on Ministry in the Marketplace Sundays at 9:30am (CT) on AM 1160 Hope for Your Life. 

(17:58-27:08): Brian and Aubrey discussed Griffin Gulledge’s blog post, "God told me to..."

(27:08-36:20): Brian and Aubrey shared some of their favorite music on “The Common Good Songbook.” Aubrey’s pick was “Me And Bobby McGee” by Janis Joplin, and Brian’s pick was “In My Blood” by Shawn Mendes.

(36:20-45:37): Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE Oscar-Winning Movies. Aubrey’s #1 pick was Out of Africa, and Brian’s #1 pick was Braveheart.

(45:37-53:54): Brian and Aubrey shared some weird and wild news from the internet.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.