(00:00-9:00): How do the mistakes of spiritual leaders impact the entire Church? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on EJ Montini’s Arizona Republic opinion article, “Would God really give a darn if a priest messed up a few words in a baptismal ceremony?”

(9:00-19:34): Debra Fileta, Licensed Professional Counselor, Host of the Love + Relationships Podcast, and Author of True Love Dates & Love In Every Season, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her new book, “Are You Really OK?: Getting Real About Who You Are, How You’re Doing, and Why It Matters.”

Learn more about Debra’s books and her podcast at truelovedates.com and connect with her on Twitter at @DebFileta

(19:34-28:31): Brian and Aubrey reacted to an encouraging speech from L.A. Rams' Andrew Whitman after he was named the Walter Payton Man of the Year.

(28:31-38:38): How can we encourage children to pursue their dreams? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and shared their thoughts on the NPR interview, “This 8-year-old's book is a hit at his library. He offers advice for aspiring authors.”

(38:38-47:19): “Can We Really Turn the Corner on Mental Health?” Brian and Aubrey talked about Ryan Waller’s Relevant Magazine article, and they reacted to the tragic news about Drayke Hardman, “Parents speak out against bullying after 12-year-old son dies by suicide”

(47:19-56:19): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Courtney Ellis’ guest post at Elisa Morgan’s blog, “Do Something Useless.” 

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(00:00-9:00): How do the mistakes of spiritual leaders impact the entire Church? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on EJ Montini’s Arizona Republic opinion article, “Would God really give a darn if a priest messed up a few words in a baptismal ceremony?”

(9:00-19:34): Debra Fileta, Licensed Professional Counselor, Host of the Love + Relationships Podcast, and Author of True Love Dates & Love In Every Season, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her new book, “Are You Really OK?: Getting Real About Who You Are, How You’re Doing, and Why It Matters.”

Learn more about Debra’s books and her podcast at truelovedates.com and connect with her on Twitter at @DebFileta

(19:34-28:31): Brian and Aubrey reacted to an encouraging speech from L.A. Rams' Andrew Whitman after he was named the Walter Payton Man of the Year.

(28:31-38:38): How can we encourage children to pursue their dreams? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and shared their thoughts on the NPR interview, “This 8-year-old's book is a hit at his library. He offers advice for aspiring authors.”

(38:38-47:19): “Can We Really Turn the Corner on Mental Health?” Brian and Aubrey talked about Ryan Waller’s Relevant Magazine article, and they reacted to the tragic news about Drayke Hardman, “Parents speak out against bullying after 12-year-old son dies by suicide”

(47:19-56:19): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Courtney Ellis’ guest post at Elisa Morgan’s blog, “Do Something Useless.” 

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(00:00-8:08): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on kids attending school without masks.

(8:08-21:51): John Siebeling, Founding and Senior Pastor of The Life Church, and Wayne Francis, Lead Pastor of The Life Church New York, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about their book “God and Race: A Guide for Moving Beyond Black Fists and White Knuckles.” 

Learn more about John & Wayne and their book at godandrace.com and check out their podcast at leadershipinblackandwhite.com

(21:51-31:18): How should Christians view online gambling? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on Emily Belz’s Christianity Today article, “Super Bowl Betting Is a $7.6 Billion Problem Fewer Evangelicals Care About.”

(31:18-38:31): How can we love difficult people? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and discussed the askmeaboutmyfaith.com blog post, “5 Truths About Loving Difficult People.”

(38:31-46:55): Michael Smith, President of Professional Coach University, Lead Pastor at Northwest Church in Mount Prospect, and Executive Director of New Normal Coaching, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about Professional Coach University and his new show, "Your Discipleship Coach," which airs on Saturdays at 7pm (CT) on AM 1160 Hope for Your Life. 

Learn more about Michael and his show at yourdiscipleshipcoach.com and listen to Your Discipleship Coach Saturdays at 7pm on AM 1160 Hope for Your Life.

(46:55-56:25): Brian and Aubrey shared a heartwarming story from Good Morning America, “'Love Lock Savior' in Paris returns symbols of love to travelers around the world.”

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(00:00-8:08): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on kids attending school without masks.

(8:08-21:51): John Siebeling, Founding and Senior Pastor of The Life Church, and Wayne Francis, Lead Pastor of The Life Church New York, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about their book “God and Race: A Guide for Moving Beyond Black Fists and White Knuckles.” 

Learn more about John & Wayne and their book at godandrace.com and check out their podcast at leadershipinblackandwhite.com

(21:51-31:18): How should Christians view online gambling? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on Emily Belz’s Christianity Today article, “Super Bowl Betting Is a $7.6 Billion Problem Fewer Evangelicals Care About.”

(31:18-38:31): How can we love difficult people? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and discussed the askmeaboutmyfaith.com blog post, “5 Truths About Loving Difficult People.”

(38:31-46:55): Michael Smith, President of Professional Coach University, Lead Pastor at Northwest Church in Mount Prospect, and Executive Director of New Normal Coaching, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about Professional Coach University and his new show, "Your Discipleship Coach," which airs on Saturdays at 7pm (CT) on AM 1160 Hope for Your Life. 

Learn more about Michael and his show at yourdiscipleshipcoach.com and listen to Your Discipleship Coach Saturdays at 7pm on AM 1160 Hope for Your Life.

(46:55-56:25): Brian and Aubrey shared a heartwarming story from Good Morning America, “'Love Lock Savior' in Paris returns symbols of love to travelers around the world.”

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(00:00-8:32): Brian and Aubrey talked about the following articles:

“Super Bowl 2022: The most notable commercials”

“Super Bowl halftime show brought all the hip-hop heat”

(8:32-16:51): Brian and Aubrey discussed Rachel Pfeiffer’s Christianity Today article, “In Ukraine, Mission Work Goes on During Russia Standoff.”

(16:51-26:55): Brian and Aubrey shared what “Grinds their Gears” as they talked about: people who spit their gum in a urinal, people who don’t clean up their table at Panera, wordy house decorations, Roman numerals, people who ask for help and don’t take no for an answer, people who use the phrase “doing life together.”

(26:55-36:14): Brian and Aubrey discussed Tim Challies article “The Music of Heaven.”

(36:14-47:21): Why is it important to reminisce with your spouse about special times in your relationship? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and reflected on the CBS Sunday Morning piece, “Josh Seftel's mom on crushes and that first kiss.”

(47:21-57:32): Dr. Heidi Baker, Co-Founder & President of Iris Global, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her ministry and her new book, “God's Got This: 40 Devotions of Courageous Faith.”

You can order Heidi’s book on Amazon or wherever you get your books, and learn more about Heidi and Iris Global at irisglobal.org

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(00:00-8:32): Brian and Aubrey talked about the following articles:

“Super Bowl 2022: The most notable commercials”

“Super Bowl halftime show brought all the hip-hop heat”

(8:32-16:51): Brian and Aubrey discussed Rachel Pfeiffer’s Christianity Today article, “In Ukraine, Mission Work Goes on During Russia Standoff.”

(16:51-26:55): Brian and Aubrey shared what “Grinds their Gears” as they talked about: people who spit their gum in a urinal, people who don’t clean up their table at Panera, wordy house decorations, Roman numerals, people who ask for help and don’t take no for an answer, people who use the phrase “doing life together.”

(26:55-36:14): Brian and Aubrey discussed Tim Challies article “The Music of Heaven.”

(36:14-47:21): Why is it important to reminisce with your spouse about special times in your relationship? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and reflected on the CBS Sunday Morning piece, “Josh Seftel's mom on crushes and that first kiss.”

(47:21-57:32): Dr. Heidi Baker, Co-Founder & President of Iris Global, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her ministry and her new book, “God's Got This: 40 Devotions of Courageous Faith.”

You can order Heidi’s book on Amazon or wherever you get your books, and learn more about Heidi and Iris Global at irisglobal.org

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(00:00-7:37): Brian and Aubrey discussed David French’s blog post at The French Press, “Our Nation Cannot Censor Its Way Back to Cultural Health.”

(7:37-19:20): Karen Swallow Prior, Research Professor of English and Christianity & Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Author of “On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Books,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her Religion News Service Columns, “Being pro-life demands sacrifice — for a pandemic, too” & “Let schoolkids read ‘Maus,’ lest they don’t read at all,” and her new podcast, “Jane and Jesus.”

Learn more about Karen and her books at karenswallowprior.com, check out “Jane and Jesus” wherever you get your podcasts, and connect with her on Twitter at @KSPrior

(19:20-27:32): Brian and Aubrey reacted to a powerful story from Bridgette Cameron about trusting in God after her miscarriage, “Kirk Cameron, Candace Cameron Bure: Speak Truth and Life into Your Kids | TBN.”

(27:32-36:59): Aubrey hosted a Big Game Quiz with Brian and special guest, Kevin Sampson, Aubrey’s husband and the Lead Pastor of Renewal Church in West Chicago. 

(36:59-47:31): Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE Ads from the Big Game. Aubrey’s #1 pick was Always “Like A Girl” and Brian’s #1 pick was McDonald’s “Larry Bird vs. Michael Jordan”

(47:31-55:57): Brian and Aubrey chatted about some weird and wild news from the internet.

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(00:00-7:37): Brian and Aubrey discussed David French’s blog post at The French Press, “Our Nation Cannot Censor Its Way Back to Cultural Health.”

(7:37-19:20): Karen Swallow Prior, Research Professor of English and Christianity & Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Author of “On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Books,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her Religion News Service Columns, “Being pro-life demands sacrifice — for a pandemic, too” & “Let schoolkids read ‘Maus,’ lest they don’t read at all,” and her new podcast, “Jane and Jesus.”

Learn more about Karen and her books at karenswallowprior.com, check out “Jane and Jesus” wherever you get your podcasts, and connect with her on Twitter at @KSPrior

(19:20-27:32): Brian and Aubrey reacted to a powerful story from Bridgette Cameron about trusting in God after her miscarriage, “Kirk Cameron, Candace Cameron Bure: Speak Truth and Life into Your Kids | TBN.”

(27:32-36:59): Aubrey hosted a Big Game Quiz with Brian and special guest, Kevin Sampson, Aubrey’s husband and the Lead Pastor of Renewal Church in West Chicago. 

(36:59-47:31): Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE Ads from the Big Game. Aubrey’s #1 pick was Always “Like A Girl” and Brian’s #1 pick was McDonald’s “Larry Bird vs. Michael Jordan”

(47:31-55:57): Brian and Aubrey chatted about some weird and wild news from the internet.

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(00:00-8:06): Brian and Aubrey discussed Marni Pyke’s Daily Herald article, “Pritzker to drop mask mandate indoors by Feb. 28, but not yet for schools.”

(8:06-17:12): Dr. Elsie Tshimunyi McKee, Professor of Reformation Studies and the History of Worship emerita at Princeton Theological Seminary, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the book she co-wrote with Maman Monique Misenga Ngoie Mukuna, “Cradling Abundance: One African Christian's Story of Empowering Women and Fighting Systemic Poverty.”

You can order Elsie and Maman Monique’s book on Amazon or at ivpress.com and learn more about supporting Woman, Cradle of Abundance, Inc. at womancradleofabundance.org

(17:12-25:14): Brian and Aubrey reflected on Joe Rigney’s Desiring God article, “Lord, Deliver Me from Me.”

(25:14-35:00): Brian and Aubrey commented on Samantha Ibrahim’s New York Post article, “‘Dear Brian’ pastor stirs controversy saying women shouldn’t post sexy photos.”

(35:00-44:25): How can we celebrate and honor Black History all year long? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and discussed a clip from Mike Wallace’s 60 Minutes interview with Morgan Freeman in 2005. 

(44:25-53:29): How can we be more intentional about sharing kindness with those around us? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and shared a beautiful story from StoryCorps, “François Clemmons Reflects on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.”

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(00:00-8:06): Brian and Aubrey discussed Marni Pyke’s Daily Herald article, “Pritzker to drop mask mandate indoors by Feb. 28, but not yet for schools.”

(8:06-17:12): Dr. Elsie Tshimunyi McKee, Professor of Reformation Studies and the History of Worship emerita at Princeton Theological Seminary, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the book she co-wrote with Maman Monique Misenga Ngoie Mukuna, “Cradling Abundance: One African Christian's Story of Empowering Women and Fighting Systemic Poverty.”

You can order Elsie and Maman Monique’s book on Amazon or at ivpress.com and learn more about supporting Woman, Cradle of Abundance, Inc. at womancradleofabundance.org

(17:12-25:14): Brian and Aubrey reflected on Joe Rigney’s Desiring God article, “Lord, Deliver Me from Me.”

(25:14-35:00): Brian and Aubrey commented on Samantha Ibrahim’s New York Post article, “‘Dear Brian’ pastor stirs controversy saying women shouldn’t post sexy photos.”

(35:00-44:25): How can we celebrate and honor Black History all year long? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and discussed a clip from Mike Wallace’s 60 Minutes interview with Morgan Freeman in 2005. 

(44:25-53:29): How can we be more intentional about sharing kindness with those around us? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and shared a beautiful story from StoryCorps, “François Clemmons Reflects on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.