(00:00-9:56): Will this Christmas be the most angry time of the year? A new survey highlights just how angry vaccinated and unvaccinated Americans are with each other today.

(9:56-26:46): Tyler Huckabee is the Senior Editor at Relevant Magazine and Co-Host of the Cape Town Podcast. He joined Brian and Aubrey to explain why your Christmas tree does not have the pagan roots most people think it does and also why “Deconstruction” does not mean “Deconversion.”

(26:46-35:21): What are the six gospels in America right now? Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts, along with some ideas from Scott McKnight.

(35:21-44:11): What do we do with all of our painful memories this Christmas? Brian and Aubrey provided a Christmas survival guide.

(44:11-53:10): Brian and Aubrey wrapped up the show by sharing some uplifting headlines.

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(00:00-9:56): Will this Christmas be the most angry time of the year? A new survey highlights just how angry vaccinated and unvaccinated Americans are with each other today.

(9:56-26:46): Tyler Huckabee is the Senior Editor at Relevant Magazine and Co-Host of the Cape Town Podcast. He joined Brian and Aubrey to explain why your Christmas tree does not have the pagan roots most people think it does and also why “Deconstruction” does not mean “Deconversion.”

(26:46-35:21): What are the six gospels in America right now? Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts, along with some ideas from Scott McKnight.

(35:21-44:11): What do we do with all of our painful memories this Christmas? Brian and Aubrey provided a Christmas survival guide.

(44:11-53:10): Brian and Aubrey wrapped up the show by sharing some uplifting headlines.

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(00:00-8:31): Brian and Aubrey reflect on the tragic tornadoes in Kentucky and throughout the midwest.

(8:31-16:46): Brian and Aubrey shared an amazing story of grace in the midst of unbelievable pain. The daughter of a police officer killed in Texas last week spoke at his funeral and talked about her desire to one day talk to her father’s killer about Jesus.

(16:46-26:03): Grinds My Gears: Brian and Aubrey share some occurrences that have stuck in their collective craws recently.

(26:03-34:37): Time magazine picked SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk as their “Person of the Year” for 2021. The choice has generated some controversy from a number of perspectives.

(34:27-43:51): Christmas is a busy time for everyone. What do you do to stay focused on Jesus this Christmas time?

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(00:00-8:31): Brian and Aubrey reflect on the tragic tornadoes in Kentucky and throughout the midwest.

(8:31-16:46): Brian and Aubrey shared an amazing story of grace in the midst of unbelievable pain. The daughter of a police officer killed in Texas last week spoke at his funeral and talked about her desire to one day talk to her father’s killer about Jesus.

(16:46-26:03): Grinds My Gears: Brian and Aubrey share some occurrences that have stuck in their collective craws recently.

(26:03-34:37): Time magazine picked SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk as their “Person of the Year” for 2021. The choice has generated some controversy from a number of perspectives.

(34:27-43:51): Christmas is a busy time for everyone. What do you do to stay focused on Jesus this Christmas time?

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(00:00-8:42): Brian and Aubrey discussed Eric Geiger’s Churchleaders.com article, “Your Marriage Is Your Most Important Ministry.”

(8:42-26:17): Vaneetha Risner, Speaker, Regular Contributor for Desiring God, and Author of “Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her guide, “Helping the Hurting.”

Request Vaneetha’s free guide “Helping the Hurting” at vaneetha.com/helping

Learn more about Vaneetha and her books at vaneetha.com and connect with her on Twitter @vaneetharisner 

(26:17-35:09): How can the church listen to the sins people are struggling with and welcome them with open arms? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and discussed Bekah Mason’s Christianity Today opinion article, “Side B Christians Like Me Are An Asset Not a Threat.”

(35:09-44:26): What was the most searched word of 2021 on Bible Gateway? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and unpacked Emily McFarlan Miller’s Religion News Service article, “Why ‘sorcery’ was the fastest-growing search term on Bible Gateway in 2021.” 

(44:26-53:51): Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE Christmas Songs. Aubrey’s #1 pick was Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas and Brian’s #1 pick was O Holy Night. 

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(00:00-8:42): Brian and Aubrey discussed Eric Geiger’s Churchleaders.com article, “Your Marriage Is Your Most Important Ministry.”

(8:42-26:17): Vaneetha Risner, Speaker, Regular Contributor for Desiring God, and Author of “Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her guide, “Helping the Hurting.”

Request Vaneetha’s free guide “Helping the Hurting” at vaneetha.com/helping

Learn more about Vaneetha and her books at vaneetha.com and connect with her on Twitter @vaneetharisner 

(26:17-35:09): How can the church listen to the sins people are struggling with and welcome them with open arms? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and discussed Bekah Mason’s Christianity Today opinion article, “Side B Christians Like Me Are An Asset Not a Threat.”

(35:09-44:26): What was the most searched word of 2021 on Bible Gateway? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and unpacked Emily McFarlan Miller’s Religion News Service article, “Why ‘sorcery’ was the fastest-growing search term on Bible Gateway in 2021.” 

(44:26-53:51): Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE Christmas Songs. Aubrey’s #1 pick was Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas and Brian’s #1 pick was O Holy Night. 

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(00:00-9:24): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on comments from Matt Chandler about deconstruction in his sermon, “The Depth of the Gospel.”  

(9:24-27:24): Bob Smietana, veteran religion writer and National Reporter for Religion News Service, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about some of his recent articles:

“‘Sinning in the Rain’: New study finds crimes go up when it rains on Sundays”

“As COVID continues, church-run food pantries, ministries adapt and expand”

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

(27:24-35:40): What does it take to become a professional Santa? Brian and Aubrey discussed the Insider video, “How Professional Santas Are Trained,” and they commented on the Indeed.com article, “Becoming a Professional Santa: A Complete Guide.” 

(35:40-45:58): Derral Eves, Wall Street Journal best-selling author and Executive Producer of “The Chosen,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about “Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers.”

Get your tickets for “Christmas with The Chosen” at fathomevents.com

Learn more about “The Chosen” at thechosen.tv and connect with Derral on Twitter at @derraleves

(45:58-54:39): How can we draw closer to Jesus during Advent? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and shared their thoughts on a sermon from Bishop Robert Barron, “The Historical Reality of Jesus.”

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(00:00-9:24): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on comments from Matt Chandler about deconstruction in his sermon, “The Depth of the Gospel.”  

(9:24-27:24): Bob Smietana, veteran religion writer and National Reporter for Religion News Service, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about some of his recent articles:

“‘Sinning in the Rain’: New study finds crimes go up when it rains on Sundays”

“As COVID continues, church-run food pantries, ministries adapt and expand”

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

(27:24-35:40): What does it take to become a professional Santa? Brian and Aubrey discussed the Insider video, “How Professional Santas Are Trained,” and they commented on the Indeed.com article, “Becoming a Professional Santa: A Complete Guide.” 

(35:40-45:58): Derral Eves, Wall Street Journal best-selling author and Executive Producer of “The Chosen,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about “Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers.”

Get your tickets for “Christmas with The Chosen” at fathomevents.com

Learn more about “The Chosen” at thechosen.tv and connect with Derral on Twitter at @derraleves

(45:58-54:39): How can we draw closer to Jesus during Advent? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and shared their thoughts on a sermon from Bishop Robert Barron, “The Historical Reality of Jesus.”

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On today’s show, Brian and Aubrey shared how you can be the hands and feet of Jesus by making a gift to Food For The Poor. After a devastating earthquake hit Haiti a few months ago, people are in desperate need of emergency food supplies. Anitra Parmele, Paul Jacobs, and Todd Chatman joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the amazing ways Food For The Poor is providing lifesaving food for children & families, and sharing the hope of the Gospel!  

Your gift of $37 will feed ONE child for SIX months!

Your gift of $185 will feed FIVE children for SIX months!

Give online at 1160hope.com

Text HELPHAITI to 91999

Or call 855-901-4673

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On today’s show, Brian and Aubrey shared how you can be the hands and feet of Jesus by making a gift to Food For The Poor. After a devastating earthquake hit Haiti a few months ago, people are in desperate need of emergency food supplies. Anitra Parmele, Paul Jacobs, and Todd Chatman joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the amazing ways Food For The Poor is providing lifesaving food for children & families, and sharing the hope of the Gospel!  

Your gift of $37 will feed ONE child for SIX months!

Your gift of $185 will feed FIVE children for SIX months!

Give online at 1160hope.com

Text HELPHAITI to 91999

Or call 855-901-4673

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.