(00:00-7:23): Why are some Americans choosing to stay in Afghanistan? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and discussed Jen Oshman’s Gospel Coalition article, “The Americans Staying in Afghanistan.” 

(7:23-16:40): Kate Shellnutt, Senior News Editor for Christianity Today joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her articles, “Colorado Christian School Faces Shutdown Threat Over COVID-19 Response,” and “Max Lucado Diagnosed with an Aortic Aneurysm, Asks for Prayer”

Learn more about Kate at kateshellnutt.com and connect with her on Twitter at @kateshellnutt

(16:40-24:02): Brian and Aubrey unpacked Laura Baxter’s Gospel Coalition article, “Can I Get My Hair Cut Under a Rainbow Flag?” 

(24:02-32:47): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Vaneetha Rendall Risner’s Christianity Today article, “How Should We Pray When We Suffer?”

(32:47-42:23): Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE Board Games. Aubrey’s #1 pick was Trivial Pursuit Pop Culture Edition and Brian’s #1 pick was Yahtzee. 

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(00:00-7:23): Why are some Americans choosing to stay in Afghanistan? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and discussed Jen Oshman’s Gospel Coalition article, “The Americans Staying in Afghanistan.” 

(7:23-16:40): Kate Shellnutt, Senior News Editor for Christianity Today joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her articles, “Colorado Christian School Faces Shutdown Threat Over COVID-19 Response,” and “Max Lucado Diagnosed with an Aortic Aneurysm, Asks for Prayer”

Learn more about Kate at kateshellnutt.com and connect with her on Twitter at @kateshellnutt

(16:40-24:02): Brian and Aubrey unpacked Laura Baxter’s Gospel Coalition article, “Can I Get My Hair Cut Under a Rainbow Flag?” 

(24:02-32:47): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Vaneetha Rendall Risner’s Christianity Today article, “How Should We Pray When We Suffer?”

(32:47-42:23): Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE Board Games. Aubrey’s #1 pick was Trivial Pursuit Pop Culture Edition and Brian’s #1 pick was Yahtzee. 

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(00:00-9:38): Brian and Aubrey discussed Matt Henslee’s Lifeway Research article, “Comfort for the Ghosted Pastor.”

(9:38-27:20): Kevin Halloran, Author of, “When Prayer Is a Struggle: A Practical Guide for Overcoming Obstacles in Prayer,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his book and his Gospel Coalition article, “How the Lord’s Prayer Can Help You Overcome Your Prayer Struggles”

Learn more about Kevin at kevinhalloran.net and connect with him on Twitter at @kp_halloran

(27:20-36:05): Brian and Aubrey reacted to the “testimony from gymnasts as Congress investigates FBI's handling of Larry Nassar sexual abuse case.” 

(36:05-45:16): How should Christians respond to the label, “‘Political Evangelicals’?” Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on Kate Shellnutt’s Christianity Today article, “‘Political Evangelicals’? More Trump Supporters Adopt the Label.”

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(00:00-9:38): Brian and Aubrey discussed Matt Henslee’s Lifeway Research article, “Comfort for the Ghosted Pastor.”

(9:38-27:20): Kevin Halloran, Author of, “When Prayer Is a Struggle: A Practical Guide for Overcoming Obstacles in Prayer,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his book and his Gospel Coalition article, “How the Lord’s Prayer Can Help You Overcome Your Prayer Struggles”

Learn more about Kevin at kevinhalloran.net and connect with him on Twitter at @kp_halloran

(27:20-36:05): Brian and Aubrey reacted to the “testimony from gymnasts as Congress investigates FBI's handling of Larry Nassar sexual abuse case.” 

(36:05-45:16): How should Christians respond to the label, “‘Political Evangelicals’?” Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on Kate Shellnutt’s Christianity Today article, “‘Political Evangelicals’? More Trump Supporters Adopt the Label.”

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(00:00-7:59): Brian and Aubrey celebrated the reopening of Broadway and honored the life of comedian Norm MacDonald.

(7:59-17:52): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Will Feuer’s New York Post article, “Facebook knows Instagram hurts teen girls but publicly downplays concerns: report.”

(17:52-35:14): Drew Jackson, Founding Pastor of Hope East Village in New York City, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book,  “God Speaks Through Wombs: Poems on God's Unexpected Coming.”

Learn more about Drew and his book at djacksonpoetics.com and connect with him on Twitter at @djacksonpoetics  

(35:14-44:37): How do we recover after we’re let down by someone close to us? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on Jared Vogt’s Relevant Magazine article, “So, Your Parents Let You Down. Now What?”

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(00:00-7:59): Brian and Aubrey celebrated the reopening of Broadway and honored the life of comedian Norm MacDonald.

(7:59-17:52): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Will Feuer’s New York Post article, “Facebook knows Instagram hurts teen girls but publicly downplays concerns: report.”

(17:52-35:14): Drew Jackson, Founding Pastor of Hope East Village in New York City, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book,  “God Speaks Through Wombs: Poems on God's Unexpected Coming.”

Learn more about Drew and his book at djacksonpoetics.com and connect with him on Twitter at @djacksonpoetics  

(35:14-44:37): How do we recover after we’re let down by someone close to us? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on Jared Vogt’s Relevant Magazine article, “So, Your Parents Let You Down. Now What?”

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(00:00-9:19): Brian and Aubrey talked about hypocrisy and reacted to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Met Gala dress. “AOC's "Tax The Rich Dress" – Ultimate Fashion Statement Or Display Of Hypocrisy.” 

(9:19-27:12): Jayson Casper, Middle East Correspondent with Christianity Today, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about some of his recent articles:

“Crusaders No More: What Arab Christians and Muslims Think of Mascot Changes”

“Christian and Muslim Leaders Agree on Legitimacy of Evangelism”

Learn more about Jayson’s writing at jaysoncasper.com and connect with him on Twitter at @jnjcasper

 (27:12-37:44): Why is the bar set so low for being salt and light in today’s world? Brain and Aubrey talked about this and reacted to a clip of Matt Chandler discussing the importance of sharing grace.    

(37:44-43:59): Brian and Aubrey discussed Bekah McNeel’s Christianity Today article, “Where the Great Commission Meets Deportation.”

(43:59-50:40): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on a tweet from Beth Moore, “You cannot make people like you. You cannot make people believe you. You cannot change their minds if they want to think the worst of you. You cannot demand esteem. Put that wasted effort into following Jesus &, in his name, in his love & in his ways, do your fellow humans good.” 

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(00:00-9:19): Brian and Aubrey talked about hypocrisy and reacted to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Met Gala dress. “AOC's "Tax The Rich Dress" – Ultimate Fashion Statement Or Display Of Hypocrisy.” 

(9:19-27:12): Jayson Casper, Middle East Correspondent with Christianity Today, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about some of his recent articles:

“Crusaders No More: What Arab Christians and Muslims Think of Mascot Changes”

“Christian and Muslim Leaders Agree on Legitimacy of Evangelism”

Learn more about Jayson’s writing at jaysoncasper.com and connect with him on Twitter at @jnjcasper

 (27:12-37:44): Why is the bar set so low for being salt and light in today’s world? Brain and Aubrey talked about this and reacted to a clip of Matt Chandler discussing the importance of sharing grace.    

(37:44-43:59): Brian and Aubrey discussed Bekah McNeel’s Christianity Today article, “Where the Great Commission Meets Deportation.”

(43:59-50:40): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on a tweet from Beth Moore, “You cannot make people like you. You cannot make people believe you. You cannot change their minds if they want to think the worst of you. You cannot demand esteem. Put that wasted effort into following Jesus &, in his name, in his love & in his ways, do your fellow humans good.” 

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(00:00-8:18): Brian and Aubrey unpacked David French’s blog post at The French Press, “The American Crisis of Selective Empathy.”

(8:18-16:18): Nathan White, Director of External Engagement at World Relief Chicagoland, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the ways World Relief is helping refugees from Afghanistan.

Learn more about supporting the work of World Relief Chicagoland at worldrelief.org/chicagoland

(16:18-25:19): Brian and Aubrey commented on Karen Swallow Prior’s New York Times opinion essay, “Texas’ Abortion Law Should Force America to Change Its Ways.”

(25:19-35:05): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on the ABC News article, “Corn dogs, butter sculptures and political civility: Republican, Democrat model civil bipartisan exchange.”

(35:05-44:10): Dr. Rev. Denardo Ramos, Executive Director of Rahab’s Daughters, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about the ministry of Rahab’s Daughters, how to recognize the signs of human trafficking, and their Annual Gala coming up on Saturday October 2nd. 

Learn more about Rahab’s Daughters and purchase your tickets for the Gala at rahabsdaughters.org

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(00:00-8:18): Brian and Aubrey unpacked David French’s blog post at The French Press, “The American Crisis of Selective Empathy.”

(8:18-16:18): Nathan White, Director of External Engagement at World Relief Chicagoland, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the ways World Relief is helping refugees from Afghanistan.

Learn more about supporting the work of World Relief Chicagoland at worldrelief.org/chicagoland

(16:18-25:19): Brian and Aubrey commented on Karen Swallow Prior’s New York Times opinion essay, “Texas’ Abortion Law Should Force America to Change Its Ways.”

(25:19-35:05): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on the ABC News article, “Corn dogs, butter sculptures and political civility: Republican, Democrat model civil bipartisan exchange.”

(35:05-44:10): Dr. Rev. Denardo Ramos, Executive Director of Rahab’s Daughters, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about the ministry of Rahab’s Daughters, how to recognize the signs of human trafficking, and their Annual Gala coming up on Saturday October 2nd. 

Learn more about Rahab’s Daughters and purchase your tickets for the Gala at rahabsdaughters.org

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