(00:00-8:59): Aubrey welcomed guest co-host Catherine McNiel, Author of “All Shall Be Well: Awakening to God’s Presence in His Messy, Abundant World” and “Long Days of Small Things: Motherhood as a Spiritual Discipline.” Aubrey and Catherine talked about a tweet from Catherine about spiritual formation.

Learn more about Catherine and her books at catherinemcniel.com and connect with her on Twitter at @CatherineMcNiel

(8:59-27:23): Garrett M. Graff, journalist, historian, speaker, and Host of the podcast series,  “Long Shadow, joined Aubrey and Catherine to talk about the 20th Anniversary of September 11th and his book, “The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11.” 

Learn more about Garrett at www.garrettgraff.com and connect with him on Twitter at @vermontgmg

(27:23-36:12): Aubrey and Catherine commented on Jack Lee’s The Chorus in the Chaos blog post at Patheos.com, “Faith, Good Works, and the Danger of Shallow Christian Sentimentalism.” 

(36:12-46:10): Aubrey and Catherine shared their TOP FIVE Snacks they enjoy while writing. Aubrey’s #1 pick was Grape Licorice and Catherine’s #1 pick was Rye Chips.  

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(00:00-8:59): Aubrey welcomed guest co-host Catherine McNiel, Author of “All Shall Be Well: Awakening to God’s Presence in His Messy, Abundant World” and “Long Days of Small Things: Motherhood as a Spiritual Discipline.” Aubrey and Catherine talked about a tweet from Catherine about spiritual formation.

Learn more about Catherine and her books at catherinemcniel.com and connect with her on Twitter at @CatherineMcNiel

(8:59-27:23): Garrett M. Graff, journalist, historian, speaker, and Host of the podcast series,  “Long Shadow, joined Aubrey and Catherine to talk about the 20th Anniversary of September 11th and his book, “The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11.” 

Learn more about Garrett at www.garrettgraff.com and connect with him on Twitter at @vermontgmg

(27:23-36:12): Aubrey and Catherine commented on Jack Lee’s The Chorus in the Chaos blog post at Patheos.com, “Faith, Good Works, and the Danger of Shallow Christian Sentimentalism.” 

(36:12-46:10): Aubrey and Catherine shared their TOP FIVE Snacks they enjoy while writing. Aubrey’s #1 pick was Grape Licorice and Catherine’s #1 pick was Rye Chips.  

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(00:00-10:43): How can we respond to COVID-19 related disagreements with empathy and civility? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and commented on the following news stories:

“Pro-mask student mocked at school board meeting after describing how his grandmother died of Covid”

“‘Pan-dimwits’: Jimmy Kimmel says the unvaxxed don’t deserve ICU beds” 

(10:43-18:49): Sarah Zylstra, Senior Writer & Faith-and-Work Editor for The Gospel Coalition and Coauthor of “Gospelbound: Living with Resolute Hope in an Anxious Age,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about the new Gospel Coalition podcast series, “Recorded: Remembering 9/11.”

Listen to “Recorded: Remembering 9/11” at thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/recorded

Learn more about Sarah and her articles at thegospelcoalition.org and connect with her on Twitter at @sarahezylstra

(18:49-28:33): Dorothy Littell Greco, writer, photographer, and author of “Making Marriage Beautiful,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her new book, “Marriage in the Middle: Embracing Midlife Surprises, Challenges, and Joys.” 

Learn more about Dorothy and her books at dorothygreco.com and connect with her on Twitter at @DorothyGreco

(28:33-37:48): Joanne Bratta, Executive Director of Hopeful Beginnings of St. Mary’s and the Host of Hopeful Beginnings heard Sundays at 12pm on AM 1160, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the ministry of Hopeful Beginnings and the “Making Virtual Miracles Happen” 2021 Annual Gala on Saturday October 23rd.

Learn more about the Gala and the work of Hopeful Beginnings at hopefulbeginning.org

(37:48-43:19): Brian and Aubrey reflected on the 20th anniversary of September 11th, and Brian shared a story about his friend, Jerry, who died at the World Trade Center. 

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(00:00-10:43): How can we respond to COVID-19 related disagreements with empathy and civility? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and commented on the following news stories:

“Pro-mask student mocked at school board meeting after describing how his grandmother died of Covid”

“‘Pan-dimwits’: Jimmy Kimmel says the unvaxxed don’t deserve ICU beds” 

(10:43-18:49): Sarah Zylstra, Senior Writer & Faith-and-Work Editor for The Gospel Coalition and Coauthor of “Gospelbound: Living with Resolute Hope in an Anxious Age,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about the new Gospel Coalition podcast series, “Recorded: Remembering 9/11.”

Listen to “Recorded: Remembering 9/11” at thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/recorded

Learn more about Sarah and her articles at thegospelcoalition.org and connect with her on Twitter at @sarahezylstra

(18:49-28:33): Dorothy Littell Greco, writer, photographer, and author of “Making Marriage Beautiful,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her new book, “Marriage in the Middle: Embracing Midlife Surprises, Challenges, and Joys.” 

Learn more about Dorothy and her books at dorothygreco.com and connect with her on Twitter at @DorothyGreco

(28:33-37:48): Joanne Bratta, Executive Director of Hopeful Beginnings of St. Mary’s and the Host of Hopeful Beginnings heard Sundays at 12pm on AM 1160, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the ministry of Hopeful Beginnings and the “Making Virtual Miracles Happen” 2021 Annual Gala on Saturday October 23rd.

Learn more about the Gala and the work of Hopeful Beginnings at hopefulbeginning.org

(37:48-43:19): Brian and Aubrey reflected on the 20th anniversary of September 11th, and Brian shared a story about his friend, Jerry, who died at the World Trade Center. 

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(00:00-7:02): Brian unpacked Michael Foust’s Christian Headlines article, “Biden Says He Doesn't Believe Life Begins at Conception, Labels Texas Law 'Almost Un-American.'” He also commented on Rep. Jim Jordan’s tweet, “Real America is done with #COVID19. God bless!” 

(7:02-24:22): Becky Murray, Founder of the global missions organization, One by One and Coauthor of  “Embrace the Journey,” joined Brian to talk about the work of One by One to rescue children from slavery.

Learn more about Becky and One by One at onebyone.net and connect with her on Facebook OneByOne.net 

(24:22-40:56): Tyler Huckabee, Senior Editor at Relevant Magazine and Co-Host of the Cape Town Podcast joined Brian to talk about some of his recent articles.

“Jessica Chastain Thinks We Got Tammy Faye Bakker All Wrong”

“In an Address to the Nation, Biden Used the Book of Isaiah to Compare U.S. Troops to Prophets”

“How Philip Yancey Left Toxic Religion Without Losing His Faith”

“How Gen Z Will Shape the Church”

“How the Church Can Use Critical Race Theory”

Check out Tyler’s articles at relevantmagazine.com and connect with Tyler on Twitter at @TylerHuckabee

(40:56-49:23): Brian shared his thoughts on an encouraging message from Andy Stanley, “Where is your Treasure?” 

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(00:00-7:02): Brian unpacked Michael Foust’s Christian Headlines article, “Biden Says He Doesn't Believe Life Begins at Conception, Labels Texas Law 'Almost Un-American.'” He also commented on Rep. Jim Jordan’s tweet, “Real America is done with #COVID19. God bless!” 

(7:02-24:22): Becky Murray, Founder of the global missions organization, One by One and Coauthor of  “Embrace the Journey,” joined Brian to talk about the work of One by One to rescue children from slavery.

Learn more about Becky and One by One at onebyone.net and connect with her on Facebook OneByOne.net 

(24:22-40:56): Tyler Huckabee, Senior Editor at Relevant Magazine and Co-Host of the Cape Town Podcast joined Brian to talk about some of his recent articles.

“Jessica Chastain Thinks We Got Tammy Faye Bakker All Wrong”

“In an Address to the Nation, Biden Used the Book of Isaiah to Compare U.S. Troops to Prophets”

“How Philip Yancey Left Toxic Religion Without Losing His Faith”

“How Gen Z Will Shape the Church”

“How the Church Can Use Critical Race Theory”

Check out Tyler’s articles at relevantmagazine.com and connect with Tyler on Twitter at @TylerHuckabee

(40:56-49:23): Brian shared his thoughts on an encouraging message from Andy Stanley, “Where is your Treasure?” 

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(00:00-9:29): Today is book launch day for Aubrey Sampson! She and Brian talked about her new book “Known: How Believing Who God Says You Are Changes Everything”

(9:29-17:05): The Texas abortion law continues to make news. David French says “The Pro-Life Movement Must Transcend Politics.” Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction.

(17:05-25:52): College football player McKenzie Milton came back from a devastating injury over the weekend. After the game, he said “God is real. Nobody has ever come back from an injury like this. It’s the answer of prayer. Thousands of people praying for me. Coaches believing in me. I’m not here with out all the prayers and people believing in me.”

(25:52-34:36): Parents of students in the California public school system have filed a lawsuit against the state's Department of Education in an attempt to remove a chant to Aztec gods that's part of a new ethnic studies curriculum.

(34:36-43:52): Elizabeth Beisel is a two-time Olympic medalist. She will attempt to swim from Rhode Island to Block Island on Sept. 9 in honor of her late father, Ted, who died in July after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Brian and Aubrey talked about how we honor people when we lose them.

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(00:00-9:29): Today is book launch day for Aubrey Sampson! She and Brian talked about her new book “Known: How Believing Who God Says You Are Changes Everything”

(9:29-17:05): The Texas abortion law continues to make news. David French says “The Pro-Life Movement Must Transcend Politics.” Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction.

(17:05-25:52): College football player McKenzie Milton came back from a devastating injury over the weekend. After the game, he said “God is real. Nobody has ever come back from an injury like this. It’s the answer of prayer. Thousands of people praying for me. Coaches believing in me. I’m not here with out all the prayers and people believing in me.”

(25:52-34:36): Parents of students in the California public school system have filed a lawsuit against the state's Department of Education in an attempt to remove a chant to Aztec gods that's part of a new ethnic studies curriculum.

(34:36-43:52): Elizabeth Beisel is a two-time Olympic medalist. She will attempt to swim from Rhode Island to Block Island on Sept. 9 in honor of her late father, Ted, who died in July after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Brian and Aubrey talked about how we honor people when we lose them.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-8:44): Brian and Aubrey talked about SB 818 and how it will impact Illinois families. “Sex Education Opt Out for Students”

(8:44-17:28):Omayra Font, Host of the Mujer podcast and Pastor of Fuente de Agua Viva churches in Puerto Rico and Orlando, Florida, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her new book, “A Dream Worth Pursuing: Find Your Value and Fulfill Your God-Given Desires.”

Learn more about Omayra at omayrafont.com and connect with her on Twitter at @omayrafont 

(17:28-26:07): What’s the difference between being a humble servant and being a doormat? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on Susannah Cragwick’s Christians in General blog post at Patheos.com, “Rejecting “Christlike” Passivity.”  

(26:07-34:37): Brian and Aubrey discussed an encouraging message from Tim Keller, “Christ Is Your King.” 

(34:37-43:40): What does it take to be happy? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and unpacked Noah Smith’s Bloomberg opinion article, “How Happy Is America?”  

(43:40-53:46): Dr. Jamie Aten, Founder & Executive Director of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute and Author of “A Walking Disaster: What Surviving Katrina and Cancer Taught Me about Faith and Resilience,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about Spiritual First Aid and his blog post at The Better Samaritan, “How Not to Bring Relief After Hurricane Ida.”

Learn more about Jamie’s work at the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at wheaton.edu, check out The Better Samaritan at christianitytoday.com, and connect with Jamie on Twitter at @drjamieaten

And learn more about Spiritual First Aid at spiritualfirstaidhub.com

(53:46-1:02:49): Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE Movie Villains. Aubrey’s #1 pick was Erik Killmonger from Black Panther and Brian’s #1 pick was Ivan Drago from Rocky IV.

(1:02:49-1:11:15): What are some ways to add playfulness and laughter to our lives? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on the following articles:

“Grasshopper Theology: Games, Play, and the Ideal of Existence”

“10 Ways Adults can be More Playful”

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(00:00-8:44): Brian and Aubrey talked about SB 818 and how it will impact Illinois families. “Sex Education Opt Out for Students”

(8:44-17:28):Omayra Font, Host of the Mujer podcast and Pastor of Fuente de Agua Viva churches in Puerto Rico and Orlando, Florida, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her new book, “A Dream Worth Pursuing: Find Your Value and Fulfill Your God-Given Desires.”

Learn more about Omayra at omayrafont.com and connect with her on Twitter at @omayrafont 

(17:28-26:07): What’s the difference between being a humble servant and being a doormat? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on Susannah Cragwick’s Christians in General blog post at Patheos.com, “Rejecting “Christlike” Passivity.”  

(26:07-34:37): Brian and Aubrey discussed an encouraging message from Tim Keller, “Christ Is Your King.” 

(34:37-43:40): What does it take to be happy? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and unpacked Noah Smith’s Bloomberg opinion article, “How Happy Is America?”  

(43:40-53:46): Dr. Jamie Aten, Founder & Executive Director of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute and Author of “A Walking Disaster: What Surviving Katrina and Cancer Taught Me about Faith and Resilience,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about Spiritual First Aid and his blog post at The Better Samaritan, “How Not to Bring Relief After Hurricane Ida.”

Learn more about Jamie’s work at the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at wheaton.edu, check out The Better Samaritan at christianitytoday.com, and connect with Jamie on Twitter at @drjamieaten

And learn more about Spiritual First Aid at spiritualfirstaidhub.com

(53:46-1:02:49): Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE Movie Villains. Aubrey’s #1 pick was Erik Killmonger from Black Panther and Brian’s #1 pick was Ivan Drago from Rocky IV.

(1:02:49-1:11:15): What are some ways to add playfulness and laughter to our lives? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on the following articles:

“Grasshopper Theology: Games, Play, and the Ideal of Existence”

“10 Ways Adults can be More Playful”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.