(00:00-9:01): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on the Texas abortion law and discussed the following news stories:

“Texas Law Banning 85 Percent of Abortions Takes Effect: 'It's Time to Build a Culture of Life'”

“Is the Texas ‘Heartbeat Bill’ the End of Roe v. Wade?”

(9:01-25:34): Bob Smietana, veteran religion writer and National Reporter for Religion News Service, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about some of his recent articles. 

“NRB spokesman Dan Darling fired after pro-vaccine statements on ‘Morning Joe’”

“Services at Tennessee governor’s church disrupted by megachurch pastor feud”

“A South Carolina pastor quit his church. His followers revolted to get him back.”

“Faith-based disaster relief groups balance COVID safety with speedy response to Hurricane Ida”

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

(25:34-35:23): Kevin Sampson, Lead Pastor of Renewal Church in West Chicago, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his Daily Herald opinion article, “DACA's fragility undermines the future of immigrant children: we need permanent immigration reform.”

Connect with Kevin on Twitter at @kev_samp 

(35:23-44:24): How should we approach prayer? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and commented on Heather Thompson Day’s Christianity Today article, “She Didn’t Believe, But God Heard Her Cry.”

(44:24-1:02:16): Dr. Ryan Burge, Assistant Professor and Graduate Coordinator at Eastern Illinois University, Co-founder of Religion in Public, and Author of “The Nones: Where They Came From, Who They Are, and Where They Are Going,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his book and his Religion News Service article, “‘OK millennial’: Don’t blame the boomers for decline of religion in America.”

Learn more about Ryan at ryanburge.net and connect with him on Twitter at @ryanburge

(1:02:16-1:10:56): What are some ways we can share encouragement with friends and family members? Brian and Aubrey chatted about this and commented on a tweet from Scott Sauls. They also shared their thoughts on Dan Reiland’s Outreach Magazine article, “Simple Ways for Leaders to Encourage Others.”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-9:01): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on the Texas abortion law and discussed the following news stories:

“Texas Law Banning 85 Percent of Abortions Takes Effect: 'It's Time to Build a Culture of Life'”

“Is the Texas ‘Heartbeat Bill’ the End of Roe v. Wade?”

(9:01-25:34): Bob Smietana, veteran religion writer and National Reporter for Religion News Service, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about some of his recent articles. 

“NRB spokesman Dan Darling fired after pro-vaccine statements on ‘Morning Joe’”

“Services at Tennessee governor’s church disrupted by megachurch pastor feud”

“A South Carolina pastor quit his church. His followers revolted to get him back.”

“Faith-based disaster relief groups balance COVID safety with speedy response to Hurricane Ida”

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

(25:34-35:23): Kevin Sampson, Lead Pastor of Renewal Church in West Chicago, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his Daily Herald opinion article, “DACA's fragility undermines the future of immigrant children: we need permanent immigration reform.”

Connect with Kevin on Twitter at @kev_samp 

(35:23-44:24): How should we approach prayer? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and commented on Heather Thompson Day’s Christianity Today article, “She Didn’t Believe, But God Heard Her Cry.”

(44:24-1:02:16): Dr. Ryan Burge, Assistant Professor and Graduate Coordinator at Eastern Illinois University, Co-founder of Religion in Public, and Author of “The Nones: Where They Came From, Who They Are, and Where They Are Going,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his book and his Religion News Service article, “‘OK millennial’: Don’t blame the boomers for decline of religion in America.”

Learn more about Ryan at ryanburge.net and connect with him on Twitter at @ryanburge

(1:02:16-1:10:56): What are some ways we can share encouragement with friends and family members? Brian and Aubrey chatted about this and commented on a tweet from Scott Sauls. They also shared their thoughts on Dan Reiland’s Outreach Magazine article, “Simple Ways for Leaders to Encourage Others.”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-9:06): Why is 2021 the year of the “Great Resignation?” Brian and Aubrey talked about this and discussed the following articles: 

“The ‘Great Resignation’ is likely to continue, as 55% of Americans anticipate looking for a new job”

“The No. 1 reason people want to change careers is better work-life balance. How to make the switch”

(9:06-26:00): Morgan Lee, Christianity Today’s Global Media Manager and the Host of the Quick to Listen podcast, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her article, “Was Afghanistan Worthwhile or Wasted? Christians Lament, Pray, and Learn as Taliban Retakes Control” and the Quick to Listen podcast episode, “‘My Heart Is Broken’: An Afghan Pastor Grapples with the US Withdrawal.”

Check out Morgan’s articles and her podcast at christianitytoday.com and connect with her on Twitter at @Mepaynl

(26:00-34:35): Brian and Aubrey talked about the important role music plays in worship. They also commented on Daniel Silliman’s Christianity Today article, “1 out of 3 New Guitars Are Purchased for Worship Music.”

(34:35-43:38): Can someone be a spiritual leader without believing in God? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and discussed Amanda Casanova’s ChristianHeadlines.com article, “Harvard University Elects Atheist as New Chief Chaplain.”

(43:38-52:43): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Blake Chastain’s Religion News Service article, “Evangelicals: You’re still not really listening to what exvangelicals are saying.”

(52:43-1:01:17):How does God use our weakness for His glory? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and unpacked Scott Sauls’ blog post, “Tired? Damaged? Regrets? God Wants to Recruit You.” 

(1:01:17-1:10:11): Brian and Aubrey talked about friendship and discussed Bronwyn Lea’s Propel Women article, “One Question to Take Your Friendships to the Next Level.” 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-9:06): Why is 2021 the year of the “Great Resignation?” Brian and Aubrey talked about this and discussed the following articles: 

“The ‘Great Resignation’ is likely to continue, as 55% of Americans anticipate looking for a new job”

“The No. 1 reason people want to change careers is better work-life balance. How to make the switch”

(9:06-26:00): Morgan Lee, Christianity Today’s Global Media Manager and the Host of the Quick to Listen podcast, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her article, “Was Afghanistan Worthwhile or Wasted? Christians Lament, Pray, and Learn as Taliban Retakes Control” and the Quick to Listen podcast episode, “‘My Heart Is Broken’: An Afghan Pastor Grapples with the US Withdrawal.”

Check out Morgan’s articles and her podcast at christianitytoday.com and connect with her on Twitter at @Mepaynl

(26:00-34:35): Brian and Aubrey talked about the important role music plays in worship. They also commented on Daniel Silliman’s Christianity Today article, “1 out of 3 New Guitars Are Purchased for Worship Music.”

(34:35-43:38): Can someone be a spiritual leader without believing in God? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and discussed Amanda Casanova’s ChristianHeadlines.com article, “Harvard University Elects Atheist as New Chief Chaplain.”

(43:38-52:43): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Blake Chastain’s Religion News Service article, “Evangelicals: You’re still not really listening to what exvangelicals are saying.”

(52:43-1:01:17):How does God use our weakness for His glory? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and unpacked Scott Sauls’ blog post, “Tired? Damaged? Regrets? God Wants to Recruit You.” 

(1:01:17-1:10:11): Brian and Aubrey talked about friendship and discussed Bronwyn Lea’s Propel Women article, “One Question to Take Your Friendships to the Next Level.” 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-8:16): Brian and Aubrey commented on Governor Pritzker’s Illinois Mask Mandate. They also talked about how they’re addressing the mask mandate at their churches.

(8:16-17:51): 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 her Gospel Coalition article, “Saturday Justice: How Church-Based Legal Aid Is Growing.”

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

(17:51-26:53): How can we reach out in loving ways to those who are deconstructing their faith? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and unpacked Tara Beth Leach’s Missio Alliance article, “A Call for Pastor-Medics to Help Heal the Church.” 

(26:53-36:34): Brian and Aubrey talked about Aubrey’s new book, “Known: How Believing Who God Says You Are Changes Everything.” They also discussed Yaron Steinbuch’s New York Post article, “Longtime Florida sports reporter pens his own touching obituary.”

(36:34-46:05): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Ed Stetzer’s Religion News Service opinion article, “Don’t confuse military action with the mission of God.”

(46:05-55:32): Brian and Aubrey talked about positive ways to handle church conflict. They also discussed Bob Smietana’s Religion News Service article, “Services at Tennessee governor’s church disrupted by megachurch pastor feud.” 

(55:32-1:04:15): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Tish Harrison Warren’s Christianity Today article, “Don’t Quit Twitter Yet. You Might Have a Moral Duty to Stay.”

(1:04:15-1:13:37): Brian and Aubrey chatted about Sandra Temko’s Good Morning America article, “4 tips to help ease kids' back to school anxiety.” 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-8:16): Brian and Aubrey commented on Governor Pritzker’s Illinois Mask Mandate. They also talked about how they’re addressing the mask mandate at their churches.

(8:16-17:51): 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 her Gospel Coalition article, “Saturday Justice: How Church-Based Legal Aid Is Growing.”

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

(17:51-26:53): How can we reach out in loving ways to those who are deconstructing their faith? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and unpacked Tara Beth Leach’s Missio Alliance article, “A Call for Pastor-Medics to Help Heal the Church.” 

(26:53-36:34): Brian and Aubrey talked about Aubrey’s new book, “Known: How Believing Who God Says You Are Changes Everything.” They also discussed Yaron Steinbuch’s New York Post article, “Longtime Florida sports reporter pens his own touching obituary.”

(36:34-46:05): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Ed Stetzer’s Religion News Service opinion article, “Don’t confuse military action with the mission of God.”

(46:05-55:32): Brian and Aubrey talked about positive ways to handle church conflict. They also discussed Bob Smietana’s Religion News Service article, “Services at Tennessee governor’s church disrupted by megachurch pastor feud.” 

(55:32-1:04:15): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Tish Harrison Warren’s Christianity Today article, “Don’t Quit Twitter Yet. You Might Have a Moral Duty to Stay.”

(1:04:15-1:13:37): Brian and Aubrey chatted about Sandra Temko’s Good Morning America article, “4 tips to help ease kids' back to school anxiety.” 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-9:18): Brian and Aubrey honored the service members who died in the Kabul attack. 

“What we know about the 13 U.S. service members killed in the Kabul attack.”

“These are the US service members killed in the Kabul airport attack”   

(9:18-27:44): Rev. Dr. Liz Rios, Founder and President of Passion2Plant and Senior Consultant for Freedom Road, LLC, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the work of Passion2Plant, advocating for women in ministry, and the upcoming Justice-Oriented Church Planting Cohort.

Learn more about Dr. Rios and her work at passion2plant.com and elizabethrios.com and connect with her on Twitter at @drlizrios

(27:44-36:29): Brian and Aubrey reacted to the NBC Chicago story, “Chicago Newlyweds Post $240 Bill to No-Show Wedding Guests, Spark Online Debate.” They also talked about David Mathis’ Desiring God article, “You Have Permission to Slow Down: Start the Day with the Voice of God.”

(36:29-45:43): Where is God in the midst of natural disasters? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and talked about the impact of Hurricane Ida.   

(45:43-55:21): How should Christians think about the COVID-19 vaccine? Brian and Aubrey commented on the following news stories:

“NRB spokesman Dan Darling fired after pro-vaccine statements on ‘Morning Joe’”

“Faith leaders are encouraging vaccinations, framing the decision as a religious obligation: It's working”  

(55:21-1:14:34): David French, Senior Editor at The Dispatch, Columnist for Time Magazine, and Author of, “Divided We Fall,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his recent blog posts at The French Press, “It’s Time to Stop Rationalizing and Enabling Evangelical Vaccine Rejection,” “The Cancel Culture Paradox,” and “They Held the Line.”

Learn more about David at thedispatch.com and at his blog, The French Press and connect with him on Twitter at @DavidAFrench

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-9:18): Brian and Aubrey honored the service members who died in the Kabul attack. 

“What we know about the 13 U.S. service members killed in the Kabul attack.”

“These are the US service members killed in the Kabul airport attack”   

(9:18-27:44): Rev. Dr. Liz Rios, Founder and President of Passion2Plant and Senior Consultant for Freedom Road, LLC, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the work of Passion2Plant, advocating for women in ministry, and the upcoming Justice-Oriented Church Planting Cohort.

Learn more about Dr. Rios and her work at passion2plant.com and elizabethrios.com and connect with her on Twitter at @drlizrios

(27:44-36:29): Brian and Aubrey reacted to the NBC Chicago story, “Chicago Newlyweds Post $240 Bill to No-Show Wedding Guests, Spark Online Debate.” They also talked about David Mathis’ Desiring God article, “You Have Permission to Slow Down: Start the Day with the Voice of God.”

(36:29-45:43): Where is God in the midst of natural disasters? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and talked about the impact of Hurricane Ida.   

(45:43-55:21): How should Christians think about the COVID-19 vaccine? Brian and Aubrey commented on the following news stories:

“NRB spokesman Dan Darling fired after pro-vaccine statements on ‘Morning Joe’”

“Faith leaders are encouraging vaccinations, framing the decision as a religious obligation: It's working”  

(55:21-1:14:34): David French, Senior Editor at The Dispatch, Columnist for Time Magazine, and Author of, “Divided We Fall,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his recent blog posts at The French Press, “It’s Time to Stop Rationalizing and Enabling Evangelical Vaccine Rejection,”“The Cancel Culture Paradox,” and “They Held the Line.”

Learn more about David at thedispatch.com and at his blog, The French Press and connect with him on Twitter at @DavidAFrench

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-10:29): Aubrey welcomed guest co-host, Kevin Sampson! Kevin is Aubrey’s husband and the Lead Pastor of Renewal Church in West Chicago. They kicked off the show by talking about the importance of taking a stand against racism. And they discussed the following articles:

“‘You can’t think yourself out of racism’: Black religion scholars call for conversion”

“What Students Are Saying About Race and Racism in America” 

(10:29-26:32): Tio Hardiman, Executive Director for Violence Interrupters, NFP and Adjunct Professor at North Park University, joined Aubrey and Kevin to talk about community organizing for peace and social change in Chicago, the Violence Interrupters Initiative, and Violence Interrupters Training.

Learn more about Tio and his work at violenceinterrupters.org and connect with him on Twitter at @TioHardiman

(26:32-36:50): Kevin interviewed Aubrey about her new book, “Known: How Believing Who God Says You Are Changes Everything.” Pre-order Aubrey’s new book on Amazon!

(36:50-46:00): Aubrey and Kevin talked about planting Renewal Church. They also discussed Bob Smietana’s Religion News Service article, “Women church planters hope to give Christianity a fresh start”

(46:00-1:02:46): Greg Armstrong, Founding and Lead Pastor of Renew Church and Founder of Renew Collective, joined Aubrey and Kevin to talk about his new single, “Good,” and the 2021 Renew Conference coming up November 12-13th.

Learn more about the 2021 Renew Conference at myrenewconference.com

Learn more about Greg at gregarmstrong.org and connect with him on Twitter at @gregarmstrong

(1:02:46-1:10:46): Aubrey and Kevin shared their TOP FIVE Things they’re looking forward to this Fall. Aubrey’s #1 pick was Fall Movie Season and Kevin’s #1 pick was the Bears winning all of their games and going to the Superbowl. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-10:29): Aubrey welcomed guest co-host, Kevin Sampson! Kevin is Aubrey’s husband and the Lead Pastor of Renewal Church in West Chicago. They kicked off the show by talking about the importance of taking a stand against racism. And they discussed the following articles:

“‘You can’t think yourself out of racism’: Black religion scholars call for conversion”

“What Students Are Saying About Race and Racism in America” 

(10:29-26:32): Tio Hardiman, Executive Director for Violence Interrupters, NFP and Adjunct Professor at North Park University, joined Aubrey and Kevin to talk about community organizing for peace and social change in Chicago, the Violence Interrupters Initiative, and Violence Interrupters Training.

Learn more about Tio and his work at violenceinterrupters.org and connect with him on Twitter at @TioHardiman

(26:32-36:50): Kevin interviewed Aubrey about her new book, “Known: How Believing Who God Says You Are Changes Everything.” Pre-order Aubrey’s new book on Amazon!

(36:50-46:00): Aubrey and Kevin talked about planting Renewal Church. They also discussed Bob Smietana’s Religion News Service article, “Women church planters hope to give Christianity a fresh start”

(46:00-1:02:46): Greg Armstrong, Founding and Lead Pastor of Renew Church and Founder of Renew Collective, joined Aubrey and Kevin to talk about his new single, “Good,” and the 2021 Renew Conference coming up November 12-13th.

Learn more about the 2021 Renew Conference at myrenewconference.com

Learn more about Greg at gregarmstrong.org and connect with him on Twitter at @gregarmstrong

(1:02:46-1:10:46): Aubrey and Kevin shared their TOP FIVE Things they’re looking forward to this Fall. Aubrey’s #1 pick was Fall Movie Season and Kevin’s #1 pick was the Bears winning all of their games and going to the Superbowl. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.