(00:00-9:12): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on a disturbing Twitter trend where people are gloating about unvaccinated people dying of COVID-19.  

(9:12-26:36): Rob Singleton, Lead Pastor of The Summit Church, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his new book, “Overliked: Finding Direction, Courage, and Meaningful Relationships in a Society Crippled by Social Media”

Learn more about Rob and his book at robsingleton.com and connect with Rob on Twitter at @rob_singleton

(26:36-34:17): Brian and Aubrey shared encouragement from “Chuck Colson on Radical Gratitude.” 

(34:17-44:04): Brian and Aubrey discussed some news stories about schools and organizations requiring employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. They also talked about a “Washington state high school that shelved a program that would have required student-athletes and coaches to wear tracking monitors to trace potential exposure to the coronavirus.”

(44:04-1:02:36): Mitchel Lee, Lead Pastor of Grace Community Church, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book, “Even If: Trusting God When Life Disappoints, Overwhelms, or Just Doesn't Make Sense.”

Learn more about Mitchel and his book at mitchellee.com and connect with him on Twitter at @mitchuh 

(1:02:36-1:10:19): Brian and Aubrey prayed for peace and God’s protection in Afghanistan. 

“Latest from Afghanistan: Biden: 'We will not forgive'; Navy confirms 13th US service member killed in Kabul.”

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(00:00-9:12): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on a disturbing Twitter trend where people are gloating about unvaccinated people dying of COVID-19.  

(9:12-26:36): Rob Singleton, Lead Pastor of The Summit Church, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his new book, “Overliked: Finding Direction, Courage, and Meaningful Relationships in a Society Crippled by Social Media”

Learn more about Rob and his book at robsingleton.com and connect with Rob on Twitter at @rob_singleton

(26:36-34:17): Brian and Aubrey shared encouragement from “Chuck Colson on Radical Gratitude.” 

(34:17-44:04): Brian and Aubrey discussed some news stories about schools and organizations requiring employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. They also talked about a “Washington state high school that shelved a program that would have required student-athletes and coaches to wear tracking monitors to trace potential exposure to the coronavirus.”

(44:04-1:02:36): Mitchel Lee, Lead Pastor of Grace Community Church, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book, “Even If: Trusting God When Life Disappoints, Overwhelms, or Just Doesn't Make Sense.”

Learn more about Mitchel and his book at mitchellee.com and connect with him on Twitter at @mitchuh 

(1:02:36-1:10:19): Brian and Aubrey prayed for peace and God’s protection in Afghanistan. 

“Latest from Afghanistan: Biden: 'We will not forgive'; Navy confirms 13th US service member killed in Kabul.”

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(00:00-8:56): Brian and Aubrey talked about “Pritzker’s Warning of ‘Significantly Greater Mitigations' If COVID Metrics Don't Decline.” They also commented on a Twitter video from Garrett Kell.  

(8:56-25:25): Vaneetha Risner, Speaker, Regular Contributor for Desiring God, and Author of “The Scars that Have Shaped Me” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her book, “Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption”

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

(25:25-34:44): Brian and Aubrey talked about the following news stories.

“Eating 1 hot dog takes 35 minutes off life, study suggests”

“For atheists, the idea of aliens seems real. Religious people doubt it” 

“Moms with kids increased drinking by 323% after start of COVID” 

“Goodbye FastPass and MaxPass, hello Disney Genie. Disney parks overhaul ride reservations” 

(34:44-44:01): How can we find comfort and peace when we’re struggling with anxiety and worry? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and shared encouragement from God’s Word. 

(44:01-54:52): What will the future look like? Brian and Aubrey talked about some blog posts from faithpopcorn.com.

“Cloud Doctoring: AI & Tech Take Over Wellness”

“The Radical Reinvention of Work: 5 Ferocious Leaps Forward”

(54:52-1:03:11): Brian and Aubrey discussed Steve Innskeep’s NPR interview, “The Story Of How An Afghan Interpreter And His Family Escaped Afghanistan.” They also talked about Morgan Lee’s Christianity Today article, “Was Afghanistan Worthwhile or Wasted? Christians Lament, Pray, and Learn as Taliban Retakes Control.” 

(1:03:11-1:12:05): How can we encourage our children when they face failure and disappointment? Brian and Aubrey chatted about this and reacted to encouraging messages from coaches at the Little League World Series.

“Tennessee coach sends heartfelt message to team after elimination from LLWS”  

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(00:00-8:56): Brian and Aubrey talked about “Pritzker’s Warning of ‘Significantly Greater Mitigations' If COVID Metrics Don't Decline.” They also commented on a Twitter video from Garrett Kell.  

(8:56-25:25): Vaneetha Risner, Speaker, Regular Contributor for Desiring God, and Author of “The Scars that Have Shaped Me” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her book, “Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption”

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

(25:25-34:44): Brian and Aubrey talked about the following news stories.

“Eating 1 hot dog takes 35 minutes off life, study suggests”

“For atheists, the idea of aliens seems real. Religious people doubt it” 

“Moms with kids increased drinking by 323% after start of COVID” 

“Goodbye FastPass and MaxPass, hello Disney Genie. Disney parks overhaul ride reservations” 

(34:44-44:01): How can we find comfort and peace when we’re struggling with anxiety and worry? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and shared encouragement from God’s Word. 

(44:01-54:52): What will the future look like? Brian and Aubrey talked about some blog posts from faithpopcorn.com.

“Cloud Doctoring: AI & Tech Take Over Wellness”

“The Radical Reinvention of Work: 5 Ferocious Leaps Forward”

(54:52-1:03:11): Brian and Aubrey discussed Steve Innskeep’s NPR interview, “The Story Of How An Afghan Interpreter And His Family Escaped Afghanistan.” They also talked about Morgan Lee’s Christianity Today article, “Was Afghanistan Worthwhile or Wasted? Christians Lament, Pray, and Learn as Taliban Retakes Control.” 

(1:03:11-1:12:05): How can we encourage our children when they face failure and disappointment? Brian and Aubrey chatted about this and reacted to encouraging messages from coaches at the Little League World Series.

“Tennessee coach sends heartfelt message to team after elimination from LLWS”  

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-9:02): Brian and Aubrey discussed the US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. They also talked about the Twitter trend of pastors writing about the ideal goal of pastoring a small church.  

(9:02-27:00): Dr. Jay Moon, Professor of Church Planting & Evangelism & Director of the Office of Faith, Work, and Economics at Asbury Theological Seminary, and Bud Simon, mission consultant & doctoral student, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about their new book, “Effective Intercultural Evangelism:Good News in a Diverse World.”

Learn more about their book at ivpress.com

(27:00-35:41): What do recent church scandals teach us about “betrayal blindness?” Brian and Aubrey talked about this and discussed Russell Moore’s Christianity Today article, “It Takes a Village to Escape a Toxic Leader.” 

(35:41-45:22): What’s the value of being a member of a church? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on Ryan P. Burge’s Christianity Today article, “1 in 10 Non-Church Members Still Show Up Every Sunday.” 

(45:22-55:35): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on John Frame’s post at The Better Samaritan, “A Simple Way to Become a More Compassionate Person.” 

(55:35-1:04:53): How can we process sudden loss, and cling to God in the midst of deep pain? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and reacted to the tragic news about “Thomas McKenzie, Nashville Anglican pastor, and eldest child killed in car crash.”

(1:04:53-1:14:24): Brian and Aubrey talked about the impact of small acts of kindness. Aubrey shared a touching story about her best friend who created a beautiful chalk mosaic to celebrate the launch of Aubrey’s new book, “Known: How Believing Who God Says You Are Changes Everything.” They also reacted to the Good Morning America story, “Watch Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson surprise a Hollywood tour bus in his neighborhood.”

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(00:00-9:02): Brian and Aubrey discussed the US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. They also talked about the Twitter trend of pastors writing about the ideal goal of pastoring a small church.  

(9:02-27:00): Dr. Jay Moon, Professor of Church Planting & Evangelism & Director of the Office of Faith, Work, and Economics at Asbury Theological Seminary, and Bud Simon, mission consultant & doctoral student, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about their new book, “Effective Intercultural Evangelism:Good News in a Diverse World.”

Learn more about their book at ivpress.com

(27:00-35:41): What do recent church scandals teach us about “betrayal blindness?” Brian and Aubrey talked about this and discussed Russell Moore’s Christianity Today article, “It Takes a Village to Escape a Toxic Leader.” 

(35:41-45:22): What’s the value of being a member of a church? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on Ryan P. Burge’s Christianity Today article, “1 in 10 Non-Church Members Still Show Up Every Sunday.” 

(45:22-55:35): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on John Frame’s post at The Better Samaritan, “A Simple Way to Become a More Compassionate Person.” 

(55:35-1:04:53): How can we process sudden loss, and cling to God in the midst of deep pain? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and reacted to the tragic news about “Thomas McKenzie, Nashville Anglican pastor, and eldest child killed in car crash.”

(1:04:53-1:14:24): Brian and Aubrey talked about the impact of small acts of kindness. Aubrey shared a touching story about her best friend who created a beautiful chalk mosaic to celebrate the launch of Aubrey’s new book, “Known: How Believing Who God Says You Are Changes Everything.” They also reacted to the Good Morning America story, “Watch Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson surprise a Hollywood tour bus in his neighborhood.”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-9:45): 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.” Catherine shared an exciting announcement about her upcoming book, “Fearing Bravely: Risking Love for Our Neighbors Strangers and Enemies.”

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

(9:45-26:41): Dr. Ashley Hales, Author of “Finding Holy in the Suburbs” and the Host of the Finding Holy Podcast, joined Aubrey and Catherine to chat about her new book, “A Spacious Life: Trading Hustle and Hurry for the Goodness of Limits.”

Learn more about the special pre-order offer on Ashley’s new book at aspacious.life

Learn more about Ashley at aahales.com and connect with her on Twitter at @aahales

(26:41-35:12): How should we respond when God calls us to something that requires a big sacrifice? Aubrey and Catherine shared their thoughts on Nicole Alcindor’s Christian Post article, “Missouri pastor donates kidney to church member, says it was a calling from God.”

(35:12-45:15): Aubrey chatted with Catherine about the writing and publishing world. They also discussed Catherine’s books, “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.” 

(45:15-1:05:12):  Anitra Parmele, representative from Food For The Poor, joined Aubrey and Catherine to talk about how Food For The Poor is helping the people of Haiti after the devastating 7.2 earthquake on August 14th.

Learn more about Food For The Poor at foodforthepoor.org

(1:05:12-1:14:33): What are some of the reasons that women choose to go to seminary? Aubrey and Catherine discussed this and commented on Sharon Hodde Miller’s Christianity Today article, “The Surprising Reason Women Go to Seminary.”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-9:45): 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.” Catherine shared an exciting announcement about her upcoming book, “Fearing Bravely: Risking Love for Our Neighbors Strangers and Enemies.”

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

(9:45-26:41): Dr. Ashley Hales, Author of “Finding Holy in the Suburbs” and the Host of the Finding Holy Podcast, joined Aubrey and Catherine to chat about her new book, “A Spacious Life: Trading Hustle and Hurry for the Goodness of Limits.”

Learn more about the special pre-order offer on Ashley’s new book at aspacious.life

Learn more about Ashley at aahales.com and connect with her on Twitter at @aahales

(26:41-35:12): How should we respond when God calls us to something that requires a big sacrifice? Aubrey and Catherine shared their thoughts on Nicole Alcindor’s Christian Post article, “Missouri pastor donates kidney to church member, says it was a calling from God.”

(35:12-45:15): Aubrey chatted with Catherine about the writing and publishing world. They also discussed Catherine’s books, “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.” 

(45:15-1:05:12):  Anitra Parmele, representative from Food For The Poor, joined Aubrey and Catherine to talk about how Food For The Poor is helping the people of Haiti after the devastating 7.2 earthquake on August 14th.

Learn more about Food For The Poor at foodforthepoor.org

(1:05:12-1:14:33): What are some of the reasons that women choose to go to seminary? Aubrey and Catherine discussed this and commented on Sharon Hodde Miller’s Christianity Today article, “The Surprising Reason Women Go to Seminary.”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-9:08): Brian and Aubrey discussed the news about “Tim Tebow being cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars: ‘God works all things together for good.’” 

(9:08-28:19): 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, “How to Be a Christian in the Mainstream News Media” and her TGC Talks message, “Two Ways to Find Peace in an Anxious World.”

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

(28:19-38:35): Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE House Chores that they enjoy doing. Aubrey’s #1 pick was Organizing and Brian’s #1 pick was Doing the Dishes.

(38:35-48:13): As Christians, how should we respond to people we disagree with on COVID-19? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on Bob Smietana’s Religion News Service article, “Christian school drops ‘Freedom Matters’ event with COVID-denier Greg Locke.”  

(48:13-57:35): In the midst of tough times, have you considered walking away from your faith? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and shared their thoughts on Dr. James Scott’s Churchleaders.com article, “Pastor: Get Up and Try Again.”  

(57:35-1:07:50): Aubrey hosted a Back to School Quiz with Brian and special guest, Kevin Sampson, Aubrey’s husband and the Lead Pastor of Renewal Church in West Chicago. 

(1:07:50-1:16:14): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on a Tweet from Ashlee Eiland, “In this season, we’ll need to get good at recognizing Life. If you’re straining, look not in news stories but in neighbors. Not in self-interest but in service. Not in social media but in silence. Life is on its tippy toes - Just waiting to be noticed.  

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(00:00-9:08): Brian and Aubrey discussed the news about “Tim Tebow being cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars: ‘God works all things together for good.’” 

(9:08-28:19): 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, “How to Be a Christian in the Mainstream News Media” and her TGC Talks message, “Two Ways to Find Peace in an Anxious World.”

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

(28:19-38:35): Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE House Chores that they enjoy doing. Aubrey’s #1 pick was Organizing and Brian’s #1 pick was Doing the Dishes.

(38:35-48:13): As Christians, how should we respond to people we disagree with on COVID-19? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on Bob Smietana’s Religion News Service article, “Christian school drops ‘Freedom Matters’ event with COVID-denier Greg Locke.”  

(48:13-57:35): In the midst of tough times, have you considered walking away from your faith? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and shared their thoughts on Dr. James Scott’s Churchleaders.com article, “Pastor: Get Up and Try Again.”  

(57:35-1:07:50): Aubrey hosted a Back to School Quiz with Brian and special guest, Kevin Sampson, Aubrey’s husband and the Lead Pastor of Renewal Church in West Chicago. 

(1:07:50-1:16:14): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on a Tweet from Ashlee Eiland, “In this season, we’ll need to get good at recognizing Life. If you’re straining, look not in news stories but in neighbors. Not in self-interest but in service. Not in social media but in silence. Life is on its tippy toes - Just waiting to be noticed.  

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