(00:00-8:12): Brian talked about the Field of Dreams game between the Yankees and White Sox. He also shared why Field of Dreams is one of his favorite movies. 

(8:12-26:51): Brad Griffin, Senior Director of Content for the Fuller Youth Institute, joined Brian to chat about his new book, “3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager: Making the Most of Your Conversations and Connections.”

Learn more about the Fuller Youth Institute at fulleryouthinstitute.org and connect with Brad on Twitter at @bgriffinfyi

(26:51-35:49): Brian talked about how every life has value and he reacted to a clip of Ernie Johnson sharing about his son Michael.  

(35:49-43:49): Brian commented on Doha Madani’s NBC News article, “'We will find you': Tennessee parents protest school mask mandate; people in masks heckled.” He also discussed Michael Foust’s Christian Headlines article, “Beth Moore Begs Christians to Stop Politicizing Virus: 'Our Sides Are Not More Important Than Lives.'”

(43:49-53:21): Jerry Riendeau, staff member with Cru at James Madison University, joined Brian to chat about the ministry of Cru and his article, “Join a “hyper local” church.”     

Learn more about Cru at cru.org and connect with Jerry on Twitter at @jerryriii

(53:21-1:01:57): Brian talked about the new episode of The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill. He also commented on the resignation of Governor Andrew Cuomo. 

“Andrew Cuomo resigns as governor of New York amid sexual harassment claims”

“It’s good Cuomo’s gone, but don’t forget the nursing home scandal”

(1:01:57-1:09:42): Brian reacted to the inspirational NBC Sports interview with Olympic Gold Medalist Tamyra Mensah-Stock.  

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(00:00-8:12): Brian talked about the Field of Dreams game between the Yankees and White Sox. He also shared why Field of Dreams is one of his favorite movies. 

(8:12-26:51): Brad Griffin, Senior Director of Content for the Fuller Youth Institute, joined Brian to chat about his new book, “3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager: Making the Most of Your Conversations and Connections.”

Learn more about the Fuller Youth Institute at fulleryouthinstitute.org and connect with Brad on Twitter at @bgriffinfyi

(26:51-35:49): Brian talked about how every life has value and he reacted to a clip of Ernie Johnson sharing about his son Michael.  

(35:49-43:49): Brian commented on Doha Madani’s NBC News article, “'We will find you': Tennessee parents protest school mask mandate; people in masks heckled.” He also discussed Michael Foust’s Christian Headlines article, “Beth Moore Begs Christians to Stop Politicizing Virus: 'Our Sides Are Not More Important Than Lives.'”

(43:49-53:21): Jerry Riendeau, staff member with Cru at James Madison University, joined Brian to chat about the ministry of Cru and his article, “Join a “hyper local” church.”     

Learn more about Cru at cru.org and connect with Jerry on Twitter at @jerryriii

(53:21-1:01:57): Brian talked about the new episode of The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill. He also commented on the resignation of Governor Andrew Cuomo. 

“Andrew Cuomo resigns as governor of New York amid sexual harassment claims”

“It’s good Cuomo’s gone, but don’t forget the nursing home scandal”

(1:01:57-1:09:42): Brian reacted to the inspirational NBC Sports interview with Olympic Gold Medalist Tamyra Mensah-Stock.  

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(00:00-9:14): Today, Brian welcomed guest co-host, Clarissa Moll! Clarissa is an Author, Co-Host of Christianity Today’s “Surprised by Grief” podcast, and Host of the weekly Hope*Writers podcast.

Learn more about Clarissa and her writing at clarissamoll.com 

(9:14-25:29): Brett McCracken, Senior Editor & Director of Communications at The Gospel Coalition and Author of “The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World,” joined Brian and Clarissa to chat about his Gospel Coalition article, "The Depressing Dead End of ‘Your Truth,’" and his discussion on TGC Podcast "Before You Lose Your Faith: Deconstruction and the Church."

Learn more about Brett at his website, brettmccracken.com and connect with him on Twitter at @brettmccracken

(25:29-33:56): How can we support loved ones as they face loss and tragedy? Brian and Clarissa chatted about this and discussed Clarissa’s Gospel Coalition article, “4 Ways to Love Someone Blindsided By Loss.”

(33:56-43:32): Brian and Clarissa talked about the importance of biblical literacy. They also commented on a Twitter video from Karen Swallow Prior.  

(43:32-53:36): Robyn Chambers, Executive Director of Advocacy for Children at Focus on the Family, joined Brian and Clarissa to chat about the See Life 2021 Digital Episodes, Option Ultrasound, and the See Life 2021 live event on Saturday, August 28th at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX at 7 p.m. CT.

Learn more about See Life 2021 at focusonthefamily.com/see-life    

(53:36-1:01:39): Brian and Clarissa talked about life during the pandemic and discussed Clarissa’s Gospel Coalition article, “Life Is Reopening. Why Am I Still So Sad?” 

(1:01:39-1:09:53): Brian and Clarissa talked about being representatives of Jesus Christ at our jobs. They also commented on a video of Dr. Tony Evans from the 2021 Send Conference.  

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(00:00-9:14): Today, Brian welcomed guest co-host, Clarissa Moll! Clarissa is an Author, Co-Host of Christianity Today’s “Surprised by Grief” podcast, and Host of the weekly Hope*Writers podcast.

Learn more about Clarissa and her writing at clarissamoll.com 

(9:14-25:29): Brett McCracken, Senior Editor & Director of Communications at The Gospel Coalition and Author of “The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World,” joined Brian and Clarissa to chat about his Gospel Coalition article, "The Depressing Dead End of ‘Your Truth,’" and his discussion on TGC Podcast "Before You Lose Your Faith: Deconstruction and the Church."

Learn more about Brett at his website, brettmccracken.com and connect with him on Twitter at @brettmccracken

(25:29-33:56): How can we support loved ones as they face loss and tragedy? Brian and Clarissa chatted about this and discussed Clarissa’s Gospel Coalition article, “4 Ways to Love Someone Blindsided By Loss.”

(33:56-43:32): Brian and Clarissa talked about the importance of biblical literacy. They also commented on a Twitter video from Karen Swallow Prior.  

(43:32-53:36): Robyn Chambers, Executive Director of Advocacy for Children at Focus on the Family, joined Brian and Clarissa to chat about the See Life 2021 Digital Episodes, Option Ultrasound, and the See Life 2021 live event on Saturday, August 28th at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX at 7 p.m. CT.

Learn more about See Life 2021 at focusonthefamily.com/see-life    

(53:36-1:01:39): Brian and Clarissa talked about life during the pandemic and discussed Clarissa’s Gospel Coalition article, “Life Is Reopening. Why Am I Still So Sad?” 

(1:01:39-1:09:53): Brian and Clarissa talked about being representatives of Jesus Christ at our jobs. They also commented on a video of Dr. Tony Evans from the 2021 Send Conference.  

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(00:00-8:37): Why are we wired to jump to the worst conclusion before looking into what actually happened? Brian discussed this and reacted to a story about a fan at a Colorado Rockies game, “Colorado Rockies backtrack and say fan did not yell racial slurs at Sunday’s game.”

(8:37-16:28): Is pornography a huge problem that many Christians are ignoring? Brian talked about this and commented on the Relevant Magazine article, “Report: 3 Porn Sites Are Now More Popular Than Instagram, Wikipedia, Twitter and Netflix.” 

(16:28-25:49): Is it ok to say that abortion is justified based on someone’s economic status? Brian discussed this and shared his thoughts on Kelly Williams’ Christian Post op-ed, “Trust the science for vaccines. But what about abortion?”

(25:49-34:43): Brian shared his thoughts on Timothy Dalrymple’s Christianity Today article, “The Olympics Are About Failure.”

(34:43-43:03): How should churches be responding to COVID-19? Brian talked about this and commented on a Twitter video of preacher Joshua Feuerstein and the Christian Post article, “'A gift from God’: Fla. church vaccinates hundreds after 6 members died from COVID-19.” 

(43:03-1:01:44): Mary Katherine Backstrom, viral blogger, speaker, and best selling author, joined Brian to chat about her new book, “Holy Hot Mess: Finding God in the Details of this Weird and Wonderful Life.”

Learn more about MK and her book at holyhotmess.com and connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 

(1:01:44-1:10:03): Brian unpacked Andrew Wilson’s Gospel Coalition article, “What Does It Really Mean to Be the Salt of the Earth?”

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(00:00-8:37): Why are we wired to jump to the worst conclusion before looking into what actually happened? Brian discussed this and reacted to a story about a fan at a Colorado Rockies game, “Colorado Rockies backtrack and say fan did not yell racial slurs at Sunday’s game.”

(8:37-16:28): Is pornography a huge problem that many Christians are ignoring? Brian talked about this and commented on the Relevant Magazine article, “Report: 3 Porn Sites Are Now More Popular Than Instagram, Wikipedia, Twitter and Netflix.” 

(16:28-25:49): Is it ok to say that abortion is justified based on someone’s economic status? Brian discussed this and shared his thoughts on Kelly Williams’ Christian Post op-ed, “Trust the science for vaccines. But what about abortion?”

(25:49-34:43): Brian shared his thoughts on Timothy Dalrymple’s Christianity Today article, “The Olympics Are About Failure.”

(34:43-43:03): How should churches be responding to COVID-19? Brian talked about this and commented on a Twitter video of preacher Joshua Feuerstein and the Christian Post article, “'A gift from God’: Fla. church vaccinates hundreds after 6 members died from COVID-19.” 

(43:03-1:01:44): Mary Katherine Backstrom, viral blogger, speaker, and best selling author, joined Brian to chat about her new book, “Holy Hot Mess: Finding God in the Details of this Weird and Wonderful Life.”

Learn more about MK and her book at holyhotmess.com and connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 

(1:01:44-1:10:03): Brian unpacked Andrew Wilson’s Gospel Coalition article, “What Does It Really Mean to Be the Salt of the Earth?”

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(00:00-7:56): Brian talked about the rise in COVID-19 cases and commented on Dr. Fauci’s remarks on Meet the Press.  

(7:56-25:17): Chris Rice, Director of the Mennonite Central Committee United Nations Office and Coauthor of "More Than Equals: Racial Healing for the Sake of the Gospel," joined Brian to chat about the special re-release of “More Than Equals” as part of the IVP Signature Collection. 

Check out Chris’ blog at reconcilers.wordpress.com and connect with him on Twitter at @reconcilers

(25:17-33:51): Brian reflected on the life of Bobby Bowden and he shared his thoughts on Ed Stetzer’s Churchleaders.com article, “Engaging Culture Well: How to Share Your Faith Critically and Contextually Today.”

(33:51-42:06): Brian reacted to the murder of Chicago Police Officer Ella French. He also discussed Tim Challies Churchleaders.com article, “Why We Must Emphasize a Pastor’s Character Over His Skill.”

(42:06-1:00:59): David French, Senior Editor at The Dispatch, Columnist for Time Magazine, and Author of, “Divided We Fall,” joined Brian to chat about his recent blog post at The French Press, “Why a Masculine Ministry Rose and Fell,”  

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

(1:00:59-1:09:25): Brian commented on the following tweets:

Timothy Keller - “If you are a child of God, you don't lose your status if you have a bad week.”

Paul David Tripp - “God never forgets, ignores, denies or fails to deliver what he’s promised to those who have put their trust in him.”

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(00:00-7:56): Brian talked about the rise in COVID-19 cases and commented on Dr. Fauci’s remarks on Meet the Press.  

(7:56-25:17): Chris Rice, Director of the Mennonite Central Committee United Nations Office and Coauthor of "More Than Equals: Racial Healing for the Sake of the Gospel," joined Brian to chat about the special re-release of “More Than Equals” as part of the IVP Signature Collection. 

Check out Chris’ blog at reconcilers.wordpress.com and connect with him on Twitter at @reconcilers

(25:17-33:51): Brian reflected on the life of Bobby Bowden and he shared his thoughts on Ed Stetzer’s Churchleaders.com article, “Engaging Culture Well: How to Share Your Faith Critically and Contextually Today.”

(33:51-42:06): Brian reacted to the murder of Chicago Police Officer Ella French. He also discussed Tim Challies Churchleaders.com article, “Why We Must Emphasize a Pastor’s Character Over His Skill.”

(42:06-1:00:59): David French, Senior Editor at The Dispatch, Columnist for Time Magazine, and Author of, “Divided We Fall,” joined Brian to chat about his recent blog post at The French Press, “Why a Masculine Ministry Rose and Fell,”  

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

(1:00:59-1:09:25): Brian commented on the following tweets:

Timothy Keller - “If you are a child of God, you don't lose your status if you have a bad week.”

Paul David Tripp - “God never forgets, ignores, denies or fails to deliver what he’s promised to those who have put their trust in him.”

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(00:00-8:59): Brian and Aubrey talked about going after dreams and discussed “Canada Olympian Penny Oleksiak’s message to her high school teacher who doubted her.” 

(8:59-25:47): Davey Blackburn, Founder of Nothing is Wasted Ministries and Host of the Nothing is Wasted Podcast, joined Brian and Aubrey to share about the Pain to Purpose Devotional.

Learn more about the Pain to Purpose Devotional at mypaintopurposeplan.com/devo

Learn more about Davey and his ministry at nothingiswasted.com 

(25:47-36:33): Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE Sports Movies. Aubrey’s #1 pick was “Ford v Ferrari” and Brian’s #1 pick was “Hoosiers.”

(36:33-45:41): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Jonathan Dodson’s Gospel Coalition article, “How to Inhabit an Unraveling Culture.” 

(45:41-54:28): Is Amazon making us lonely? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and commented on a clip from the “Dan Le Batard Show.”

(54:28-1:03:12): Brian and Aubrey reacted to a Tweet from Scott Sauls, “One time Saint Augustine was asked what he thought the top three virtues of Christianity were. His answer was: 1. Humility. 2. Humility. 3. Humility.”

(1:03:12-1:11:23): Brian and Aubrey shared some Good News Network stories to close the show. 

“Blind For 15 Years She Now Has 20/20 Vision And Sees Her Grandchildren For the First Time” 

“Historian Believes the Holy Grail and Lost Ark of the Covenant May be Hidden Under This House in English Countryside”

“This Repair Shop is on a Mission to Fix Our Throwaway Culture”

“Instead of Issuing Tickets For Broken Headlights, Denver Police Are Handing Out Gift Cards to Get Them Fixed”

“These Students Built an Epic Baby Stroller for a New Dad in a Wheelchair”

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(00:00-8:59): Brian and Aubrey talked about going after dreams and discussed “Canada Olympian Penny Oleksiak’s message to her high school teacher who doubted her.” 

(8:59-25:47): Davey Blackburn, Founder of Nothing is Wasted Ministries and Host of the Nothing is Wasted Podcast, joined Brian and Aubrey to share about the Pain to Purpose Devotional.

Learn more about the Pain to Purpose Devotional at mypaintopurposeplan.com/devo

Learn more about Davey and his ministry at nothingiswasted.com 

(25:47-36:33): Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE Sports Movies. Aubrey’s #1 pick was “Ford v Ferrari” and Brian’s #1 pick was “Hoosiers.”

(36:33-45:41): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Jonathan Dodson’s Gospel Coalition article, “How to Inhabit an Unraveling Culture.” 

(45:41-54:28): Is Amazon making us lonely? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and commented on a clip from the “Dan Le Batard Show.”

(54:28-1:03:12): Brian and Aubrey reacted to a Tweet from Scott Sauls, “One time Saint Augustine was asked what he thought the top three virtues of Christianity were. His answer was: 1. Humility. 2. Humility. 3. Humility.”

(1:03:12-1:11:23): Brian and Aubrey shared some Good News Network stories to close the show. 

“Blind For 15 Years She Now Has 20/20 Vision And Sees Her Grandchildren For the First Time” 

“Historian Believes the Holy Grail and Lost Ark of the Covenant May be Hidden Under This House in English Countryside”

“This Repair Shop is on a Mission to Fix Our Throwaway Culture”

“Instead of Issuing Tickets For Broken Headlights, Denver Police Are Handing Out Gift Cards to Get Them Fixed”

“These Students Built an Epic Baby Stroller for a New Dad in a Wheelchair”

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