(00:00-8:13): Brian and Aubrey discussed Ryan P. Burge’s Christianity Today article, “Mainline Protestants Are Still Declining, But That’s Not Good News for Evangelicals.”

(8:13-27:56): D.A. Horton, Program Director of Intercultural Studies and Assistant Professor at California Baptist University, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about critical race theory and his book, “Intensional: Kingdom Ethnicity in a Divided World”, 

Learn more about D.A. at dahorton.com and connect with him on Twitter at @da_horton

(27:56-36:36): Brian and Aubrey commented on the following news stories: 

“Amazon workers petition and two quit over anti-LGBTQ book sales”

“New York Democrats accuse Chick-fil-A of discrimination, want to ban it from rest stops”

(36:36-46:03): Are burdens necessary? Brian and Aubrey discussed Jen Pollock Michel’s blog post, “When you're bent beneath your burdens.” 

(46:03-55:31): Hannah Gronowski Barnett, Founder and CEO of Generation Distinct and Author of “Generation Distinct: Discover the Wrong You Were Born to Make Right,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her video presentation for AM 1160’s LIFT 2021 Virtual Conference.

Learn more about Hannah at hannahgronowski.com & generationdistinct.com and connect with her on Twitter at @HannahGronowski

And check out her LIFT 2021 message at 1160Hope.com/LIFT  

(55:31-1:05:01): Brian and Aubrey discussed Christian tourism and reacted to the news about Answers in Genesis planning to build The Tower of Babel at its Ark Encounter site. 

(1:05:01-1:13:53): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on the Good Morning America story about “A dad, husband and double amputee who says the amputation gave him his life back.”

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(00:00-8:13): Brian and Aubrey discussed Ryan P. Burge’s Christianity Today article, “Mainline Protestants Are Still Declining, But That’s Not Good News for Evangelicals.”

(8:13-27:56): D.A. Horton, Program Director of Intercultural Studies and Assistant Professor at California Baptist University, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about critical race theory and his book, “Intensional: Kingdom Ethnicity in a Divided World”, 

Learn more about D.A. at dahorton.com and connect with him on Twitter at @da_horton

(27:56-36:36): Brian and Aubrey commented on the following news stories: 

“Amazon workers petition and two quit over anti-LGBTQ book sales”

“New York Democrats accuse Chick-fil-A of discrimination, want to ban it from rest stops”

(36:36-46:03): Are burdens necessary? Brian and Aubrey discussed Jen Pollock Michel’s blog post, “When you're bent beneath your burdens.” 

(46:03-55:31): Hannah Gronowski Barnett, Founder and CEO of Generation Distinct and Author of “Generation Distinct: Discover the Wrong You Were Born to Make Right,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her video presentation for AM 1160’s LIFT 2021 Virtual Conference.

Learn more about Hannah at hannahgronowski.com & generationdistinct.com and connect with her on Twitter at @HannahGronowski

And check out her LIFT 2021 message at 1160Hope.com/LIFT  

(55:31-1:05:01): Brian and Aubrey discussed Christian tourism and reacted to the news about Answers in Genesis planning to build The Tower of Babel at its Ark Encounter site. 

(1:05:01-1:13:53): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on the Good Morning America story about “A dad, husband and double amputee who says the amputation gave him his life back.”

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(00:00-8:49): Brian and Aubrey chatted about Michael Foust’s Christian Headlines article, “Chip and Joanna Gaines on 18 Years of Marriage: Divorce Was Never an Option, 'We're in it Forever.'”

(8:49-26:02): Mike Cosper, Director of Podcasting for Christianity Today and Host of The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill and Cultivated: A Podcast about Faith and Work, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill and his book, “Recapturing the Wonder: Transcendent Faith in a Disenchanted World.”

Learn more about Mike at mikedcosper.com and connect with him on Twitter at @MikeCosper

(26:02-35:40): Brian and Aubrey played a round of “Would You Rather?”

(35:40-45:33): Would you want to know the good and bad parts of your future? Brian and Aubrey chatted about David Leonhardt and Amy Harmon’s New York Times article, “Knowing Your Future.”

(45:33-54:39): Sam Wijeyakumar, Founder of Rahab’s Daughters and survivor of human trafficking, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her powerful story and the mission of Rahab’s Daughters. 

Learn more about Sam at rahabsdaughters.org and connect with her on Twitter at @swijeyakumar and @RahabsDaughter

(54:39-1:04:04): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Jeremiah Johnson’s apology about preaching on the election and Donald Trump. 

(1:04:04-1:13:10): Brian and Aubrey chatted about Lindsey Maestas’ Crosswalk.com article, “A Letter to the Christian Who Hasn't Been to Church in a While.” 

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(00:00-8:49): Brian and Aubrey chatted about Michael Foust’s Christian Headlines article, “Chip and Joanna Gaines on 18 Years of Marriage: Divorce Was Never an Option, 'We're in it Forever.'”

(8:49-26:02): Mike Cosper, Director of Podcasting for Christianity Today and Host of The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill and Cultivated: A Podcast about Faith and Work, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill and his book, “Recapturing the Wonder: Transcendent Faith in a Disenchanted World.”

Learn more about Mike at mikedcosper.com and connect with him on Twitter at @MikeCosper

(26:02-35:40): Brian and Aubrey played a round of “Would You Rather?”

(35:40-45:33): Would you want to know the good and bad parts of your future? Brian and Aubrey chatted about David Leonhardt and Amy Harmon’s New York Times article, “Knowing Your Future.”

(45:33-54:39): Sam Wijeyakumar, Founder of Rahab’s Daughters and survivor of human trafficking, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her powerful story and the mission of Rahab’s Daughters. 

Learn more about Sam at rahabsdaughters.org and connect with her on Twitter at @swijeyakumar and @RahabsDaughter

(54:39-1:04:04): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Jeremiah Johnson’s apology about preaching on the election and Donald Trump. 

(1:04:04-1:13:10): Brian and Aubrey chatted about Lindsey Maestas’ Crosswalk.com article, “A Letter to the Christian Who Hasn't Been to Church in a While.” 

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(00:00-9:44): Brian and Aubrey discussed the following news stories: 

“Haitian Americans worry for their families back home and their future”

“Cubans take to streets in rare protests over lack of freedoms and worsening economy”

“On TikTok, audio gives new virality to misinformation”

(9:44-28:03): Karen Swallow Prior, Research Professor of English and Christianity & Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Author of “On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Books,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her Religion News Service articles, “Don’t believe in systemic racism? Let’s talk about the sexual revolution.” and “The social-media-examined life is not the one that sustains us.”   

Learn more about Karen and her books at karenswallowprior.com and connect with her on Twitter at @KSPrior

(28:03-36:36): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on David French’s blog post at The French Press, “Lost Friendships Break Hearts and Nations.” 

(36:36-45:41): Brian and Aubrey talked about kids heading back to school in the fall.  

(45:41-55:50): Brian and Aubrey chatted about the KLKN news story, “‘WE ALL QUIT’: Local Burger King sign goes viral.”

(55:50-1:05:20): Brian and Aubrey talked about the importance of honoring and cherishing our elders and discussed the following stories. 

“Irish Musicians Saving Oral History By Recording Elders Singing Old Campfire Songs”

“94-year-old grandma's dream comes true of wearing a wedding dress”

(1:05:20-1:13:41): Brian and Aubrey chatted about Zaila Avant-garde’s win at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. They also discussed how God reveals our calling through our passions and personalities.    

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(00:00-9:44): Brian and Aubrey discussed the following news stories: 

“Haitian Americans worry for their families back home and their future”

“Cubans take to streets in rare protests over lack of freedoms and worsening economy”

“On TikTok, audio gives new virality to misinformation”

(9:44-28:03): Karen Swallow Prior, Research Professor of English and Christianity & Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Author of “On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Books,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her Religion News Service articles, “Don’t believe in systemic racism? Let’s talk about the sexual revolution.” and “The social-media-examined life is not the one that sustains us.”   

Learn more about Karen and her books at karenswallowprior.com and connect with her on Twitter at @KSPrior

(28:03-36:36): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on David French’s blog post at The French Press, “Lost Friendships Break Hearts and Nations.” 

(36:36-45:41): Brian and Aubrey talked about kids heading back to school in the fall.  

(45:41-55:50): Brian and Aubrey chatted about the KLKN news story, “‘WE ALL QUIT’: Local Burger King sign goes viral.”

(55:50-1:05:20): Brian and Aubrey talked about the importance of honoring and cherishing our elders and discussed the following stories. 

“Irish Musicians Saving Oral History By Recording Elders Singing Old Campfire Songs”

“94-year-old grandma's dream comes true of wearing a wedding dress”

(1:05:20-1:13:41): Brian and Aubrey chatted about Zaila Avant-garde’s win at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. They also discussed how God reveals our calling through our passions and personalities.    

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(00:00-8:44): Brian and Aubrey chatted about Italy’s exciting win at Euro 2020.

(8:44-27:57): Dr. Christopher Yuan, Speaker and Co-Author of “Out of a Far Country: A Gay Son’s Journey to God, A Broken Mother’s Search for Hope,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his book, “Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story.” 

Learn more about Christopher and his books at christopheryuan.com and connect with him on Twitter at @christopheryuan  

(27:57-35:39): Brian and Aubrey discussed Daniel Silliman’s Christianity Today article, “Promise Keepers Tried to End Racism 25 Years Ago. It Almost Worked.”

(35:39-44:42): How do church scandals impact the witness of the Church? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on Kathryn Post’s Religion News Service article, “Prominent Anglican bishop takes leave of absence amid ongoing accusations of mishandling abuse allegations.”

(44:42-52:49): Brian and Aubrey talked about loneliness in the church and shared their thoughts on Dave Ferguson’s Exponential blog post.  

(52:49-1:02:51): Brian and Aubrey reacted to Richard Branson’s trip to space and chatted with listeners about whether they would travel to space. They also chatted with Keith Conrad, Author of “Righteous Might,” about the future of space tourism. 

(1:02:51-1:11:44): Brian and Aubrey discussed Jon Gordon’s tweet on perseverance and success. 

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(00:00-8:44): Brian and Aubrey chatted about Italy’s exciting win at Euro 2020.

(8:44-27:57): Dr. Christopher Yuan, Speaker and Co-Author of “Out of a Far Country: A Gay Son’s Journey to God, A Broken Mother’s Search for Hope,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his book, “Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story.” 

Learn more about Christopher and his books at christopheryuan.com and connect with him on Twitter at @christopheryuan  

(27:57-35:39): Brian and Aubrey discussed Daniel Silliman’s Christianity Today article, “Promise Keepers Tried to End Racism 25 Years Ago. It Almost Worked.”

(35:39-44:42): How do church scandals impact the witness of the Church? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on Kathryn Post’s Religion News Service article, “Prominent Anglican bishop takes leave of absence amid ongoing accusations of mishandling abuse allegations.”

(44:42-52:49): Brian and Aubrey talked about loneliness in the church and shared their thoughts on Dave Ferguson’s Exponential blog post.  

(52:49-1:02:51): Brian and Aubrey reacted to Richard Branson’s trip to space and chatted with listeners about whether they would travel to space. They also chatted with Keith Conrad, Author of “Righteous Might,” about the future of space tourism. 

(1:02:51-1:11:44): Brian and Aubrey discussed Jon Gordon’s tweet on perseverance and success. 

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(00:00-8:39): “Do You Still Believe the Church Is the Hope of the World?” Brian and Aubrey discussed this blog post from Justin Taylor, and talked about Carl Trueman’s First Things article, “Christians, Beware the Blame Game.” 

(8:39-19:26): Eugene Park, Associate Pastor of True North Church and Co-host of the Off the Pulpit podcast, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his Gospel Coalition article, “3 Signs Your Church Is in a Bubble (and 3 Tips for Popping It).”

Check out Eugene’s Gospel Coalition article at thegospelcoalition.org and connect with him on Twitter at @eugthedad

(19:26-29:32): Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE Famous Chrises. Aubrey’s #1 pick was Chris Pratt and Brian’s #1 pick was Chris Farley. 

(29:32-37:43): Brian and Aubrey reacted to Kaitlyn Schiess’ tweet, “It is impossible to read the prophets and think that the measure of success for faithful ministry is numbers, influence, or human affirmation. They are such a challenge to the messages we don’t even realize we have picked up from the world.”

(37:43-47:19): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Mike Frost’s article, “Evangelism – the lost art of telling three stories, not one.”

(47:19-1:04:24): 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, “Justice and Mercy at the Southern Border” and her interview with J. D. Greear on The Gospel Coalition podcast. 

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

(1:04:24-1:13:56): Brian and Aubrey reflected on Maina Mwaura’s interview with Michael W. Smith.

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(00:00-8:39): “Do You Still Believe the Church Is the Hope of the World?” Brian and Aubrey discussed this blog post from Justin Taylor, and talked about Carl Trueman’s First Things article, “Christians, Beware the Blame Game.” 

(8:39-19:26): Eugene Park, Associate Pastor of True North Church and Co-host of the Off the Pulpit podcast, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his Gospel Coalition article, “3 Signs Your Church Is in a Bubble (and 3 Tips for Popping It).”

Check out Eugene’s Gospel Coalition article at thegospelcoalition.org and connect with him on Twitter at @eugthedad

(19:26-29:32): Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE Famous Chrises. Aubrey’s #1 pick was Chris Pratt and Brian’s #1 pick was Chris Farley. 

(29:32-37:43): Brian and Aubrey reacted to Kaitlyn Schiess’ tweet, “It is impossible to read the prophets and think that the measure of success for faithful ministry is numbers, influence, or human affirmation. They are such a challenge to the messages we don’t even realize we have picked up from the world.”

(37:43-47:19): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Mike Frost’s article, “Evangelism – the lost art of telling three stories, not one.”

(47:19-1:04:24): 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, “Justice and Mercy at the Southern Border” and her interview with J. D. Greear on The Gospel Coalition podcast. 

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

(1:04:24-1:13:56): Brian and Aubrey reflected on Maina Mwaura’s interview with Michael W. Smith.

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