(00:00-10:03): Brian and Aubrey talked about the challenges of planting a church and discussed the latest episode of the Christianity Today podcast, “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill.”

(10:03-29:47): Josh Larsen, Editor & Film Critic at Think Christian, Host/Producer of the Think Christian podcast, and Co-host of the radio show & podcast Filmspotting, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about Think Christian and his book, “Movies Are Prayers: How Films Voice Our Deepest Longings.”

Learn more about Josh at larsenonfilm.com and connect with him on Twitter at @LarsenOnFilm

Check out Think Christian articles and the TC podcast at thinkchristian.net

(29:47-39:08): How can we keep our faith in times of crisis? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and shared encouragement on trusting God when life is tough. Aubrey also shared encouragement from her book, “The Louder Song.”    

(39:08-49:24): Brian and Aubrey talked about President Biden’s visit in Crystal Lake, IL. They also shared their thoughts on how Christians should spend their money, and discussed the news about Disneyland Paris Replacing FastPass With a Pay-Per-Ride Service. 

(49:24-1:07:23): Pete Hardesty, national best-selling author and divisional college coordinator in the eastern United States for Young Life, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his book, “Adulting 101 Book 2.”

Learn more about Pete and his book at petehardesty.com

(1:07:23-1:16:13): How can we celebrate real life on social media...instead of striving for perfection? Brian and Aubrey chatted about this and commented on a Good Morning America video featuring Tia Mowry. 

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(00:00-10:03): Brian and Aubrey talked about the challenges of planting a church and discussed the latest episode of the Christianity Today podcast, “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill.”

(10:03-29:47): Josh Larsen, Editor & Film Critic at Think Christian, Host/Producer of the Think Christian podcast, and Co-host of the radio show & podcast Filmspotting, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about Think Christian and his book, “Movies Are Prayers: How Films Voice Our Deepest Longings.”

Learn more about Josh at larsenonfilm.com and connect with him on Twitter at @LarsenOnFilm

Check out Think Christian articles and the TC podcast at thinkchristian.net

(29:47-39:08): How can we keep our faith in times of crisis? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and shared encouragement on trusting God when life is tough. Aubrey also shared encouragement from her book, “The Louder Song.”    

(39:08-49:24): Brian and Aubrey talked about President Biden’s visit in Crystal Lake, IL. They also shared their thoughts on how Christians should spend their money, and discussed the news about Disneyland Paris Replacing FastPass With a Pay-Per-Ride Service. 

(49:24-1:07:23): Pete Hardesty, national best-selling author and divisional college coordinator in the eastern United States for Young Life, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his book, “Adulting 101 Book 2.”

Learn more about Pete and his book at petehardesty.com

(1:07:23-1:16:13): How can we celebrate real life on social media...instead of striving for perfection? Brian and Aubrey chatted about this and commented on a Good Morning America video featuring Tia Mowry. 

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(00:00-8:49): Brian and Aubrey discussed the NBC Chicago report on COVID, “Illinois Reports Zero New COVID Deaths Monday for First Time in Nearly 500 Days.”

(8:49-29:28): David French, Senior Editor at The Dispatch, Columnist for Time Magazine, and Author of, “Divided We Fall,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about a New York Times opinion piece he co-wrote, “We Disagree on a Lot of Things. Except the Danger of Anti-Critical Race Theory Laws, and some of his recent blog posts at The French Press, How Do Christian Patriots Love Their Country Well? and When the Aliens Come, Will Their Arrival Destroy Our Faith?

Learn more about David at thedispatch.com and at his blog, The French Press. 

(29:28-38:38): Do you feel equipped to share your faith with family and friends? Brian and Aubrey chatted about the importance of evangelism and discussed Kyle Donn’s Gospel Coalition article, “My 30-Second Sermon as We Prepared for a Crash Landing.” 

(38:38-47:50): How can we support persecuted Christians around the world? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and reacted to the news about “140 Nigerian Baptist Students Kidnapped in Kaduna.”  

(47:50-57:14): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Michael Foust’s Christian Headlines article, “Mark Richt, Diagnosed with Parkinson's, Remains Hopeful: It's Momentary 'Compared to the Future Glory in Heaven.'”

(57:14-1:06:43): What are the consequences of treating celebrities as products to consume instead of human beings? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and commented on Ronan Farrow and Jia Tolentino’s New Yorker article, “Britney Spears’s Conservatorship Nightmare.”

(1:06:43-1:16:13): Brian and Aubrey shared some good news stories to close the show. 

“4-Day Work Week is a Huge Success in Iceland”

“Tim Shriver Debuts 24-Hour Streaming Show to Unite the World – Good News Gurus Ep. #8”

“Man golfs 114 holes to raise money for veterans”

“Watch This 4-Year-old Jump Into Action When Air Fryer Catches Fire in Kitchen”

“Revolutionary Machine That Grows New Skin for Burn Patients Unveiled”

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(00:00-8:49): Brian and Aubrey discussed the NBC Chicago report on COVID, “Illinois Reports Zero New COVID Deaths Monday for First Time in Nearly 500 Days.”

(8:49-29:28): David French, Senior Editor at The Dispatch, Columnist for Time Magazine, and Author of, “Divided We Fall,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about a New York Times opinion piece he co-wrote, “We Disagree on a Lot of Things. Except the Danger of Anti-Critical Race Theory Laws, and some of his recent blog posts at The French Press, How Do Christian Patriots Love Their Country Well? and When the Aliens Come, Will Their Arrival Destroy Our Faith?

Learn more about David at thedispatch.com and at his blog, The French Press. 

(29:28-38:38): Do you feel equipped to share your faith with family and friends? Brian and Aubrey chatted about the importance of evangelism and discussed Kyle Donn’s Gospel Coalition article, “My 30-Second Sermon as We Prepared for a Crash Landing.” 

(38:38-47:50): How can we support persecuted Christians around the world? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and reacted to the news about “140 Nigerian Baptist Students Kidnapped in Kaduna.”  

(47:50-57:14): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Michael Foust’s Christian Headlines article, “Mark Richt, Diagnosed with Parkinson's, Remains Hopeful: It's Momentary 'Compared to the Future Glory in Heaven.'”

(57:14-1:06:43): What are the consequences of treating celebrities as products to consume instead of human beings? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and commented on Ronan Farrow and Jia Tolentino’s New Yorker article, “Britney Spears’s Conservatorship Nightmare.”

(1:06:43-1:16:13): Brian and Aubrey shared some good news stories to close the show. 

“4-Day Work Week is a Huge Success in Iceland”

“Tim Shriver Debuts 24-Hour Streaming Show to Unite the World – Good News Gurus Ep. #8”

“Man golfs 114 holes to raise money for veterans”

“Watch This 4-Year-old Jump Into Action When Air Fryer Catches Fire in Kitchen”

“Revolutionary Machine That Grows New Skin for Burn Patients Unveiled”

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(00:00-9:41): Brian and Aubrey discussed Madeline Kenney and Emmanuel Camarillo’s Chicago Sun-Times article, “Chicago’s most violent weekend of 2021: 104 shot, 19 of them killed. 13 kids among the wounded.”

(9:41-19:05): Brain and Aubrey chatted about the importance of rest and commented on Dr. Elizabeth Yuko’s lifehacker.com article, “The 7 Types of Rest, and How to Get the Kind You Need.”

(19:05-27:18): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Rick Rojas’ New York Times article, “Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Reflect on 75 Years of Marriage.”

(27:18-36:26): Ashanti Pettaway, Director of Network Partnerships for The Chicago Partnership, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his Lift 2021 video message that will be released on Thursday July 8th. 

Learn more about Ashanti and his mental health ministry at fundingtribefoundation.kindful.com 

Learn more about AM 1160’s Lift 2021 Virtual Conference visit 1160hope.com/lift

(36:26-45:52): Aubrey vented about a frustrating email she received. Brian and Aubrey discussed the importance of having a conversation with someone instead of making assumptions about them.  

(45:52-56:35): Brian and Aubrey discussed Christianity Today’s Quick to Listen podcast episode, “Critical Race Theory: What Christians Need to Know.”

(56:35-1:05:49): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Kate Shellnutt’s Christianity Today article, “Why Church Can’t Be the Same After the Pandemic.” 

(1:05:49-1:14:03): Brian and Aubrey chatted about Kelly McCarthy’s Good Morning America article, “Do you want a birthday do-over? Christina Tosi has a sweet idea to help celebrate.”

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(00:00-9:41): Brian and Aubrey discussed Madeline Kenney and Emmanuel Camarillo’s Chicago Sun-Times article, “Chicago’s most violent weekend of 2021: 104 shot, 19 of them killed. 13 kids among the wounded.”

(9:41-19:05): Brain and Aubrey chatted about the importance of rest and commented on Dr. Elizabeth Yuko’s lifehacker.com article, “The 7 Types of Rest, and How to Get the Kind You Need.”

(19:05-27:18): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Rick Rojas’ New York Times article, “Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Reflect on 75 Years of Marriage.”

(27:18-36:26): Ashanti Pettaway, Director of Network Partnerships for The Chicago Partnership, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his Lift 2021 video message that will be released on Thursday July 8th. 

Learn more about Ashanti and his mental health ministry at fundingtribefoundation.kindful.com 

Learn more about AM 1160’s Lift 2021 Virtual Conference visit 1160hope.com/lift

(36:26-45:52): Aubrey vented about a frustrating email she received. Brian and Aubrey discussed the importance of having a conversation with someone instead of making assumptions about them.  

(45:52-56:35): Brian and Aubrey discussed Christianity Today’s Quick to Listen podcast episode, “Critical Race Theory: What Christians Need to Know.”

(56:35-1:05:49): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Kate Shellnutt’s Christianity Today article, “Why Church Can’t Be the Same After the Pandemic.” 

(1:05:49-1:14:03): Brian and Aubrey chatted about Kelly McCarthy’s Good Morning America article, “Do you want a birthday do-over? Christina Tosi has a sweet idea to help celebrate.”

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(00:00-9:20): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Scot McKnight’s Jesus Creed blog post, “The Unmasking of Evangelicalism.”

(9:20-29:33): Jemar Tisby, Assistant Director of Narrative & Advocacy for the Center for Antiracist Research, Founder of The Witness Inc., Co-Host of the “Pass The Mic” podcast, and the Author of “How to Fight Racism: Courageous Christianity and the Journey Toward Racial Justice,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about the expanded edition of William Pannell’s book, “The Coming Race Wars: A Cry for Justice, from Civil Rights to Black Lives Matter.”

Learn more about Jemar and his books at jemartisby.com and connect with him on Twitter at  @JemarTisby

*This interview originally aired on 6/3/21* 

(29:33-37:41):  Brian and Aubrey shared an uplifting story about Torrey Pines basketball player, Nick Herrmann. Nick overcame bone cancer, and last night he hit the game winner in the championship game.

(37:41-47:05): Would you be happy in a world without email? Brian and Aubrey chatted about this and shared their thoughts on Scot McKnight’s blog post, “A World Without Email: Imagine that!”

(47:05-1:07:17): Christine Caine, best-selling author, speaker, activist, Founder of Propel Women, and Co-Founder of The A21 Campaign, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her new book,  “How Did I Get Here?: Finding Your Way Back to God When Everything is Pulling You Away.”

Learn more about Christine and her books at christinecaine.com and connect with her on twitter at @ChristineCaine

*This interview originally aired on 6/9/21* 

(1:07:17-1:15:48): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Kaitlyn Schiess’ Christianity Today article, “Why I Stopped Calling Parts of the Bible ‘Boring.’”

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(00:00-9:20): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Scot McKnight’s Jesus Creed blog post, “The Unmasking of Evangelicalism.”

(9:20-29:33): Jemar Tisby, Assistant Director of Narrative & Advocacy for the Center for Antiracist Research, Founder of The Witness Inc., Co-Host of the “Pass The Mic” podcast, and the Author of “How to Fight Racism: Courageous Christianity and the Journey Toward Racial Justice,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about the expanded edition of William Pannell’s book, “The Coming Race Wars: A Cry for Justice, from Civil Rights to Black Lives Matter.”

Learn more about Jemar and his books at jemartisby.com and connect with him on Twitter at  @JemarTisby

*This interview originally aired on 6/3/21* 

(29:33-37:41):  Brian and Aubrey shared an uplifting story about Torrey Pines basketball player, Nick Herrmann. Nick overcame bone cancer, and last night he hit the game winner in the championship game.

(37:41-47:05): Would you be happy in a world without email? Brian and Aubrey chatted about this and shared their thoughts on Scot McKnight’s blog post, “A World Without Email: Imagine that!”

(47:05-1:07:17): Christine Caine, best-selling author, speaker, activist, Founder of Propel Women, and Co-Founder of The A21 Campaign, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her new book,  “How Did I Get Here?: Finding Your Way Back to God When Everything is Pulling You Away.”

Learn more about Christine and her books at christinecaine.com and connect with her on twitter at @ChristineCaine

*This interview originally aired on 6/9/21* 

(1:07:17-1:15:48): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Kaitlyn Schiess’ Christianity Today article, “Why I Stopped Calling Parts of the Bible ‘Boring.’”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-9:09): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Amy Julia Becker’s Christianity Today article, “Independence Day Calls Us to the Holy Work of Repair.” 

(9:09-28:27): Dr. Peace Amadi, Professor, Speaker, TV Host, Coach, and Founder of Influencing Well, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her new book, “Why Do I Feel Like This?: Understand Your Difficult Emotions and Find Grace to Move Through.” 

Learn more about Peace at peaceamadi.com and connect with her on Twitter at @ItsPeaceAmadi

(28:27-38:08): Brian and Aubrey played a round of “Am I a Jerk or Am I Justified?” Brian shared a story about walking away from a conversation without giving an explanation for leaving.

(38:08-46:50): Brian and Aubrey chatted about Bob Smietana’s interview with Philip Yancey, “At 71, Christian author Philip Yancey still believes in amazing grace, despite the country’s divisions.”

(46:50-56:19): Brian and Aubrey discussed Scott Sauls’ blog post, “On Saying “No” to Famous Rockstars.” 

(56:19-1:06:30): Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE Events they would like to compete in at the Summer Olympics. Aubrey’s #1 pick was BMX Freestyle and Brian’s #1 pick was the 100-meter Dash. 

(1:06:30-1:15:44): Brian and Aubrey discussed Rachel Sinclair’s Propel Women article, “Rest is not a luxury for the Christian life.”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-9:09): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Amy Julia Becker’s Christianity Today article, “Independence Day Calls Us to the Holy Work of Repair.” 

(9:09-28:27): Dr. Peace Amadi, Professor, Speaker, TV Host, Coach, and Founder of Influencing Well, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her new book, “Why Do I Feel Like This?: Understand Your Difficult Emotions and Find Grace to Move Through.” 

Learn more about Peace at peaceamadi.com and connect with her on Twitter at @ItsPeaceAmadi

(28:27-38:08): Brian and Aubrey played a round of “Am I a Jerk or Am I Justified?” Brian shared a story about walking away from a conversation without giving an explanation for leaving.

(38:08-46:50): Brian and Aubrey chatted about Bob Smietana’s interview with Philip Yancey, “At 71, Christian author Philip Yancey still believes in amazing grace, despite the country’s divisions.”

(46:50-56:19): Brian and Aubrey discussed Scott Sauls’ blog post, “On Saying “No” to Famous Rockstars.” 

(56:19-1:06:30): Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE Events they would like to compete in at the Summer Olympics. Aubrey’s #1 pick was BMX Freestyle and Brian’s #1 pick was the 100-meter Dash. 

(1:06:30-1:15:44): Brian and Aubrey discussed Rachel Sinclair’s Propel Women article, “Rest is not a luxury for the Christian life.”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.