(00:00-8:22): Brian and Aubrey discussed Kate Shellnutt’s Christianity Today article, “Southern Baptists Approve Major Investigation Into Abuse Response.”

(8:22-26:00): Bob Smietana, veteran religion writer and National Reporter for Religion News Service, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about the SBC Annual Meeting and his interview with the new SBC President, Ed Litton.

Connect with Bob on Twitter at @bobsmietana

(26:00-35:53): Brian and Aubrey talked about cancel culture and shared their thoughts on the following articles:

Christian Headlines - “Kevin Hart Blasts Cancel Culture: It's Crazy 'Life Should Be Over Because of a Mistake'”

NBC News - “Chrissy Teigen has apologized for bullying. Her targets say they're still trying to heal.”

(35:53-45:35): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on a quote from Rick Warren, 

“Our culture’s accepted two huge lies: 

1. If you disagree with someone’s lifestyle, you must fear or hate them.
2. To love someone means you agree with everything they believe or do.

Both are nonsense. You don’t have to compromise convictions to be compassionate.”

(47:52-55:19): Paul Batura, Vice President of Communications for Focus on the Family, heard weekdays at 11:30am on AM 1160, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about Father’s Day and his book, “Chosen for Greatness: How Adoption Changes the World.”  

Check out great parenting resources from Focus on the Family at focusonthefamily.com/parenting  

And tune in to Focus on the Family weekdays at 11:30am on AM 1160 Hope for Your Life.

(55:19-1:05:38): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Biden signing a bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday.

(1:05:38-1:15:07): What are some practical things we can do to share kindness and protect our mental health? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and commented on the Good Morning America video, “Grammy-nominated musician Crowder does these 5 things to protect his mental health.”

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(00:00-8:22): Brian and Aubrey discussed Kate Shellnutt’s Christianity Today article, “Southern Baptists Approve Major Investigation Into Abuse Response.”

(8:22-26:00): Bob Smietana, veteran religion writer and National Reporter for Religion News Service, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about the SBC Annual Meeting and his interview with the new SBC President, Ed Litton.

Connect with Bob on Twitter at @bobsmietana

(26:00-35:53): Brian and Aubrey talked about cancel culture and shared their thoughts on the following articles:

Christian Headlines - “Kevin Hart Blasts Cancel Culture: It's Crazy 'Life Should Be Over Because of a Mistake'”

NBC News - “Chrissy Teigen has apologized for bullying. Her targets say they're still trying to heal.”

(35:53-45:35): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on a quote from Rick Warren, 

“Our culture’s accepted two huge lies: 

If you disagree with someone’s lifestyle, you must fear or hate them.

To love someone means you agree with everything they believe or do.

Both are nonsense. You don’t have to compromise convictions to be compassionate.”

(47:52-55:19): Paul Batura, Vice President of Communications for Focus on the Family, heard weekdays at 11:30am on AM 1160, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about Father’s Day and his book, “Chosen for Greatness: How Adoption Changes the World.”  

Check out great parenting resources from Focus on the Family at focusonthefamily.com/parenting  

And tune in to Focus on the Family weekdays at 11:30am on AM 1160 Hope for Your Life.

(55:19-1:05:38): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Biden signing a bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday.

(1:05:38-1:15:07): What are some practical things we can do to share kindness and protect our mental health? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and commented on the Good Morning America video, “Grammy-nominated musician Crowder does these 5 things to protect his mental health.”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-9:53): Brian and Aubrey chatted about the election of SBC president, Ed Litton.

(9:53-28:37): Dan Britton, Author and Chief Field Officer at Fellowship of Christian Athletes, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his book, “The Wisdom Challenge: Experience the Life-Changing Power of Proverbs.”

Learn more about Dan and his book at wisdomchallenge.com

(28:37-37:45): Melanie Rainer, Director of Women’s Ministry at Christ Presbyterian Church, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her Gospel Coalition article, “Why We Should Return to Church.”

Learn more about Melanie and her writing at melanie-rainer.com

(37:45-47:52): Brian and Aubrey talked about generosity and discussed MacKenzie Scott’s decision to donate $2.7 billion.

(47:52-1:04:58): Jeff Mingee, Lead Pastor of Catalyst Church and Author of Forgiveness: A Risk Worth Taking, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his book and his Gospel Coalition article, “What If Luther Had Picked Up His Phone?”

Learn more about Jeff and his Gospel Coalition articles at thegospelcoalition.org

(1:04:58-1:13:52): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Tish Harrison Warren’s Christianity Today article, “The American Church Is a Mess. But I’m Still Hopeful.” 

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(00:00-9:53): Brian and Aubrey chatted about the election of SBC president, Ed Litton.

(9:53-28:37): Dan Britton, Author and Chief Field Officer at Fellowship of Christian Athletes, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his book, “The Wisdom Challenge: Experience the Life-Changing Power of Proverbs.”

Learn more about Dan and his book at wisdomchallenge.com

(28:37-37:45): Melanie Rainer, Director of Women’s Ministry at Christ Presbyterian Church, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her Gospel Coalition article, “Why We Should Return to Church.”

Learn more about Melanie and her writing at melanie-rainer.com

(37:45-47:52): Brian and Aubrey talked about generosity and discussed MacKenzie Scott’s decision to donate $2.7 billion.

(47:52-1:04:58): Jeff Mingee, Lead Pastor of Catalyst Church and Author of Forgiveness: A Risk Worth Taking, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his book and his Gospel Coalition article, “What If Luther Had Picked Up His Phone?”

Learn more about Jeff and his Gospel Coalition articles at thegospelcoalition.org

(1:04:58-1:13:52): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Tish Harrison Warren’s Christianity Today article, “The American Church Is a Mess. But I’m Still Hopeful.” 

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(00:00-7:44): Brian and Aubrey discussed Dustin Messer’s Gospel Coalition article, “In a Cultural Revolution, Sit Tight.”

(7:44-18:41): Jim Scudder, Senior Pastor of Quentin Road Baptist Church and Host of InGrace Radio, heard weekdays at 4am and 10am CT on AM 1160, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about the Grace Conference on June 24th and 25th at Quentin Road Baptist Church in Lake Zurich, IL.

Register for the Grace Conference at graceconference.com

Learn more about InGrace Radio at ingraceradio.com

You can hear Pastor Scudder weekdays at 4am and 10am on InGrace Radio on AM 1160 Hope For Your Life. 

(18:41-29:00): Brian and Aubrey discussed a SBC Voices blog post from Dave Miller, “When Owen Strachan Was Woke – WE Didn’t Change, THEY Did.” They also commented on Owen Strachan’s Patheos blog post from 2014, “With Tears: On Racism and the Gospel.”

(29:00-39:11): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on the following tweets: 

Thomas S. Kidd - “The most depressing thing about woke and anti-woke "Christian" extremism is how many people have obviously gone extreme as a _branding decision_ to monetize their views. And it works.”

Beth Moore - “Any coward can call himself/herself a Christian but following Jesus takes guts.”

(39:11-49:29): Brian and Aubrey reflected on the pandemic and discussed the ABC News report, “COVID-19 one year later: Remembering a NYC hospital's darkest moments.” 

(49:29-59:05): Brian and Aubrey chatted about a marriage study from MarriageHelper.com and Barna Group. 

(59:05-1:09:39): What steps can the Church take to prevent sexual abuse and support sexual abuse survivors? Brian and Aubrey chatted about this and discussed the SBC Sexual Abuse Survivors Joint Statement. 

(1:09:39-1:18:36): Brian and Aubrey reacted to Dr. Emily McGowin’s tweet of a Eugene Peterson quote, "You are at your pastoral best when you are not noticed. To keep this vocation healthy requires constant self-negation, getting out of the way. A certain blessed anonymity is inherent in pastoral work. For pastors, being noticed easily develops into *wanting* to be noticed. Many years earlier a pastor friend told me that the pastoral ego 'has the reek of disease about it, the relentless smell of the self.' I've never forgotten that."

- Eugene Peterson, The Pastor 

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(00:00-7:44): Brian and Aubrey discussed Dustin Messer’s Gospel Coalition article, “In a Cultural Revolution, Sit Tight.”

(7:44-18:41): Jim Scudder, Senior Pastor of Quentin Road Baptist Church and Host of InGrace Radio, heard weekdays at 4am and 10am CT on AM 1160, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about the Grace Conference on June 24th and 25th at Quentin Road Baptist Church in Lake Zurich, IL.

Register for the Grace Conference at graceconference.com

Learn more about InGrace Radio at ingraceradio.com

You can hear Pastor Scudder weekdays at 4am and 10am on InGrace Radio on AM 1160 Hope For Your Life. 

(18:41-29:00): Brian and Aubrey discussed a SBC Voices blog post from Dave Miller, “When Owen Strachan Was Woke – WE Didn’t Change, THEY Did.” They also commented on Owen Strachan’s Patheos blog post from 2014, “With Tears: On Racism and the Gospel.”

(29:00-39:11): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on the following tweets: 

Thomas S. Kidd - “The most depressing thing about woke and anti-woke "Christian" extremism is how many people have obviously gone extreme as a _branding decision_ to monetize their views. And it works.”

Beth Moore - “Any coward can call himself/herself a Christian but following Jesus takes guts.”

(39:11-49:29): Brian and Aubrey reflected on the pandemic and discussed the ABC News report, “COVID-19 one year later: Remembering a NYC hospital's darkest moments.” 

(49:29-59:05): Brian and Aubrey chatted about a marriage study from MarriageHelper.com and Barna Group. 

(59:05-1:09:39): What steps can the Church take to prevent sexual abuse and support sexual abuse survivors? Brian and Aubrey chatted about this and discussed the SBC Sexual Abuse Survivors Joint Statement. 

(1:09:39-1:18:36): Brian and Aubrey reacted to Dr. Emily McGowin’s tweet of a Eugene Peterson quote, "You are at your pastoral best when you are not noticed. To keep this vocation healthy requires constant self-negation, getting out of the way. A certain blessed anonymity is inherent in pastoral work. For pastors, being noticed easily develops into *wanting* to be noticed.Many years earlier a pastor friend told me that the pastoral ego 'has the reek of disease about it, the relentless smell of the self.' I've never forgotten that."

- Eugene Peterson, The Pastor 

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(00:00-9:42): Brian and Aubrey talked about the weekend and chatted with John Benedeck, one of the organists for the Chicago Cubs. They also reacted to Rachel Treisman’s NPR article, “A Lobster Diver In Cape Cod Says A Humpback Whale Scooped Him Up And Spat Him Out.” 

(9:42-18:08): Dr. Phil Stringer, Vice President of Church Relations at Dayspring Bible College & Seminary and Author of “The Unbroken Bible: The Incredible History, Accuracy & Legacy of the King James Bible,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his keynote address for the Grace Conference on June 24th and 25th at Quentin Road Baptist Church in Lake Zurich, IL.

Register for the Grace Conference at graceconference.com 

(18:08-29:37): Brian and Aubrey reacted to a tweet from Kate Shellnutt, and discussed Ed Stetzer’s blog post on The Exchange with Ed Stetzer on Christianity Today’s Blog Forum, “Southern Baptists Are at a Fork in the Road.”

(29:37-38:00): 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.

(38:00-45:32): Brian and Aubrey chatted about the 40th Anniversary of Raiders of the Lost Ark. They also discussed Anna Broadway’s Christianity Today article, “It’s the Summer of Weddings. Here Are Other Milestones We Can Celebrate.” 

(45:32-55:43): Brian and Aubrey chatted about advice they received from their dads and special memories of their dads. They also shared listeners’ favorite TV dads. 

(55:43-1:15:26): 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 blog post at The French Press, “Character Is Destiny for the Southern Baptist Convention.”  

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

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(00:00-9:42): Brian and Aubrey talked about the weekend and chatted with John Benedeck, one of the organists for the Chicago Cubs. They also reacted to Rachel Treisman’s NPR article, “A Lobster Diver In Cape Cod Says A Humpback Whale Scooped Him Up And Spat Him Out.” 

(9:42-18:08): Dr. Phil Stringer, Vice President of Church Relations at Dayspring Bible College & Seminary and Author of “The Unbroken Bible: The Incredible History, Accuracy & Legacy of the King James Bible,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his keynote address for the Grace Conference on June 24th and 25th at Quentin Road Baptist Church in Lake Zurich, IL.

Register for the Grace Conference at graceconference.com 

(18:08-29:37): Brian and Aubrey reacted to a tweet from Kate Shellnutt, and discussed Ed Stetzer’s blog post on The Exchange with Ed Stetzer on Christianity Today’s Blog Forum, “Southern Baptists Are at a Fork in the Road.”

(29:37-38:00): 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.

(38:00-45:32): Brian and Aubrey chatted about the 40th Anniversary of Raiders of the Lost Ark. They also discussed Anna Broadway’s Christianity Today article, “It’s the Summer of Weddings. Here Are Other Milestones We Can Celebrate.” 

(45:32-55:43): Brian and Aubrey chatted about advice they received from their dads and special memories of their dads. They also shared listeners’ favorite TV dads. 

(55:43-1:15:26): 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 blog post at The French Press,“Character Is Destiny for the Southern Baptist Convention.” 

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

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(00:00-9:19): Brian and Aubrey discussed Michael Foust’s Christian Headlines article, “Abortion 'Without Limitations': 224 Democrats Back Bill Eliminating All Pro-Life Laws.”

(9:19-18:36): Brian and Aubrey talked about Curtis Yee’s Christianity Today article, “Cru Divided Over Emphasis on Race.”

(18:36-29:45):Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE Favorite Movie Moments. Aubrey’s #1 pick was the “Avengers Assemble” Scene from Avengers: Endgame and Brian’s #1 pick was the ending of Field Of Dreams. 

(29:45-38:28): When someone believes in God, does that mean they don’t struggle with sin anymore? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and reacted to a video from Dallas Jenkins, “I'm firing back about one criticism.”

(38:28-47:23): Brian and Aubrey unpacked Angie Ward’s Christianity Today interview with Michael Lindsay, “Michael Lindsay: Our Lives Are Full of ‘Hinge Moments.’ Here’s How We Can Pray and Prepare.” 

(47:23-55:34): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on John Stonestreet’s Christian Headlines article, “President Biden's Stutter and the Image of God.”

(55:34-1:04:39): Brian and Aubrey chatted about Simone Biles earning her record-breaking seventh gymnastics national title.

 (1:04:39-1:13:43): Brian and Aubrey discussed a Twitter video from Dr. Derwin Gray, “We don't have to fight the culture. Jesus has already won. Therefore, we can live with humility, gentleness, and patience. Put down your boxing gloves and pick your cross.” 

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(00:00-9:19): Brian and Aubrey discussed Michael Foust’s Christian Headlines article, “Abortion 'Without Limitations': 224 Democrats Back Bill Eliminating All Pro-Life Laws.”

(9:19-18:36): Brian and Aubrey talked about Curtis Yee’s Christianity Today article, “Cru Divided Over Emphasis on Race.”

(18:36-29:45):Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE Favorite Movie Moments. Aubrey’s #1 pick was the “Avengers Assemble” Scene from Avengers: Endgame and Brian’s #1 pick was the ending of Field Of Dreams. 

(29:45-38:28): When someone believes in God, does that mean they don’t struggle with sin anymore? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and reacted to a video from Dallas Jenkins, “I'm firing back about one criticism.”

(38:28-47:23): Brian and Aubrey unpacked Angie Ward’s Christianity Today interview with Michael Lindsay, “Michael Lindsay: Our Lives Are Full of ‘Hinge Moments.’ Here’s How We Can Pray and Prepare.” 

(47:23-55:34): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on John Stonestreet’s Christian Headlines article, “President Biden's Stutter and the Image of God.”

(55:34-1:04:39): Brian and Aubrey chatted about Simone Biles earning her record-breaking seventh gymnastics national title.

 (1:04:39-1:13:43): Brian and Aubrey discussed a Twitter video from Dr. Derwin Gray, “We don't have to fight the culture. Jesus has already won. Therefore, we can live with humility, gentleness, and patience. Put down your boxing gloves and pick your cross.” 

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