(00:00-9:21): Brian and Aubrey reacted to Rep. Tim Ryan’s speech on the House floor after the vast majority of House Republicans voted against an independent commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the Capitol.

(9:21-18:53): Does in-person worship really matter? Are people who have been attending church online going to come back for in-person worship? Brian and Aubrey discussed Frederick Schmidt’s Patheos article, “The Covid-19 Test: Do we really believe church is necessary?”

(18:53-28:13): How can we develop spiritual practices? Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Brandy Bagar-Fraley’s Christianity Today article, “Read God’s Words. Then Write Your Own.”

(28:13-40:37): Brian and Aubrey chatted about their TOP FIVE Musicals. Aubrey’s #2 pick was Wicked and Brian’s #2 pick was Les Misérables. For the #1 spot, they both chose Hamilton!

(40:37-50:03): Brian and Aubrey discussed Milton Quintanilla’s Christian Headlines article, “Just 16 Percent of Millennials Classify as Born-Again Christians, Study Shows.” They also chatted about an interview with Matt Chandler about “Refuting Moral Therapeutic Deism.”

(50:03-1:09:11): Dr. Caroline Leaf, Cognitive Neuroscientist, Bestselling Author, and Host of the podcast, “Cleaning Up The Mental Mess,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her new book, “Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: 5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking and the Neurocycle app.

Learn more about Dr. Leaf at drleaf.com and connect with her on Twitter at @DrCarolineLeaf

(1:09:11-1:17:17): Brian and Aubrey talked about legacy and reacted to Bruce Garlow’s Obituary, which he wrote himself.  

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(00:00-9:21): Brian and Aubrey reacted to Rep. Tim Ryan’s speech on the House floor after the vast majority of House Republicans voted against an independent commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the Capitol.

(9:21-18:53): Does in-person worship really matter? Are people who have been attending church online going to come back for in-person worship? Brian and Aubrey discussed Frederick Schmidt’s Patheos article, “The Covid-19 Test: Do we really believe church is necessary?”

(18:53-28:13): How can we develop spiritual practices? Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Brandy Bagar-Fraley’s Christianity Today article, “Read God’s Words. Then Write Your Own.”

(28:13-40:37): Brian and Aubrey chatted about their TOP FIVE Musicals. Aubrey’s #2 pick was Wicked and Brian’s #2 pick was Les Misérables. For the #1 spot, they both chose Hamilton!

(40:37-50:03): Brian and Aubrey discussed Milton Quintanilla’s Christian Headlines article, “Just 16 Percent of Millennials Classify as Born-Again Christians, Study Shows.” They also chatted about an interview with Matt Chandler about “Refuting Moral Therapeutic Deism.”

(50:03-1:09:11): Dr. Caroline Leaf, Cognitive Neuroscientist, Bestselling Author, and Host of the podcast, “Cleaning Up The Mental Mess,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her new book, “Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: 5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking and the Neurocycle app.

Learn more about Dr. Leaf at drleaf.com and connect with her on Twitter at @DrCarolineLeaf

(1:09:11-1:17:17): Brian and Aubrey talked about legacy and reacted to Bruce Garlow’s Obituary, which he wrote himself.  

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(00:00-7:27): Brian and Aubrey reacted to the news that Mayor Lightfoot Will Only Give 1-on-1 Interviews to Journalists of Color to mark the two-year anniversary of her inauguration.

(7:27-24:29): Dr. William Martin, the Harry and Hazel Chavanne Senior Fellow in Religion and Public Policy at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy & the Director of the Institute’s Drug Policy Program, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his book, “A Prophet with Honor: The Billy Graham Story,” and his contributions to the PBS American Experience Documentary, “Billy Graham: PRAYER. POLITICS. POWER.”     

Learn more about Dr. Martin at bakerinstitute.org/experts/william-martin

(24:29-34:16): Brian and Aubrey commented on Elisha Fieldstadt’s NBC News article, “Founder of Hillsong Church says he had concerns about disgraced former pastor Carl Lentz for years.” 

(34:16-44:23): What can we learn from doctors about responding to the transgender debate while sticking to our Biblical values? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and reacted to a clip of Professor Mark Yarhouse sharing how the conversation about gender has changed on Christianity Today’s Quick to Listen Podcast. They also talked about Kate Shellnutt’s Christianity Today article, “Is It Discrimination or ‘Do No Harm’? Christian Doctors Gear Up for Transgender Debates.”

(44:23-53:39): Brian and Aubrey commented on Russell Moore’s decision to leave the ERLC for Christianity Today.  

(53:39-1:02:18): Are more scientists embracing intelligent design? Brian and Aubrey chatted about this and discussed the faith of celebrated primatologist and the 2021 Templeton Prize winner, Jane Goodall.

(1:02:18-1:11:33): Brian and Aubrey discussed news stories from “This Week in History.”

Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis receive patent for blue jeans

Charles Lindbergh takes off across the Atlantic in the Spirit of St. Louis

Vasco da Gama reaches India

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(00:00-7:27): Brian and Aubrey reacted to the news that Mayor Lightfoot Will Only Give 1-on-1 Interviews to Journalists of Color to mark the two-year anniversary of her inauguration.

(7:27-24:29): Dr. William Martin, the Harry and Hazel Chavanne Senior Fellow in Religion and Public Policy at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy & the Director of the Institute’s Drug Policy Program, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his book, “A Prophet with Honor: The Billy Graham Story,” and his contributions to the PBS American Experience Documentary, “Billy Graham: PRAYER. POLITICS. POWER.”     

Learn more about Dr. Martin at bakerinstitute.org/experts/william-martin

(24:29-34:16): Brian and Aubrey commented on Elisha Fieldstadt’s NBC News article, “Founder of Hillsong Church says he had concerns about disgraced former pastor Carl Lentz for years.” 

(34:16-44:23): What can we learn from doctors about responding to the transgender debate while sticking to our Biblical values? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and reacted to a clip of Professor Mark Yarhouse sharing how the conversation about gender has changed on Christianity Today’s Quick to Listen Podcast. They also talked about Kate Shellnutt’s Christianity Today article, “Is It Discrimination or ‘Do No Harm’? Christian Doctors Gear Up for Transgender Debates.”

(44:23-53:39): Brian and Aubrey commented on Russell Moore’s decision to leave the ERLC for Christianity Today.  

(53:39-1:02:18): Are more scientists embracing intelligent design? Brian and Aubrey chatted about this and discussed the faith of celebrated primatologist and the 2021 Templeton Prize winner, Jane Goodall.

(1:02:18-1:11:33): Brian and Aubrey discussed news stories from “This Week in History.”

Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis receive patent for blue jeans

Charles Lindbergh takes off across the Atlantic in the Spirit of St. Louis

Vasco da Gama reaches India

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(00:00-8:59): Brian and Aubrey reacted to White Sox Manager Tony La Russa's comments on the Twins throwing behind Yermín Mercedes. They also chatted about former President Barack Obama’s comments on UFO videos during an interview on The Late Late Show with James Corden. 

(8:59-29:10): Doug Bursch, Co-pastor of Evergreen Foursquare Church and Host of “The Fairly Spiritual Show” podcast, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his new book, “Posting Peace: Why Social Media Divides Us and What We Can Do About It.”

Learn more about Doug and his book at fairlyspiritual.org and connect with him on Twitter at  @fairlyspiritual 

(29:10-37:40): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Thor Benson’s NBC News article, “Back to normal? Psychologists warn the pandemic could have lasting effects.”

(37:40-46:23): Brian and Aubrey reacted to the House passing an anti-Asian hate crimes bill. They also discussed the need for Christians to take a stand against racism. 

(46:23-1:03:39): Dr. Michael Brown, Founder and President of FIRE School of Ministry, Host of the nationally syndicated daily talk radio show “The Line of Fire” and author of more than 40 books, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his new book, “Has God Failed You?: Finding Faith When You're Not Even Sure God Is Real”

Learn more about Dr. Brown and his books at at askdrbrown.org and connect with him on Twitter at @DrMichaelLBrown

(1:03:39-1:13:08): Brian and Aubrey chatted about American Idol. They discussed Willie Spence’s amazing performance of “Glory,” and fan reaction to Casey Bishop being eliminated from the show. They also offered encouragement on trusting God when life doesn’t go our way, or when we get rejected.

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(00:00-8:59): Brian and Aubrey reacted to White Sox Manager Tony La Russa's comments on the Twins throwing behind Yermín Mercedes. They also chatted about former President Barack Obama’s comments on UFO videos during an interview on The Late Late Show with James Corden. 

(8:59-29:10): Doug Bursch, Co-pastor of Evergreen Foursquare Church and Host of “The Fairly Spiritual Show” podcast, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his new book, “Posting Peace: Why Social Media Divides Us and What We Can Do About It.”

Learn more about Doug and his book at fairlyspiritual.org and connect with him on Twitter at  @fairlyspiritual 

(29:10-37:40): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Thor Benson’s NBC News article, “Back to normal? Psychologists warn the pandemic could have lasting effects.”

(37:40-46:23): Brian and Aubrey reacted to the House passing an anti-Asian hate crimes bill. They also discussed the need for Christians to take a stand against racism. 

(46:23-1:03:39): Dr. Michael Brown, Founder and President of FIRE School of Ministry, Host of the nationally syndicated daily talk radio show “The Line of Fire” and author of more than 40 books, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his new book, “Has God Failed You?: Finding Faith When You're Not Even Sure God Is Real”

Learn more about Dr. Brown and his books at at askdrbrown.org and connect with him on Twitter at @DrMichaelLBrown

(1:03:39-1:13:08): Brian and Aubrey chatted about American Idol. They discussed Willie Spence’s amazing performance of “Glory,” and fan reaction to Casey Bishop being eliminated from the show. They also offered encouragement on trusting God when life doesn’t go our way, or when we get rejected.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-10:27): Brian and Aubrey discussed the U.S. Supreme Court decision to take up a major challenge to abortion rights in their next term. They also reacted to Chris Cuomo’s comments on people who are pro-life.

(10:27-19:42): Brian and Aubrey chatted about Governor Pritzker’s updates to the State Mask Mandate. 

(19:42-28:38): What’s the difference between having knowledge about God and knowing God through a personal relationship? Brian and Aubrey chatted about this topic and commented on a clip of Preston Sprinkle’s recent interview with Francis Chan.

(28:38-39:10): Brian and Aubrey played a round of “Am I a Jerk or Am I Justified?” Brian shared about an altercation with the opposing team’s coach at his son’s baseball tournament. Aubrey talked about a man who cut in line at Disney World during a bad rainstorm. 

(39:10-49:06): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Daniel Ritchie’s Christianity Today article, “Christians Should Be in the News Cycle, but Not of It.”

(49:06-58:22): Brian and Aubrey discussed the fighting in Israel and Gaza. They also shared “A Prayer for Israel during the Riots and Clashes with Hamas.”

(58:22-1:06:52): Brian and Aubrey chatted about a graduation speech from Good Morning America’s Chief Medical Correspondent, “Dr. Jen Ashton tells 2021 grads saying you’re not OK is not a weakness.”

(1:06:52-1:16:12): Brian and Aubrey discussed advice from Simon Sinek about changing your future.  

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(00:00-10:27): Brian and Aubrey discussed the U.S. Supreme Court decision to take up a major challenge to abortion rights in their next term. They also reacted to Chris Cuomo’s comments on people who are pro-life.

(10:27-19:42): Brian and Aubrey chatted about Governor Pritzker’s updates to the State Mask Mandate. 

(19:42-28:38): What’s the difference between having knowledge about God and knowing God through a personal relationship? Brian and Aubrey chatted about this topic and commented on a clip of Preston Sprinkle’s recent interview with Francis Chan.

(28:38-39:10): Brian and Aubrey played a round of “Am I a Jerk or Am I Justified?” Brian shared about an altercation with the opposing team’s coach at his son’s baseball tournament. Aubrey talked about a man who cut in line at Disney World during a bad rainstorm. 

(39:10-49:06): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Daniel Ritchie’s Christianity Today article, “Christians Should Be in the News Cycle, but Not of It.”

(49:06-58:22): Brian and Aubrey discussed the fighting in Israel and Gaza. They also shared “A Prayer for Israel during the Riots and Clashes with Hamas.”

(58:22-1:06:52): Brian and Aubrey chatted about a graduation speech from Good Morning America’s Chief Medical Correspondent, “Dr. Jen Ashton tells 2021 grads saying you’re not OK is not a weakness.”

(1:06:52-1:16:12): Brian and Aubrey discussed advice from Simon Sinek about changing your future.  

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(00:00-9:07):  Why do conversations about politics cause so much division? Brian discussed this and commented on a video message from Andy Stanley, “Nothing Divides Like Politics.”

(9:07-30:50): Alistair Begg, Senior Pastor of Parkside Church, author of several books, and the voice behind the radio ministry, Truth For Life, joined Brian to chat about his new book, “Brave by Faith: God-Sized Confidence in a Post-Christian World.” 

You can hear Alistair on Truth for Life weekdays at 7:30am and 1:30pm right here on AM 1160. 

Learn more about the ministry of Truth for Life at truthforlife.org

*This interview originally aired on 5/13/21.* 

(30:50-39:31): Brian unpacked a video message from Tim Keller where he encourages us to make Jesus the Lord and King of our lives.

(39:31-48:17): What is our God-given role as parents? How do we apologize to our children? Brian shared his thoughts on a powerful video from Tony Evans, “Tony Evans' Apology to His Son Anthony.”  

(48:17-1:06:03): How can we be the hands and feet of Jesus? Todd Chatman from Food For The Poor, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about how you can provide life-saving food for children in Central America and the Caribbean by making a gift to Food For The Poor.  

To make your gift call 855-901-4673 or give online at 1160hope.com

*This interview originally aired on 5/4/21.*

(1:06:03-1:15:17): How can we find peace while we’re waiting on the Lord? Brian explored this topic and commented on a video from Matt Chandler. 

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(00:00-9:07):  Why do conversations about politics cause so much division? Brian discussed this and commented on a video message from Andy Stanley, “Nothing Divides Like Politics.”

(9:07-30:50): Alistair Begg, Senior Pastor of Parkside Church, author of several books, and the voice behind the radio ministry, Truth For Life, joined Brian to chat about his new book, “Brave by Faith: God-Sized Confidence in a Post-Christian World.” 

You can hear Alistair on Truth for Life weekdays at 7:30am and 1:30pm right here on AM 1160. 

Learn more about the ministry of Truth for Life at truthforlife.org

*This interview originally aired on 5/13/21.* 

(30:50-39:31): Brian unpacked a video message from Tim Keller where he encourages us to make Jesus the Lord and King of our lives.

(39:31-48:17): What is our God-given role as parents? How do we apologize to our children? Brian shared his thoughts on a powerful video from Tony Evans, “Tony Evans' Apology to His Son Anthony.”  

(48:17-1:06:03): How can we be the hands and feet of Jesus? Todd Chatman from Food For The Poor, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about how you can provide life-saving food for children in Central America and the Caribbean by making a gift to Food For The Poor.  

To make your gift call 855-901-4673 or give online at 1160hope.com

*This interview originally aired on 5/4/21.*

(1:06:03-1:15:17): How can we find peace while we’re waiting on the Lord? Brian explored this topic and commented on a video from Matt Chandler. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.