(00:00-8:27): Brian reacted to the news from the CDC, “CDC says fully vaccinated Americans no longer need masks indoors or outdoors in most cases.” He also commented on a Twitter video of Rep. Andrew Clyde saying the January 6 insurrection looked like “a normal tourist visit” inside the Capitol.

(8:27-18:10): How should Christians view the immigrant? Brian discussed Emily Wood’s Christian Post article, “George W. Bush says immigration should be ‘dear’ to all religious people, become less political.” He also talked about Dr. Russell Moore’s conversation with President George W. Bush on his book, “Out of Many, One: Portraits of America’s Immigrants.”

(18:10-26:51): Brian talked about celebrity culture in Christianity and discussed the following Christian Post articles. 

“PreachersNSneakers creator says American churchgoers have demanded celebrity pastor culture.”

“Billy Graham's personal pastor shares what the Church can learn from ministry of 'humble' evangelist” 

(26:51-35:28): Brian talked about second chances in life and reflected on a Twitter video of MLB pitcher Matt Harvey discussing the warm reception he received from New York Mets’ fans and the positive changes he’s made in his life.

(35:28-44:06): Brian shared his thoughts on the following news stories:

NBC News - “Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene shouts at AOC outside House, accuses Democrat of supporting terrorists” 

Fox News - “Wisconsin lawmaker on 'Fox & Friends': Bill requiring anthem at games is for Americans to 'come together'” 

(44:06-1:05:52): 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

(1:05:52-1:14:16): Brian shared some uplifting articles from the Good News Network:  

Once a Janitor at the School, Now She’s Their Beloved Teacher After Continuous Study to Earn Degree 

Folks in New Jersey Are Caring For More Than 800 Baby Turtles Rescued From Storm Drains 

Homeless Nigerian Boy Becomes Chess Champion at 10-Years-old After Immigrating to US 

Unaware She Was Pregnant, Lucky Lady is on Same Flight As NeoNatal Crew When She Gives Birth Prematurely

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(00:00-8:27): Brian reacted to the news from the CDC, “CDC says fully vaccinated Americans no longer need masks indoors or outdoors in most cases.” He also commented on a Twitter video of Rep. Andrew Clyde saying the January 6 insurrection looked like “a normal tourist visit” inside the Capitol.

(8:27-18:10): How should Christians view the immigrant? Brian discussed Emily Wood’s Christian Post article, “George W. Bush says immigration should be ‘dear’ to all religious people, become less political.” He also talked about Dr. Russell Moore’s conversation with President George W. Bush on his book, “Out of Many, One: Portraits of America’s Immigrants.”

(18:10-26:51): Brian talked about celebrity culture in Christianity and discussed the following Christian Post articles. 

“PreachersNSneakers creator says American churchgoers have demanded celebrity pastor culture.”

“Billy Graham's personal pastor shares what the Church can learn from ministry of 'humble' evangelist” 

(26:51-35:28): Brian talked about second chances in life and reflected on a Twitter video of MLB pitcher Matt Harvey discussing the warm reception he received from New York Mets’ fans and the positive changes he’s made in his life.

(35:28-44:06): Brian shared his thoughts on the following news stories:

NBC News - “Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene shouts at AOC outside House, accuses Democrat of supporting terrorists” 

Fox News - “Wisconsin lawmaker on 'Fox & Friends': Bill requiring anthem at games is for Americans to 'come together'” 

(44:06-1:05:52): 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

(1:05:52-1:14:16): Brian shared some uplifting articles from the Good News Network:  

Once a Janitor at the School, Now She’s Their Beloved Teacher After Continuous Study to Earn Degree 

Folks in New Jersey Are Caring For More Than 800 Baby Turtles Rescued From Storm Drains 

Homeless Nigerian Boy Becomes Chess Champion at 10-Years-old After Immigrating to US 

Unaware She Was Pregnant, Lucky Lady is on Same Flight As NeoNatal Crew When She Gives Birth Prematurely

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(00:00-7:02): Brian reacted to Liz Cheney’s speech castigating Republican colleagues for backing Trump. He also discussed Zach Montague’s New York Times article, “Over 100 Republicans, including former officials, threaten to split from the G.O.P.” and John Nichols’ article for The Nation, “Republicans Love Hypocrites, and Elise Stefanik Is the Hypocrite Du Jour.”

(7:02-18:53): Tony Valdes, Founder of Be Church Ministries, joined Brian to chat about the upcoming Be Church Conference on July 30th at Community Christian Church in Naperville. Speakers include: Dr. Caroline Leaf, Darryl Strawberry, Kim Walker-Smith, and Carlos Whittaker.

To learn more about the Be Church Conference and to get tickets visit bechurchconference.com

(18:53-27:41): Brian unpacked a video message from Tim Keller where he encourages us to make Jesus the Lord and King of our lives.

(27:41-34:18): Brian and Aubrey shared how Food For The Poor is providing lifesaving food to children, and sharing the hope of the Gospel!  

Your gift of $37 will provide 6 months of life-saving food to one child. 

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

(34:18-43:26): 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.”

(43:26-54:34): Brian shared encouragement for those going through a painful season. He also reacted to Rick Warren’s interview on Praise on TBN, “Rick Warren Testimony: My Son Matthew's Suicide & How Ministry Flows From Deep Pain.”

(54:34-1:03:36): Brian discussed Jared Wilson’s blog entry at For The Church, “4 Reasons Preachers Plagiarize.”

(1:03:36-1:11:43): Brian chatted about Tim Keller’s Comment magazine article, “The Fading of Forgiveness.” He also reacted to a video message from Rich Villodas, “The Way of Forgiveness.”

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(00:00-7:02): Brian reacted to Liz Cheney’s speech castigating Republican colleagues for backing Trump. He also discussed Zach Montague’s New York Times article, “Over 100 Republicans, including former officials, threaten to split from the G.O.P.” and John Nichols’ article for The Nation, “Republicans Love Hypocrites, and Elise Stefanik Is the Hypocrite Du Jour.”

(7:02-18:53): Tony Valdes, Founder of Be Church Ministries, joined Brian to chat about the upcoming Be Church Conference on July 30th at Community Christian Church in Naperville. Speakers include: Dr. Caroline Leaf, Darryl Strawberry, Kim Walker-Smith, and Carlos Whittaker.

To learn more about the Be Church Conference and to get tickets visit bechurchconference.com

(18:53-27:41): Brian unpacked a video message from Tim Keller where he encourages us to make Jesus the Lord and King of our lives.

(27:41-34:18): Brian and Aubrey shared how Food For The Poor is providing lifesaving food to children, and sharing the hope of the Gospel!  

Your gift of $37 will provide 6 months of life-saving food to one child. 

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

(34:18-43:26): 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.”

(43:26-54:34): Brian shared encouragement for those going through a painful season. He also reacted to Rick Warren’s interview on Praise on TBN, “Rick Warren Testimony: My Son Matthew's Suicide & How Ministry Flows From Deep Pain.”

(54:34-1:03:36): Brian discussed Jared Wilson’s blog entry at For The Church, “4 Reasons Preachers Plagiarize.”

(1:03:36-1:11:43): Brian chatted about Tim Keller’s Comment magazine article, “The Fading of Forgiveness.” He also reacted to a video message from Rich Villodas, “The Way of Forgiveness.”

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(00:00-9:11): What do you think of President Biden’s decision to omit 'God' from the National Day of Prayer Proclamation? Brian chatted about this and he also commented on the COVID-19 vaccine becoming available to kids ages 12-15. 

(9:11-26:23): Mike Glenn, Senior Pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church, contributor to the Jesus Creed blog, and Author of “Coffee with Mom: Caring for a Parent with Dementia” and “The Gospel of Yes,“ joined Brian to chat about his book, “The Gospel of Yes,” and his Jesus Creed blog post, “The Failure of the Light.”

Learn more about Mike at his website, mikeglennonline.com and connect with him on Twitter at @mikeglenn

(26:23-35:08): 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.”  

(35:08-44:09): Brian discussed Julie Roys’ article at The Roys Report, “Mark Driscoll Accused of Cult-Like Actions; 24/7 Surveillance, Mandated Loyalty.”  

(44:09-53:12): What does it look like to be pro-life from womb to tomb? Brian shared his thoughts on the death penalty and reacted to a video from Shane Claiborne. He also discussed Heather Murphy’s New York Times article, “4 Years After an Execution, a Different Man’s DNA Is Found on the Murder Weapon.”

(53:12-1:02:46): Brian unpacked Tim Shorey’s Gospel Coalition article, “Christian, You Don’t Have to Change the World.”

(1:02:46-1:12:06): 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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(00:00-9:11): What do you think of President Biden’s decision to omit 'God' from the National Day of Prayer Proclamation? Brian chatted about this and he also commented on the COVID-19 vaccine becoming available to kids ages 12-15. 

(9:11-26:23): Mike Glenn, Senior Pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church, contributor to the Jesus Creed blog, and Author of “Coffee with Mom: Caring for a Parent with Dementia” and “The Gospel of Yes,“ joined Brian to chat about his book, “The Gospel of Yes,” and his Jesus Creed blog post, “The Failure of the Light.”

Learn more about Mike at his website, mikeglennonline.com and connect with him on Twitter at @mikeglenn

(26:23-35:08): 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.”  

(35:08-44:09): Brian discussed Julie Roys’ article at The Roys Report, “Mark Driscoll Accused of Cult-Like Actions; 24/7 Surveillance, Mandated Loyalty.”  

(44:09-53:12): What does it look like to be pro-life from womb to tomb? Brian shared his thoughts on the death penalty and reacted to a video from Shane Claiborne. He also discussed Heather Murphy’s New York Times article, “4 Years After an Execution, a Different Man’s DNA Is Found on the Murder Weapon.”

(53:12-1:02:46): Brian unpacked Tim Shorey’s Gospel Coalition article, “Christian, You Don’t Have to Change the World.”

(1:02:46-1:12:06): 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.

(00:00-9:21): Brian welcomed guest co-host, Dan Ehrman Director of Strategic Partnerships for Salem Media Chicago and Host of Leading the Church.  

(9:21-18:26): Brian and Dan reacted to a Face the Nation Twitter video where Dr. Scott Gottlieb said, “If you're fully vaccinated against COVID with one of the Western vaccines, your risk of having a bad outcome from COVID is about comparable to the flu, maybe less.” 

(18:26-28:48): Brian and Dan chatted about the Judson University Community Prayer Breakfast. They also discussed a facebook post from Dan about the danger of focusing on ourselves more than our identity in Christ, ““Are you ready to believe in YOU” Is it an overreach to be disappointed a Christian organization would be leading people to be self-referential instead of pointing people to who they are as children of God?”

(28:48-38:22): Brian and Dan played a round of “Am I a Jerk or Am I Justified?” They discussed leaving a tip at Panera, answering the door, and whether Brian is a jerk for ALWAYS heating up his dinner in the microwave.    

(38:22-46:36): Brian and Dan shared their thoughts on David French’s blog post at The French Press, “How American Christendom Weakens American Christianity.”

(46:36-56:11): Brian and Dan commented on Kate Shellnutt’s Christianity Today article, “White Evangelical Pastors Hesitant to Preach Vaccines.” They also discussed Pastor Jon’s Tweet, “I posted the following this morning on Facebook. I now have families leaving my church and calling for my termination. Being a pastor is fun!”

(56:11-1:05:58): Brian and Dan reacted to a Tweet from Ray Ortlund, “The internet is too impersonal to resolve our controversies. It sure can make our tensions rise, but it doesn’t calm us down and unify us. It succeeds at two levels only: information, inspiration. Let’s accept how limited this is. And let’s make the most of what this *can* do.” 

(1:05:58-1:14:21): Brian and Dan discussed Bob Smietana’s Religion News Service article, “For some pastors, the past year was a sign from God it was time to quit.”

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(00:00-9:21): Brian welcomed guest co-host, Dan Ehrman Director of Strategic Partnerships for Salem Media Chicago and Host of Leading the Church.  

(9:21-18:26): Brian and Dan reacted to a Face the Nation Twitter video where Dr. Scott Gottlieb said, “If you're fully vaccinated against COVID with one of the Western vaccines, your risk of having a bad outcome from COVID is about comparable to the flu, maybe less.” 

(18:26-28:48): Brian and Dan chatted about the Judson University Community Prayer Breakfast. They also discussed a facebook post from Dan about the danger of focusing on ourselves more than our identity in Christ, ““Are you ready to believe in YOU” Is it an overreach to be disappointed a Christian organization would be leading people to be self-referential instead of pointing people to who they are as children of God?”

(28:48-38:22): Brian and Dan played a round of “Am I a Jerk or Am I Justified?” They discussed leaving a tip at Panera, answering the door, and whether Brian is a jerk for ALWAYS heating up his dinner in the microwave.    

(38:22-46:36): Brian and Dan shared their thoughts on David French’s blog post at The French Press, “How American Christendom Weakens American Christianity.”

(46:36-56:11): Brian and Dan commented on Kate Shellnutt’s Christianity Today article, “White Evangelical Pastors Hesitant to Preach Vaccines.” They also discussed Pastor Jon’s Tweet, “I posted the following this morning on Facebook. I now have families leaving my church and calling for my termination. Being a pastor is fun!”

(56:11-1:05:58): Brian and Dan reacted to a Tweet from Ray Ortlund, “The internet is too impersonal to resolve our controversies. It sure can make our tensions rise, but it doesn’t calm us down and unify us. It succeeds at two levels only: information, inspiration. Let’s accept how limited this is. And let’s make the most of what this *can* do.” 

(1:05:58-1:14:21): Brian and Dan discussed Bob Smietana’s Religion News Service article, “For some pastors, the past year was a sign from God it was time to quit.”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-9:19): How can we learn to respond to news headlines with prayer instead of discouragement? Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Kate Shellnutt’s Christianity Today article, “Christians ‘Pray the News’ in a Year of Doomscrolling.”

(9:19-26:35): Catherine McNiel, Author of All Shall Be Well: Awakening to God’s Presence in His Messy, Abundant World and Long Days of Small Things: Motherhood as a Spiritual Discipline, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her books and share encouragement for mothers. 

Learn more about Catherine and her books at catherinemcniel.com

(26:35-38:58): In honor of Mother’s Day, Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE TV Moms. Aubrey’s #1 pick was Lorelai Gilmore from Gilmore Girls and Brian’s #1 pick was Norma Arnold from The Wonder Years. 

(38:58-48:40): Is sin still a big deal? Brian and Aubrey chatted about this and reacted to a tweet from Dean Inserra.  

(48:40-59:42): Aubrey hosted the first episode of the popular Mother’s Day quiz show, “The Mom is Right” with Brian and special guest, Kevin Sampson, Aubrey’s husband and the Lead Pastor of Renewal Church in West Chicago.  

(59:42-1:08:57): Brian and Aubrey shared encouragement for those feeling sadness and loss on Mother’s Day. Aubrey also shared insight from her book, “The Louder Song: Listening for Hope in the Midst of Lament.”  

(1:08:57-1:16:26): Will you help answer a mother’s prayer for food by making a gift to Food For The Poor? Brian and Aubrey shared how Food For The Poor is providing life-saving food to children, and sharing the hope of the Gospel!  

Your gift of $37 will provide 6 months of lifesaving food to one child. 

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-9:19): How can we learn to respond to news headlines with prayer instead of discouragement? Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Kate Shellnutt’s Christianity Today article, “Christians ‘Pray the News’ in a Year of Doomscrolling.”

(9:19-26:35): Catherine McNiel, Author of All Shall Be Well: Awakening to God’s Presence in His Messy, Abundant World and Long Days of Small Things: Motherhood as a Spiritual Discipline, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her books and share encouragement for mothers. 

Learn more about Catherine and her books at catherinemcniel.com

(26:35-38:58): In honor of Mother’s Day, Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE TV Moms. Aubrey’s #1 pick was Lorelai Gilmore from Gilmore Girls and Brian’s #1 pick was Norma Arnold from The Wonder Years. 

(38:58-48:40): Is sin still a big deal? Brian and Aubrey chatted about this and reacted to a tweet from Dean Inserra.  

(48:40-59:42): Aubrey hosted the first episode of the popular Mother’s Day quiz show, “The Mom is Right” with Brian and special guest, Kevin Sampson, Aubrey’s husband and the Lead Pastor of Renewal Church in West Chicago.  

(59:42-1:08:57): Brian and Aubrey shared encouragement for those feeling sadness and loss on Mother’s Day. Aubrey also shared insight from her book, “The Louder Song: Listening for Hope in the Midst of Lament.”  

(1:08:57-1:16:26): Will you help answer a mother’s prayer for food by making a gift to Food For The Poor? Brian and Aubrey shared how Food For The Poor is providing life-saving food to children, and sharing the hope of the Gospel!  

Your gift of $37 will provide 6 months of lifesaving food to one child. 

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.