(00:00-10:37): Brian and Aubrey reacted to Facebook’s decision to extend Trump’s suspension and discussed David Leonhardt’s New York Times article, “Facebook Ducks the Big Issue.”

(10:37-28:43): Dr. Karen Love and Bishop Dr. Michael Love, Founders of the Love Family Christian Foundation, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about their ministry and the upcoming Judson University Community Prayer Breakfast, which is Monday, May 10th at 7:30am CT. The breakfast is sold out, but will be streamed live on Judson University’s Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/JudsonU and YouTube Channel.  

Karen and Michael also serve as First Lady and Senior Pastor of Trinity Baptist Community Church International in Crystal Lake. 

Learn more about the Love Family Christian Foundation at facebook.com/lovefamilychristianfoundation.org

Learn more about Judson University at judsonu.edu

(28:43-36:53): Brian and Aubrey reacted to the news about Bill and Melinda Gates getting divorced.

(36:53-44:23): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Donald Judd and Caroline Kelly’s CNN article, “Biden dismisses McConnell's pledge to focus 'on stopping this new administration.'”

(44:23-1:02:11): Matt Sorger, prophetic minister, Host of the Glory Living podcast, and Author of “God's Unstoppable Breakthrough: When Your Mountain Doesn't Move, Go Over It!”, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his book and his mission to rescue children from trafficking through Rescue1.

Learn more about Matt and his books at mattsorger.com

Learn more about Rescue1 at rescue1now.com

(1:02:11-1:11:02): Brian and Aubrey honored the life and ministry of Marva Dawn. They also talked about her book, “A Royal Waste of Time: The Splendor of Worshiping God and Being Church for the World.”

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(00:00-10:37): Brian and Aubrey reacted to Facebook’s decision to extend Trump’s suspension and discussed David Leonhardt’s New York Times article, “Facebook Ducks the Big Issue.”

(10:37-28:43): Dr. Karen Love and Bishop Dr. Michael Love, Founders of the Love Family Christian Foundation, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about their ministry and the upcoming Judson University Community Prayer Breakfast, which is Monday, May 10th at 7:30am CT. The breakfast is sold out, but will be streamed live on Judson University’s Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/JudsonU and YouTube Channel.  

Karen and Michael also serve as First Lady and Senior Pastor of Trinity Baptist Community Church International in Crystal Lake. 

Learn more about the Love Family Christian Foundation at facebook.com/lovefamilychristianfoundation.org

Learn more about Judson University at judsonu.edu

(28:43-36:53): Brian and Aubrey reacted to the news about Bill and Melinda Gates getting divorced.

(36:53-44:23): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Donald Judd and Caroline Kelly’s CNN article, “Biden dismisses McConnell's pledge to focus 'on stopping this new administration.'”

(44:23-1:02:11): Matt Sorger, prophetic minister, Host of the Glory Living podcast, and Author of “God's Unstoppable Breakthrough: When Your Mountain Doesn't Move, Go Over It!”, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his book and his mission to rescue children from trafficking through Rescue1.

Learn more about Matt and his books at mattsorger.com

Learn more about Rescue1 at rescue1now.com

(1:02:11-1:11:02): Brian and Aubrey honored the life and ministry of Marva Dawn. They also talked about her book, “A Royal Waste of Time: The Splendor of Worshiping God and Being Church for the World.”

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On today’s show, Brian and Aubrey shared how you can be the hands and feet of Jesus by making a gift to Food For The Poor. Paul Jacobs and Anitra Parmele joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the amazing ways 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 lifesaving food to one child. 

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

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On today’s show, Brian and Aubrey shared how you can be the hands and feet of Jesus by making a gift to Food For The Poor. Paul Jacobs and Anitra Parmele joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the amazing ways 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 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.

(00:00-9:59): Brian and Aubrey chatted about how discouraging the past year has been for pastors. They also discussed a tweet from Daniel Darling.  

(9:59-26:50): Dr. Emily McGowin, Assistant Professor of Theology at Wheaton College and Author of “Quivering Families: The Quiverfull Movement and Evangelical Theology of the Family,” joined Brian and Aubrey to discuss her tweet about the doctrine of the Trinity and the book she contributed to, “Life Questions Every Student Asks: Faithful Responses to Common Issues.”

Learn more about Emily at her website, emilymcgowin.com and connect with her on Twitter at @EmilyMcgowin

(26:50-38:03): Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE Candies. Aubrey’s #1 pick was Grape Crush Licorice and Brian’s #1 pick was Milk Duds.

(38:03-47:40): Brian and Aubrey chatted about Tim Keller’s Relevant Magazine article, “You Never Marry the Right Person.” 

(47:40-1:05:26): 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 lifesaving 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

(1:05:26-1:13:43): Brian and Aubrey talked about an amazing story from Scot McKnight’s Jesus Creed blog, about an Uber driver who rushed a drive-by shooting victim to a Chicago hospital. 

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(00:00-9:59): Brian and Aubrey chatted about how discouraging the past year has been for pastors. They also discussed a tweet from Daniel Darling.  

(9:59-26:50): Dr. Emily McGowin, Assistant Professor of Theology at Wheaton College and Author of “Quivering Families: The Quiverfull Movement and Evangelical Theology of the Family,” joined Brian and Aubrey to discuss her tweet about the doctrine of the Trinity and the book she contributed to, “Life Questions Every Student Asks: Faithful Responses to Common Issues.”

Learn more about Emily at her website, emilymcgowin.com and connect with her on Twitter at @EmilyMcgowin

(26:50-38:03): Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE Candies. Aubrey’s #1 pick was Grape Crush Licorice and Brian’s #1 pick was Milk Duds.

(38:03-47:40): Brian and Aubrey chatted about Tim Keller’s Relevant Magazine article, “You Never Marry the Right Person.” 

(47:40-1:05:26): 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 lifesaving 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

(1:05:26-1:13:43): Brian and Aubrey talked about an amazing story from Scot McKnight’s Jesus Creed blog, about an Uber driver who rushed a drive-by shooting victim to a Chicago hospital. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-10:15): Is it time to head back to indoor worship? Brian and Aubrey chatted about this and discussed Jack Jenkins’ Christianity Today article, “Mask Up and Get Back to Church: CDC Endorses Indoor Worship After Vaccination.”

(10:15-18:16): Brian and Aubrey explored the call for Christians to live with integrity. They talked about the Hillsong Pastor scandal and the arrest of former reality star, Josh Duggar. 

(18:16-28:12): Brian and Aubrey chatted about Savannah Guthrie’s interview with Alex Trebek’s widow, Jean Trebek. They also talked about Alex’s heart for service and the value of having purpose in life. 

(28:12-37:42): Brian shared about an experience that caused him a lot of anger and frustration. And Brian and Aubrey discussed the importance of being mindful of how our actions will impact the people around us.  

(37:42-47:18): Brian and Aubrey talked about the ways the Church is being persecuted around the world. 

The Christian Post: “China shuts down Bible App, Christian WeChat as new crackdown policies go into effect”

(47:18-56:55): Brian and Aubrey chatted with listeners about what they’re looking forward to on Mother’s Day.  

(56:55-1:14:43): Dr. Jim Denison, Co-founder & Chief Vision Officer of the Denison Forum and Author of, “Respectfully, I Disagree: How to Be a Civil Person in an Uncivil Time,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his book and some of his recent articles at the Denison Forum.

Articles discussed during the interview: 

Church confirms drag queen for ordination: The urgency and power of personal morality

What does the Bible say about money? Death and taxes: A sure thing?

Man runs from Disneyland to Walt Disney World: How to turn our discouragement into God’s transforming strength

Learn more about Jim and the Denison Forum at denisonforum.org

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(00:00-10:15): Is it time to head back to indoor worship? Brian and Aubrey chatted about this and discussed Jack Jenkins’ Christianity Today article, “Mask Up and Get Back to Church: CDC Endorses Indoor Worship After Vaccination.”

(10:15-18:16): Brian and Aubrey explored the call for Christians to live with integrity. They talked about the Hillsong Pastor scandal and the arrest of former reality star, Josh Duggar. 

(18:16-28:12): Brian and Aubrey chatted about Savannah Guthrie’s interview with Alex Trebek’s widow, Jean Trebek. They also talked about Alex’s heart for service and the value of having purpose in life. 

(28:12-37:42): Brian shared about an experience that caused him a lot of anger and frustration. And Brian and Aubrey discussed the importance of being mindful of how our actions will impact the people around us.  

(37:42-47:18): Brian and Aubrey talked about the ways the Church is being persecuted around the world. 

The Christian Post: “China shuts down Bible App, Christian WeChat as new crackdown policies go into effect”

(47:18-56:55): Brian and Aubrey chatted with listeners about what they’re looking forward to on Mother’s Day.  

(56:55-1:14:43): Dr. Jim Denison, Co-founder & Chief Vision Officer of the Denison Forum and Author of, “Respectfully, I Disagree: How to Be a Civil Person in an Uncivil Time,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his book and some of his recent articles at the Denison Forum.

Articles discussed during the interview: 

Church confirms drag queen for ordination: The urgency and power of personal morality

What does the Bible say about money? Death and taxes: A sure thing?

Man runs from Disneyland to Walt Disney World: How to turn our discouragement into God’s transforming strength

Learn more about Jim and the Denison Forum at denisonforum.org

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(00:00-9:26): Brian and Aubrey chatted about the NFL Draft and shared their excitement about the Bears drafting Justin Fields. They also discussed the qualities of a good leader in sports and in the church.   

(9:26-29:38): Brett McCracken, Senior Editor & Director of Communications at The Gospel Coalition and Author of “The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his Gospel Coalition article, “Christianity Can Be the Safest Space for Truth-Seeking Intellectuals.”

Learn more about Brett at his website, brettmccracken.com and connect with him on Twitter at @brettmccracken

(29:38-38:16): What does it look like to love our enemies in today’s world?  Brian and Aubrey discussed this topic and commented on Dan White Jr.’s tweet: 

“ Did a straw poll on my book tour (13 cities) with 829 folks in 2019: 76% of those who identified as Progressive see "loving enemies" as complicity w/ injustice. 78% of those who identified as Conservative see "loving enemies" as compromise w/ immorality Think we got a problem?”

(38:16-47:28): Brian and Aubrey unpacked Peter Scazzero’s Christianity Today article, “Do You Follow the Right Jesus?”

(47:28-1:06:18): Dr. Michelle Ami Reyes, Vice President of the Asian American Christian Collaborative, the Co-Executive Director of Pax, and Scholar in Residence at Hope Community Church in Austin, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her book, “Becoming All Things: How Small Changes Lead To Lasting Connections Across Cultures.”

Learn more about Michelle at her website, michelleamireyes.com and connect with her on Twitter at @drmichellereyes

(1:06:18-1:16:28): How can the Church care for and support people living with mental illness? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and shared their thoughts on Leah MarieAnn Klett’s Christian Post article, “Saddleback's Kay Warren: Church is 'vital' to combating mental health crisis.”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-9:26): Brian and Aubrey chatted about the NFL Draft and shared their excitement about the Bears drafting Justin Fields. They also discussed the qualities of a good leader in sports and in the church.   

(9:26-29:38): Brett McCracken, Senior Editor & Director of Communications at The Gospel Coalition and Author of “The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his Gospel Coalition article, “Christianity Can Be the Safest Space for Truth-Seeking Intellectuals.”

Learn more about Brett at his website, brettmccracken.com and connect with him on Twitter at @brettmccracken

(29:38-38:16): What does it look like to love our enemies in today’s world?  Brian and Aubrey discussed this topic and commented on Dan White Jr.’s tweet: 

“ Did a straw poll on my book tour (13 cities) with 829 folks in 2019: 76% of those who identified as Progressive see "loving enemies" as complicity w/ injustice. 78% of those who identified as Conservative see "loving enemies" as compromise w/ immoralityThink we got a problem?”

(38:16-47:28): Brian and Aubrey unpacked Peter Scazzero’s Christianity Today article, “Do You Follow the Right Jesus?”

(47:28-1:06:18): Dr. Michelle Ami Reyes, Vice President of the Asian American Christian Collaborative, the Co-Executive Director of Pax, and Scholar in Residence at Hope Community Church in Austin, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her book, “Becoming All Things: How Small Changes Lead To Lasting Connections Across Cultures.”

Learn more about Michelle at her website, michelleamireyes.com and connect with her on Twitter at @drmichellereyes

(1:06:18-1:16:28): How can the Church care for and support people living with mental illness? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and shared their thoughts on Leah MarieAnn Klett’s Christian Post article, “Saddleback's Kay Warren: Church is 'vital' to combating mental health crisis.”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.