(00:00-9:43): Brian and Aubrey discussed the death of Bernie Madoff, and shared their thoughts on the lure of money and how we can guard our hearts against greed. 

(9:43-19:18): Brian and Aubrey reacted to Paul Maxwell’s decision to leave the faith and they explored how we can show grace and understanding to those questioning their faith.  

(19:18-30:03): Brian and Aubrey chatted about their TOP FIVE Concession Stand Snacks.

(30:03-39:35): Marriage advice from Justin Bieber? Brian and Aubrey commented on Natalie Morin’s Refinery29 article, “Justin Bieber Says Marriage To Hailey Was “Tough” & Was Walking “On Eggshells.””

(39:35-48:55): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Emily McFarlan Miller’s Christianity Today article, “Hype Meets Holy in Modern Bible Design.”

(48:55-1:06:49): Dr. Michael Hakmin Lee, Assistant Professor of Ministry and Leadership at Wheaton College, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his research on deconversion among evangelical ministers & missionaries, and his blog post at The Exchange with Ed Stetzer, “Doubt Is Not Unbelief: Evangelicals and the Stigma of Doubt.”

Learn more about Michael’s research at wheaton.edu

(1:06:49-1:15:32): Brian and Aubrey discussed the issue of homelessness and reacted to a Twitter video of Robin Williams speaking to the Senate about homelessness in the 90's.

 

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(00:00-9:43): Brian and Aubrey discussed the death of Bernie Madoff, and shared their thoughts on the lure of money and how we can guard our hearts against greed. 

(9:43-19:18): Brian and Aubrey reacted to Paul Maxwell’s decision to leave the faith and they explored how we can show grace and understanding to those questioning their faith.  

(19:18-30:03): Brian and Aubrey chatted about their TOP FIVE Concession Stand Snacks.

(30:03-39:35): Marriage advice from Justin Bieber? Brian and Aubrey commented on Natalie Morin’s Refinery29 article, “Justin Bieber Says Marriage To Hailey Was “Tough” & Was Walking “On Eggshells.””

(39:35-48:55): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Emily McFarlan Miller’s Christianity Today article, “Hype Meets Holy in Modern Bible Design.”

(48:55-1:06:49): Dr. Michael Hakmin Lee, Assistant Professor of Ministry and Leadership at Wheaton College, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his research on deconversion among evangelical ministers & missionaries, and his blog post at The Exchange with Ed Stetzer, “Doubt Is Not Unbelief: Evangelicals and the Stigma of Doubt.”

Learn more about Michael’s research at wheaton.edu

(1:06:49-1:15:32): Brian and Aubrey discussed the issue of homelessness and reacted to a Twitter video of Robin Williams speaking to the Senate about homelessness in the 90's.

 

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(00:00-9:50): How would your life look different if God didn’t exist? Brian and Aubrey chatted about “Practical Atheism” and being intentional about living out our faith.

(9:50-27:31): Dr. Andrew Walker, Associate Professor of Christian Ethics at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Executive Director for the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his new book “Liberty for All: Defending Everyone's Religious Freedom in a Pluralistic Age.” 

Learn more about Andrew at his website, andrewtwalker.com

(27:31-35:51): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Scott Sauls’ blog post, “Can Christianity Become Beautiful Again?”     

(35:51-45:28): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Christina Wyman’s Essay for NBC’s THINK newsletter, “Social distancing during Covid means no hugs. My personal space finally feels respected.” 

(45:28-54:54): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Sinclair Ferguson’s Desiring God article, “The First and Most Broken Commandment.”

(54:54-1:04:07): Brian and Aubrey discussed Jerry Newcombe’s Christian Post Op-Ed, “The Sabbath – A gift from God.”

(1:04:07-1:14:13): Brian and Aubrey unpacked Leah MarieAnn Klett’s Christian Post article, “Tim Keller on the Church's responsibility in the wake of COVID-19.”

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(00:00-9:50): How would your life look different if God didn’t exist? Brian and Aubrey chatted about “Practical Atheism” and being intentional about living out our faith.

(9:50-27:31): Dr. Andrew Walker, Associate Professor of Christian Ethics at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Executive Director for the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his new book “Liberty for All: Defending Everyone's Religious Freedom in a Pluralistic Age.” 

Learn more about Andrew at his website, andrewtwalker.com

(27:31-35:51): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Scott Sauls’ blog post, “Can Christianity Become Beautiful Again?”     

(35:51-45:28): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Christina Wyman’s Essay for NBC’s THINK newsletter, “Social distancing during Covid means no hugs. My personal space finally feels respected.” 

(45:28-54:54): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Sinclair Ferguson’s Desiring God article, “The First and Most Broken Commandment.”

(54:54-1:04:07): Brian and Aubrey discussed Jerry Newcombe’s Christian Post Op-Ed, “The Sabbath – A gift from God.”

(1:04:07-1:14:13): Brian and Aubrey unpacked Leah MarieAnn Klett’s Christian Post article, “Tim Keller on the Church's responsibility in the wake of COVID-19.”

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(00:00-10:17): Brian and Aubrey reacted to the following news stories: 

Fox News - “Critics erupt on Fauci after he says to not eat indoors, even after getting vaccine” 

NBC News - “Minnesota police chief says he believes officer meant to grab Taser before shooting Black man during traffic stop”

(10:17-28:13): Matthew Soerens, US Director of Church Mobilization & Advocacy for World Relief, National Coordinator for the Evangelical Immigration Table, and Author of “Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis” & “Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion & Truth in the Immigration Debate,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the work of World Relief, how we can help refugees, and the Washington Post article, “Biden set to accept fewest refugees of any modern president, including Trump, report says.” 

Learn more about World Relief at worldrelief.org/advocate and connect with Matt on Twitter at @MatthewSoerens

(28:13-38:14): Brian and Aubrey chatted about their TOP FIVE 80’s & 90’s TV Shows.     

(38:14-47:56): When someone makes a mistake, can we separate the message from the messenger? Brian and Aubrey chatted about this and the dangers of money as they unpacked the following articles: “BLM founder Patrisse Cullors’ $1.4M home draws criticism, call for investigation” and “Marxist BLM leader buys $1.4 million home in ritzy LA enclave.”

(47:56-56:36): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Russell Moore’s Moore to the Point Newsletter, “Why the Church Is Losing the Next Generation.” 

(56:36-1:04:52): Brian and Aubrey discussed Eugene Cho’s Religion News Service opinion article, “How the church can be a better evangelical witness to displaced people.” 

(1:04:52-1:14:41): Brian and Aubrey chatted about some articles from the Good News Network: 

This Cancer Surviving Girl Scout Broke the Record, Selling 32K Boxes of Cookies – With Proceeds Going to Sick Kids 

School Surprises Hero Custodian With $35,000 Collected As Special Gift of Thanks 

Travel Agent Helps Aging Veteran Pilot Pals Go On Dream Boys' Trip – Without Costing Them a Dime 

Affordable Housing Landlord Starts Eviction Fund and is Shocked –Raising $9Mil Kept 3,000 Families in Their Homes 

Nearly-Retired Couple Adopts 7 Siblings Who Just Lost Their Parents: ‘If not us, then who?’ 

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(00:00-10:17): Brian and Aubrey reacted to the following news stories: 

Fox News - “Critics erupt on Fauci after he says to not eat indoors, even after getting vaccine” 

NBC News - “Minnesota police chief says he believes officer meant to grab Taser before shooting Black man during traffic stop”

(10:17-28:13): Matthew Soerens, US Director of Church Mobilization & Advocacy for World Relief, National Coordinator for the Evangelical Immigration Table, and Author of “Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis” & “Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion & Truth in the Immigration Debate,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the work of World Relief, how we can help refugees, and the Washington Post article, “Biden set to accept fewest refugees of any modern president, including Trump, report says.” 

Learn more about World Relief at worldrelief.org/advocate and connect with Matt on Twitter at @MatthewSoerens

(28:13-38:14): Brian and Aubrey chatted about their TOP FIVE 80’s & 90’s TV Shows.     

(38:14-47:56): When someone makes a mistake, can we separate the message from the messenger? Brian and Aubrey chatted about this and the dangers of money as they unpacked the following articles: “BLM founder Patrisse Cullors’ $1.4M home draws criticism, call for investigation” and “Marxist BLM leader buys $1.4 million home in ritzy LA enclave.”

(47:56-56:36): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Russell Moore’s Moore to the Point Newsletter, “Why the Church Is Losing the Next Generation.” 

(56:36-1:04:52): Brian and Aubrey discussed Eugene Cho’s Religion News Service opinion article, “How the church can be a better evangelical witness to displaced people.” 

(1:04:52-1:14:41): Brian and Aubrey chatted about some articles from the Good News Network: 

This Cancer Surviving Girl Scout Broke the Record, Selling 32K Boxes of Cookies – With Proceeds Going to Sick Kids 

School Surprises Hero Custodian With $35,000 Collected As Special Gift of Thanks 

Travel Agent Helps Aging Veteran Pilot Pals Go On Dream Boys' Trip – Without Costing Them a Dime 

Affordable Housing Landlord Starts Eviction Fund and is Shocked –Raising $9Mil Kept 3,000 Families in Their Homes 

Nearly-Retired Couple Adopts 7 Siblings Who Just Lost Their Parents: ‘If not us, then who?’ 

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(00:00-11:07): Brian and Aubrey chatted about what they did over the weekend.  

(11:07-19:50): Brian and Aubrey discussed Shane Idleman’s Christian Post article, “Another high profile Christian walks away. What's going on?” They also reacted to Ruth Graham’s New York Times article, “A Pastor’s Son Becomes a Critic of Religion on TikTok.”   

(19:50-30:04): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on the following tweets: 

Chad Langerud - “When pastors are defined primarily as 'leaders' – or 'entrepreneurs' or 'visionaries' – they’ve already ceased to be pastors in any biblical sense. Further, when the church becomes an institution or an organization – or worse, a corporation – it ceases to be a church

Chris Hutchinson - “In sum, the Christian life should aim to imitate Christ in His first coming, not His second.”

(30:04-39:07): Brian and Aubrey played a round of “Am I a Jerk or Am I Justified?” They discussed leaving a tip at Panera and Starbucks.    

(39:07-49:10):Jenny Rae Armstrong, Assistant Pastor at Darrow Road Wesleyan Church and Author of “Don't Hide Your Light Under a Laundry Basket” and “From Risk to Resilience,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about cancel culture. 

Learn more about Jenny and her books at jennyraearmstrong.com

(49:10-58:37): Brian and Aubrey discussed Julie Roys article at The Roys Report, “Hillsong Shuts Down Dallas Campus Following Reports Pastors Misused Funds.”  

(58:37-1:14:58): Dr. Mary Lederleitner, Managing Director of the Church Evangelism Institute & Research Institute at the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center and Adjunct Professor at Wheaton College & Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her book, “Women in God's Mission: Accepting the Invitation to Serve and Lead.”

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(00:00-11:07): Brian and Aubrey chatted about what they did over the weekend.  

(11:07-19:50): Brian and Aubrey discussed Shane Idleman’s Christian Post article, “Another high profile Christian walks away. What's going on?” They also reacted to Ruth Graham’s New York Times article, “A Pastor’s Son Becomes a Critic of Religion on TikTok.”   

(19:50-30:04): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on the following tweets: 

Chad Langerud - “When pastors are defined primarily as 'leaders' – or 'entrepreneurs' or 'visionaries' – they’ve already ceased to be pastors in any biblical sense. Further, when the church becomes an institution or an organization – or worse, a corporation – it ceases to be a church

Chris Hutchinson - “In sum, the Christian life should aim to imitate Christ in His first coming, not His second.”

(30:04-39:07): Brian and Aubrey played a round of “Am I a Jerk or Am I Justified?” They discussed leaving a tip at Panera and Starbucks.    

(39:07-49:10):Jenny Rae Armstrong, Assistant Pastor at Darrow Road Wesleyan Church and Author of “Don't Hide Your Light Under a Laundry Basket” and “From Risk to Resilience,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about cancel culture. 

Learn more about Jenny and her books at jennyraearmstrong.com

(49:10-58:37): Brian and Aubrey discussed Julie Roys article at The Roys Report, “Hillsong Shuts Down Dallas Campus Following Reports Pastors Misused Funds.”  

(58:37-1:14:58): Dr. Mary Lederleitner, Managing Director of the Church Evangelism Institute & Research Institute at the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center and Adjunct Professor at Wheaton College & Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her book, “Women in God's Mission: Accepting the Invitation to Serve and Lead.”

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(00:00-08:44): Brian and Aubrey chatted about the power of words and the dangers of labeling people we disagree with.  

(08:44-19:16):  Rich and Susan Kollenberg, Co-Founders of Just As I Am Ministries, Coauthors of “Clean: Seven Steps to Freedom,” and Hosts of “Freedom to Choose” heard Sunday mornings at 9am on AM 1160, joined Brian to chat about their ministry, their amazing story of transformation, and their radio show.  

Learn more about Rich and Susan at justasiamministries.com

(19:16-26:35): Brian and Aubrey discussed Tet George’s Gospel Coalition article, “Younger Believers, Older Saints: You Need Each Other.”

(26:35-36:35): Brian and Aubrey chatted about their TOP FIVE breakfast cereals.   

(36:35-46:25): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Michael Foust’s ChristianHeadlines.com article, “57 Percent in U.S. Are Searching for More Meaning and Purpose to Life, Poll Shows.”

(46:25-1:03:02):  Kent Annan, Director of Humanitarian & Disaster Leadership at Wheaton College and the Author of  “You Welcomed Me: Loving Refugees and Immigrants Because God First Loved Us,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his book and his blog post with Jamie Aten at The Better Samaritan, “Dear Eric Metaxas, The Anti-vax Messaging You Are Spreading Is Harmful. Sincerely, Two Evangelicals.”

Learn more about Kent and the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at wheaton.edu

(1:03:02-1:11:34): Brian and Aubrey chatted about what they missed about in-person worship during the pandemic, and they discussed Stephanie Martin’s churchleaders.com article, “Barna: What People Missed Most at Church This Last Year.” 

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(00:00-08:44): Brian and Aubrey chatted about the power of words and the dangers of labeling people we disagree with.  

(08:44-19:16):  Rich and Susan Kollenberg, Co-Founders of Just As I Am Ministries, Coauthors of “Clean: Seven Steps to Freedom,” and Hosts of “Freedom to Choose” heard Sunday mornings at 9am on AM 1160, joined Brian to chat about their ministry, their amazing story of transformation, and their radio show.  

Learn more about Rich and Susan at justasiamministries.com

(19:16-26:35): Brian and Aubrey discussed Tet George’s Gospel Coalition article, “Younger Believers, Older Saints: You Need Each Other.”

(26:35-36:35): Brian and Aubrey chatted about their TOP FIVE breakfast cereals.   

(36:35-46:25): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Michael Foust’s ChristianHeadlines.com article, “57 Percent in U.S. Are Searching for More Meaning and Purpose to Life, Poll Shows.”

(46:25-1:03:02):  Kent Annan, Director of Humanitarian & Disaster Leadership at Wheaton College and the Author of  “You Welcomed Me: Loving Refugees and Immigrants Because God First Loved Us,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his book and his blog post with Jamie Aten at The Better Samaritan, “Dear Eric Metaxas, The Anti-vax Messaging You Are Spreading Is Harmful. Sincerely, Two Evangelicals.”

Learn more about Kent and the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at wheaton.edu

(1:03:02-1:11:34): Brian and Aubrey chatted about what they missed about in-person worship during the pandemic, and they discussed Stephanie Martin’s churchleaders.com article, “Barna: What People Missed Most at Church This Last Year.” 

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