(00:00-09:05): Brian shared his thoughts on Sean Hollister’s article at The Verge, “Google cancels April Fools.” He also discussed Stephen Collinson and Richard Greene’s CNN article, “America's next Covid-19 culture war is here.”

(09:05-26:37): Lee Strobel, President of the Center for Evangelism & Applied Apologetics at Colorado Christian University and the Author of over 40 books including, “The Case for Christ,” and “The Case for Miracles,” joined Brian to chat about his books and “The Case for Christ” movie which is now streaming on Pureflix.com. They also talked about the hope of Easter and Lee’s upcoming book, “The Case for Heaven.” 

Learn more about Lee and his books at leestrobel.com and connect with him on Twitter at @LeeStrobel

(26:37-35:06): Brian commented on Wesley Hill’s Christianity Today article, “Pastor, You Have One Job.”

(35:06-44:29): Brian reacted to Janelle Griffith’s NBC News article, “New videos show what happened before George Floyd's deadly encounter with police.” He also discussed the Daily Caller Twitter Video of NBC’s Lester Holt.

(44:29-52:56): Brian unpacked Andrew T. Walker’s Gospel Coalition article, “American Culture Is Broken. Is Theonomy the Answer?”

(52:56-1:00:05): Brian shared his thoughts on Rico Tice’s Gospel Coalition article, “Failure Is Succeeding at Things That Don’t Matter.”

(1:00:05-1:09:07): Brian reacted to Todd Leopold’s CNN article, “Some of the greatest April Fools’ pranks of all time.” 

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(00:00-09:05): Brian shared his thoughts on Sean Hollister’s article at The Verge, “Google cancels April Fools.” He also discussed Stephen Collinson and Richard Greene’s CNN article, “America's next Covid-19 culture war is here.”

(09:05-26:37): Lee Strobel, President of the Center for Evangelism & Applied Apologetics at Colorado Christian University and the Author of over 40 books including, “The Case for Christ,” and “The Case for Miracles,” joined Brian to chat about his books and “The Case for Christ” movie which is now streaming on Pureflix.com. They also talked about the hope of Easter and Lee’s upcoming book, “The Case for Heaven.” 

Learn more about Lee and his books at leestrobel.com and connect with him on Twitter at @LeeStrobel

(26:37-35:06): Brian commented on Wesley Hill’s Christianity Today article, “Pastor, You Have One Job.”

(35:06-44:29): Brian reacted to Janelle Griffith’s NBC News article, “New videos show what happened before George Floyd's deadly encounter with police.” He also discussed the Daily Caller Twitter Video of NBC’s Lester Holt.

(44:29-52:56): Brian unpacked Andrew T. Walker’s Gospel Coalition article, “American Culture Is Broken. Is Theonomy the Answer?”

(52:56-1:00:05): Brian shared his thoughts on Rico Tice’s Gospel Coalition article, “Failure Is Succeeding at Things That Don’t Matter.”

(1:00:05-1:09:07): Brian reacted to Todd Leopold’s CNN article, “Some of the greatest April Fools’ pranks of all time.” 

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(00:00-08:03): Brian discussed Marvin Olasky’s Gospel Coalition article, “The Best Way Forward for Pro-Lifers: Legislation, Protest, or a Culture of Life?”

(08:03-27:17): Matthew Barrett, Associate Professor of Christian Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Founder and Executive Editor of Credo Magazine, and Host of the Credo podcast, joined Brian to chat about his new book, “Simply Trinity: The Unmanipulated Father, Son, and Spirit.”

Learn more about Matthew’s podcast at credomag.com and connect with Matthew on Twitter at @MattMBarrett

(27:17-35:06): Brian shared his thoughts on Ed Stetzer’s Mission Group blog post, “One-on-One with Tim Keller about Reaching Skeptics with the Gospel.”

(35:06-43:41): Brian reacted to Bob Smietana’s Religion News Service article, “Gallup: Fewer than half of Americans belong to a church or other house of worship.” He also discussed Brett McCracken’s Gospel Coalition article, “Log Off Instagram. Embrace Your Place.”

(43:41-1:03:07): Tyler Huckabee, Senior Editor at Relevant Magazine and Co-Host of the Cape Town Podcast, joined Brian to chat about his recent Relevant Magazine articles, “How The Church Should Shape America’s Gun Conversation,” “The Real Religious Scandal Of Lil Nas X’s ‘Montero’ Isn’t The Video Itself,” and “The ‘$70,000 Minimum Wage’ CEO’s Vision Of A Better America.”

Check out Tyler’s articles at relevantmagazine.com and connect with Tyler on Twitter at @TylerHuckabee

(1:03:07-1:11:05): Brian commented on the Relevant Magazine article, “Nine Songs Every 90s Youth Group Kid Still Has Memorized and Megan Fowler’s Christianity Today article, “Netflix’s Christian Camp Musical Nails Its ’90s CCM Soundtrack.” He also shared his thoughts on Cathy Free’s Washington Post article, “A Baltimore restaurant owner drove 6 hours to cook a favorite meal for a terminally ill customer.”

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(00:00-08:03): Brian discussed Marvin Olasky’s Gospel Coalition article, “The Best Way Forward for Pro-Lifers: Legislation, Protest, or a Culture of Life?”

(08:03-27:17): Matthew Barrett, Associate Professor of Christian Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Founder and Executive Editor of Credo Magazine, and Host of the Credo podcast, joined Brian to chat about his new book, “Simply Trinity: The Unmanipulated Father, Son, and Spirit.”

Learn more about Matthew’s podcast at credomag.com and connect with Matthew on Twitter at @MattMBarrett

(27:17-35:06): Brian shared his thoughts on Ed Stetzer’s Mission Group blog post, “One-on-One with Tim Keller about Reaching Skeptics with the Gospel.”

(35:06-43:41): Brian reacted to Bob Smietana’s Religion News Service article, “Gallup: Fewer than half of Americans belong to a church or other house of worship.” He also discussed Brett McCracken’s Gospel Coalition article, “Log Off Instagram. Embrace Your Place.”

(43:41-1:03:07): Tyler Huckabee, Senior Editor at Relevant Magazine and Co-Host of the Cape Town Podcast, joined Brian to chat about his recent Relevant Magazine articles, “How The Church Should Shape America’s Gun Conversation,”“The Real Religious Scandal Of Lil Nas X’s ‘Montero’ Isn’t The Video Itself,” and “The ‘$70,000 Minimum Wage’ CEO’s Vision Of A Better America.”

Check out Tyler’s articles at relevantmagazine.com and connect with Tyler on Twitter at @TylerHuckabee

(1:03:07-1:11:05): Brian commented on the Relevant Magazine article, “Nine Songs Every 90s Youth Group Kid Still Has Memorized and Megan Fowler’s Christianity Today article, “Netflix’s Christian Camp Musical Nails Its ’90s CCM Soundtrack.” He also shared his thoughts on Cathy Free’s Washington Post article, “A Baltimore restaurant owner drove 6 hours to cook a favorite meal for a terminally ill customer.”

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(00:00-08:43): Brian discussed Erika Edwards NBC News article, “CDC: Pfizer and Moderna Covid vaccines found 90 percent effective in 'real-world' study.” He also chatted about Eric Geiger’s blog post, “3 Ways Christians Should Live in a Politically Divisive Time.”

(08:43-18:32): John Fuller, Vice President of the Audio team at Focus on the Family and Co-Host of the Focus on the Family Daily Broadcast, heard weekdays at 11:30am on AM 1160, joined Brian to chat about the hope of Easter and trusting God during the pandemic. 

Learn more about Focus on the Family at focusonthefamily.com

(18:32-25:39): Brian shared his thoughts on Bonnie Kristian’s Christianity Today article, “Is Religious Liberty Really a Dance With the Devil?”

(25:39-33:37): Brian commented on Reagan Rose’s tweet, “The simple choice of picking up your Bible before you pick up your phone in the morning is a cosmic act of defiance against your own sinful heart.”

(33:37-42:37): Brian discussed Jackson Elliott’s article at The Roys Report, “Instagram Account PreachersNSneakers Reveals Pricey Clothing of Celebrity Pastors.” He also unpacked Jen Wilkin’s Christianity Today article, “Scriptural Meditation Promises Something Better than Zen.”

(42:37-1:00:25): Richard Stearns, President Emeritus of World Vision US and Author of The Hole in Our Gospel, joined Brian to chat about his new book, Lead Like It Matters to God: Values-Driven Leadership in a Success-Driven World.

Learn more about Rich and his book at ivpress.com

(1:00:25-1:09:17): Brian shared his thoughts on Tom Hanks’ Wall Street Journal article, “Tom Hanks on the Pandemic Year: Never Play Solitaire Again.”

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(00:00-08:43): Brian discussed Erika Edwards NBC News article, “CDC: Pfizer and Moderna Covid vaccines found 90 percent effective in 'real-world' study.” He also chatted about Eric Geiger’s blog post, “3 Ways Christians Should Live in a Politically Divisive Time.”

(08:43-18:32): John Fuller, Vice President of the Audio team at Focus on the Family and Co-Host of the Focus on the Family Daily Broadcast, heard weekdays at 11:30am on AM 1160, joined Brian to chat about the hope of Easter and trusting God during the pandemic. 

Learn more about Focus on the Family at focusonthefamily.com

(18:32-25:39): Brian shared his thoughts on Bonnie Kristian’s Christianity Today article, “Is Religious Liberty Really a Dance With the Devil?”

(25:39-33:37): Brian commented on Reagan Rose’s tweet, “The simple choice of picking up your Bible before you pick up your phone in the morning is a cosmic act of defiance against your own sinful heart.”

(33:37-42:37): Brian discussed Jackson Elliott’s article at The Roys Report, “Instagram Account PreachersNSneakers Reveals Pricey Clothing of Celebrity Pastors.” He also unpacked Jen Wilkin’s Christianity Today article, “Scriptural Meditation Promises Something Better than Zen.”

(42:37-1:00:25): Richard Stearns, President Emeritus of World Vision US and Author of The Hole in Our Gospel, joined Brian to chat about his new book, Lead Like It Matters to God: Values-Driven Leadership in a Success-Driven World.

Learn more about Rich and his book at ivpress.com

(1:00:25-1:09:17): Brian shared his thoughts on Tom Hanks’ Wall Street Journal article, “Tom Hanks on the Pandemic Year: Never Play Solitaire Again.”

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(00:00-08:51): Brian reflected on Palm Sunday and Holy Week. He also discussed Allan Smith’s NBC News article, “Birx recalls 'very difficult' call with Trump, says hundreds of thousands of Covid deaths were preventable,” and Brian McGlinchey’s Stark Realities article, “Study: U.S. Media's Covid Coverage Slants Heavily Negative.”

(08:51-17:26): Brian shared his thoughts on Joe Rigney’s Desiring God article, “Some Lose God While Serving God.”

(17:26-26:35): Brian reacted to Scott Sauls’ tweet, “Theory on why Mr. Rogers has re-emerged as an icon and Ted Lasso is such a favorite: People are exhausted by outrage, and are starved for kindness.”

(26:35-35:20): Brian chatted about his family trip to Arizona and standing in awe of God’s creation at the Grand Canyon. He also reflected on standing in awe of The Gospel.  

(35:20-43:47): Brian discussed the following CNN articles: 

“Suez Canal traffic jam blocks the world's jugular vein”

“Syria forced to ration fuel as stricken ship keeps Suez Canal blocked”

“Nashville flash flood leaves four dead and dozens of homes and businesses destroyed”

(43:47-1:02:27): Dr. Justin Ariel Bailey, Assistant Professor of Theology at Dordt University, Host of the In All Things Podcas‪t, and Author of Reimagining Apologetics: The Beauty of Faith in a Secular Age, joined Brian to chat about his book and his Christianity Today opinion article, “Apologetics Can Flourish After RZIM. But Only With ‘Lowercase Leaders’ and the Local Church.”

Learn more about Justin and his book at pjustin.com   

(1:02:27-1:11:46): Brian unpacked Scott Sauls’ blog post, “Critique Gently, Encourage Fiercely.”

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(00:00-08:51): Brian reflected on Palm Sunday and Holy Week. He also discussed Allan Smith’s NBC News article, “Birx recalls 'very difficult' call with Trump, says hundreds of thousands of Covid deaths were preventable,” and Brian McGlinchey’s Stark Realities article, “Study: U.S. Media's Covid Coverage Slants Heavily Negative.”

(08:51-17:26): Brian shared his thoughts on Joe Rigney’s Desiring God article, “Some Lose God While Serving God.”

(17:26-26:35): Brian reacted to Scott Sauls’ tweet, “Theory on why Mr. Rogers has re-emerged as an icon and Ted Lasso is such a favorite: People are exhausted by outrage, and are starved for kindness.”

(26:35-35:20): Brian chatted about his family trip to Arizona and standing in awe of God’s creation at the Grand Canyon. He also reflected on standing in awe of The Gospel.  

(35:20-43:47): Brian discussed the following CNN articles: 

“Suez Canal traffic jam blocks the world's jugular vein”

“Syria forced to ration fuel as stricken ship keeps Suez Canal blocked”

“Nashville flash flood leaves four dead and dozens of homes and businesses destroyed”

(43:47-1:02:27): Dr. Justin Ariel Bailey, Assistant Professor of Theology at Dordt University, Host of the In All Things Podcas‪t, and Author of Reimagining Apologetics: The Beauty of Faith in a Secular Age, joined Brian to chat about his book and his Christianity Today opinion article, “Apologetics Can Flourish After RZIM. But Only With ‘Lowercase Leaders’ and the Local Church.”

Learn more about Justin and his book at pjustin.com   

(1:02:27-1:11:46): Brian unpacked Scott Sauls’ blog post, “Critique Gently, Encourage Fiercely.”

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(00:00-09:14): Brian reacted to the MSNBC video about the life of “Slain Boulder policeman Eric Talley.” He also discussed Kyle Smith’s New York Post article, “Chris Cuomo got favorable treatment from his brother, and vice versa — how can CNN not fire him?”

(09:14-27:08):  Sarah Zylstra, Senior Writer and Faith-and-Work Editor for The Gospel Coalition and Coauthor of Gospelbound: Living with Resolute Hope in an Anxious Age, joined Brian to chat about her Gospel Coalition articles, “Coaching Cinderella: Meet Oral Roberts’s Paul Mills” and “When Pastors Prayed in Montgomery.”

Learn more about Sarah and her articles at thegospelcoalition.org

(27:08-36:32): Brian shared his thoughts on the following tweets: 

Ellis B - “Do churches still need preachers? With the ability to stream leading scholars/communicators are curators & facilitators the future skills needed for local church leadership? The youtube channel becomes the shared Pauline letter” 

Rich Villodas - Pastors are not CEOs. Churches are not corporations. Members of the community are not investors. We are shepherds. We are a new family. We are a community of servants.

(36:32-45:11): Brian commented on two recent articles on the topic of defending life. “'Therefore Choose Life': Mississippi Gov. Signs Bill Outlawing Abortion of Down Syndrome Babies,” and “Virginia becomes 1st Southern state to abolish death penalty as governor signs law.”

(45:11-53:08): Brian discussed Ariane de Vogue’s CNN article, “Sidney Powell's defense in defamation suit could put her in legal jeopardy.”   

(53:08-1:02:44): Brian unpacked Andrew T. Walker’s Gospel Coalition article, “Embattled on All Sides, Does Religious Liberty Have a Future?”

(1:02:44-1:12:09): Brian shared his thoughts on Tim Challies’ article at challies.com, “Why Do We Add To Our Trouble?”  

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(00:00-09:14): Brian reacted to the MSNBC video about the life of “Slain Boulder policeman Eric Talley.” He also discussed Kyle Smith’s New York Post article, “Chris Cuomo got favorable treatment from his brother, and vice versa — how can CNN not fire him?”

(09:14-27:08):  Sarah Zylstra, Senior Writer and Faith-and-Work Editor for The Gospel Coalition and Coauthor of Gospelbound: Living with Resolute Hope in an Anxious Age, joined Brian to chat about her Gospel Coalition articles, “Coaching Cinderella: Meet Oral Roberts’s Paul Mills” and “When Pastors Prayed in Montgomery.”

Learn more about Sarah and her articles at thegospelcoalition.org

(27:08-36:32): Brian shared his thoughts on the following tweets: 

Ellis B - “Do churches still need preachers? With the ability to stream leading scholars/communicators are curators & facilitators the future skills needed for local church leadership? The youtube channel becomes the shared Pauline letter” 

Rich Villodas - Pastors are not CEOs. Churches are not corporations. Members of the community are not investors. We are shepherds. We are a new family. We are a community of servants.

(36:32-45:11): Brian commented on two recent articles on the topic of defending life. “'Therefore Choose Life': Mississippi Gov. Signs Bill Outlawing Abortion of Down Syndrome Babies,” and “Virginia becomes 1st Southern state to abolish death penalty as governor signs law.”

(45:11-53:08): Brian discussed Ariane de Vogue’s CNN article, “Sidney Powell's defense in defamation suit could put her in legal jeopardy.”   

(53:08-1:02:44): Brian unpacked Andrew T. Walker’s Gospel Coalition article, “Embattled on All Sides, Does Religious Liberty Have a Future?”

(1:02:44-1:12:09): Brian shared his thoughts on Tim Challies’ article at challies.com, “Why Do We Add To Our Trouble?”  

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