(00:00-10:01): On this special episode, we’re partnering with National School Project to raise $20,000 to equip, train and send Christian students to share the gospel on their campuses throughout the Chicagoland area. Brian was joined for the entire show by Mark Hopson, President of National School Project and Heather Barnes, National Ambassador & Special Projects Director for National School Project.

National School Project is an evangelical non-profit equipping Christian students to share Jesus with their peers and classmates. Their vision is to see a student-led, church supported campus awakening to the love of Christ at every public school.

For more information and to donate visit nationalschoolproject.com/am1160

(10:01-19:03): Brian chatted with Mark and Heather about the history of National School Project, and Heather shared stories about students sharing the Gospel with their friends. 

(19:03-38:07): Ryan Hall, Senior Pastor of Anchor Church in Palos Heights, joined Brian to chat about how he came to faith in college and how National School Project is equipping and encouraging students in their faith.  

(38:07-48:46): Brian talked with Mark and Heather about National School Project’s mission to share the Gospel with high school students and their vision for the future.

(48:46-56:15): Jonah, a Chicagoland high school student, joined Brian to chat about his passion for sharing the Gospel and the impact National School Project has had on his life    

(56:15-1:06:45): Mark and Heather shared amazing stories about how National School Project is equipping students to share the Gospel on their campuses.

(1:06:45-1:14:27): Mark and Heather shared how students have seen God at work at their schools.  

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(00:00-10:01): On this special episode, we’re partnering with National School Project to raise $20,000 to equip, train and send Christian students to share the gospel on their campuses throughout the Chicagoland area. Brian was joined for the entire show by Mark Hopson, President of National School Project and Heather Barnes, National Ambassador & Special Projects Director for National School Project.

National School Project is an evangelical non-profit equipping Christian students to share Jesus with their peers and classmates. Their vision is to see a student-led, church supported campus awakening to the love of Christ at every public school.

For more information and to donate visit nationalschoolproject.com/am1160

(10:01-19:03): Brian chatted with Mark and Heather about the history of National School Project, and Heather shared stories about students sharing the Gospel with their friends. 

(19:03-38:07): Ryan Hall, Senior Pastor of Anchor Church in Palos Heights, joined Brian to chat about how he came to faith in college and how National School Project is equipping and encouraging students in their faith.  

(38:07-48:46): Brian talked with Mark and Heather about National School Project’s mission to share the Gospel with high school students and their vision for the future.

(48:46-56:15): Jonah, a Chicagoland high school student, joined Brian to chat about his passion for sharing the Gospel and the impact National School Project has had on his life    

(56:15-1:06:45): Mark and Heather shared amazing stories about how National School Project is equipping students to share the Gospel on their campuses.

(1:06:45-1:14:27): Mark and Heather shared how students have seen God at work at their schools.  

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(00:00-10:44): On this special episode, we’re partnering with National School Project to raise $20,000 to equip, train and send Christian students to share the gospel on their campuses throughout the Chicagoland area. Brian was joined for the entire show by Mark Hopson, President of National School Project and Kathy Craig, Director of Church Engagement and Ministry Partnerships for National School Project.  

National School Project is an evangelical non-profit equipping Christian students to share Jesus with their peers and classmates. Their vision is to see a student-led, church supported campus awakening to the love of Christ at every public school.

For more information and to donate visit nationalschoolproject.com/am1160

(10:44-29:47): Brad Wetherell, Pastor of The Orchard’s Arlington Heights campus, joined Brian, Mark, and Kathy to chat about National School Project.   

(29:47-37:14): Brian chatted with Mark Hopson and Kathy Craig about the difficulties students have faced during the pandemic and how National School Project can offer students hope and encouragement. 

(37:14-48:17): Brian talked with Mark and Kathy about National School Project’s mission to share the Gospel with high school students, and the importance of witnessing to kids while they’re in high school.  

(48:17-56:27):  Angelina, a Chicagoland high school student, joined Brian to chat about the impact National School Project has had on her life.  

(56:27-1:07:21): Brian chatted with Mark and Kathy about how churches can partner with National School Project. Kathy also shared about the Meant for More Movement.  

(1:07:21-1:14:19): Mark and Kathy shared stories about students who are sharing the Gospel on their campuses. 

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(00:00-10:44): On this special episode, we’re partnering with National School Project to raise $20,000 to equip, train and send Christian students to share the gospel on their campuses throughout the Chicagoland area. Brian was joined for the entire show by Mark Hopson, President of National School Project and Kathy Craig, Director of Church Engagement and Ministry Partnerships for National School Project.  

National School Project is an evangelical non-profit equipping Christian students to share Jesus with their peers and classmates. Their vision is to see a student-led, church supported campus awakening to the love of Christ at every public school.

For more information and to donate visit nationalschoolproject.com/am1160

(10:44-29:47): Brad Wetherell, Pastor of The Orchard’s Arlington Heights campus, joined Brian, Mark, and Kathy to chat about National School Project.   

(29:47-37:14): Brian chatted with Mark Hopson and Kathy Craig about the difficulties students have faced during the pandemic and how National School Project can offer students hope and encouragement. 

(37:14-48:17): Brian talked with Mark and Kathy about National School Project’s mission to share the Gospel with high school students, and the importance of witnessing to kids while they’re in high school.  

(48:17-56:27):  Angelina, a Chicagoland high school student, joined Brian to chat about the impact National School Project has had on her life.  

(56:27-1:07:21): Brian chatted with Mark and Kathy about how churches can partner with National School Project. Kathy also shared about the Meant for More Movement.  

(1:07:21-1:14:19): Mark and Kathy shared stories about students who are sharing the Gospel on their campuses. 

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(00:00-08:32): Brian shared his thoughts on Trevin Wax’s Gospel Coalition blog post, “Give Me Jesus.”

(08:32-18:36): Phil Ballmaier, Pastor of Calvary Chapel of Elk Grove Village and Host of Day By Day Radio, heard weekdays at 4:30am and 6pm on AM 1160, joined Brian to chat about his radio ministry and how God has reached people through Day By Day Radio. Brian and Pastor Phil also chatted about the special offer this month for a free download of Pastor Phil’s series, “What’s Next for America” at 1160hope.com.  

Learn more about Pastor Phil and Day by Day Radio at daybydayradio.org

**This interveiw with Phil originally aired on 3/11/21**

(18:36-38:18): Daniel Yang, Director of the Send Institute, joined Brian to talk about the shootings in Atlanta, how Asian-American discrimination has spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how Christians can take a stand against discrimination.

Connect with Daniel on Twitter at @koobxwm

**This interview with Daniel originally aired on 3/18/21**

(38:18-46:26): Brian commented on Kathy Keller’s Life in the Gospel article, “The Great Commission Must Be Our Guide in These Polarizing Times.”

(46:26-56:34): Steve Shwetz, Host of Thru the Bible with Dr. J. Vernon McGee, heard weekdays at 5am and 6:30pm CT on AM 1160, joined Brian to chat about the April 2nd launch of TTB’s 11th cycle “Thru the Bible,” the “Why I love the Bible” listener videos, and the global ministry of Thru the Bible. 

Learn more about Thru the Bible’s 11th cycle “Thru the Bible” at ttb.org

Learn more about the “Why I love the Bible” listener videos at TTB.org/love

**This interview with Steve originally aired on 3/17/21**

(56:34-1:16:57):  Dr. Scot McKnight, world-renowned speaker, writer, professor, and the Julius R. Mantey Chair of New Testament at Northern Seminary, joined Brian to chat about his Jesus Creed blog post, “Empathy is a Virtue,” and his book,  A Church Called Tov: Forming a Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing. 

Learn more about Scot and his books at his blog, Jesus Creed. 

**This interview with Scot originally aired on 3/17/21**

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(00:00-08:32): Brian shared his thoughts on Trevin Wax’s Gospel Coalition blog post, “Give Me Jesus.”

(08:32-18:36): Phil Ballmaier, Pastor of Calvary Chapel of Elk Grove Village and Host of Day By Day Radio, heard weekdays at 4:30am and 6pm on AM 1160, joined Brian to chat about his radio ministry and how God has reached people through Day By Day Radio. Brian and Pastor Phil also chatted about the special offer this month for a free download of Pastor Phil’s series, “What’s Next for America” at 1160hope.com.  

Learn more about Pastor Phil and Day by Day Radio at daybydayradio.org

**This interveiw with Phil originally aired on 3/11/21**

(18:36-38:18): Daniel Yang, Director of the Send Institute, joined Brian to talk about the shootings in Atlanta, how Asian-American discrimination has spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how Christians can take a stand against discrimination.

Connect with Daniel on Twitter at @koobxwm

**This interview with Daniel originally aired on 3/18/21**

(38:18-46:26): Brian commented on Kathy Keller’s Life in the Gospel article, “The Great Commission Must Be Our Guide in These Polarizing Times.”

(46:26-56:34): Steve Shwetz, Host of Thru the Bible with Dr. J. Vernon McGee, heard weekdays at 5am and 6:30pm CT on AM 1160, joined Brian to chat about the April 2nd launch of TTB’s 11th cycle “Thru the Bible,” the “Why I love the Bible” listener videos, and the global ministry of Thru the Bible. 

Learn more about Thru the Bible’s 11th cycle “Thru the Bible” at ttb.org

Learn more about the “Why I love the Bible” listener videos at TTB.org/love

**This interview with Steve originally aired on 3/17/21**

(56:34-1:16:57):  Dr. Scot McKnight, world-renowned speaker, writer, professor, and the Julius R. Mantey Chair of New Testament at Northern Seminary, joined Brian to chat about his Jesus Creed blog post, “Empathy is a Virtue,” and his book,  A Church Called Tov: Forming a Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing. 

Learn more about Scot and his books at his blog, Jesus Creed. 

**This interview with Scot originally aired on 3/17/21**

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(00:00-07:21): Brian and guest co-host, Steve Coble, discussed Leigh Stein’s New York Times opinion article, “The Empty Religions of Instagram.”

(07:21-25:19): Karen Swallow Prior, Research Professor of English and Christianity & Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and the Author of Booked: Literature in the Soul of Me, Fierce Convictions, and On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Books, joined Brian and Steve to chat about her recent Religion News Service columns, “Still Baptist. Still evangelical” and “Shame, grace and #STOPtheSTEAL.”

Learn more about Karen and her books at karenswallowprior.com

**This interview with Karen originally aired on 03/10/21.**

(25:19-33:30): Brian discussed Tim Tebow’s twitter video where he shares that “The one Who performed miracles we read about is still performing them today.”  

(33:30-40:32): Brian reacted to Patrick Smith’s NBC News article, “Dead Sea Scrolls discoveries are first ancient Bible texts to be found in 60 years.”  

(40:32-01:10:02):  David French, Senior Editor at The Dispatch, Columnist for Time Magazine, and Author of, Divided We Fall, joined Brian to chat about his recent blog posts at The French Press; “Cruelty Is Apostasy,” “Why Is it So Hard to Reach the Christian Conspiracy Theorist?” and “The Spiritual Problem at the Heart of Christian Vaccine Refusal.”  

Learn more about David at thedispatch.com and at his blog, The French Press. 

**This interview with David originally aired on 03/16/21.** 

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(00:00-07:21): Brian and guest co-host, Steve Coble, discussed Leigh Stein’s New York Times opinion article, “The Empty Religions of Instagram.”

(07:21-25:19): Karen Swallow Prior, Research Professor of English and Christianity & Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and the Author of Booked: Literature in the Soul of Me, Fierce Convictions, and On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Books, joined Brian and Steve to chat about her recent Religion News Service columns, “Still Baptist. Still evangelical” and “Shame, grace and #STOPtheSTEAL.”

Learn more about Karen and her books at karenswallowprior.com

**This interview with Karen originally aired on 03/10/21.**

(25:19-33:30): Brian discussed Tim Tebow’s twitter video where he shares that “The one Who performed miracles we read about is still performing them today.”  

(33:30-40:32): Brian reacted to Patrick Smith’s NBC News article, “Dead Sea Scrolls discoveries are first ancient Bible texts to be found in 60 years.”  

(40:32-01:10:02):  David French, Senior Editor at The Dispatch, Columnist for Time Magazine, and Author of, Divided We Fall, joined Brian to chat about his recent blog posts at The French Press; “Cruelty Is Apostasy,”“Why Is it So Hard to Reach the Christian Conspiracy Theorist?” and “The Spiritual Problem at the Heart of Christian Vaccine Refusal.”  

Learn more about David at thedispatch.com and at his blog, The French Press. 

**This interview with David originally aired on 03/16/21.** 

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(00:00-09:10): Brian discussed Doha Madani’s NBC News article, “FBI releases videos of 'most egregious' assaults on officers at Capitol riot.” He also commented on Maggie Fox’s CNN article, “Masks are not theater, Fauci tells Sen. Rand Paul in hearing exchange.”

(09:10-27:31):  Jeff Mingee, Lead Pastor of Catalyst Church and Author of Called To Cooperate: A Biblical Survey and Application of Teamwork and Forgiveness: A Risk Worth Taking, joined Brian to chat about his books and his Gospel Coalition article, “The Dangers of Doomscrolling.”

Learn more about Jeff & his Gospel Coalition articles at thegospelcoalition.org

(27:31-35:09): Brian shared his thoughts on Ken Shigematsu’s Christianity Today article, “God Meets Me in My Daily Run.” 

(35:09-44:42): “Should Online ‘Church’ Continue After the Pandemic?” Brian discussed Jay Kim’s article for The Gospel Coalition. 

(44:42-54:16): Brian unpacked Scott Sauls’ For The Church blog entry, “Humility and Greatness are the Same Thing.”   

(54:16-1:02:32): Brian shared his thoughts on Russell Moore’s Christianity Today article, “Russell Moore: Real Christian Courage Looks like Elijah at His Most Pathetic.”

(1:02:32-1:11:42): Brian commented on Jeff Vanderstelt’s YouTube video, “Gospel Fluency for Our Fear.” 

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(00:00-09:10): Brian discussed Doha Madani’s NBC News article, “FBI releases videos of 'most egregious' assaults on officers at Capitol riot.” He also commented on Maggie Fox’s CNN article, “Masks are not theater, Fauci tells Sen. Rand Paul in hearing exchange.”

(09:10-27:31):  Jeff Mingee, Lead Pastor of Catalyst Church and Author of Called To Cooperate: A Biblical Survey and Application of Teamwork and Forgiveness: A Risk Worth Taking, joined Brian to chat about his books and his Gospel Coalition article, “The Dangers of Doomscrolling.”

Learn more about Jeff & his Gospel Coalition articles at thegospelcoalition.org

(27:31-35:09): Brian shared his thoughts on Ken Shigematsu’s Christianity Today article, “God Meets Me in My Daily Run.” 

(35:09-44:42): “Should Online ‘Church’ Continue After the Pandemic?” Brian discussed Jay Kim’s article for The Gospel Coalition. 

(44:42-54:16): Brian unpacked Scott Sauls’ For The Church blog entry, “Humility and Greatness are the Same Thing.”   

(54:16-1:02:32): Brian shared his thoughts on Russell Moore’s Christianity Today article, “Russell Moore: Real Christian Courage Looks like Elijah at His Most Pathetic.”

(1:02:32-1:11:42): Brian commented on Jeff Vanderstelt’s YouTube video, “Gospel Fluency for Our Fear.” 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.