(00:00-08:54): Brian reacted to Erika Edwards’ NBC News article, “When will it be over? 3 key numbers scientists are watching to track the pandemic.” He also discussed Dan Petrella and Gregory Pratt’s Chicago Tribune article, “Pritzker unveils revamped reopening plan, expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to residents 16 and up on April 12; Chicago will still set its own rules.”     

(08:54-26:39): Jerry Jenkins, writer of the record-breaking "Left Behind" series - that included 16 books and sold over 60 million copies worldwide, joined Brian to chat about his new novel, The Chosen I Have Called You by Name, which is based on Season 1 of the Critically Acclaimed TV Series The Chosen, created and directed by Dallas Jenkins.

Learn more about Jerry at his website, jerryjenkins.com 

(26:39-35:10): Brian discussed the impact and legacy of Boston Marathon icon Dick Hoyt. 

“Boston Marathon icon Dick Hoyt, who pushed son in wheelchair for 32 races, dies” 

“Inspirational Boston Marathon dad Dick Hoyt dies at 80 after 4 decades of races with his son”

(35:10-42:14): Brian reacted to Sarah Moon’s CNN article, “Vanessa Bryant names deputies who allegedly took photos of crash site.” He also unpacked The Better Samaritan blog post on Christianity Today’s Blog Forum, “Asian American Leaders on Atlanta Murders: ‘I Want You to Step In.’”

(42:14-1:01:48): 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 

(1:01:48-1:09:29): Brian commented on John C. Maxwell’s Twitter video, “Don’t wait for something bad to end before you let your life begin.”

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(00:00-08:54): Brian reacted to Erika Edwards’ NBC News article, “When will it be over? 3 key numbers scientists are watching to track the pandemic.” He also discussed Dan Petrella and Gregory Pratt’s Chicago Tribune article, “Pritzker unveils revamped reopening plan, expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to residents 16 and up on April 12; Chicago will still set its own rules.”     

(08:54-26:39): Jerry Jenkins, writer of the record-breaking "Left Behind" series - that included 16 books and sold over 60 million copies worldwide, joined Brian to chat about his new novel, The Chosen I Have Called You by Name, which is based on Season 1 of the Critically Acclaimed TV Series The Chosen, created and directed by Dallas Jenkins.

Learn more about Jerry at his website, jerryjenkins.com 

(26:39-35:10): Brian discussed the impact and legacy of Boston Marathon icon Dick Hoyt. 

“Boston Marathon icon Dick Hoyt, who pushed son in wheelchair for 32 races, dies” 

“Inspirational Boston Marathon dad Dick Hoyt dies at 80 after 4 decades of races with his son”

(35:10-42:14): Brian reacted to Sarah Moon’s CNN article, “Vanessa Bryant names deputies who allegedly took photos of crash site.” He also unpacked The Better Samaritan blog post on Christianity Today’s Blog Forum, “Asian American Leaders on Atlanta Murders: ‘I Want You to Step In.’”

(42:14-1:01:48): 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 

(1:01:48-1:09:29): Brian commented on John C. Maxwell’s Twitter video, “Don’t wait for something bad to end before you let your life begin.”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-09:23): Brian discussed the history.com article, “History of St. Patrick’s Day,” and shared some of St Patrick’s quotes from goodreads.com. 

(09:23-18:57): Brian shared his thoughts about the following news articles on pro-life issues:

“Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Signs Bill Permitting Abortion Coverage 'Without Limits'”

“Franklin Graham Endorses COVID-19 Vaccines: 'It's Consistent with Scripture' in Saving Lives”

“Pro-life groups ask Supreme Court to stop federal gov't from funding abortions”

(18:57-29:00): 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

(29:00-37:15): Brian commented on Brett McCracken’s Gospel Coalition article, “Deconversion Is Not as Countercultural as You Think.”

(37:15-45:51): Brian discussed the horrible shooting in Atlanta. 

 “8 dead in Atlanta-area spa shootings, suspect arrested”

“There were 3,800 anti-Asian racist incidents, mostly against women, in past year”

“Suspect in Atlanta spa killings ‘big into religion’”

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. 

(1:06:05-1:13:34): Brian discussed two articles from the Good News Network: 

“52% of Americans Surveyed Say They Volunteered for the First Time During the Pandemic”

“Wife’s Humorous Obituary For Late Husband Goes Viral – ‘Cause of death: Being dead sexy’”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-09:23): Brian discussed the history.com article, “History of St. Patrick’s Day,” and shared some of St Patrick’s quotes from goodreads.com. 

(09:23-18:57): Brian shared his thoughts about the following news articles on pro-life issues:

“Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Signs Bill Permitting Abortion Coverage 'Without Limits'”

“Franklin Graham Endorses COVID-19 Vaccines: 'It's Consistent with Scripture' in Saving Lives”

“Pro-life groups ask Supreme Court to stop federal gov't from funding abortions”

(18:57-29:00): 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

(29:00-37:15): Brian commented on Brett McCracken’s Gospel Coalition article, “Deconversion Is Not as Countercultural as You Think.”

(37:15-45:51): Brian discussed the horrible shooting in Atlanta. 

 “8 dead in Atlanta-area spa shootings, suspect arrested”

“There were 3,800 anti-Asian racist incidents, mostly against women, in past year”

“Suspect in Atlanta spa killings ‘big into religion’”

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. 

(1:06:05-1:13:34): Brian discussed two articles from the Good News Network: 

“52% of Americans Surveyed Say They Volunteered for the First Time During the Pandemic”

“Wife’s Humorous Obituary For Late Husband Goes Viral – ‘Cause of death: Being dead sexy’”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-07:39): Brian reacted to Patrick Smith’s NBC News article, “Dead Sea Scrolls discoveries are first ancient Bible texts to be found in 60 years.”  

(07:39-37:03):  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. 

(37:03-47:01): Brian unpacked Justin Ariel Bailey’s Christianity Today opinion column, “Apologetics Can Flourish After RZIM. But Only With ‘Lowercase Leaders’ and the Local Church.”

(47:01-55:37): Brian discussed Sophia Ankel’s Business Insider article, “Pastors are leaving their congregations after losing their churchgoers to QAnon.”  

(55:37-1:04:14): Brian shared his thoughts on Trevin Wax’s Gospel Coalition blog post, “Give Me Jesus.”

(1:04:14-1:12:37): Brian commented on Kathy Keller’s Life in the Gospel article, “The Great Commission Must Be Our Guide in These Polarizing Times.”

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(00:00-07:39): Brian reacted to Patrick Smith’s NBC News article, “Dead Sea Scrolls discoveries are first ancient Bible texts to be found in 60 years.”  

(07:39-37:03):  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. 

(37:03-47:01): Brian unpacked Justin Ariel Bailey’s Christianity Today opinion column, “Apologetics Can Flourish After RZIM. But Only With ‘Lowercase Leaders’ and the Local Church.”

(47:01-55:37): Brian discussed Sophia Ankel’s Business Insider article, “Pastors are leaving their congregations after losing their churchgoers to QAnon.”  

(55:37-1:04:14): Brian shared his thoughts on Trevin Wax’s Gospel Coalition blog post, “Give Me Jesus.”

(1:04:14-1:12:37): Brian commented on Kathy Keller’s Life in the Gospel article, “The Great Commission Must Be Our Guide in These Polarizing Times.”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-08:33): Brian chatted about how the Grammy’s made him feel old. He also discussed a very specific McDonalds ad on Facebook.  

(08:33-26:22): Cameron and Stuart McAllister, Speakers and Coauthors of Faith That Lasts: A Father and Son on Cultivating Lifelong Belief, joined Brian to chat about their new book. 

Connect with Cameron McAllister on Twitter at @CamMcAllister7

Connect with Stuart McAllister on Twitter at @S_McAllister1

(26:22-34:29): Brian shared his thoughts on Hannah King’s Christianity Today article, “Your Presence Is a Living Sermon.” 

(34:29-43:46): Brian reacted to David French’s blog post at The French Press, “Cruelty Is Apostasy.”

(43:46-1:00:58):  Dr. David Beck, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Liberty University and Coeditor of Raised on the Third Day: Defending the Historicity of the Resurrection of Jesus, joined Brian to chat about his new book, Does God Exist? A History of Answers to the Question.

Learn more about Dave’s book at ivpress.com/does-god-exist

(1:00:58-1:09:26): Brian discussed David Block’s Christianity Today article, “What the Heavens Declared to a Young Astronomer.”

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(00:00-08:33): Brian chatted about how the Grammy’s made him feel old. He also discussed a very specific McDonalds ad on Facebook.  

(08:33-26:22): Cameron and Stuart McAllister, Speakers and Coauthors of Faith That Lasts: A Father and Son on Cultivating Lifelong Belief, joined Brian to chat about their new book. 

Connect with Cameron McAllister on Twitter at @CamMcAllister7

Connect with Stuart McAllister on Twitter at @S_McAllister1

(26:22-34:29): Brian shared his thoughts on Hannah King’s Christianity Today article, “Your Presence Is a Living Sermon.” 

(34:29-43:46): Brian reacted to David French’s blog post at The French Press, “Cruelty Is Apostasy.”

(43:46-1:00:58):  Dr. David Beck, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Liberty University and Coeditor of Raised on the Third Day: Defending the Historicity of the Resurrection of Jesus, joined Brian to chat about his new book, Does God Exist? A History of Answers to the Question.

Learn more about Dave’s book at ivpress.com/does-god-exist

(1:00:58-1:09:26): Brian discussed David Block’s Christianity Today article, “What the Heavens Declared to a Young Astronomer.”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-09:20): Brian reacted to the death of Luis Palau and discussed Morgan Lee’s Christianity Today article, “Died: Luis Palau, Who Preached the Gospel from Portland to Latin America and Beyond.” He also commented on Kevin Liptak and Jeff Zeleny’s CNN article, “Biden directs states to open vaccinations to all adults by May 1.”

(09:20-27:29): Dr. Kelly Flanagan, Founder of Artisan Clinical Associates and the Author of  “Loveable: Embracing What Is Truest About You, So You Can Truly Embrace Your Life,” joined Brian to chat about his new book, “True Companions: A Book for Everyone About the Relationships That See Us Through.”

Learn more about Kelly and his books at drkellyflanagan.com

(27:29-36:48): Brian shared his thoughts on Jeff Mingee’s Gospel Coalition article, “The Dangers of Doomscrolling.”  

(36:48-45:41): Brian discussed Michael Gryboski’s Christian Post article, “Shane Claiborne urges churches to remove US flag from altars or add flags of other 195 countries,” and Darin C. Smith’s Off The Grid News article, “Pro And Con: Should Churches Display The American Flag In The Sanctuary?”

(45:41-54:54): Brian unpacked Scott Sauls’ blog post, “When Faith Feels Like Defeat.”

(54:54-1:03:52): Brian commented on Trevin Wax’s Gospel Coalition article, “The War for Your Worship.”  

(1:03:52-1:12:43): Brian shared his thoughts on John C Maxwell’s Twitter video about leadership and how “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-09:20): Brian reacted to the death of Luis Palau and discussed Morgan Lee’s Christianity Today article, “Died: Luis Palau, Who Preached the Gospel from Portland to Latin America and Beyond.” He also commented on Kevin Liptak and Jeff Zeleny’s CNN article, “Biden directs states to open vaccinations to all adults by May 1.”

(09:20-27:29): Dr. Kelly Flanagan, Founder of Artisan Clinical Associates and the Author of  “Loveable: Embracing What Is Truest About You, So You Can Truly Embrace Your Life,” joined Brian to chat about his new book, “True Companions: A Book for Everyone About the Relationships That See Us Through.”

Learn more about Kelly and his books at drkellyflanagan.com

(27:29-36:48): Brian shared his thoughts on Jeff Mingee’s Gospel Coalition article, “The Dangers of Doomscrolling.”  

(36:48-45:41): Brian discussed Michael Gryboski’s Christian Post article, “Shane Claiborne urges churches to remove US flag from altars or add flags of other 195 countries,” and Darin C. Smith’s Off The Grid News article, “Pro And Con: Should Churches Display The American Flag In The Sanctuary?”

(45:41-54:54): Brian unpacked Scott Sauls’ blog post, “When Faith Feels Like Defeat.”

(54:54-1:03:52): Brian commented on Trevin Wax’s Gospel Coalition article, “The War for Your Worship.”  

(1:03:52-1:12:43): Brian shared his thoughts on John C Maxwell’s Twitter video about leadership and how “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.