(00:00-09:46): Brian welcomed back guest co-host, Steve Coble! They chatted about Yonat Shimron’s article for The Roys Report, “Survey: Churchgoers Say They Plan to Return to In-Person Worship.”

(09:46-19:44): 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

(19:44-37:21): Watson Jones III, Senior Pastor of Compassion Baptist Church, joined Brian and Steve to chat about the PBS series, “The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This is Our Song.”, pastoring during the pandemic, and unity in the church. 

Learn more about Pastor Watson and Compassion Baptist Church at cbchicago.org

(37:21-45:57): Brian and Steve discussed Timothy Keller’s article for The Atlantic, “Growing My Faith in the Face of Death.”

(45:57-1:04:26): Dr. David Curry, President and CEO of Open Doors USA, joined Brian and Steve to chat about the work of Open Doors, the importance of the Pope’s visit to Iraq, and the ways we can support persecuted Christians.

Learn more about Dr. Curry and Open Doors USA at opendoorsusa.org 

(1:04:26-1:14:19): Brian and Steve chatted about whether Russell Wilson will come to the Bears. They also discussed the importance and value of the multi-ethnic church.    

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(00:00-09:46): Brian welcomed back guest co-host, Steve Coble! They chatted about Yonat Shimron’s article for The Roys Report, “Survey: Churchgoers Say They Plan to Return to In-Person Worship.”

(09:46-19:44): 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

(19:44-37:21): Watson Jones III, Senior Pastor of Compassion Baptist Church, joined Brian and Steve to chat about the PBS series, “The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This is Our Song.”, pastoring during the pandemic, and unity in the church. 

Learn more about Pastor Watson and Compassion Baptist Church at cbchicago.org

(37:21-45:57): Brian and Steve discussed Timothy Keller’s article for The Atlantic, “Growing My Faith in the Face of Death.”

(45:57-1:04:26): Dr. David Curry, President and CEO of Open Doors USA, joined Brian and Steve to chat about the work of Open Doors, the importance of the Pope’s visit to Iraq, and the ways we can support persecuted Christians.

Learn more about Dr. Curry and Open Doors USA at opendoorsusa.org 

(1:04:26-1:14:19): Brian and Steve chatted about whether Russell Wilson will come to the Bears. They also discussed the importance and value of the multi-ethnic church.    

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(00:00-08:59): Brian welcomed guest co-host, Steve Coble, Teaching Pastor of Renewal Church of Chicago! Brian and Steve chatted about pastoring during the pandemic. They also reacted to Denise Chow’s NBC News article, “The vaccines are working. That's why we shouldn't panic about variants.”  

(08:59-18:08): Brian and Steve discussed Leigh Stein’s New York Times opinion article, “The Empty Religions of Instagram.”

(18:08-27:12): Brian and Steve commented on Lee Strobel’s tweet about a BarnaGroup study that showed that “47% of millennial Christians responded that witnessing to nonbelievers is wrong.”

(27:12-36:35): Brian and Steve asked “What would you do?” as they discussed Brian’s Starbucks drive-thru dilemma.   

(36:35-46:23): Brian and Steve shared their thoughts on Bob Smietana’s Religion News Service article, “Bible teacher Beth Moore, splitting with Lifeway, says, ‘I am no longer a Southern Baptist.’”

(46:23-1:04:16): 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.”

 (1:04:16-1:14:27): Brian and Steve chatted about Renewal Church of Chicago’s Series on The Gospel and Mental Health.

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(00:00-08:59): Brian welcomed guest co-host, Steve Coble, Teaching Pastor of Renewal Church of Chicago! Brian and Steve chatted about pastoring during the pandemic. They also reacted to Denise Chow’s NBC News article, “The vaccines are working. That's why we shouldn't panic about variants.”  

(08:59-18:08): Brian and Steve discussed Leigh Stein’s New York Times opinion article, “The Empty Religions of Instagram.”

(18:08-27:12): Brian and Steve commented on Lee Strobel’s tweet about a BarnaGroup study that showed that “47% of millennial Christians responded that witnessing to nonbelievers is wrong.”

(27:12-36:35): Brian and Steve asked “What would you do?” as they discussed Brian’s Starbucks drive-thru dilemma.   

(36:35-46:23): Brian and Steve shared their thoughts on Bob Smietana’s Religion News Service article, “Bible teacher Beth Moore, splitting with Lifeway, says, ‘I am no longer a Southern Baptist.’”

(46:23-1:04:16): 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.”

 (1:04:16-1:14:27): Brian and Steve chatted about Renewal Church of Chicago’s Series on The Gospel and Mental Health.

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(00:00-09:21): Brian commented on Ed Stetzer’s tweet about “the extreme abortion focus that's been central to the Democratic party for over a decade.” He also reacted to Denise Chow’s NBC News article, “The vaccines are working. That's why we shouldn't panic about variants.” 

(09:21-27:06): Chris Castaldo, Lead Pastor of New Covenant Church, Author of Justified in Christ, and Coauthor of The Unfinished Reformation: What Unites and Divides Catholics and Protestants After 500 Years, joined Brian to chat about witnessing in a winsome way and how he’s encouraged his congregation during the pandemic.  

Learn more about Chris and his books at chriscastaldo.com

(27:06-35:36): Brian discussed Tim Tebow’s twitter video where he shares that “The one Who performed miracles we read about is still performing them today.”  

(35:36-44:44): Brian shared his thoughts on Timothy Keller’s article for The Atlantic, “Growing My Faith in the Face of Death.”

(44:44-54:04): Brian commented on Barry Bowen’s article for The Roys Report, “Churches & Other Nonprofits Must Report Salaries Over $1 Million Due to New IRS Rule.” He also discussed Daniel Silliman’s Christianity Today article, “Ravi Zacharias’s Ministry Plans Name Change, Calls for More Victims to Come Forward.”         

(54:04-1:03:02): Brian reacted to David French’s blog post at The French Press, “The Spiritual Problem at the Heart of Christian Vaccine Refusal.”  

(1:03:02-1:12:35): Brian shared his thoughts on Tim Challies’ article at challies.com, “Which Christian Best Portrays Christ?”

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(00:00-09:21): Brian commented on Ed Stetzer’s tweet about “the extreme abortion focus that's been central to the Democratic party for over a decade.” He also reacted to Denise Chow’s NBC News article, “The vaccines are working. That's why we shouldn't panic about variants.” 

(09:21-27:06): Chris Castaldo, Lead Pastor of New Covenant Church, Author of Justified in Christ, and Coauthor of The Unfinished Reformation: What Unites and Divides Catholics and Protestants After 500 Years, joined Brian to chat about witnessing in a winsome way and how he’s encouraged his congregation during the pandemic.  

Learn more about Chris and his books at chriscastaldo.com

(27:06-35:36): Brian discussed Tim Tebow’s twitter video where he shares that “The one Who performed miracles we read about is still performing them today.”  

(35:36-44:44): Brian shared his thoughts on Timothy Keller’s article for The Atlantic, “Growing My Faith in the Face of Death.”

(44:44-54:04): Brian commented on Barry Bowen’s article for The Roys Report, “Churches & Other Nonprofits Must Report Salaries Over $1 Million Due to New IRS Rule.” He also discussed Daniel Silliman’s Christianity Today article, “Ravi Zacharias’s Ministry Plans Name Change, Calls for More Victims to Come Forward.”         

(54:04-1:03:02): Brian reacted to David French’s blog post at The French Press, “The Spiritual Problem at the Heart of Christian Vaccine Refusal.”  

(1:03:02-1:12:35): Brian shared his thoughts on Tim Challies’ article at challies.com, “Which Christian Best Portrays Christ?”

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(00:00-09:12): Brian welcomed back guest co-host, Aubrey Sampson! They chatted about  Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Harry and Meghan and International Women’s Day.  

(09:12-25:46):  Lynda MacGibbon, Vice President of People and Culture for InterVarsity Canada, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her book, My Vertical Neighborhood: How Strangers Became a Community.

Learn more about Lynda and her book at lyndamacgibbon.com

(25:46-35:05): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Lee Strobel’s tweet about a BarnaGroup study that showed that “47% of millennial Christians responded that witnessing to nonbelievers is wrong.”

(35:05-43:40): Brian and Aubrey commented on Leah MarieAnn Klett’s Christian Post article, “Andy Stanley 'embarrassed as a Christian' by churches that sparred with gov't over COVID lockdowns.”

(43:40-52:58): Brian and Aubrey discussed Matt Villano’s CNN article, “Why kids are hitting the pandemic wall.” 

(52:58-1:12:12): Davey Blackburn, Founder of Nothing is Wasted Ministries and Host of the Nothing is Wasted Podcast, joined Brian and Aubrey to share about his heartbreaking story of loss and how he helps people find purpose in their pain through his ministry and the Pain to Purpose Course. 

Learn more about Davey and his ministry at nothingiswasted.com

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(00:00-09:12): Brian welcomed back guest co-host, Aubrey Sampson! They chatted about  Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Harry and Meghan and International Women’s Day.  

(09:12-25:46):  Lynda MacGibbon, Vice President of People and Culture for InterVarsity Canada, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her book, My Vertical Neighborhood: How Strangers Became a Community.

Learn more about Lynda and her book at lyndamacgibbon.com

(25:46-35:05): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Lee Strobel’s tweet about a BarnaGroup study that showed that “47% of millennial Christians responded that witnessing to nonbelievers is wrong.”

(35:05-43:40): Brian and Aubrey commented on Leah MarieAnn Klett’s Christian Post article, “Andy Stanley 'embarrassed as a Christian' by churches that sparred with gov't over COVID lockdowns.”

(43:40-52:58): Brian and Aubrey discussed Matt Villano’s CNN article, “Why kids are hitting the pandemic wall.” 

(52:58-1:12:12): Davey Blackburn, Founder of Nothing is Wasted Ministries and Host of the Nothing is Wasted Podcast, joined Brian and Aubrey to share about his heartbreaking story of loss and how he helps people find purpose in their pain through his ministry and the Pain to Purpose Course. 

Learn more about Davey and his ministry at nothingiswasted.com

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(00:00-10:21): Brian welcomed back guest co-host, Aubrey Sampson! Brian and Aubrey reacted to Dylan Byers NBC News article, “Fox News will be 'loyal opposition' to Biden, Fox CEO says.” 

(10:21-27:51): Belinda Bauman, Founder of One Million Thumbprints and Author of Brave Souls: Experiencing the Audacious Power of Empathy, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her book and the Brave Souls Reading Community.

Learn more about Belinda and her book at onemillionthumbprints.org  

(27:51-34:06): Brian and Aubrey discussed Scott Sauls’ blog post, “Jesus and “The Catastrophe of Success”

(34:06-43:31): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Milton Quintanilla’s  ChristianHeadlines.com article, “John MacArthur Urges Christians Not to Support Religious Freedom: 'I Won't Fight for Idolatry.'”

(43:31-1:00:36): 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 and Aubrey to chat about her book and her Gospel Coalition article, “Changing Lives Through Washing Cars.”

Learn more about Sarah and her articles at thegospelcoalition.org

(1:00:36-1:10:06): Brian and Aubrey chatted about the following Good News Network articles:

Heroic Sailor Dives Into Choppy Seas to Save 4 Kittens From Burning Ship

Chicago Coffee Shop Owner Has Collected 6,000 Warm Coats for the Homeless–And Delivered Them With Coffee

60 Years Ago He Couldn't Afford College–Now He's Donating $20M to Fulfill the Dreams of Students Today

UK Choir Makes the Sweetest Lullaby for 5-yo in the US, When Their Singing is the Only Thing That Helps Her Sleep

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(00:00-10:21): Brian welcomed back guest co-host, Aubrey Sampson! Brian and Aubrey reacted to Dylan Byers NBC News article, “Fox News will be 'loyal opposition' to Biden, Fox CEO says.” 

(10:21-27:51): Belinda Bauman, Founder of One Million Thumbprints and Author of Brave Souls: Experiencing the Audacious Power of Empathy, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her book and the Brave Souls Reading Community.

Learn more about Belinda and her book at onemillionthumbprints.org  

(27:51-34:06): Brian and Aubrey discussed Scott Sauls’ blog post, “Jesus and “The Catastrophe of Success”

(34:06-43:31): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Milton Quintanilla’s  ChristianHeadlines.com article, “John MacArthur Urges Christians Not to Support Religious Freedom: 'I Won't Fight for Idolatry.'”

(43:31-1:00:36): 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 and Aubrey to chat about her book and her Gospel Coalition article, “Changing Lives Through Washing Cars.”

Learn more about Sarah and her articles at thegospelcoalition.org

(1:00:36-1:10:06): Brian and Aubrey chatted about the following Good News Network articles:

Heroic Sailor Dives Into Choppy Seas to Save 4 Kittens From Burning Ship

Chicago Coffee Shop Owner Has Collected 6,000 Warm Coats for the Homeless–And Delivered Them With Coffee

60 Years Ago He Couldn't Afford College–Now He's Donating $20M to Fulfill the Dreams of Students Today

UK Choir Makes the Sweetest Lullaby for 5-yo in the US, When Their Singing is the Only Thing That Helps Her Sleep

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