(00:00-10:05): Brian was joined by guest co-host, Aubrey Sampson! Brian and Aubrey commented on Bianca Betancourt’s Harper's BAZAAR article, “Meghan Markle Says Palace Played an"Active Role" in"Perpetuating Falsehoods" About Her and Prince Harry.” They also reacted to Adelle M. Banks’ Religion News Service article, “After sermon criticizing wives’ weight, pastor resigns as moderator of General Baptist meeting.”

(10:05-27:46): Benjamin Vrbicek, Lead Teaching Pastor at Community Evangelical Free Church, Managing Editor for Gospel-Centered Discipleship, and Author of Don’t Just Send a Resume: How to Find the Right Job in a Local Church, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his book, Blogging for God’s Glory in a Clickbait World and his recent Gospel Coalition article, “When My Church Was Washed with Butter.”  

Learn more about Benjamin and his books at his blog, benjaminvrbicek.com

(27:46-37:21): Brian and Aubrey discussed her informal polls about Brian’s Starbucks Dilemma and participation trophies.  

(37:21-47:20): Brian and Aubrey reacted to Julia Ainsley’s NBC News article, “Extremists discussed plans to 'remove Democratic lawmakers': FBI-Homeland Security bulletin.”

(47:20-56:29): Brian and Aubrey commented on Samuel Perry’s tweet about whether people “think God appoints the President.” They also shared their thoughts on Michael Gryboski’s Christian Post article, “Shane Claiborne urges churches to remove US flag from altars or add flags of other 195 countries.”

(56:29-1:06:55): Dr. Lamar Hardwick, lead pastor of Tri-Cities Church and Author of Epic Church and I Am Strong: The Life and Journey of an Autistic Pastor, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his new book, Disability and the Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion. 

Learn more about Lamar and his book at his website, autismpastor.com

(1:06:55-1:16:41): Brian and Aubrey discussed Tim Challies’ article at challies.com, “From Tabernacle to Stormtrooper Dance.”

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(00:00-10:05): Brian was joined by guest co-host, Aubrey Sampson! Brian and Aubrey commented on Bianca Betancourt’s Harper's BAZAAR article, “Meghan Markle Says Palace Played an"Active Role" in"Perpetuating Falsehoods" About Her and Prince Harry.” They also reacted to Adelle M. Banks’ Religion News Service article, “After sermon criticizing wives’ weight, pastor resigns as moderator of General Baptist meeting.”

(10:05-27:46): Benjamin Vrbicek, Lead Teaching Pastor at Community Evangelical Free Church, Managing Editor for Gospel-Centered Discipleship, and Author of Don’t Just Send a Resume: How to Find the Right Job in a Local Church, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his book, Blogging for God’s Glory in a Clickbait World and his recent Gospel Coalition article, “When My Church Was Washed with Butter.”  

Learn more about Benjamin and his books at his blog, benjaminvrbicek.com

(27:46-37:21): Brian and Aubrey discussed her informal polls about Brian’s Starbucks Dilemma and participation trophies.  

(37:21-47:20): Brian and Aubrey reacted to Julia Ainsley’s NBC News article, “Extremists discussed plans to 'remove Democratic lawmakers': FBI-Homeland Security bulletin.”

(47:20-56:29): Brian and Aubrey commented on Samuel Perry’s tweet about whether people “think God appoints the President.” They also shared their thoughts on Michael Gryboski’s Christian Post article, “Shane Claiborne urges churches to remove US flag from altars or add flags of other 195 countries.”

(56:29-1:06:55): Dr. Lamar Hardwick, lead pastor of Tri-Cities Church and Author of Epic Church and I Am Strong: The Life and Journey of an Autistic Pastor, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his new book, Disability and the Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion. 

Learn more about Lamar and his book at his website, autismpastor.com

(1:06:55-1:16:41): Brian and Aubrey discussed Tim Challies’ article at challies.com, “From Tabernacle to Stormtrooper Dance.”

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(00:00-09:08): Brian reacted to Rebecca Shabad, Kristen Welker and Shannon Pettypiece’s NBC News article, “Biden says U.S. will have enough coronavirus vaccine doses for every adult by end of May.” He also commented on Geoff Herbert’s syracuse.com article, “Near-perfect Tom Cruise deepfakes raise concerns about technology, security.”

(09:08-18:37): Brian shared his thoughts on Michael Frost’s blog post, “The Alphabet of Grace: W is for Weirdos.”

(18:37-27:50): Brian discussed Benjamin Vrbicek’s Gospel Coalition article, “When My Church Was Washed with Butter.”     

(27:50-37:17): Brian reacted to Karl Vaters’ churchleaders.com article, “How An Unspoken Justin Bieber Joke Taught Me To Treat Everyone As An Image-Bearer.”

(37:17-46:38): Brian shared his thoughts on Trevin Wax’s Gospel Coalition blog post, “Don’t Be Too Hasty in Your Take on the Post-Pandemic Church.” He also reacted to Adelle M. Banks’ Religion News Service article, “After sermon criticizing wives’ weight, pastor resigns as moderator of General Baptist meeting.”

(46:38-1:03:47): Dr. Roger E. Olson, Professor of Theology at George W. Truett Theological Seminary of Baylor University and Author of The Essentials of Christian Thought: Seeing Reality through the Biblical Story, joined Brian to chat about his book and his blog post at patheos.com, “American Evangelical Christianity: A Failed Movement?”

Learn more about Roger at his blog, patheos.com/blogs/rogereolson

(1:03:47-1:12:04): Brian commented on Jeannie Law’s Christian Post article, “Tom Hanks' son Chet says being ‘touched by God’ led him to convert from atheism.”

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(00:00-09:08): Brian reacted to Rebecca Shabad, Kristen Welker and Shannon Pettypiece’s NBC News article, “Biden says U.S. will have enough coronavirus vaccine doses for every adult by end of May.” He also commented on Geoff Herbert’s syracuse.com article, “Near-perfect Tom Cruise deepfakes raise concerns about technology, security.”

(09:08-18:37): Brian shared his thoughts on Michael Frost’s blog post, “The Alphabet of Grace: W is for Weirdos.”

(18:37-27:50): Brian discussed Benjamin Vrbicek’s Gospel Coalition article, “When My Church Was Washed with Butter.”     

(27:50-37:17): Brian reacted to Karl Vaters’ churchleaders.com article, “How An Unspoken Justin Bieber Joke Taught Me To Treat Everyone As An Image-Bearer.”

(37:17-46:38): Brian shared his thoughts on Trevin Wax’s Gospel Coalition blog post, “Don’t Be Too Hasty in Your Take on the Post-Pandemic Church.” He also reacted to Adelle M. Banks’ Religion News Service article, “After sermon criticizing wives’ weight, pastor resigns as moderator of General Baptist meeting.”

(46:38-1:03:47): Dr. Roger E. Olson, Professor of Theology at George W. Truett Theological Seminary of Baylor University and Author of The Essentials of Christian Thought: Seeing Reality through the Biblical Story, joined Brian to chat about his book and his blog post at patheos.com, “American Evangelical Christianity: A Failed Movement?”

Learn more about Roger at his blog, patheos.com/blogs/rogereolson

(1:03:47-1:12:04): Brian commented on Jeannie Law’s Christian Post article, “Tom Hanks' son Chet says being ‘touched by God’ led him to convert from atheism.”

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(00:00-09:09): Brian discussed Denise Chow’s NBC News article, “J&J vaccine could be a 'game changer.' Here's why a third option matters.” He also reacted to The Associated Press article, “Six Dr. Seuss books pulled for racist images.”

(09:09-26:25): Dr. Chloe Sun, Professor at Logos Evangelical Seminary and Author of Attempt Great Things for God, joined Brian to chat about her new book, Conspicuous in His Absence: Studies in the Song of Songs and Esther.

Learn more about Chloe and her books at chloesunphd.com

(26:25-35:55): Brian shared his thoughts on Elizabeth Bruenig’s tweet about “maintaining friendships with people who've made mistakes.”

(35:55-44:52): Brian discussed some of the ChristianHeadlines.com articles about Christian persecution. He also commented on Knox Thames’ Christianity Today article, “‘I’m Following the Cross’: Why Shahbaz Bhatti Died Defending Asia Bibi.”

(44:52-1:02:10): Dr. Jim Denison, Co-founder and Chief Vision Officer of the Denison Forum, joined Brian to chat about celebrity Christian culture and his article, “Who was St. Patrick? What does the Bible say about luck and divine providence?”

Learn more about Jim and the Denison Forum at denisonforum.org

(1:02:10-1:10:49): Brian shared his thoughts on Clarissa Moll’s Gospel Coalition article, “4 Ways to Love Someone Blindsided By Loss.“ 

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(00:00-09:09): Brian discussed Denise Chow’s NBC News article, “J&J vaccine could be a 'game changer.' Here's why a third option matters.” He also reacted to The Associated Press article, “Six Dr. Seuss books pulled for racist images.”

(09:09-26:25): Dr. Chloe Sun, Professor at Logos Evangelical Seminary and Author of Attempt Great Things for God, joined Brian to chat about her new book, Conspicuous in His Absence: Studies in the Song of Songs and Esther.

Learn more about Chloe and her books at chloesunphd.com

(26:25-35:55): Brian shared his thoughts on Elizabeth Bruenig’s tweet about “maintaining friendships with people who've made mistakes.”

(35:55-44:52): Brian discussed some of the ChristianHeadlines.com articles about Christian persecution. He also commented on Knox Thames’ Christianity Today article, “‘I’m Following the Cross’: Why Shahbaz Bhatti Died Defending Asia Bibi.”

(44:52-1:02:10): Dr. Jim Denison, Co-founder and Chief Vision Officer of the Denison Forum, joined Brian to chat about celebrity Christian culture and his article, “Who was St. Patrick? What does the Bible say about luck and divine providence?”

Learn more about Jim and the Denison Forum at denisonforum.org

(1:02:10-1:10:49): Brian shared his thoughts on Clarissa Moll’s Gospel Coalition article, “4 Ways to Love Someone Blindsided By Loss.“ 

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(00:00-09:29): Brian shared his excitement about the first day of Spring Training for the Mets. He also reacted to Joseph Staszewski’s New York Post article, “Tiger Woods makes first comments since horrifying crash.”

(09:29-18:25): Brian discussed Allan Smith’s NBC News article, “Cuomo apologizes for 'insensitive' comments, turns over sexual harassment investigation to AG's office.”  

(18:25-28:01): Brian shared his thoughts on Karen Swallow Prior’s Religion News Service article, “Still Baptist. Still evangelical.” 

(28:01-37:22): Brian reacted to Julie Creswell’s New York Times article, “McDonald’s Joins the Fierce Fight for Chicken Sandwich Supremacy.” He also commented on Darvin Wallis’ Christian Post Op-ed, “The modern evangelical church is sick. Here's where it fell apart.”  

(37:22-45:20): Brian discussed Michael Foust’s Christian Headlines article, “Christians Should Embrace COVID-19 Vaccines out of 'Love for Neighbor,' Say Russell Moore and Walter Kim.”  

(45:20-1:03:16):Gregory Coles, Speaker, Worship Leader, and Author of Single, Gay, Christian: A Personal Journey of Faith and Sexual Identity, joined Brian to chat about his new book, No Longer Strangers: Finding Belonging in a World of Alienation. 

Learn more about Greg and his books at gregorycoles.com

(1:03:16-1:12:39): Brian shared about the missionaries who spoke at Four Corners Church. He also chatted about the impact local churches could have if they followed the missionaries’ sense of urgency for sharing the Gospel.  

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(00:00-09:29): Brian shared his excitement about the first day of Spring Training for the Mets. He also reacted to Joseph Staszewski’s New York Post article, “Tiger Woods makes first comments since horrifying crash.”

(09:29-18:25): Brian discussed Allan Smith’s NBC News article, “Cuomo apologizes for 'insensitive' comments, turns over sexual harassment investigation to AG's office.”  

(18:25-28:01): Brian shared his thoughts on Karen Swallow Prior’s Religion News Service article, “Still Baptist. Still evangelical.” 

(28:01-37:22): Brian reacted to Julie Creswell’s New York Times article, “McDonald’s Joins the Fierce Fight for Chicken Sandwich Supremacy.” He also commented on Darvin Wallis’ Christian Post Op-ed, “The modern evangelical church is sick. Here's where it fell apart.”  

(37:22-45:20): Brian discussed Michael Foust’s Christian Headlines article, “Christians Should Embrace COVID-19 Vaccines out of 'Love for Neighbor,' Say Russell Moore and Walter Kim.”  

(45:20-1:03:16):Gregory Coles, Speaker, Worship Leader, and Author of Single, Gay, Christian: A Personal Journey of Faith and Sexual Identity, joined Brian to chat about his new book, No Longer Strangers: Finding Belonging in a World of Alienation. 

Learn more about Greg and his books at gregorycoles.com

(1:03:16-1:12:39): Brian shared about the missionaries who spoke at Four Corners Church. He also chatted about the impact local churches could have if they followed the missionaries’ sense of urgency for sharing the Gospel.  

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(00:00-09:20): Brian was joined for a second day by guest co-host, Aubrey Sampson! Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Ed Stetzer’s blog post on The Exchange with Ed Stetzer on Christianity Today’s Blog Forum, “Swinging the Pendulum Too Far.”

(09:20-26:23): Catherine McNiel, Author of All Shall Be Well: Awakening to God’s Presence in His Messy, Abundant World and Long Days of Small Things: Motherhood as a Spiritual Discipline, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her books and seeking God’s presence in all seasons of life.  

Learn more about Catherine and her books at catherinemcniel.com

(26:23-36:22): Brian and Aubrey chatted about Brian’s drive-thru dilemma at Starbucks. 

(36:22-45:32): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Andrew DeCort’s article from his Stop & Think Newsletter, “Celebrity Christian Leaders Need to Be Retired: Reflections on Ravi Zacharias.”  

(45:32-55:37): Liuan Huska, Author of Hurting Yet Whole: Reconciling Body and Spirit in Chronic Pain and Illness, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her book and offer encouragement for those dealing with chronic pain. 

Learn more about Liuan and her books at her website, liuanhuska.com 

(55:37-1:05:22): Brian and Aubrey discussed Stacey Colino’s Washington Post article, “‘Coronaphobia’: Covid anxiety has a name. Here’s how to cope.” 

(1:05:22-1:14:29): Brian and Aubrey commented on James K. A. Smith’s article for The Christian Century, “I’m a philosopher. We can’t think our way out of this mess.”

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(00:00-09:20): Brian was joined for a second day by guest co-host, Aubrey Sampson! Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Ed Stetzer’s blog post on The Exchange with Ed Stetzer on Christianity Today’s Blog Forum, “Swinging the Pendulum Too Far.”

(09:20-26:23): Catherine McNiel, Author of All Shall Be Well: Awakening to God’s Presence in His Messy, Abundant World and Long Days of Small Things: Motherhood as a Spiritual Discipline, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her books and seeking God’s presence in all seasons of life.  

Learn more about Catherine and her books at catherinemcniel.com

(26:23-36:22): Brian and Aubrey chatted about Brian’s drive-thru dilemma at Starbucks. 

(36:22-45:32): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Andrew DeCort’s article from his Stop & Think Newsletter, “Celebrity Christian Leaders Need to Be Retired: Reflections on Ravi Zacharias.”  

(45:32-55:37): Liuan Huska, Author of Hurting Yet Whole: Reconciling Body and Spirit in Chronic Pain and Illness, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her book and offer encouragement for those dealing with chronic pain. 

Learn more about Liuan and her books at her website, liuanhuska.com 

(55:37-1:05:22): Brian and Aubrey discussed Stacey Colino’s Washington Post article, “‘Coronaphobia’: Covid anxiety has a name. Here’s how to cope.” 

(1:05:22-1:14:29): Brian and Aubrey commented on James K. A. Smith’s article for The Christian Century, “I’m a philosopher. We can’t think our way out of this mess.”

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