(00:00-09:45): A recent ESPN article revealed that the “Dallas Mavericks have stopped playing national anthem before home games at owner Mark Cuban's direction.” Brian and Ian shared their reaction and they also chatted about David K. Li’s NBC News article, “'I'm not a cat': Video shows lawyer can't turn off kitten filter during Zoom court appearance.”

(09:45-28:29): Chris E. Green, Author and Professor of Public Theology at Southeastern University, joined Brian and Ian to chat about his books, Sanctifying Interpretation: Vocation, Holiness, and Scripture and Surprised by God: How and Why What We Think about the Divine Matters.

(28:29-38:34): Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on Kevin DeYoung’s blog post for The Gospel Coalition, “Of Faith and Fear.”   

(38:34-47:40): On the second hour we shared some of Ian’s favorite interviews from the past two and a half years of The Common Good. 

Warren Anderson, Director of the Demoss Center for Worship in the Performing Arts at Judson University, joined Brian and Ian to talk about his piece “A Sonnet for Coronavirus Victims” and what it’s like dealing with all of the loss associated with the COVID-19 outbreak.

(47:40-1:00:41): We were joined by author and pastor Brian Zahnd. He is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. He is also the author of nine books including Sinners In the Hands of a Loving God and Postcards From Babylon. He discussed his journey into ministry, how to deal with the evil in the world, and much more. 

Check out Brian’s blog at brianzahnd.com

(1:00:41-1:09:50): We welcomed Aubrey Sampson to the studio today to talk about her new book, The Louder Song: Listening for Hope in the Midst of Lament.  

Learn more about Aubrey at her website, aubreysampson.com

(1:09:50-1:19:18): We were joined in studio by the former Editor in Chief of Christianity Today, Mark Galli. He chatted with Brian and Ian about his retirement and his volunteer work for World Relief. Mark’s essay series “An Elusive Presence” is being published as a book called “When Did We Start Forgetting God?” 

Learn more about Mark at his website, markgalli.com 

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(00:00-09:45): A recent ESPN article revealed that the “Dallas Mavericks have stopped playing national anthem before home games at owner Mark Cuban's direction.” Brian and Ian shared their reaction and they also chatted about David K. Li’s NBC News article, “'I'm not a cat': Video shows lawyer can't turn off kitten filter during Zoom court appearance.”

(09:45-28:29): Chris E. Green, Author and Professor of Public Theology at Southeastern University, joined Brian and Ian to chat about his books, Sanctifying Interpretation: Vocation, Holiness, and Scripture and Surprised by God: How and Why What We Think about the Divine Matters.

(28:29-38:34): Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on Kevin DeYoung’s blog post for The Gospel Coalition, “Of Faith and Fear.”   

(38:34-47:40): On the second hour we shared some of Ian’s favorite interviews from the past two and a half years of The Common Good. 

Warren Anderson, Director of the Demoss Center for Worship in the Performing Arts at Judson University, joined Brian and Ian to talk about his piece “A Sonnet for Coronavirus Victims” and what it’s like dealing with all of the loss associated with the COVID-19 outbreak.

(47:40-1:00:41): We were joined by author and pastor Brian Zahnd. He is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. He is also the author of nine books including Sinners In the Hands of a Loving God and Postcards From Babylon. He discussed his journey into ministry, how to deal with the evil in the world, and much more. 

Check out Brian’s blog at brianzahnd.com

(1:00:41-1:09:50): We welcomed Aubrey Sampson to the studio today to talk about her new book, The Louder Song: Listening for Hope in the Midst of Lament.  

Learn more about Aubrey at her website, aubreysampson.com

(1:09:50-1:19:18): We were joined in studio by the former Editor in Chief of Christianity Today, Mark Galli. He chatted with Brian and Ian about his retirement and his volunteer work for World Relief. Mark’s essay series “An Elusive Presence” is being published as a book called “When Did We Start Forgetting God?” 

Learn more about Mark at his website, markgalli.com 

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(00:00-10:20): HEADLINES - Brian and Ian chatted about the following NBC News articles: 

A $15 minimum wage would spur job losses but lessen poverty, congressional report finds

Senate declares Trump impeachment constitutional, allowing trial to proceed

How Republicans' defense of Trump over his impeachment trial hurts him in the long run

Jeff Bezos steps down as Amazon CEO

(10:20-19:20): What does hospitality look like during the pandemic? Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on Sandra McCracken’s Christianity Today article, “Don’t Pack Away the Dinnerware During COVID-19.”     

(19:20-29:22): Brian and Ian discussed Scott Sauls’ blog post, “When a Father Wound Defines You.” 

(27:43-38:01): Instead of just talking about love, “Evangelical Christians Must Take Action to Love Thy Neighbor.” Brian and Ian commented on Heather Rice-Minus’ blog post for The Exchange with Ed Stetzer on Christianity Today’s Blog Forum.      

(38:01-47:45): Brian and Ian discussed Milton Quintanilla’s ChristianHeadlines.com article, “HBO Host Compares Christians to QAnon Conspiracists, Says Capitol Riot was a 'Faith-Based Initiative.'”    

(47:45-1:07:45): Tara Beth Leach, Pastor, Speaker, and Author of Emboldened: A Vision for Empowering Women in Ministry, joined Brian and Ian to chat about her new book, Radiant Church: Restoring the Credibility of Our Witness.

Learn more about Tara Beth at her website, tarabethleach.com

(1:07:45-1:17:02): Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on Mary Halton’s TED article, “Why your brain loves it when you exercise, plus 3 easy ways to work out at home.”  

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(00:00-10:20): HEADLINES - Brian and Ian chatted about the following NBC News articles: 

A $15 minimum wage would spur job losses but lessen poverty, congressional report finds

Senate declares Trump impeachment constitutional, allowing trial to proceed

How Republicans' defense of Trump over his impeachment trial hurts him in the long run

Jeff Bezos steps down as Amazon CEO

(10:20-19:20): What does hospitality look like during the pandemic? Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on Sandra McCracken’s Christianity Today article, “Don’t Pack Away the Dinnerware During COVID-19.”     

(19:20-29:22): Brian and Ian discussed Scott Sauls’ blog post, “When a Father Wound Defines You.” 

(27:43-38:01): Instead of just talking about love, “Evangelical Christians Must Take Action to Love Thy Neighbor.” Brian and Ian commented on Heather Rice-Minus’ blog post for The Exchange with Ed Stetzer on Christianity Today’s Blog Forum.      

(38:01-47:45): Brian and Ian discussed Milton Quintanilla’s ChristianHeadlines.com article, “HBO Host Compares Christians to QAnon Conspiracists, Says Capitol Riot was a 'Faith-Based Initiative.'”    

(47:45-1:07:45): Tara Beth Leach, Pastor, Speaker, and Author of Emboldened: A Vision for Empowering Women in Ministry, joined Brian and Ian to chat about her new book, Radiant Church: Restoring the Credibility of Our Witness.

Learn more about Tara Beth at her website, tarabethleach.com

(1:07:45-1:17:02): Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on Mary Halton’s TED article, “Why your brain loves it when you exercise, plus 3 easy ways to work out at home.”  

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(00:00-10:05): Brian and Ian discussed Bob Smietana’s ChurchLeaders.com article, “SBC Report Calls ERLC’s Trajectory ‘Distraction’ from Great Commission.”    

(10:05-28:42): Jeff Boriss, Creative Arts Director and Arts Catalyst at Community Christian Church, joined Brian and Ian to chat about his passion for the arts, what it has been like being a creative arts director in the midst of COVID-19, and his thoughts on the Super Bowl Halftime show.

Connect with Jeff at communitychristian.org   

(28:42-38:23): Brian and Ian reacted to Jeff Passan’s ESPN article, “San Francisco Giants outfielder Drew Robinson's remarkable second act.”       

(38:23-48:03): Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on David French’s blog post at The French Press, “How To Be Pro-Life in Joe Biden’s America.” They also reacted to Michael Foust’s ChristianHeadlines.com article, “Biden Says He’s ‘Deeply Committed’ to Legalized Abortion, Wants Pro-Roe Federal Law.”    

(48:03-57:32): Brian and Ian commented on Peter Aitken’s Fox News article, “Fauci advises a return to schools for younger students: 'they do not transmit as readily'” and they discussed Daniel Henninger’s Wall Street Journal Opinion article, “The Tragedy of the Schools.”   

(57:32-1:06:21): Brian and Ian unpacked Beth Moore’s recent tweet about “knowing the gospel of Jesus.”

(1:06:21-1:15:14): Feeling burnt out? Brian and Ian shared encouragement and discussed Julia Ries’ HuffPost article, “It's Not Just You. A Lot Of Us Are Hitting A Pandemic Wall Right Now.”  

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(00:00-10:05): Brian and Ian discussed Bob Smietana’s ChurchLeaders.com article, “SBC Report Calls ERLC’s Trajectory ‘Distraction’ from Great Commission.”    

(10:05-28:42): Jeff Boriss, Creative Arts Director and Arts Catalyst at Community Christian Church, joined Brian and Ian to chat about his passion for the arts, what it has been like being a creative arts director in the midst of COVID-19, and his thoughts on the Super Bowl Halftime show.

Connect with Jeff at communitychristian.org   

(28:42-38:23): Brian and Ian reacted to Jeff Passan’s ESPN article, “San Francisco Giants outfielder Drew Robinson's remarkable second act.”       

(38:23-48:03): Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on David French’s blog post at The French Press, “How To Be Pro-Life in Joe Biden’s America.” They also reacted to Michael Foust’s ChristianHeadlines.com article, “Biden Says He’s ‘Deeply Committed’ to Legalized Abortion, Wants Pro-Roe Federal Law.”    

(48:03-57:32): Brian and Ian commented on Peter Aitken’s Fox News article, “Fauci advises a return to schools for younger students: 'they do not transmit as readily'” and they discussed Daniel Henninger’s Wall Street Journal Opinion article, “The Tragedy of the Schools.”   

(57:32-1:06:21): Brian and Ian unpacked Beth Moore’s recent tweet about “knowing the gospel of Jesus.”

(1:06:21-1:15:14): Feeling burnt out? Brian and Ian shared encouragement and discussed Julia Ries’ HuffPost article, “It's Not Just You. A Lot Of Us Are Hitting A Pandemic Wall Right Now.”  

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(00:00-09:33): Brian and Ian chatted about the Super Bowl and shared their thoughts on the game, the halftime show, and the commercials. 

(09:33-27:04): Leanor Ortega Till, Saxophonist for Five Iron Frenzy and Pastor at large at Urban Skye, joined Brian and Ian to chat about her passion for music and the new Five Iron Frenzy album, Until This Shakes Apart.      

(27:04-36:25): “Are There Limits to Civility?” Brian and Ian shared their reaction to Allan Bevere’s Jesus Creed blog post on Christianity Today’s Blog Forum.      

(36:25-45:35): *BIG ANNOUNCEMENT* for The Common Good! Ian shared the news that his family is moving to Tennessee and he is taking on a new role as Lead Pastor of Teaching at The Bridge Church.

We wish Ian and his family God’s blessings as they move into this new chapter in their lives!

Ian’s final show will be this Friday 02/12. And you’ll also hear him on our “best of” show on Monday 02/15.         

(45:35-1:03:36): Tyler Huckabee, Executive Editor at Relevant Magazine and Co-Host of the Cape Town Podcast, joined Brian and Ian to chat about his recent Relevant Magazine articles, “We Need To Talk About Bruce Springsteen’s Strange, Quasi-Christian Ad For Jeep,” and “How Beth Moore Is Showing A New Way Forward.”  

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

(1:03:36-1:13:19): Brian and Ian discussed Deborah Grayson Riegel’s Harvard Business Review article, “Don’t Underestimate the Power of a Walk.”    

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(00:00-09:33): Brian and Ian chatted about the Super Bowl and shared their thoughts on the game, the halftime show, and the commercials. 

(09:33-27:04): Leanor Ortega Till, Saxophonist for Five Iron Frenzy and Pastor at large at Urban Skye, joined Brian and Ian to chat about her passion for music and the new Five Iron Frenzy album, Until This Shakes Apart.      

(27:04-36:25): “Are There Limits to Civility?” Brian and Ian shared their reaction to Allan Bevere’s Jesus Creed blog post on Christianity Today’s Blog Forum.      

(36:25-45:35): *BIG ANNOUNCEMENT* for The Common Good! Ian shared the news that his family is moving to Tennessee and he is taking on a new role as Lead Pastor of Teaching at The Bridge Church.

We wish Ian and his family God’s blessings as they move into this new chapter in their lives!

Ian’s final show will be this Friday 02/12. And you’ll also hear him on our “best of” show on Monday 02/15.         

(45:35-1:03:36): Tyler Huckabee, Executive Editor at Relevant Magazine and Co-Host of the Cape Town Podcast, joined Brian and Ian to chat about his recent Relevant Magazine articles, “We Need To Talk About Bruce Springsteen’s Strange, Quasi-Christian Ad For Jeep,” and “How Beth Moore Is Showing A New Way Forward.”  

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

(1:03:36-1:13:19): Brian and Ian discussed Deborah Grayson Riegel’s Harvard Business Review article, “Don’t Underestimate the Power of a Walk.”    

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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. (Show originally aired on 01/18/21)

(00:00-09:10): Esau McCaulley with Christianity Today says It’s Not Enough to Preach Racial Justice. We Need to Champion Policy Change. Brian and Ian shared their reaction.           

(09:10-18:59): Ricky Brown, Pastor of New Creation Church shared his perspective on Martin Luther King Jr. and chatted with Brian and Ian about his sermon, “Is There Anything More Christian than Social Justice.”

(18:59-29:32): Quentin Mumphery, Founder and Senior Pastor of New Hope Covenant Church talked with Brian and Ian about the impact of Martin Luther King Jr. and the dangers of reducing Dr. King’s life to sentimentality and quotes.

(29.32-39:04): Tyran Laws, Pastor of The Christian Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church and Author of The Round Table chatted with Brian and Ian about the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. 

(39:04-48:34): Rev. Alvin C. Bibbs, Sr., Founder and CEO of Justice Journey Alliance, shared his amazing story of meeting Martin Luther King Jr. as a young boy in 1967, and talked with Brian and Ian about his book, Crazy Enough To Care: Changing Your World Through Compassion, Justice and Racial Reconciliation.   

(48:34-57:20): Rev. Watson Jones III, Pastor of Compassion Baptist Church, chatted with Brian and Ian about the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., and how we can live and work for justice.   

(57:20-1:08:13): Derrick Puckett, Lead Pastor of Renewal Church of Chicago joined Brian and Ian to talk about working for justice in the weeks and months after Martin Luther King Jr. Day, what it looks like to live out the Gospel, and his prayer for Chicago. 

(1:08:13-1:18:07): Steve Coble, Teaching Pastor of Renewal Church of Chicago, talked with Brian and Ian about the impact that Martin Luther King Jr. has had on his life, and the ways the church can stand for peace and justice.

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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. (Show originally aired on 01/18/21)

(00:00-09:10): Esau McCaulley with Christianity Today says It’s Not Enough to Preach Racial Justice. We Need to Champion Policy Change. Brian and Ian shared their reaction.           

(09:10-18:59): Ricky Brown, Pastor of New Creation Church shared his perspective on Martin Luther King Jr. and chatted with Brian and Ian about his sermon, “Is There Anything More Christian than Social Justice.”

(18:59-29:32): Quentin Mumphery, Founder and Senior Pastor of New Hope Covenant Church talked with Brian and Ian about the impact of Martin Luther King Jr. and the dangers of reducing Dr. King’s life to sentimentality and quotes.

(29.32-39:04): Tyran Laws, Pastor of The Christian Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church and Author of The Round Table chatted with Brian and Ian about the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. 

(39:04-48:34): Rev. Alvin C. Bibbs, Sr., Founder and CEO of Justice Journey Alliance, shared his amazing story of meeting Martin Luther King Jr. as a young boy in 1967, and talked with Brian and Ian about his book, Crazy Enough To Care: Changing Your World Through Compassion, Justice and Racial Reconciliation.   

(48:34-57:20): Rev. Watson Jones III, Pastor of Compassion Baptist Church, chatted with Brian and Ian about the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., and how we can live and work for justice.   

(57:20-1:08:13): Derrick Puckett, Lead Pastor of Renewal Church of Chicago joined Brian and Ian to talk about working for justice in the weeks and months after Martin Luther King Jr. Day, what it looks like to live out the Gospel, and his prayer for Chicago. 

(1:08:13-1:18:07): Steve Coble, Teaching Pastor of Renewal Church of Chicago, talked with Brian and Ian about the impact that Martin Luther King Jr. has had on his life, and the ways the church can stand for peace and justice.

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