(00:00-09:43): Brian and Ian shared encouragement for those struggling in their faith and they discussed Jeremy Weber’s Christianity Today article, “Pew: How COVID-19 Changed Faith in 14 Countries.”

(09:43-19:25): Is fasting an important spiritual practice? Brian and Ian shared their thoughts and unpacked J.D. Greear’s ChurchLeaders.com article, “Confessions of a Pastor: I Hate Fasting.” 

(19:25-28:45):.Brian and Ian discussed Scott Sauls’ tweet about “acceptable and unacceptable sins,” and they commented on Ian’s tweet about the prodigal son. 

(26:51-36:29): Being nice vs. being kind...what quality should we strive toward? Brian and Ian reacted to Meghan Moravcik Walbert’s Lifehacker article, “Why You Should Be Kind Instead of Nice.”    

(36:29-45:57): Does hypocrisy of the messenger negate their message? Brian and Ian discussed Sam Dorman’s Fox News article, “John Kerry's family still owns private jet as he leads climate fight, FAA records indicate,” and they reacted to Peter Parisi’s article for The Daily Signal, “Al Gore’s Carbon Footprint Hypocrisy.”

(45:57-54:30): Dr. Robert Jeffress, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Dallas and Host of Pathway to Victory, which you can hear weekdays at 8:30am on AM 1160, joined Brian and Ian to chat about his new devotional, A Place Called Heaven: 100 Days of Living in the Hope of Eternity. 

(54:30-1:04:34): Brian and Ian chatted about some of Tim Keller’s recent tweets.

(1:04:34-1:14:04): Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on Dana Drosdick’s Relevant Magazine article, “2021 Challenge: Throw Out Bad Theology.”         

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(00:00-09:43): Brian and Ian shared encouragement for those struggling in their faith and they discussed Jeremy Weber’s Christianity Today article, “Pew: How COVID-19 Changed Faith in 14 Countries.”

(09:43-19:25): Is fasting an important spiritual practice? Brian and Ian shared their thoughts and unpacked J.D. Greear’s ChurchLeaders.com article, “Confessions of a Pastor: I Hate Fasting.” 

(19:25-28:45):.Brian and Ian discussed Scott Sauls’ tweet about “acceptable and unacceptable sins,” and they commented on Ian’s tweet about the prodigal son. 

(26:51-36:29): Being nice vs. being kind...what quality should we strive toward? Brian and Ian reacted to Meghan Moravcik Walbert’s Lifehacker article, “Why You Should Be Kind Instead of Nice.”    

(36:29-45:57): Does hypocrisy of the messenger negate their message? Brian and Ian discussed Sam Dorman’s Fox News article, “John Kerry's family still owns private jet as he leads climate fight, FAA records indicate,” and they reacted to Peter Parisi’s article for The Daily Signal, “Al Gore’s Carbon Footprint Hypocrisy.”

(45:57-54:30): Dr. Robert Jeffress, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Dallas and Host of Pathway to Victory, which you can hear weekdays at 8:30am on AM 1160, joined Brian and Ian to chat about his new devotional, A Place Called Heaven: 100 Days of Living in the Hope of Eternity. 

(54:30-1:04:34): Brian and Ian chatted about some of Tim Keller’s recent tweets.

(1:04:34-1:14:04): Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on Dana Drosdick’s Relevant Magazine article, “2021 Challenge: Throw Out Bad Theology.”         

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(00:00-09:05): Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on Tim Stickings’ Daily Mail article “The saddest of anniversaries: 76 years after Auschwitz was liberated, thousands around the world mark the day in private as Covid-19 prevents the usual large ceremonies.” They also discussed Jessica Lea’s ChurchLeaders.com article, “SBC Pastor: Jezebel Was Not a Role Model. Neither Is Kamala Harris,” and reacted to David K. Li and Rima Abdelkader’s NBC News article, “People are turning in family members, ex-romantic partners they recognize in Capitol riot footage.”    

(09:05-27:16): Mark Talbot, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Wheaton College and Author of When the Stars Disappear: Help and Hope from Stories of Suffering in Scripture, joined Brian and Ian to discuss his book and how suffering shapes us.  

(27:16-35:52): How has Justin Bieber changed since 2014? Brian and Ian reacted to Stephanie Nolasco’s Fox News article, “Justin Bieber reflects on his 2014 arrest: ‘God has brought me a long way.’” and shared encouragement on God’s forgiveness. 

(35:52-45:03): Brian and Ian reacted to Leonardo Blair’s Christian Post article, “Biggest churches push 'superficial Christianity,' 'phonies' now being exposed: John MacArthur.” 

(45:03-55:26): What things took you by surprise after you tied the knot? Brian and Ian discussed Dave Harvey’s Faithit.com article, “6 Surprises I Wish My Premarital Counselor Covered.”

(55:26-1:03:35): Leonardo Blair, Reporter for The Christian Post, joined Brian and Ian to chat about his article, “More fathers satisfied with time spent with their kids in pandemic: Pew.”

(1:03:35-1:12:38): Brian and Ian shared some Good News to close the show. Check out the stories they talked about! 

Little Boy's Stuffed Bambi Rescued From Frozen Canal – They Didn't Think People Would Care (goodnewsnetwork.org

In 15 Months, This 441-lb Man Lost 228 Pounds and Now Runs Marathons to Be Healthy For His Kids - Good News Network

Cat Was Thought to be a Goner in California Mudslides. 3 Years Later, the 'Miracle Cat' Showed Up Again (goodnewsnetwork.org)

Man Regains Sight And Sees His Family Again After Becoming First Person Ever to Receive an Artificial Cornea (goodnewsnetwork.org

Volunteers Remove 9,200-lbs. of Trash From One of the Dirtiest Rivers in the US (goodnewsnetwork.org)

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(00:00-09:05): Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on Tim Stickings’ Daily Mail article “The saddest of anniversaries: 76 years after Auschwitz was liberated, thousands around the world mark the day in private as Covid-19 prevents the usual large ceremonies.” They also discussed Jessica Lea’s ChurchLeaders.com article, “SBC Pastor: Jezebel Was Not a Role Model. Neither Is Kamala Harris,” and reacted to David K. Li and Rima Abdelkader’s NBC News article, “People are turning in family members, ex-romantic partners they recognize in Capitol riot footage.”    

(09:05-27:16): Mark Talbot, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Wheaton College and Author of When the Stars Disappear: Help and Hope from Stories of Suffering in Scripture, joined Brian and Ian to discuss his book and how suffering shapes us.  

(27:16-35:52): How has Justin Bieber changed since 2014? Brian and Ian reacted to Stephanie Nolasco’s Fox News article, “Justin Bieber reflects on his 2014 arrest: ‘God has brought me a long way.’” and shared encouragement on God’s forgiveness. 

(35:52-45:03): Brian and Ian reacted to Leonardo Blair’s Christian Post article, “Biggest churches push 'superficial Christianity,' 'phonies' now being exposed: John MacArthur.” 

(45:03-55:26): What things took you by surprise after you tied the knot? Brian and Ian discussed Dave Harvey’s Faithit.com article, “6 Surprises I Wish My Premarital Counselor Covered.”

(55:26-1:03:35): Leonardo Blair, Reporter for The Christian Post, joined Brian and Ian to chat about his article, “More fathers satisfied with time spent with their kids in pandemic: Pew.”

(1:03:35-1:12:38): Brian and Ian shared some Good News to close the show. Check out the stories they talked about! 

Little Boy's Stuffed Bambi Rescued From Frozen Canal – They Didn't Think People Would Care (goodnewsnetwork.org

In 15 Months, This 441-lb Man Lost 228 Pounds and Now Runs Marathons to Be Healthy For His Kids - Good News Network

Cat Was Thought to be a Goner in California Mudslides. 3 Years Later, the 'Miracle Cat' Showed Up Again (goodnewsnetwork.org)

Man Regains Sight And Sees His Family Again After Becoming First Person Ever to Receive an Artificial Cornea (goodnewsnetwork.org

Volunteers Remove 9,200-lbs. of Trash From One of the Dirtiest Rivers in the US (goodnewsnetwork.org)

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(00:00-09:54): Brian and Ian discussed Michael Foust’s Christian Headlines article, “Harvard Students Want Degrees Stripped from Trump Supporters Cruz, McEnany, Others.” And they chatted about Peter Kafka’s Vox article, “How will Trump handle life without Twitter and Facebook? Ask Alex Jones.” Plus they reacted to Donie O'Sullivan’s CNN article, “MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell has been banned from Twitter.”   

(09:54-27:31): Keri Ladouceur, Community Pastor of Community Christian Church, Author of Together as a Team: A Values-Based Approach to Going Further, Faster—Together, and Founder of New Ground Network joined Brian and Ian to chat about her book, her coaching and consulting work with New Ground Network, and her webinar series with Winfield Bevins,  Healthy Rhythms for Thriving Leaders. 

(27:31-36:07): Brian and Ian unpacked Tim Shorey’s Gospel Coalition article, “Assume You Are Wrong.”  

(36:07-43:40): In her article for The Washington Post, Kristin Kobes Du Mez reveals, “Five myths about evangelicals.” Brian and Ian shared their reaction. 

(43:40-53:22): Should your pastor comment on every current event? Brian and Ian shared their thoughts and discussed The Gospel Coalition article from Chris Colquitt, “Expect Less (and More) of Your Pastor in Addressing Current Events.”  

(53:22-1:02:35): Brian and Ian reflected on the anniversary of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant, and seven others. They commented on a Twitter video from ESPN Los Angeles where Kobe shared how he wanted to be remembered and they chatted about Jeff Pearlman’s poignant blog post, “And seven others.”  

(1:02:35-1:12:48): Brian and Ian closed the show with encouragement from Isaiah 1:18.  

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(00:00-09:54): Brian and Ian discussed Michael Foust’s Christian Headlines article, “Harvard Students Want Degrees Stripped from Trump Supporters Cruz, McEnany, Others.” And they chatted about Peter Kafka’s Vox article, “How will Trump handle life without Twitter and Facebook? Ask Alex Jones.” Plus they reacted to Donie O'Sullivan’s CNN article, “MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell has been banned from Twitter.”   

(09:54-27:31): Keri Ladouceur, Community Pastor of Community Christian Church, Author of Together as a Team: A Values-Based Approach to Going Further, Faster—Together, and Founder of New Ground Network joined Brian and Ian to chat about her book, her coaching and consulting work with New Ground Network, and her webinar series with Winfield Bevins,  Healthy Rhythms for Thriving Leaders. 

(27:31-36:07): Brian and Ian unpacked Tim Shorey’s Gospel Coalition article, “Assume You Are Wrong.”  

(36:07-43:40): In her article for The Washington Post, Kristin Kobes Du Mez reveals, “Five myths about evangelicals.” Brian and Ian shared their reaction. 

(43:40-53:22): Should your pastor comment on every current event? Brian and Ian shared their thoughts and discussed The Gospel Coalition article from Chris Colquitt, “Expect Less (and More) of Your Pastor in Addressing Current Events.”  

(53:22-1:02:35): Brian and Ian reflected on the anniversary of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant, and seven others. They commented on a Twitter video from ESPN Los Angeles where Kobe shared how he wanted to be remembered and they chatted about Jeff Pearlman’s poignant blog post, “And seven others.”  

(1:02:35-1:12:48): Brian and Ian closed the show with encouragement from Isaiah 1:18.  

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(00:00-08:36): Was this the hug the entire world needed? Brian and Ian discussed Tom Westerholm’s Boston Globe article, “Tom Brady celebrates 10th career Super Bowl appearance by asking security if he can hug his son.” Plus they chatted about Dominion Voting Systems suing Rudy Giuliani over false election claims. 

(08:36-17:36): Brian and Ian discussed Allan Smith’s NBC News article, “'The trial is stupid': Senate Republicans throw cold water on Trump impeachment.” And they shared their thoughts on Dartunorro Clark’s NBC News article, “Dr. Deborah Birx, Trump's Covid-19 coordinator, said she considered quitting.” 

(17:36-26:51): Have you felt added stress and anxiety while navigating a new way of life during the pandemic? In his recent WIRED Magazine article, Eric Ravenscraft says, “It’s Not Just You: Everyone’s Mental Health Is Suffering.” Brian and Ian shared their reaction. 

(26:51-36:47): Is “Bernie Sanders happy to have gone viral?” Brian and Ian discussed Kelly Hooper’s Politico article where she explains how Bernie is “raising money for charity off the image of him from the inauguration.” Plus Brian and Ian reacted to Matt Durr’s article, “10 quick facts about the $1 billion winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Michigan.”

(36:47-46:19): Brian and Ian chatted about David French’s blog post,  “An Important Apology Shows the Path Past Christian Trumpism.” 

(46:19-55:47): Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on Ed Stetzer’s blog post, “Moral Failings of Christians Leaders.” 

(55:47-1:05:13): Is your inner voice kind or cruel? Brian and Ian chatted about Rachel Cooke’s article for The Guardian, “Why your most important relationship is with your inner voice.”  

(1:05:13-1:14:39): Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on Priscilla Shirer’s Outreach Magazine article, “How to Pray When You Don’t Know What to Say.”    

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(00:00-08:36): Was this the hug the entire world needed? Brian and Ian discussed Tom Westerholm’s Boston Globe article, “Tom Brady celebrates 10th career Super Bowl appearance by asking security if he can hug his son.” Plus they chatted about Dominion Voting Systems suing Rudy Giuliani over false election claims. 

(08:36-17:36): Brian and Ian discussed Allan Smith’s NBC News article, “'The trial is stupid': Senate Republicans throw cold water on Trump impeachment.” And they shared their thoughts on Dartunorro Clark’s NBC News article, “Dr. Deborah Birx, Trump's Covid-19 coordinator, said she considered quitting.” 

(17:36-26:51): Have you felt added stress and anxiety while navigating a new way of life during the pandemic? In his recent WIRED Magazine article, Eric Ravenscraft says, “It’s Not Just You: Everyone’s Mental Health Is Suffering.” Brian and Ian shared their reaction. 

(26:51-36:47): Is “Bernie Sanders happy to have gone viral?” Brian and Ian discussed Kelly Hooper’s Politico article where she explains how Bernie is “raising money for charity off the image of him from the inauguration.” Plus Brian and Ian reacted to Matt Durr’s article, “10 quick facts about the $1 billion winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Michigan.”

(36:47-46:19): Brian and Ian chatted about David French’s blog post,  “An Important Apology Shows the Path Past Christian Trumpism.” 

(46:19-55:47): Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on Ed Stetzer’s blog post, “Moral Failings of Christians Leaders.” 

(55:47-1:05:13): Is your inner voice kind or cruel? Brian and Ian chatted about Rachel Cooke’s article for The Guardian, “Why your most important relationship is with your inner voice.”  

(1:05:13-1:14:39): Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on Priscilla Shirer’s Outreach Magazine article, “How to Pray When You Don’t Know What to Say.”    

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(00:00-10:09): Brain and Ian discussed Pastor Dave Ferguson’s blog post, “3 Ways To Love The Neighbor You Hate.”  

(10:09-27:02): Pastor Dave Ferguson, Lead Pastor at Community Christian Church and Eddie Yoon, Founder of EddieWouldGrow, LLC, joined Brian and Ian to chat about Justice Deposits, an initiative challenging churches, businesses, and individuals to open checking or savings accounts as a way to safely but intentionally help Black-owned Banks, making funds more accessible to Black and minority families and businesses.

(27:02-36:27): Is Your Christianity A Sword Or A Shield? Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on Hilary Moore’s Relevant Magazine article. They also discussed a Facebook post from Brad Brisco, Director of Bivocational Church Planting for the North American Mission Board.   

(36:27-45:30): In his recent Facebook post, Aaron Niequist writes, “The Inauguration was one of the most overtly Christian national events I’ve ever seen. As I keep reflecting on it, I feel both resonance and discomfort.” Brain and Ian shared their reaction.  

(45:30-54:49): Brian and Ian discussed a blog post from Scott Sauls, “We Have A New President — A Christian Response.” and they also chatted about Dr. Jim Denison’s article, “President Biden and “Amazing Grace”: A biblical template for praying for our leaders and nation.”

(54:49-1:03:51): “How Can Christians Stand Against Abortion During the Biden Administration?” Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on Megan Fowler’s Christianity Today article.  

(01:03:51-1:13:47): Some Good News! Brian and Ian closed the show with some uplifting news stories. Check them out! 

“PULSE Founder Says over 100,000 People Surrendered to Christ Through the Ministry's Efforts in 2020”

“TikTok Users Rallied to Design a Better Pill Bottle for People With Parkinson’s”

“When a Student Couldn’t Pay Tuition Fees, Prison Inmates Rallied to Raise $32k to Help”

“When Pastor’s Bike Was Stolen, His Response Was to Start a Free Bicycle Repair Service for People in Need”

“Instead of Charging Women With Shoplifting Groceries, Police Officer Buys $250 Worth of Food For Family in Need”

 

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(00:00-10:09): Brain and Ian discussed Pastor Dave Ferguson’s blog post, “3 Ways To Love The Neighbor You Hate.”  

(10:09-27:02): Pastor Dave Ferguson, Lead Pastor at Community Christian Church and Eddie Yoon, Founder of EddieWouldGrow, LLC, joined Brian and Ian to chat about Justice Deposits, an initiative challenging churches, businesses, and individuals to open checking or savings accounts as a way to safely but intentionally help Black-owned Banks, making funds more accessible to Black and minority families and businesses.

(27:02-36:27): Is Your Christianity A Sword Or A Shield? Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on Hilary Moore’s Relevant Magazine article. They also discussed a Facebook post from Brad Brisco, Director of Bivocational Church Planting for the North American Mission Board.   

(36:27-45:30): In his recent Facebook post, Aaron Niequist writes, “The Inauguration was one of the most overtly Christian national events I’ve ever seen. As I keep reflecting on it, I feel both resonance and discomfort.” Brain and Ian shared their reaction.  

(45:30-54:49): Brian and Ian discussed a blog post from Scott Sauls, “We Have A New President — A Christian Response.” and they also chatted about Dr. Jim Denison’s article, “President Biden and “Amazing Grace”: A biblical template for praying for our leaders and nation.”

(54:49-1:03:51): “How Can Christians Stand Against Abortion During the Biden Administration?” Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on Megan Fowler’s Christianity Today article.  

(01:03:51-1:13:47): Some Good News! Brian and Ian closed the show with some uplifting news stories. Check them out! 

“PULSE Founder Says over 100,000 People Surrendered to Christ Through the Ministry's Efforts in 2020”

“TikTok Users Rallied to Design a Better Pill Bottle for People With Parkinson’s”

“When a Student Couldn’t Pay Tuition Fees, Prison Inmates Rallied to Raise $32k to Help”

“When Pastor’s Bike Was Stolen, His Response Was to Start a Free Bicycle Repair Service for People in Need”

“Instead of Charging Women With Shoplifting Groceries, Police Officer Buys $250 Worth of Food For Family in Need”

 

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