(00:00-09:12): In the news: Court: Mark Dever’s Capitol Hill Baptist Can Resume DC Worship, Citing Hebrews 10:25, injunction issued Friday defends church’s right to meet together in person rather than mayor’s suggested online alternatives.

(09:12-28:49): We were joined by professor of communication at Biola University in La Mirada, California and author of “Winsome Conviction” Tim Muehlhoff. He offers a guide to help Christians navigate disagreements with one another. In today's polarized context, Christians often have committed, biblical rationales for very different positions. How do we discern between core biblical convictions and secondary issues? How do we cultivate better understanding and compassion for those we disagree with?

He discusses how we need to have a “good-will” approach when entering a conversation with someone. We need to assume the BEST in people, not the WORST. 

(28:49-37:14): Keith Olbermann goes on a tirade about expunging the “terrorist” Trump and his enablers and collaborators. Brian touches on what Olbermann says in this clip and discusses the extreme divide in our society. 

(37:14-1:07:49): We were joined by President of Wheaton College, Phil Ryken. He offers some encouragement to students currently enrolled in college, as well as those prospectively looking at attending higher education.

He also discusses his days of being a pastor of a church in Philadelphia. He says he misses ministering to children the most regarding leading a church, and more. 

(1:07:49-1:14:02): Emmie Martin writes “‘Apple just hit a $1 trillion market cap—here’s why its little-known third co-founder sold his 10% stake for $800” in NBC.

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(00:00-09:41): Headlines: Chinese Christian kindergarten teacher imprisoned on suspicion of sharing faith with students. Facebook bans QAnon across its platforms. A surge of over 100 COVID-19 cases linked to evangelical Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry. Local Church Raises $12,000 for Pregnant Waffle House Waitress. 

(09:41-39:02): We were joined by pastor Rich Villodas. He is Pastor of New Life Fellowship in Queens—a large, multiracial church with more than 75 countries represented. To help provide a discipleship for a deeper, more meaningful faith, he explores a fresh vision for authentic spiritual formation comprised of five key pathways in his book “Deeply Formed Life”: Contemplative Rhythms, Interior Examination, Racial Justice, Sexual Wholeness, and Missional Presence.

(39:02-48:03): Brian and Ian cover a few hot topics in the news. These include, llamas are essential to helping us fight COVID-19, Barack Obama is among those hacked on Twitter, and North Carolina city approves 'reparations,' apologizes for role in slavery. 

(48:03-1:13:26): We are joined by Rev. Esau McCaulley, Professor of the New Testament at Wheaton College. His doctoral dissertation, called Sharing in the Son’s Inheritance, was published by T & T Clark. Sharing in the Son’s Inheritance focused on the role Jewish messianism played in Paul’s argument that Jesus has made believers heirs in the Messiah to the Abrahamic promises in Galatians.

His book “Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope” is a personal and scholarly testament to the power and hope of Black biblical interpretation. At a time in which some within the African American community are questioning the place of the Christian faith in the struggle for justice, New Testament scholar McCaulley argues that reading Scripture from the perspective of Black church tradition is invaluable for connecting with a rich faith history and addressing the urgent issues of our times.

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(00:00-09:41): Headlines: Chinese Christian kindergarten teacher imprisoned on suspicion of sharing faith with students. Facebook bans QAnon across its platforms. A surge of over 100 COVID-19 cases linked to evangelical Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry. Local Church Raises $12,000 for Pregnant Waffle House Waitress. 

(09:41-39:02): We were joined by pastor Rich Villodas. He is Pastor of New Life Fellowship in Queens—a large, multiracial church with more than 75 countries represented. To help provide a discipleship for a deeper, more meaningful faith, he explores a fresh vision for authentic spiritual formation comprised of five key pathways in his book “Deeply Formed Life”: Contemplative Rhythms, Interior Examination, Racial Justice, Sexual Wholeness, and Missional Presence.

(39:02-48:03): Brian and Ian cover a few hot topics in the news. These include, llamas are essential to helping us fight COVID-19, Barack Obama is among those hacked on Twitter, and North Carolina city approves 'reparations,' apologizes for role in slavery. 

(48:03-1:13:26): We are joined by Rev. Esau McCaulley, Professor of the New Testament at Wheaton College. His doctoral dissertation, called Sharing in the Son’s Inheritance, was published by T & T Clark. Sharing in the Son’s Inheritance focused on the role Jewish messianism played in Paul’s argument that Jesus has made believers heirs in the Messiah to the Abrahamic promises in Galatians.

His book “Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope” is a personal and scholarly testament to the power and hope of Black biblical interpretation. At a time in which some within the African American community are questioning the place of the Christian faith in the struggle for justice, New Testament scholar McCaulley argues that reading Scripture from the perspective of Black church tradition is invaluable for connecting with a rich faith history and addressing the urgent issues of our times.

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(00:00-09:52): Headlines: Hurricane Delta gains strength and is 10 miles off of the path Hurricane Laura took 6 weeks ago. 13 men have been arrested for the threat of kidnapping Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer. Nancy Pelosi announces bill on 25th Amendment after questioning Trump's health. Biden says he'll answer court-packing question 'when the election is over'.

(09:52-28:08): We were joined by the Executive Director of the Lake Geneva Youth Camp, Christiaan Snedeker. He is committed to leading a new era of church partnership towards developing faithful followers of the Lord Jesus. We discussed the Power of Camp - Why camp matters today, the Challenges of COVID with camp, the unique viewpoint of Lake Geneva Camps and Conferences with Regional Church Partnerships, and what's next in camping broadly and at the organization.

(28:08-37:04): Josh Moody writes “The Forgotten Virtue of Christian Unity”. Brian reads this piece and reflects. He says that “We need to remember that what binds us together in Christ is stronger than what divides us in politics”. 

(37:04-1:04:39): We were joined by Pastor Lou Ramos from Storehouse Church in Chicago.He is currently serving as a Chaplain for Corporate Chaplains of America.  During these past 8 months during the COVID-19 pandemic, CCA has seen a major increase of lives coming to know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior nationally. It’s an exciting time to bring church to the marketplace. Lou and his wife Mirian reside in Chicago and are blessed with two sons Samuel, Mateo and his daughter Faith.

(1:04:39-1:13:30): GOOD NEWS! Brian and Ian discuss some good news from the Good News Network. This website is an optimist’s mecca for positivity and uplifting stories.

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(00:00-09:52): Headlines: Hurricane Delta gains strength and is 10 miles off of the path Hurricane Laura took 6 weeks ago. 13 men have been arrested for the threat of kidnapping Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer. Nancy Pelosi announces bill on 25th Amendment after questioning Trump's health. Biden says he'll answer court-packing question 'when the election is over'.

(09:52-28:08): We were joined by the Executive Director of the Lake Geneva Youth Camp, Christiaan Snedeker. He is committed to leading a new era of church partnership towards developing faithful followers of the Lord Jesus. We discussed the Power of Camp - Why camp matters today, the Challenges of COVID with camp, the unique viewpoint of Lake Geneva Camps and Conferences with Regional Church Partnerships, and what's next in camping broadly and at the organization.

(28:08-37:04): Josh Moody writes “The Forgotten Virtue of Christian Unity”. Brian reads this piece and reflects. He says that “We need to remember that what binds us together in Christ is stronger than what divides us in politics”. 

(37:04-1:04:39): We were joined by Pastor Lou Ramos from Storehouse Church in Chicago.He is currently serving as a Chaplain for Corporate Chaplains of America.  During these past 8 months during the COVID-19 pandemic, CCA has seen a major increase of lives coming to know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior nationally. It’s an exciting time to bring church to the marketplace. Lou and his wife Mirian reside in Chicago and are blessed with two sons Samuel, Mateo and his daughter Faith.

(1:04:39-1:13:30): GOOD NEWS! Brian and Ian discuss some good news from the Good News Network. This website is an optimist’s mecca for positivity and uplifting stories.

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(00:00-08:36): Ian is taking a much needed vacation, so Brian and PJ are taking over the show for the next 7 days; with the help of many church leaders, school presidents, and everyone in between. We discussed the vice presidential debate from last night. 

(08:36-18:03): Touching story out of Alabama. Grandfather’s bucket of baseballs and note go viral on social media. We listen to the ABC story on it and reflect on making memories with our kids. As a father, Brian discusses how important it is to make those memories with our kids, and PJ reflects on playing catch with his dad as a kid. 

(18:03-27:03): We were joined by Danielle D’Souza Gill about her new book “The Choice: The Abortion Divide in America”

(27:03-36:46): Ed Stetzer writes “Find Your Evangelistic Fit” in his blog, Mission Group. Brian discusses different strategies and actions we as the church must take to implement the Gospel in the community. 

(36:46-46:29): Morgan Wallen pulled from 'Saturday Night Live' after breaking Covid-19 protocols. The country music singer announced the news to fans in an Instagram video Wednesday after TikTok videos surfaced of him partying without a mask.

(46:29-1:15:32): For the rest of the hour, we were joined by Pastor Ashley Herr from Redemption Bible Church in Mount Prospect. We discussed how we have passed the time during the pandemic, one thing his church has started doing in the midst of this that you want to keep, and much more.

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(00:00-08:36): Ian is taking a much needed vacation, so Brian and PJ are taking over the show for the next 7 days; with the help of many church leaders, school presidents, and everyone in between. We discussed the vice presidential debate from last night. 

(08:36-18:03): Touching story out of Alabama. Grandfather’s bucket of baseballs and note go viral on social media. We listen to the ABC story on it and reflect on making memories with our kids. As a father, Brian discusses how important it is to make those memories with our kids, and PJ reflects on playing catch with his dad as a kid. 

(18:03-27:03): We were joined by Danielle D’Souza Gill about her new book “The Choice: The Abortion Divide in America”

(27:03-36:46): Ed Stetzer writes “Find Your Evangelistic Fit” in his blog, Mission Group. Brian discusses different strategies and actions we as the church must take to implement the Gospel in the community. 

(36:46-46:29): Morgan Wallen pulled from 'Saturday Night Live' after breaking Covid-19 protocols. The country music singer announced the news to fans in an Instagram video Wednesday after TikTok videos surfaced of him partying without a mask.

(46:29-1:15:32): For the rest of the hour, we were joined by Pastor Ashley Herr from Redemption Bible Church in Mount Prospect. We discussed how we have passed the time during the pandemic, one thing his church has started doing in the midst of this that you want to keep, and much more.

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(00:00-09:41): Headlines: Chinese Christian kindergarten teacher imprisoned on suspicion of sharing faith with students. Facebook bans QAnon across its platforms. A surge of over 100 COVID-19 cases linked to evangelical Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry. Local Church Raises $12,000 for Pregnant Waffle House Waitress. 

(09:41-39:02): We were joined by pastor Rich Villodas. He is Pastor of New Life Fellowship in Queens—a large, multiracial church with more than 75 countries represented. To help provide a discipleship for a deeper, more meaningful faith, he explores a fresh vision for authentic spiritual formation comprised of five key pathways in his book “Deeply Formed Life”: Contemplative Rhythms, Interior Examination, Racial Justice, Sexual Wholeness, and Missional Presence. 

(39:02-48:38): Walter Kim writes “Evangelical Witness Is Compromised. We Need Repentance and Renewal” in Christianity Today. PLUS, Lee Drutman writes in FiveThirtyEight “How Hatred Came To Dominate American Politics”.

(48:38-58:02): Nir Eyal writes “GUIDE: How to be Indistractable” in Psyche. Stop blaming technology – distraction starts within. Manage your inner triggers to enjoy greater focus and a fuller life.

(58:02-1:07:38): Michael Solis writes “We Learn Faster When We Aren’t Told What Choices to Make” in Scientific American. The way we decide may even give insight into delusional thinking.

(1:07:38-1:17:34): Chip Cutter writes “What CEOs Really Think About Remote Work” in Wall Street journal. Top executives at Netflix, BlackRock and other companies weigh in on at-home arrangements, office reopenings and the future of work.

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(00:00-09:41): Headlines: Chinese Christian kindergarten teacher imprisoned on suspicion of sharing faith with students. Facebook bans QAnon across its platforms. A surge of over 100 COVID-19 cases linked to evangelical Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry. Local Church Raises $12,000 for Pregnant Waffle House Waitress. 

(09:41-39:02): We were joined by pastor Rich Villodas. He is Pastor of New Life Fellowship in Queens—a large, multiracial church with more than 75 countries represented. To help provide a discipleship for a deeper, more meaningful faith, he explores a fresh vision for authentic spiritual formation comprised of five key pathways in his book “Deeply Formed Life”: Contemplative Rhythms, Interior Examination, Racial Justice, Sexual Wholeness, and Missional Presence. 

(39:02-48:38): Walter Kim writes “Evangelical Witness Is Compromised. We Need Repentance and Renewal” in Christianity Today. PLUS, Lee Drutman writes in FiveThirtyEight “How Hatred Came To Dominate American Politics”.

(48:38-58:02): Nir Eyal writes “GUIDE: How to be Indistractable” in Psyche. Stop blaming technology – distraction starts within. Manage your inner triggers to enjoy greater focus and a fuller life.

(58:02-1:07:38): Michael Solis writes “We Learn Faster When We Aren’t Told What Choices to Make” in Scientific American. The way we decide may even give insight into delusional thinking.

(1:07:38-1:17:34): Chip Cutter writes “What CEOs Really Think About Remote Work” in Wall Street journal. Top executives at Netflix, BlackRock and other companies weigh in on at-home arrangements, office reopenings and the future of work.

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(00:00-09:58): Headlines: OKC jailers face cruelty charge; playing 'Baby Shark' on loop is 'inhuman,' prosecutor says, Greg Laurie Tests Positive for COVID-19, California Governor tweets “Don't forget to keep your mask on in between bites”, Biden defines $400,000 a year as ‘wealthy’: Here’s what that buys in a big city, PLUS, Pro-Biden Christian to Pro-Trumpers: Are we really all that different?

(09:58-28:51): We are joined by Geoff Holsclaw. He is a pastor in West Michigan and teaches at Northern Seminary. He has recently written Does God Really Like Me? and is the co-founder of Grassroots Theology, which is growing a messy faith for everyday people.

What does it mean and look like to pray for the President; even if you don’t agree with him or even like him? Geoff covers this predicament, and references moments in the Bible where praying for leaders were met with apprehension. How do we love our enemies?

(28:51-38:17): Chris Colin and Rob Baedeker “How to Turn Small Talk Into Smart Conversation.” in Pocket. We touch on tips from a comedian and a journalist on the art of going from small talk to big ideas.

(38:17-48:29): David Brooks writes “America Is Having a Moral Convulsion” in the Atlantic. Levels of trust in this country—in our institutions, in our politics, and in one another—are in precipitous decline. And when social trust collapses, nations fail. Can we get it back before it’s too late?

(48:29-57:54): Not a good trend… Brian and Ian cover “The Number of Americans Who Think Political Violence Is Justified Is Skyrocketing” in Relevant. 

(57:54-1:07:16): Carey Nieuwhof writes “The Top 10 Things Pharisees Say Today” 

(1:07:16-1:16:59): Ray A. Smith writes “The Science Behind WFH Dressing for Zoom” in the Wall Street Journal. What you wear while working actually matters; Researchers studying ‘enclothed cognition’ say your clothing choices at home can affect productivity and performance

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