(00:00-07:23): Democrats tap array of faith leaders to speak at convention. Brian and Ian touch on the DNC, as well as Michelle Obama’s speech from the convention and “Joe Biden’s Catholic politics are complicated—but deeply American”

(07:23-37:32): 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 story into ministry, and how he is leading his church through a pandemic.

(37:32-46:56): This is odd but is it plausible? Katlyn Beaty writes “QAnon: The alternative religion that’s coming to your church” in Religion News Network. Brian and Ian discuss conspiracy theories and their play in the church. 

(46:56-56:33): Dan Reiland writes “Warning Signs & Practical Help for Stress Overload”. Brian and Ian discuss telltale giveaways that people around you - or you yourself - are experiencing overbearing stress. 

(56:33-1:05:23): Ian and Brian discuss “5 Rather Startling Reasons People Leave Your Church” By Carey Nieuwhof. “what most leaders aren’t prepared for is the reality that people will leave when things are going well. Even when they’re going really well. In fact, some people leave because things are going well, or because you’re getting healthier.”

(1:05:23-1:14:26): The Center for Action and Contemplation writes “A Mirror Image”

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(00:00-09:53): In some areas of the country students are heading back to school for the fall, even as other areas of the country they are still wrestling with the COVID-19 outbreak. Brian and Ian shared their perspective as parents,

(09:53-28:06): Adam Graber is a director at FaithTech and the co-host of the Device and Virtue podcast, he has written for Christianity Today, The Bulwark, Relevant, Christ and Pop Culture, and Second Natural Journal. He joined Brian and Ian to talk about how churches are using technology to adapt to the COVID-19 outbreak and what the future will look like.

(28:06-37:27): ‘Morality pills’ may be the US’s best shot at ending the coronavirus pandemic, according to one ethicist. Brian and Ian talked about the ethics of morality pills and the debate over solutions for the pandemic.

(37:27-47:14): Brian and Ian shared a piece from Diana Butler Bass on the forgotten political message of Christianity

(47:14-1:14:30): Daniel Hill is the founding and senior pastor of River City Community Church, located in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago. Hill is the author of White Awake: An Honest Look at What It Means to Be White and 10:10: Life to the Fullest. He joined Brian and Ian to talk about his new book White Lies: Nine Ways to Expose and Resist the Racial Systems That Divide Us

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(00:00-09:53): In some areas of the country students are heading back to school for the fall, even as other areas of the country they are still wrestling with the COVID-19 outbreak. Brian and Ian shared their perspective as parents,

(09:53-28:06): Adam Graber is a director at FaithTech and the co-host of the Device and Virtue podcast, he has written for Christianity Today, The Bulwark, Relevant, Christ and Pop Culture, and Second Natural Journal. He joined Brian and Ian to talk about how churches are using technology to adapt to the COVID-19 outbreak and what the future will look like.

(28:06-37:27): ‘Morality pills’ may be the US’s best shot at ending the coronavirus pandemic, according to one ethicist. Brian and Ian talked about the ethics of morality pills and the debate over solutions for the pandemic.

(37:27-47:14): Brian and Ian shared a piece from Diana Butler Bass on the forgotten political message of Christianity

(47:14-1:14:30): Daniel Hill is the founding and senior pastor of River City Community Church, located in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago. Hill is the author of White Awake: An Honest Look at What It Means to Be White and 10:10: Life to the Fullest. He joined Brian and Ian to talk about his new book White Lies: Nine Ways to Expose and Resist the Racial Systems That Divide Us

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Hour 1 Seg 1: Herman Cain 'tweets' two weeks after his death to attack Democrats. Cain’s Twitter account revived to spread pro-Trump messages. One-time presidential candidate died in July from coronavirus. PLUS, Biden, Seizing on Masks as a Campaign Issue, Calls for a Mandate. 

Hour 1 Seg 2: We were joined by Pastor Josh Moody of College Church in Wheaton. The building’s steeple collapsed during Monday’s storm. He offers some encouragement about leading a church through a pandemic, as well as recovering and rebuilding from setbacks. Dr. Josh Moody is the senior pastor of College Church in Wheaton. He is the president and founder of The God Centered Life which can be heard on radio and online at godcenteredlife.org. He is the author of many books including most recently “John For You”.

Hour 1 Seg 3: Has online worship acclimated us to our screens, or can we get physical again? Brian and Ian discussed "Preserving Our Body and Bodies for Worship" by Hannah King.

Hour 1 Seg 4: John Lee writes "Who Are the Most Generous? Not Who You’d Expect" in Christianity Today. The secret to becoming a cheerful giver is to remember whom we are giving to.

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Hour 2 Seg 2-3: We were joined by John Perrine to discuss his podcast called "The Burning Word". John is a pastor from the Chicagoland area who currently lives, works and podcasts from Belfast, Northern Ireland. He has his Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in IL and is a current Doctorate of Theology and Ministry student at Durham University in the UK. John has a passion for resourcing the modern church with relevant, honest, and biblical teaching on the Bible's most compelling texts so that together we can encounter God again in His Word.

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Hour 1 Seg 1: Herman Cain 'tweets' two weeks after his death to attack Democrats. Cain’s Twitter account revived to spread pro-Trump messages. One-time presidential candidate died in July from coronavirus. PLUS, Biden, Seizing on Masks as a Campaign Issue, Calls for a Mandate. 

Hour 1 Seg 2: We were joined by Pastor Josh Moody of College Church in Wheaton. The building’s steeple collapsed during Monday’s storm. He offers some encouragement about leading a church through a pandemic, as well as recovering and rebuilding from setbacks. Dr. Josh Moody is the senior pastor of College Church in Wheaton. He is the president and founder of The God Centered Life which can be heard on radio and online at godcenteredlife.org. He is the author of many books including most recently “John For You”.

Hour 1 Seg 3: Has online worship acclimated us to our screens, or can we get physical again? Brian and Ian discussed "Preserving Our Body and Bodies for Worship" by Hannah King.

Hour 1 Seg 4: John Lee writes "Who Are the Most Generous? Not Who You’d Expect" in Christianity Today. The secret to becoming a cheerful giver is to remember whom we are giving to.

Hour 2 Seg 1: Description coming soon

Hour 2 Seg 2-3: We were joined by John Perrine to discuss his podcast called "The Burning Word". John is a pastor from the Chicagoland area who currently lives, works and podcasts from Belfast, Northern Ireland. He has his Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in IL and is a current Doctorate of Theology and Ministry student at Durham University in the UK. John has a passion for resourcing the modern church with relevant, honest, and biblical teaching on the Bible's most compelling texts so that together we can encounter God again in His Word.

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(00:00-09:00): A sheriff in Florida told his employees will not be allowed to wear a mask in their office. Brian and Ian talked about the politization of wearing masks during the COVID-19 outbreak.

(09:00-37:40): We are joined by Simon Wilce, the Executive Director of CAP America for Christians Against Poverty. Christians Against Poverty equip local churches with effective poverty relieving tools and empower them to share the good news of Jesus. Call: 888-444-9185 to give.

(37:40-46:48): Do Christian have to choose between compassion and conviction? Brian and Ian discussed how to approach political disagreements while still being true to your Christianity.

(46:48-1:15:22): Brian and Ian continued to talk with Simon Wilce from Christians Against Poverty. He discussed the theology of CAP’s mission and also some stories of those who have been impacted by the financial crisis. They heard from Kevin Palau, chairman of the board of CAP America. He also talked about the witnessing power of CAP and how it has led many to Christ.

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(00:00-09:00): A sheriff in Florida told his employees will not be allowed to wear a mask in their office. Brian and Ian talked about the politization of wearing masks during the COVID-19 outbreak.

(09:00-37:40): We are joined by Simon Wilce, the Executive Director of CAP America for Christians Against Poverty. Christians Against Poverty equip local churches with effective poverty relieving tools and empower them to share the good news of Jesus. Call: 888-444-9185 to give.

(37:40-46:48): Do Christian have to choose between compassion and conviction? Brian and Ian discussed how to approach political disagreements while still being true to your Christianity.

(46:48-1:15:22): Brian and Ian continued to talk with Simon Wilce from Christians Against Poverty. He discussed the theology of CAP’s mission and also some stories of those who have been impacted by the financial crisis. They heard from Kevin Palau, chairman of the board of CAP America. He also talked about the witnessing power of CAP and how it has led many to Christ.

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(00:00-09:16): Is there a stark difference in the way media outlets report on issues? Brian and Ian discuss headlines and the vernacular of articles posted on both MSNBC and Fox News and touch on how news needs to be objective. 

(09:16-37:03): We are joined by representatives from Christians Against Poverty. Christians Against Poverty equip local churches with effective poverty relieving tools and empower them to share the good news of Jesus. Executive Director of CAP America, Simon Wilce, joins us to share his story. Call: 888-444-9185 to give. 

(37:03-46:52): Chicago’s ‘Problematic’ Statues, Monuments Could Come Down After New Committee Reviews Them. The project will begin with the creation of the advisory committee this month, according to the Mayor's Office. Brian and Ian discuss this ongoing discourse of removing statues of historically disgraced figures. 

(46:52-1:14:48): We continue to talk with Simon Wilce from Christians Against Poverty. He discusses the theology of CAP’s mission and also some stories of those who have been impacted by the financial crisis. We hear a bit from Kevin Palau, chair of the board of CAP America. He goes into the witnessing power of CAP and how it has led many to Christ.

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(00:00-09:16): Is there a stark difference in the way media outlets report on issues? Brian and Ian discuss headlines and the vernacular of articles posted on both MSNBC and Fox News and touch on how news needs to be objective. 

(09:16-37:03): We are joined by representatives from Christians Against Poverty. Christians Against Poverty equip local churches with effective poverty relieving tools and empower them to share the good news of Jesus. Executive Director of CAP America, Simon Wilce, joins us to share his story. Call: 888-444-9185 to give. 

(37:03-46:52): Chicago’s ‘Problematic’ Statues, Monuments Could Come Down After New Committee Reviews Them. The project will begin with the creation of the advisory committee this month, according to the Mayor's Office. Brian and Ian discuss this ongoing discourse of removing statues of historically disgraced figures. 

(46:52-1:14:48): We continue to talk with Simon Wilce from Christians Against Poverty. He discusses the theology of CAP’s mission and also some stories of those who have been impacted by the financial crisis. We hear a bit from Kevin Palau, chair of the board of CAP America. He goes into the witnessing power of CAP and how it has led many to Christ.

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(00:00-09:44): The Chicagoland area, as well as many regions in the midwest, were slammed by a huge storm system yesterday. There was widespread power outage, downed trees, and other damage from tornadoes and wind gusts up to 100mph. B1G football is postponing their games, and Navy Pier is potentially facing closure. 

(09:44-19:08): ‘Christianity Will Have Power’ writes Elizabeth Dias in The New York Times. Donald Trump made a promise to white evangelical Christians, whose support can seem mystifying to the outside observer.

(19:08-27:07): Scot McKnight writes “Help!, My Pastor is a Narcissist” in Christianity Today. Brian and Ian discuss eight strategies for dealing with narcissistic pastors. 

(27:07-36:07): Melissa Kruger writes “The Most Important Lesson Parents Teach” in The Gospel Coalition. “Sometimes in all our living we forget to tell our children how to truly live” 

(36:07-45:07): Written in CNN “There has been a 90% increase in Covid-19 cases in US children in the last four weeks, report says” PLUS, will children be affected by the pandemic for years to come?

(45:07-54:13): Aaron Earls writes “What’s Fueling The Divisions In Your Church?” in Facts and Trends. Pastors are dealing with a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic that has radically altered how most congregations are gathering. The coronavirus has impacted every facet of pastoral ministry.

(54:13-1:03:31): Daniel Harrell writes “John Ortberg and the Pitfalls of Pastoral Discernment” in Christianity Today”. When we consent to our calling as ministers of the gospel, we assent to be public imitators of all it proclaims.

(1:03:31-1:13:11): GOOD NEWS! Brian and Ian close the show out on a high note with some uplifting stories from The Good News Network.

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