(00:00-09:37): We start the show off on a sad note. An explosion is feared to have killed dozens and injured thousands in Beirut. Plus, the violent crime rate in Chicago has shown a frightening trend upward. 

(09:37-19:20): Carey Nieuwhof writes “Why Do We Hate Each Other So Much? (5 Reasons Anger Is The New Epidemic)”

(19:20-28:43): Mark Dever writes “12 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Posting Something Online”. Brian and Ian reflect on this.

(28:43-38:53): We were joined by author Jordan Abina to discuss his book “Thoughts of a Dying Worship Leader”. Feeling unable to reach beyond the seemingly uninterested faces staring back at him during worship, he found himself at a crossroads, unsure whether he could continue leading his church in worship. Until the morning God led him to 2 Chronicles 20 and showed him the way forward. 

(38:53-49:28): Tim Keller writes “A Biblical Critique of Secular Justice and Critical Theory” in Life in the Gospel. 

(49:28-58:39): Joanne Bratta from Hopeful Beginnings joined us to provide an update on this amazing ministry. She talked about how they are managing to continue serving through this crisis.

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(58:39-1:08:08): Bruce Ashford writes “The Intellectual in Canada Who Unmasked Political Idolatry in America: Or Why Politics Won’t Save Us” in the Gospel Coalition. 

(1:08:08-1:17:26): Kaitlyn Schiess writes “The Stories Our Politicians Tell: Our allegiance to economic prosperity can shape us more than we realize” in Christianity Today.

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(00:00-09:30): James Harden leads scoring frenzy, player stands for anthem, Boban beasts small ball in Day 2 of NBA restart. Plus, Why we must not look away in the current crisis. 

(09:30-28:07): We were joined by author and associate publisher and director of editorial at InterVarsity Press, where she has worked for more than thirty years. She wrote “Be Kind to Yourself” to call us to self-care through greater compassion for ourselves. She helps us pay attention to the frustrations that bug us in order to identify negative thinking about ourselves or others. As we do so, we can discern what we need to let go. This allows us to lean into the things that bring us joy. Each chapter is filled with spiritual practices and creative exercises for reflection and celebration.

(28:07-38:01): Racism among white Christians is higher than among the nonreligious. That's no coincidence. For most of American history, the light-skinned Jesus conjured up by white congregations demanded the preservation of inequality as part of the divine order.

(38:01-47:55): Hygiene Theater Is a Huge Waste of Time. People are power scrubbing their way to a false sense of security. Brian and Ian touch on the health-scare amidst the pandemic, and how we can be reasonable about hygiene. 

(47:55-1:07:15): We were joined by a police officer in a southern metropolitan area. He offered some perspective on what police experience first-hand and the truth on what they think. He believes that there is a systemic issue regarding race in this country and that people are missing the mark on addressing it. 

(1:07:15-1:16:46): We are always in need of some good news. Here is a collection of 100 good-news stories, Brian and Ian read over just a few and reflect.

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(00:00-09:30): James Harden leads scoring frenzy, player stands for anthem, Boban beasts small ball in Day 2 of NBA restart. Plus, Why we must not look away in the current crisis. 

(09:30-28:07): We were joined by author and associate publisher and director of editorial at InterVarsity Press, where she has worked for more than thirty years. She wrote “Be Kind to Yourself” to call us to self-care through greater compassion for ourselves. She helps us pay attention to the frustrations that bug us in order to identify negative thinking about ourselves or others. As we do so, we can discern what we need to let go. This allows us to lean into the things that bring us joy. Each chapter is filled with spiritual practices and creative exercises for reflection and celebration.

(28:07-38:01): Racism among white Christians is higher than among the nonreligious. That's no coincidence. For most of American history, the light-skinned Jesus conjured up by white congregations demanded the preservation of inequality as part of the divine order.

(38:01-47:55): Hygiene Theater Is a Huge Waste of Time. People are power scrubbing their way to a false sense of security. Brian and Ian touch on the health-scare amidst the pandemic, and how we can be reasonable about hygiene. 

(47:55-1:07:15): We were joined by a police officer in a southern metropolitan area. He offered some perspective on what police experience first-hand and the truth on what they think. He believes that there is a systemic issue regarding race in this country and that people are missing the mark on addressing it. 

(1:07:15-1:16:46): We are always in need of some good news. Here is a collection of 100 good-news stories, Brian and Ian read over just a few and reflect.

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(00:00-09:32): “Keep Your Distance: Words of Advice for Churches from the Surgeon General”  Jerome Adams, Surgeon General of the United States, offered important medical guidance for faith communities today. 

(09:32-18:58): John Lewis wrote an op-ed to be read on the day of his funeral. It is a heart-felt and impactful message to America on compassion, getting into “good trouble”, and opposing racial injustice.

(18:58-28:14): Stuck in a Spiritual Rut? Neuroscience Might Have the Answer. How better understanding our brains can help us grow in conformity to Christ. 

(28:14-37:53): United States ranks second to last for raising a family: index. The ‘Raising a Family Index’ is comprised of 30 critical statistics. Brian and Ian reflect on this and discuss how they address budgeting time with their families. 

(37:53-46:52): There is a growing situation in China as millions of Uighur Muslims are being held in internment camps. It is the largest mass internment of an ethnic-religious minority group since World War II.

(46:52-57:09): Charles Barkley on anthem kneeling "If people don't kneel they're not a bad person". Brian and Ian touch on the NBA and how teams are kneeling in unity, while others may choose not to. 

(57:09-1:06:56): Brian and Ian read over “8 Reasons We Must Confront Others In Their Sin” by Chuck Lawless. Why is it so difficult, and how do we do it properly?

(1:06:56-1:16:18): We close out the show by referencing a few of Ian’s tweets from the last few weeks. One from Galatians, the only command in this passage is v. 25 - keep in step with the Spirit. The fruit is the RESULT of walking with the Spirit, not the prerequisite. Then, a retweet of Dan White Jr., and another one about being productive in quarantine.

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(00:00-09:32): “Keep Your Distance: Words of Advice for Churches from the Surgeon General”  Jerome Adams, Surgeon General of the United States, offered important medical guidance for faith communities today. 

(09:32-18:58): John Lewis wrote an op-ed to be read on the day of his funeral. It is a heart-felt and impactful message to America on compassion, getting into “good trouble”, and opposing racial injustice.

(18:58-28:14): Stuck in a Spiritual Rut? Neuroscience Might Have the Answer. How better understanding our brains can help us grow in conformity to Christ. 

(28:14-37:53): United States ranks second to last for raising a family: index. The ‘Raising a Family Index’ is comprised of 30 critical statistics. Brian and Ian reflect on this and discuss how they address budgeting time with their families. 

(37:53-46:52): There is a growing situation in China as millions of Uighur Muslims are being held in internment camps. It is the largest mass internment of an ethnic-religious minority group since World War II.

(46:52-57:09): Charles Barkley on anthem kneeling "If people don't kneel they're not a bad person". Brian and Ian touch on the NBA and how teams are kneeling in unity, while others may choose not to. 

(57:09-1:06:56): Brian and Ian read over “8 Reasons We Must Confront Others In Their Sin” by Chuck Lawless. Why is it so difficult, and how do we do it properly?

(1:06:56-1:16:18): We close out the show by referencing a few of Ian’s tweets from the last few weeks. One from Galatians, the only command in this passage is v. 25 - keep in step with the Spirit. The fruit is the RESULT of walking with the Spirit, not the prerequisite. Then, a retweet of Dan White Jr., and another one about being productive in quarantine.

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(00:00-09:22): Former Presidential Candidate Herman Cain passed away this morning from complications with COVID-19. Brian and Ian shared their reaction.

(09:22-19:26): Rob Currie is a professor at Judson University. He joined Brian and Ian to talk about his new book Hunger Winter: A World War II Novel.

(19:26-28:32): John Ortberg, a popular Christian author and speaker, has resigned as pastor of Menlo Church, a megachurch congregation outside of San Francisco. Brian and Ian shared their reaction to the news.

(28:32-37:54): Brian and Ian talked about how to be a good Christian while engaging with people online.

(37:54-47:03): Two days after holding a worship service at his Grace Community Church in California in defiance of state orders, John MacArthur was interviewed on Tucker Carlson’s show. Brian and Ian discussed MacArthur’s comments

(47:03-56:07): Pastor Derwin Gray talked about why building a multiethnic church is important. Brian and Ian shared their reaction.

(56:07-1:05:59): Brian and Ian talked about the need for Pastors to be leaders.

(1:05:59-1:15:01): New science suggests singing can go a long way to improving your physical condition. Brian and Ian shared their reaction and talked about what that means for the current COVID world.

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(00:00-09:22): Former Presidential Candidate Herman Cain passed away this morning from complications with COVID-19. Brian and Ian shared their reaction.

(09:22-19:26): Rob Currie is a professor at Judson University. He joined Brian and Ian to talk about his new book Hunger Winter: A World War II Novel.

(19:26-28:32): John Ortberg, a popular Christian author and speaker, has resigned as pastor of Menlo Church, a megachurch congregation outside of San Francisco. Brian and Ian shared their reaction to the news.

(28:32-37:54): Brian and Ian talked about how to be a good Christian while engaging with people online.

(37:54-47:03): Two days after holding a worship service at his Grace Community Church in California in defiance of state orders, John MacArthur was interviewed on Tucker Carlson’s show. Brian and Ian discussed MacArthur’s comments

(47:03-56:07): Pastor Derwin Gray talked about why building a multiethnic church is important. Brian and Ian shared their reaction.

(56:07-1:05:59): Brian and Ian talked about the need for Pastors to be leaders.

(1:05:59-1:15:01): New science suggests singing can go a long way to improving your physical condition. Brian and Ian shared their reaction and talked about what that means for the current COVID world.

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(00:00-09:27): Brian and Ian started off the show by talking about the state of the COVID-19 outbreak as the White House is officially asking people to wear masks in public for the first time.

(09:27-18:15): Eric Metaxas is taking some head for comments he made about the race of Jesus Christ. Brian and Ian shared their reaction.

(18:15-27:19): Jonathan Carswell is the CEO of 10ofthose.com. He joined Brian and Ian to talk about their work, which helps To support Christian mission through the provision of quality Christian books 

(27:19-36:36): Brian and Ian talked about the return of Major League Baseball, and the COVID-19 outbreak on the Miami Marlins.

(36:36-46:27): Grace Community Church in California gathered indoors and sang hymns on Sunday, violating the state’s ban. Brian and Ian talked about the rationale behind the decision

(46:27-57:22): Dr. Michael Brown is the host of the nationally syndicated radio broadcast the Line of Fire. He is the author of 40 books and was recognized by Newsmax as one of the top evangelical leaders in the nation. He joined Brian and Ian to talk about his new book “Evangelicals at the Crossroads: Will We Pass the Trump Test?“

(57:22-1:06:21): Brian and Ian shared a review of the new book “Beautiful Resistance: The Joy of Conviction in a Culture of Compromise”

(1:06:21-1:15:43): Plus, Brian and Ian wrapped up the show by sharing some Good News from the Good News Network.

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(00:00-09:27): Brian and Ian started off the show by talking about the state of the COVID-19 outbreak as the White House is officially asking people to wear masks in public for the first time.

(09:27-18:15): Eric Metaxas is taking some head for comments he made about the race of Jesus Christ. Brian and Ian shared their reaction.

(18:15-27:19): Jonathan Carswell is the CEO of 10ofthose.com. He joined Brian and Ian to talk about their work, which helps To support Christian mission through the provision of quality Christian books 

(27:19-36:36): Brian and Ian talked about the return of Major League Baseball, and the COVID-19 outbreak on the Miami Marlins.

(36:36-46:27): Grace Community Church in California gathered indoors and sang hymns on Sunday, violating the state’s ban. Brian and Ian talked about the rationale behind the decision

(46:27-57:22): Dr. Michael Brown is the host of the nationally syndicated radio broadcast the Line of Fire. He is the author of 40 books and was recognized by Newsmax as one of the top evangelical leaders in the nation. He joined Brian and Ian to talk about his new book “Evangelicals at the Crossroads: Will We Pass the Trump Test?“

(57:22-1:06:21): Brian and Ian shared a review of the new book “Beautiful Resistance: The Joy of Conviction in a Culture of Compromise”

(1:06:21-1:15:43): Plus, Brian and Ian wrapped up the show by sharing some Good News from the Good News Network.

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(00:00-39:44): We are joined by Judson University’s sixth president, and mustard connoisseur, Gene Crume. He joined us to talk about how we safely reopen universities and schools. He touches on what it means to fully surrender our lives to Christ. How has the pandemic taught us the importance of surrender? 

(39:44-1:17:29): We are joined by executive pastor Kelly Skiles from Soul City Church. She talks about the young demographic of the church (20-40yrs) and how that is unique. Meals of Hope program where we serve people who need care in our community - www.soulcitychurch.com/loveworks

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