(00:00-09:25): Actor and creator of the Dick Van Dyke Show, Carl Reiner is dead at 98. Brian and Ian take time to reflect on his expansive career in comedy and television. 

(09:25-19:03): Amanda Casanova writes “Only 39 Percent of Americans Believe 'Life Is Sacred,' Barna Finds” in Christian Headlines. Brian and Ian try and understand why this is as they reflect on their own perspective on how life is sacred. 

(19:03-28:04): Professors Cornel West and Robert George talked about cancelling culture's push to remove monuments. We listen to their discussion on Fox News and then reflect a bit on forgiveness and moving forward as a society. 

(28:04-37:33): Eilene Zimmerman “What Makes Some People More Resilient Than Others?” in The New York Times.  The very earliest days of our lives, and our closest relationships, can offer clues about how we cope with adversity.

(38:29-48:33): Erna Kim Hackett writes “Why I Stopped Talking About Racial Reconciliation and Started Talking About White Supremacy” in Inheritance Magazine. She touches on focusing on what makes this issue more societal, as opposed to individual.

(48:33-58:01): As COVID-19 continues to pose a threat in the United States, Dr. Fauci warns that there could be another spike in cases. Also, is wearing a mask emasculating? Ian and Brian touch on this continuing crisis. 

(58:01-1:07:30): HEY HEY! The MLB season is happening, in an abbreviated format that is. Brian, Ian, and John reflect on the unusual season to come, and how players are opting to sit out for various reasons.

(1:08:34-1:17:53): Brian and Ian close the show reflecting on a story told by the late Nelson Mandela. He tells an amazing story of forgiveness after he encountered one of the guards from the prison he was locked in. Instead of bringing justice and vengeance, he extends grace and kindness. 

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(00:00-09:58): We discuss several updates with Trump and sports in Alabama. The Governor of Alabama resigned after comments against the Alabama football team came out. Plus, Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion law.

(09:58-19:33): Carrie Kintz writes “7 Sayings People Mistake for Scripture” in Church Leaders. Brian and Ian reflect on this as pastors, and share anecdotes on experiences they’ve had themselves. 

(19:33-28:57): “Doomscrolling Is Slowly Eroding Your Mental Health” writes Angela Watercutter in Wired. Brian and Ian discuss the concept of what “Doomscrolling” is, and reflect on how to eliminate this issue. 

(28:57-38:36): Jamil Zaki writes “In a Divided World, We Need to Choose Empathy” It’s gotten harder to empathize; that’s why it’s so important we work at it. Luckily, we can.

(39:32-49:00): “Mississippi state legislature passes bill to remove Confederate symbol from state flag in historic vote.” Brian and Ian talk about offensive symbols that still exist on our flags nationwide, and what we are doing about it. 

(49:00-58:56): Brian and Ian discuss “17 signs of a lack of humility”. 

(58:56-1:08:06): Michael Rozier writes “Will we normalize Covid deaths in the same way we tolerate gun violence?” in American Magazine. 

(1:09:09-1:18:48): GOOD NEWS! Brian and Ian close the show out with some uplifting stories.

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(00:00-09:58): We discuss several updates with Trump and sports in Alabama. The Governor of Alabama resigned after comments against the Alabama football team came out. Plus, Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion law.

(09:58-19:33): Carrie Kintz writes “7 Sayings People Mistake for Scripture” in Church Leaders. Brian and Ian reflect on this as pastors, and share anecdotes on experiences they’ve had themselves. 

(19:33-28:57): “Doomscrolling Is Slowly Eroding Your Mental Health” writes Angela Watercutter in Wired. Brian and Ian discuss the concept of what “Doomscrolling” is, and reflect on how to eliminate this issue. 

(28:57-38:36): Jamil Zaki writes “In a Divided World, We Need to Choose Empathy” It’s gotten harder to empathize; that’s why it’s so important we work at it. Luckily, we can.

(39:32-49:00): “Mississippi state legislature passes bill to remove Confederate symbol from state flag in historic vote.” Brian and Ian talk about offensive symbols that still exist on our flags nationwide, and what we are doing about it. 

(49:00-58:56): Brian and Ian discuss “17 signs of a lack of humility”. 

(58:56-1:08:06): Michael Rozier writes “Will we normalize Covid deaths in the same way we tolerate gun violence?” in American Magazine. 

(1:09:09-1:18:48): GOOD NEWS! Brian and Ian close the show out with some uplifting stories.

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(00:00-36:38): A scheduling conflict forced Brian and Ian to be even more socially distanced than usual. During the first hour, Ian shared four blog posts from his past, some close to twenty years old: “Fences,” “Water,” “Library” and “Plans.”

(36:38-46:59): Brian took over for the second hour of the show. He started out by talking about the implications of Illinois moving to Phase Four in the recovery from the COVID-19 outbreak.

(46:59-56:56): A number of Black staff members and student-athletes are leaving Liberty University after the school's president, Jerry Falwell Jr. mocked Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Twitter. Brain shared his reaction.

(56:56-1:07:10): Pastor Matt Chandler talked about Trials, Comparison, and the Danger of Instagram

(1:07:10-1:14:13): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

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(00:00-36:38): A scheduling conflict forced Brian and Ian to be even more socially distanced than usual. During the first hour, Ian shared four blog posts from his past, some close to twenty years old: “Fences,” “Water,” “Library” and “Plans.”

(36:38-46:59): Brian took over for the second hour of the show. He started out by talking about the implications of Illinois moving to Phase Four in the recovery from the COVID-19 outbreak.

(46:59-56:56): A number of Black staff members and student-athletes are leaving Liberty University after the school's president, Jerry Falwell Jr. mocked Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Twitter. Brain shared his reaction.

(56:56-1:07:10): Pastor Matt Chandler talked about Trials, Comparison, and the Danger of Instagram

(1:07:10-1:14:13): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

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(00:00-09:45): Why have face masks become political? Brian and Ian talked about the weirdly divisive issue.

(09:45-18:35): Jim Galvin joined Brian and Ian to talk about his new book "Maximizing Board Effectiveness: A Practical Guide for Effective Governance," and what Pastors need to know when they take on the task of running church organizations.

(18:35-28:14): Did Evangelicals create “Cancel Culture”? Brian and Ian talked about how people who say and do controversial things should be treated.

(28:14-37:48): Becky Pippert says it’s important to share your faith, even in a post-Christian world. Brain and Ian shared their reaction.

(37:48-48:20): President Trump used the term “Kung Flu” during a speech on evangelicals. Brian and Ian talked about how Christ followers should choose their words.

(48:20-58:17): What did Jesus look like? Does it matter? Brian and Ian talked about where the depictions of Jesus came from and what He actually looked like.

(58:17-1:08:37): Whether you’re a Pastor or not, many people would agree this has been the most challenging year of their life. Brian and Ian talked about how to deal with all of it.

(1:08:37-1:14:51): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

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(00:00-09:45): Why have face masks become political? Brian and Ian talked about the weirdly divisive issue.

(09:45-18:35): Jim Galvin joined Brian and Ian to talk about his new book "Maximizing Board Effectiveness: A Practical Guide for Effective Governance," and what Pastors need to know when they take on the task of running church organizations.

(18:35-28:14): Did Evangelicals create “Cancel Culture”? Brian and Ian talked about how people who say and do controversial things should be treated.

(28:14-37:48): Becky Pippert says it’s important to share your faith, even in a post-Christian world. Brain and Ian shared their reaction.

(37:48-48:20): President Trump used the term “Kung Flu” during a speech on evangelicals. Brian and Ian talked about how Christ followers should choose their words.

(48:20-58:17): What did Jesus look like? Does it matter? Brian and Ian talked about where the depictions of Jesus came from and what He actually looked like.

(58:17-1:08:37): Whether you’re a Pastor or not, many people would agree this has been the most challenging year of their life. Brian and Ian talked about how to deal with all of it.

(1:08:37-1:14:51): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

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(00:00-09:51): The FBI said Tuesday a noose found in the team garage of NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace at the Talladega Superspeedway has been there since last year and he, therefore, is not a victim of a hate crime. Brian and Ian talked about the social media reaction.

(09:51-27:35): Andrew Lee is the Retired Senior Pastor at Chicago Christian Union Church. He joined Brian and Ian to talk about his article for Christianity Today “Standing Between White Privilege and Black Disprivilege: An Asian American Perspective” and their planned march in Chicago this weekend.

(27:35-36:59): Is 2020 the gift no one wanted? Brian and Ian talked about the potential positives that can come from a year full of challenges.

(36:59-47:08): New data suggests the protests and not the COVID-19 pandemic, have lost Trump white evangelical support in the 2020 race. Brian and Ian shared their reaction.

(47:08-57:37): Are we entering a more stressful period of the COVID era? Brian and Ian talked about how things will be different and potentially more complicated now that things are opening up again.

(57:37-1:08:35): Once we actually return to the “new normal” what will that mean for the church? Brian and Ian discussed.

(1:08:35-1:14:56): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

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(00:00-09:51): The FBI said Tuesday a noose found in the team garage of NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace at the Talladega Superspeedway has been there since last year and he, therefore, is not a victim of a hate crime. Brian and Ian talked about the social media reaction.

(09:51-27:35): Andrew Lee is the Retired Senior Pastor at Chicago Christian Union Church. He joined Brian and Ian to talk about his article for Christianity Today “Standing Between White Privilege and Black Disprivilege: An Asian American Perspective” and their planned march in Chicago this weekend.

(27:35-36:59): Is 2020 the gift no one wanted? Brian and Ian talked about the potential positives that can come from a year full of challenges.

(36:59-47:08): New data suggests the protests and not the COVID-19 pandemic, have lost Trump white evangelical support in the 2020 race. Brian and Ian shared their reaction.

(47:08-57:37): Are we entering a more stressful period of the COVID era? Brian and Ian talked about how things will be different and potentially more complicated now that things are opening up again.

(57:37-1:08:35): Once we actually return to the “new normal” what will that mean for the church? Brian and Ian discussed.

(1:08:35-1:14:56): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

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(00:00-09:07): The NASCAR field gave a show of support for Bubba Wallace ahead of the Geico 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Monday after a noose was found in his team’s garage on Sunday. Brian and Ian shared their reaction.

(09:07-28:09): TJ Stevens has a good life now, but in 1982 as an eighteen-year-old James Quentin Stevens opened fire in his high school, holding 10 people hostage for 21 hours. He joined Brian and Ian to talk about his new book “Once a Shooter: Redemption of a High School Gunman”

(28:09-37:11): Brian and Ian tackled the topic of how to be a good Christian in the digital world.

(37:11-47:00): President Trump declared Tuesday morning that anyone caught vandalizing monuments or any other federal property can be subject to arrest and face up to 10 years in prison. Brian and Ian talked about the issue of taking down monuments and statues.

(47:00-57:11): After nearly two decades, the federal government will once again begin executing criminals, the Justice Department announced Monday. Should Christians support the death penalty?

(57:11-1:07:00): How should you read the Bible? Brian and Ian shared some tips for better understanding the Bible

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