(00:00-09:13): Are you suffering from quarantine fatigue? Brian and Ian talked about the dangers of slacking off in your quarantine efforts as the shutdown stretches on and on.

(09:13-18:41): Domestic violence calls are up in 18% Chicago during the shutdown, with people cooped up at home and stressing over coronavirus and paying bills.

(18:41-28:46): Dave Ramsey is giving people advice for how to navigate their finances during the lockdown.

(28:46-38:06): Do you think parenthood makes people more happy or less happy? A new scientific study is looking to answer that question.

(38:06-48:55): A new survey shows that Americans want gathering in homes and churches to be allowed right away when the lockdown ends.

(48:55-59:29): Dave Sparkman is the Chairman of the Board for Crossroads Career Ministries. He joined Brian and Ian to talk about the work they are doing to help people find work during the COVID-19 lockdown.

(59:29-1:09:56): Good News Network: A group of people found a positive reason to wear paper bags over their heads. Plus, hospitals are sending in the clowns!

(1:09:56-1:16:12): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

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(00:00-09:13): Are you suffering from quarantine fatigue? Brian and Ian talked about the dangers of slacking off in your quarantine efforts as the shutdown stretches on and on.

(09:13-18:41): Domestic violence calls are up in 18% Chicago during the shutdown, with people cooped up at home and stressing over coronavirus and paying bills.

(18:41-28:46): Dave Ramsey is giving people advice for how to navigate their finances during the lockdown.

(28:46-38:06): Do you think parenthood makes people more happy or less happy? A new scientific study is looking to answer that question.

(38:06-48:55): A new survey shows that Americans want gathering in homes and churches to be allowed right away when the lockdown ends.

(48:55-59:29): Dave Sparkman is the Chairman of the Board for Crossroads Career Ministries. He joined Brian and Ian to talk about the work they are doing to help people find work during the COVID-19 lockdown.

(59:29-1:09:56): Good News Network: A group of people found a positive reason to wear paper bags over their heads. Plus, hospitals are sending in the clowns!

(1:09:56-1:16:12): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

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(00:00-09:54): Is it time to ditch the sweatpants and start dressing like the adults we are despite all of us working from home? Brian and Ian discuss.

(09:54-19:45): Vermon Pierre with The Gospel Coalition is concerned that after the COVID-19 lockdown, churches will spend too much time creating online content rather than gatherings.

(19:45-29:28): What do you think you’ll remember most from the coronavirus lockdown? One writer says our collective memory may not be as detailed as you think.

(29:28-40:25): We are continuing our series with John Perrine “Making Meaning in the Midst of Pandemic” Today’s segment is “The One Worth Suffering For.”

(40:25-51:23): Brian and Ian reacted to Kelly Edmiston’s piece on what we should do with our anger and fear during times of uncertainty, and how that relates to our current season.

(51:23-1:12:24): Goeff Holsclaw is a co-pastor of youth and family ministries at Vineyard North in Grand Rapids, Michigan and co-host God With Us Podcast with his wife. He joined Brian and Ian to talk about how his church and his family are dealing with the coronavirus lockdown.

(1:12:24-1:20:00): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

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(00:00-09:54): Is it time to ditch the sweatpants and start dressing like the adults we are despite all of us working from home? Brian and Ian discuss.

(09:54-19:45): Vermon Pierre with The Gospel Coalition is concerned that after the COVID-19 lockdown, churches will spend too much time creating online content rather than gatherings.

(19:45-29:28): What do you think you’ll remember most from the coronavirus lockdown? One writer says our collective memory may not be as detailed as you think.

(29:28-40:25): We are continuing our series with John Perrine “Making Meaning in the Midst of Pandemic” Today’s segment is “The One Worth Suffering For.”

(40:25-51:23): Brian and Ian reacted to Kelly Edmiston’s piece on what we should do with our anger and fear during times of uncertainty, and how that relates to our current season.

(51:23-1:12:24): Goeff Holsclaw is a co-pastor of youth and family ministries at Vineyard North in Grand Rapids, Michigan and co-host God With Us Podcast with his wife. He joined Brian and Ian to talk about how his church and his family are dealing with the coronavirus lockdown.

(1:12:24-1:20:00): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

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(00:00-08:17): Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has announced the stay-at-home order will be extended until the end of May. Brian and Ian talked about priorities for living life during the COVID-19 shutdown.

(08:17-29:24): Jarrett Stevens is the lead pastor and CEO of Soul City Church, one of the fastest growing churches in Chicago. He joined Brian and Ian to talk about how his organization is surviving the lockdown, and what it’s like to work in ministry with his wife.

(29:24-39:51): We are continuing our series with John Perrine “Making Meaning in the Midst of Pandemic” Today’s touches on the creating and cultivating.

(39:51-49:46): Brian and Ian react to Anthony Delaney’s comments on how the coronavirus outbreak is changing reality for the church.

(49:46-1:00:05): In the same vein, Brian and Ian discussed the ways it will change the way we live our entire lives.

(1:00:05-1:10:17): Many people might think the nationwide lockdown has been a golden age for introverts, but new data suggests it’s hitting them just as hard as their extroverted brothers and sisters.

(1:10:17-1:17:12): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

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(00:00-08:17): Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has announced the stay-at-home order will be extended until the end of May. Brian and Ian talked about priorities for living life during the COVID-19 shutdown.

(08:17-29:24): Jarrett Stevens is the lead pastor and CEO of Soul City Church, one of the fastest growing churches in Chicago. He joined Brian and Ian to talk about how his organization is surviving the lockdown, and what it’s like to work in ministry with his wife.

(29:24-39:51): We are continuing our series with John Perrine “Making Meaning in the Midst of Pandemic” Today’s touches on the creating and cultivating.

(39:51-49:46): Brian and Ian react to Anthony Delaney’s comments on how the coronavirus outbreak is changing reality for the church.

(49:46-1:00:05): In the same vein, Brian and Ian discussed the ways it will change the way we live our entire lives.

(1:00:05-1:10:17): Many people might think the nationwide lockdown has been a golden age for introverts, but new data suggests it’s hitting them just as hard as their extroverted brothers and sisters.

(1:10:17-1:17:12): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

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(00:00-09:35): Brian and Ian start the show off by discussing how different heads-of-states are handling the lock downs, and some remarks from the Texas lieutenant governor and others. Plus they discuss protesters’ remarks “Jesus is my vaccine”.

(09:35-19:02): We hear from a friend of Ian’s Georgia Coats. She shares her perspective on weakness and how from it, we can have strength. She refers to 2 Corinthians 12 where Paul talks about his 

(19:02-28:35): GOOD NEWS!! We want to highlight some encouraging news from around the world. This hospital is celebrating recovered COVID patients with the Rocky theme, Kentucky is tackling issues of asthma and coal, this high school principal aims to make her graduating students feel better and much more.

(28:35-39:42): We are continuing our series with John Perrine “Making Meaning in the Midst of Pandemic” Today’s touches on the Practical aspect of meaning. Where do we find it? 

(40:38-51:00): Can Staying Home Help Us Regain a Sense of Place? How rediscovering creation around us can deepen our connection with God. PLUS, As People Stay Home, Earth Turns Wilder and Cleaner. 

(51:00-1:12:17): We are joined by writer and pediatric ER doctor, Lina AbuJamra. She starts by discussing the efforts of the healthcare workers and other leaders in Illinois. We are beginning to see signs of getting back into the rhythm of things. She has also had a heavy presence on social media offering her encouragement to the community.

(1:13:20-1:20:19): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

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(00:00-09:35): Brian and Ian start the show off by discussing how different heads-of-states are handling the lock downs, and some remarks from the Texas lieutenant governor and others. Plus they discuss protesters’ remarks “Jesus is my vaccine”.

(09:35-19:02): We hear from a friend of Ian’s Georgia Coats. She shares her perspective on weakness and how from it, we can have strength. She refers to 2 Corinthians 12 where Paul talks about his 

(19:02-28:35): GOOD NEWS!! We want to highlight some encouraging news from around the world. This hospital is celebrating recovered COVID patients with the Rocky theme, Kentucky is tackling issues of asthma and coal, this high school principal aims to make her graduating students feel better and much more.

(28:35-39:42): We are continuing our series with John Perrine “Making Meaning in the Midst of Pandemic” Today’s touches on the Practical aspect of meaning. Where do we find it? 

(40:38-51:00): Can Staying Home Help Us Regain a Sense of Place? How rediscovering creation around us can deepen our connection with God. PLUS, As People Stay Home, Earth Turns Wilder and Cleaner. 

(51:00-1:12:17): We are joined by writer and pediatric ER doctor, Lina AbuJamra. She starts by discussing the efforts of the healthcare workers and other leaders in Illinois. We are beginning to see signs of getting back into the rhythm of things. She has also had a heavy presence on social media offering her encouragement to the community.

(1:13:20-1:20:19): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

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(00:00-09:16): Jo Yurcaba writes “No, we actually *don’t* have a ton of free time right now. Why we need to stop perpetuating that myth” in Well and Good magazine. Brian and Ian respond to the premise of “having more time” but also how having to adapt to the circumstances is posing more challenges and taking up more time. 

(09:16-18:33): Willie Geist responds in a tweet to the Washington Post article “Rallies against stay-at-home orders grow as Trump sides with protesters”. 

(18:33-27:48): Robert Langreth writes “Americans Are Poisoning Themselves in Their Rush to Fight Virus” in Bloomberg. Brian and Ian discuss the hastey nature of the American’s response and treatment of the disease. 

(27:48-37:48): We continue to listen to part two of a series called “Meaning Making in the Midst of Pandemic” from Pastor John Perrine. The second part is called “The Mic Drop of Moses”.

(38:45-49:45): How are we embracing the chaotic side of Zoom? Ever since we were restricted from meeting with one another, Zoom and other multimedia communication has skyrocketed. Brian and Ian talk about different ways we are going about meetings, social gatherings, even dating using this technology. 

(49:45-1:00:12): We are joined by father and son author duo Brian and Jeff Becker. They co-wrote the book “Tender Lions”. They are here to provide their perspective on dealing with stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. They say there isn’t a single person in the world right now who isn’t impacted by this virus; whether that is financial, physically, emotionally, etc. 

(1:00:12-1:10:43): Jim Denison writes “COVID-19 Is Not God’s Judgment” in Christianity Today. How can we know God isn’t acting now as he acted against Pharaoh? Brian and Ian reflect on God’s presence in the midst of this, and how to answer concerns to this predicament.  

(1:11:46-1:19:03): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

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(00:00-09:16): Jo Yurcaba writes “No, we actually *don’t* have a ton of free time right now. Why we need to stop perpetuating that myth” in Well and Good magazine. Brian and Ian respond to the premise of “having more time” but also how having to adapt to the circumstances is posing more challenges and taking up more time. 

(09:16-18:33): Willie Geist responds in a tweet to the Washington Post article “Rallies against stay-at-home orders grow as Trump sides with protesters”. 

(18:33-27:48): Robert Langreth writes “Americans Are Poisoning Themselves in Their Rush to Fight Virus” in Bloomberg. Brian and Ian discuss the hastey nature of the American’s response and treatment of the disease. 

(27:48-37:48): We continue to listen to part two of a series called “Meaning Making in the Midst of Pandemic” from Pastor John Perrine. The second part is called “The Mic Drop of Moses”.

(38:45-49:45): How are we embracing the chaotic side of Zoom? Ever since we were restricted from meeting with one another, Zoom and other multimedia communication has skyrocketed. Brian and Ian talk about different ways we are going about meetings, social gatherings, even dating using this technology. 

(49:45-1:00:12): We are joined by father and son author duo Brian and Jeff Becker. They co-wrote the book “Tender Lions”. They are here to provide their perspective on dealing with stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. They say there isn’t a single person in the world right now who isn’t impacted by this virus; whether that is financial, physically, emotionally, etc. 

(1:00:12-1:10:43): Jim Denison writes “COVID-19 Is Not God’s Judgment” in Christianity Today. How can we know God isn’t acting now as he acted against Pharaoh? Brian and Ian reflect on God’s presence in the midst of this, and how to answer concerns to this predicament.  

(1:11:46-1:19:03): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

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