(00:00-09:28): Get Your Mass Gatherings or Large Community Events Ready. CDC provides Interim Guidance for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Brian and Ian are covering all they know on the disease and where it is spreading and what to expect for the next few weeks. 

(09:28-18:49): The Coronavirus is causing an unprecedented situation worldwide, especially in the United States. We haven’t seen this level of panic and isolation and we want to talk about that. How are we supposed to handle fear and uncertainty as Christians?

(18:49-28:02): Matt Till writes “Dear Church, This is Our Moment”. Brian and Ian talk about Christians’ role in being opportunistic during trying times. People are thinking about death, people are suffering, it is our job and calling to go into the world and serve. 

(28:02-37:31): News out of Tennessee: “Coronavirus: Tennessee brothers hoard nearly 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer, say they have nowhere to sell it”. Brian and Ian discuss panic and greed, and how they go hand in hand. 

(38:27-48:35): As Christians, we have a unique opportunity, now more than ever, to discuss eternity. Both the CDC and The Gospel Coalition provided their input on simplifying the disease for explaining. 

(48:35-59:23): Mark Oden writes “8 Things the Coronavirus Should Teach Us” in The Gospel Coalition. Brian and Ian want to instill a greater understanding of the disease and what we can do about it. 

(59:23-1:09:39): Brian and Ian discuss: Teaching kids at home due to coronavirus? Homeschooling moms share their tips. "Your 'school day' will not be perfect, and that's OK. Just try to remember you're adjusting to something new and there will be some bumps along the way.”

(1:10:42-1:17:47): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

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(00:00-09:28): Get Your Mass Gatherings or Large Community Events Ready. CDC provides Interim Guidance for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Brian and Ian are covering all they know on the disease and where it is spreading and what to expect for the next few weeks. 

(09:28-18:49): The Coronavirus is causing an unprecedented situation worldwide, especially in the United States. We haven’t seen this level of panic and isolation and we want to talk about that. How are we supposed to handle fear and uncertainty as Christians?

(18:49-28:02): Matt Till writes “Dear Church, This is Our Moment”. Brian and Ian talk about Christians’ role in being opportunistic during trying times. People are thinking about death, people are suffering, it is our job and calling to go into the world and serve. 

(28:02-37:31): News out of Tennessee: “Coronavirus: Tennessee brothers hoard nearly 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer, say they have nowhere to sell it”. Brian and Ian discuss panic and greed, and how they go hand in hand. 

(38:27-48:35): As Christians, we have a unique opportunity, now more than ever, to discuss eternity. Both the CDC and The Gospel Coalition provided their input on simplifying the disease for explaining. 

(48:35-59:23): Mark Oden writes “8 Things the Coronavirus Should Teach Us” in The Gospel Coalition. Brian and Ian want to instill a greater understanding of the disease and what we can do about it. 

(59:23-1:09:39): Brian and Ian discuss: Teaching kids at home due to coronavirus? Homeschooling moms share their tips. "Your 'school day' will not be perfect, and that's OK. Just try to remember you're adjusting to something new and there will be some bumps along the way.”

(1:10:42-1:17:47): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

(00:00-11:04): Beyoncé Mass replaces hymns with ‘Survivor’ and ‘Flaws and All’. Brian and Ian talk about this fascinating service, and discuss the details. Is it all bad, or is there an aspect of quality community in it?

(12:00-39:49): We are joined by Kristi Bramlett, college professor, communicator coach, and so much more. She is hosting a workshop called “The Connected Communicator”. The workshop is meant to benefit communicators and speakers and connect with God on a mind and body level.

(40:53-50:28): We kick off the second hour with two articles about police officers doing amazing things. The first is “Video of Police Officer Singing Gospel Song Goes Viral” and we listen to him expressing his gifts through worship. The next is “Police Officer Prays Every Day at the Flagpole for Students”. 

(50:28-1:00:40): Dan Kopf writes “High-income people in the US keep marrying each other, and it’s exacerbating inequality” in Quartz. Brian and Ian discuss income inequality and how we can deal with it as Christians. 

(1:00:40-1:10:51): The Barrage of beef is back! Brian and Ian give their complaints in a segment we like to call “What really grinds our gears”. From bad drivers, to not-so-warm food, we got thing or two to get off our chests. 

(1:10:51-1:17:10): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

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(00:00-11:04): Beyoncé Mass replaces hymns with ‘Survivor’ and ‘Flaws and All’. Brian and Ian talk about this fascinating service, and discuss the details. Is it all bad, or is there an aspect of quality community in it?

(12:00-39:49): We are joined by Kristi Bramlett, college professor, communicator coach, and so much more. She is hosting a workshop called “The Connected Communicator”. The workshop is meant to benefit communicators and speakers and connect with God on a mind and body level.

(40:53-50:28): We kick off the second hour with two articles about police officers doing amazing things. The first is “Video of Police Officer Singing Gospel Song Goes Viral” and we listen to him expressing his gifts through worship. The next is “Police Officer Prays Every Day at the Flagpole for Students”. 

(50:28-1:00:40): Dan Kopf writes “High-income people in the US keep marrying each other, and it’s exacerbating inequality” in Quartz. Brian and Ian discuss income inequality and how we can deal with it as Christians. 

(1:00:40-1:10:51): The Barrage of beef is back! Brian and Ian give their complaints in a segment we like to call “What really grinds our gears”. From bad drivers, to not-so-warm food, we got thing or two to get off our chests. 

(1:10:51-1:17:10): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

(00:00-09:09): Tale of two Coronavirus articles: “COVID-19 Preparedness Is an Opportunity to Literally Love Your Neighbor as Yourself” and “How would Jesus Handle the Coronavirus” in Relevant Magazine. As the disease continues to affect the United States and many ways, how are we supposed to handle it?

(09:09-18:35): Evangelical pastor identifies when it's OK to move to a different church. JD Grear gives his input on leaving and finishing well. There is a difference between leaving unpromted and leaving with a purpose and to follow a calling. 

(19:32-29:00): Carey Nieuwhof writes “5 Keys To Attracting Leaders Who Are Better Than You Are”. Brian and Ian talk about how the best leaders aren’t afraid or insecure enough to let other leaders take the spotlight in situations.  

(29:00-38:21): People are Addicted to Outrage: Four Ways to Walk a Better Path. Rather than seeing our world through the lens of everything that’s broken I argue we should use a lens with four main features.

(38:21-48:26): Gretchen Schmelzer writes in Grown and Flown: “This Can Be Our Finest Hour-But We Need All Of You”. 

(49:29-1:21:37): We are joined by the Dean of University Ministries at Judson University, Chris Lash. He also speaks at chapel services for the school. He touches on how the university is responding to the Coronavirus outbreak. The school is using e-learning techniques through Google Hangouts and other methods. 

He launched a guided prayer project on March 12th which helps internalize the Word of God. Updates on prayers can be received every Monday and Thursday via text. Text “prayerproject” to 31996 for updates. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-09:09): Tale of two Coronavirus articles: “COVID-19 Preparedness Is an Opportunity to Literally Love Your Neighbor as Yourself” and “How would Jesus Handle the Coronavirus” in Relevant Magazine. As the disease continues to affect the United States and many ways, how are we supposed to handle it?

(09:09-18:35): Evangelical pastor identifies when it's OK to move to a different church. JD Grear gives his input on leaving and finishing well. There is a difference between leaving unpromted and leaving with a purpose and to follow a calling. 

(19:32-29:00): Carey Nieuwhof writes “5 Keys To Attracting Leaders Who Are Better Than You Are”. Brian and Ian talk about how the best leaders aren’t afraid or insecure enough to let other leaders take the spotlight in situations.  

(29:00-38:21): People are Addicted to Outrage: Four Ways to Walk a Better Path. Rather than seeing our world through the lens of everything that’s broken I argue we should use a lens with four main features.

(38:21-48:26): Gretchen Schmelzer writes in Grown and Flown: “This Can Be Our Finest Hour-But We Need All Of You”. 

(49:29-1:21:37): We are joined by the Dean of University Ministries at Judson University, Chris Lash. He also speaks at chapel services for the school. He touches on how the university is responding to the Coronavirus outbreak. The school is using e-learning techniques through Google Hangouts and other methods. 

He launched a guided prayer project on March 12th which helps internalize the Word of God. Updates on prayers can be received every Monday and Thursday via text. Text “prayerproject” to 31996 for updates.

(00:00-09:35): After years of delegation and trials, Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in prison. Brian and Ian talk about some of the details and abuse of power in Hollywood and the church. 

(09:35-18:48): Pastor Jonathan Stockstill says ministry leaders should have character, not just gifts. Brian and Ian discuss how leaders need to be anointed, not just gifted. 

(18:48-28:11): Alli Worthington writes in Relevant: “Signs You’re Way Too Busy, And how to break the cycle” Brian and Ian discuss her remarks, as well as how to deal with busy-ness as a church leader.

(28:11-37:34): While busy-ness is a problem, there is also an aspect of ‘rest’ that isn’t practiced or recognized in society. Joshua Becker writes “The Underappreciation of Rest in Today’s Society” in Becoming Minimalist. Brian and Ian discuss this. 

(38:30-49:21): In the heat of the Democratic race, “Biden promises ‘bold progressive vision’ after primary wins”. Brian and Ian talk about the discourse between the candidates and what that might mean for the country and the election. 

(49:21-59:54): Jason Thacker is talking about sex robots and other technology with this piece “(Fake) Sex in a Technological Age” in The Gospel Coalition. 

(59:54-1:10:02): While worship has altered in style and approach, has it really changed? Brian and Ian cover this piece out of The Christian Post “Whatever happened to worship?”

(1:11:05-1:18:10): Brian and Ian “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-09:35): After years of delegation and trials, Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in prison. Brian and Ian talk about some of the details and abuse of power in Hollywood and the church. 

(09:35-18:48): Pastor Jonathan Stockstill says ministry leaders should have character, not just gifts. Brian and Ian discuss how leaders need to be anointed, not just gifted. 

(18:48-28:11): Alli Worthington writes in Relevant: “Signs You’re Way Too Busy, And how to break the cycle” Brian and Ian discuss her remarks, as well as how to deal with busy-ness as a church leader.

(28:11-37:34): While busy-ness is a problem, there is also an aspect of ‘rest’ that isn’t practiced or recognized in society. Joshua Becker writes “The Underappreciation of Rest in Today’s Society” in Becoming Minimalist. Brian and Ian discuss this. 

(38:30-49:21): In the heat of the Democratic race, “Biden promises ‘bold progressive vision’ after primary wins”. Brian and Ian talk about the discourse between the candidates and what that might mean for the country and the election. 

(49:21-59:54): Jason Thacker is talking about sex robots and other technology with this piece “(Fake) Sex in a Technological Age” in The Gospel Coalition. 

(59:54-1:10:02): While worship has altered in style and approach, has it really changed? Brian and Ian cover this piece out of The Christian Post “Whatever happened to worship?”

(1:11:05-1:18:10): Brian and Ian “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

(00:00-08:54): Kirk Franklin: ‘Kumbaya moments’ are not enough for better race relations. Brian and Ian refer to Franklin’s remarks from the Dove award debacle, and now he is talking with the president of TBN in a conversation on race. 

(08:54-18:24): In response to #OkBoomer, Anne Kennedy writes “#OkMillennial, Church Is Still About Jesus” in Patheos. She touches on the importance of remaining constant. 

(18:24-27:50): In the history of humankind, few people have been as misquoted as Jesus. Michael Hidalgo writes in Relevant “4 Things Jesus Never Said”. Brian and Ian reflect on it. 

(27:50-37:29): Perhaps, against popular belief, community shouldn’t be sought after. Eugene Park writes “The Folly of ‘Looking for Community’” in The Gospel Coalition. Brian and Ian discuss this and reflect. 

(38:25-47:58): We spend this segment discussing some news of Christians in India and in Iran. Mikaela Mathews writes “Christians in Iran Boldly Proclaim Testimonies on Satellite TV” in Christian Headlines. Also, “Christian Leader in Madhya Pradesh, India Run Over by Motorcycles, Sources Say”. 

(47:58-58:40): Awesome story: These Bikers Escort Child Victims To Court To Confront Their Abusers—And Give The Kids Cool Nicknames. Brian and Ian talk about how hard it must be for abuse victims to testify, and how these bikers deserve immense recognition. 

(58:40-1:09:17): Jessica Robyn Provencher writes “Parents, Your Kids Need Big Theology.” in Core Christianity. Brian and Ian reflect on how the next generation views God and maybe don’t reflect enough on his power. 

(1:10:21-1:17:15): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-08:54): Kirk Franklin: ‘Kumbaya moments’ are not enough for better race relations. Brian and Ian refer to Franklin’s remarks from the Dove award debacle, and now he is talking with the president of TBN in a conversation on race. 

(08:54-18:24): In response to #OkBoomer, Anne Kennedy writes “#OkMillennial, Church Is Still About Jesus” in Patheos. She touches on the importance of remaining constant. 

(18:24-27:50): In the history of humankind, few people have been as misquoted as Jesus. Michael Hidalgo writes in Relevant “4 Things Jesus Never Said”. Brian and Ian reflect on it. 

(27:50-37:29): Perhaps, against popular belief, community shouldn’t be sought after. Eugene Park writes “The Folly of ‘Looking for Community’” in The Gospel Coalition. Brian and Ian discuss this and reflect. 

(38:25-47:58): We spend this segment discussing some news of Christians in India and in Iran. Mikaela Mathews writes “Christians in Iran Boldly Proclaim Testimonies on Satellite TV” in Christian Headlines. Also, “Christian Leader in Madhya Pradesh, India Run Over by Motorcycles, Sources Say”. 

(47:58-58:40): Awesome story: These Bikers Escort Child Victims To Court To Confront Their Abusers—And Give The Kids Cool Nicknames. Brian and Ian talk about how hard it must be for abuse victims to testify, and how these bikers deserve immense recognition. 

(58:40-1:09:17): Jessica Robyn Provencher writes “Parents, Your Kids Need Big Theology.” in Core Christianity. Brian and Ian reflect on how the next generation views God and maybe don’t reflect enough on his power. 

(1:10:21-1:17:15): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”