(00:00-09:13): Brian is on his own one last time and touches on the new fast-food chain entering the breakfast game. McDonald's is giving away free Egg McMuffins just as Wendy's launches breakfast.

(09:13-18:30): Coronavirus, Christians, and a Christ-Centered Response, writes Ed Stetzer in Christianity Today. How we respond in times when we feel powerless may offer a greater opportunity for growth for us and to witness to others. Also, Local Churches Change Practices For Mass As Precautions Amid Coronavirus Outbreak.

(18:30-28:00): Pastor Josh Moody writes “Big Church, Small Church: Does Size Determine Health?” Brian touches on church health and how to determine what that is. Also, Jon Tyson tweets “Dear Church Planter, It’s not a competition.”

(28:00-37:13): Nick Hall writes “Evangelism Formation: Our Treasure, Our Technology, and Our Togetherness,” in Christianity Today. Technology is making the gospel available to people around the world like never before, and Brian is talking about it. 

(38:15-48:26): Jim Daly writes in Fox News “Why this is the best time to give your child a smartphone.” As a parent, Brian touches on this tough topic of technology and how parent should find a balance of monitoring their kids’ content engagement as well as using the tech for good. 

(48:26-58:35): Scott Sauls writes a compelling piece “On Money Sickness and Getting Healthy With Wealth.” Brian talks about the love of money and what the Bible says about it. How do we handle our pocketbooks?

(58:35-1:08:41): Milton Quintanilla writes “Cincinnati Megachurch Helps Pay Off $46.5 Million in Medical Debt” in Christian Post. The donation came off the heels of a sermon preached by senior pastor Brian Tome last November where the congregation was encouraged to give money to help American families in medical debt. 

(1:09:44-1:16:30): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

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(00:00-09:13): Brian is on his own one last time and touches on the new fast-food chain entering the breakfast game. McDonald's is giving away free Egg McMuffins just as Wendy's launches breakfast.

(09:13-18:30): Coronavirus, Christians, and a Christ-Centered Response, writes Ed Stetzer in Christianity Today. How we respond in times when we feel powerless may offer a greater opportunity for growth for us and to witness to others. Also, Local Churches Change Practices For Mass As Precautions Amid Coronavirus Outbreak.

(18:30-28:00): Pastor Josh Moody writes “Big Church, Small Church: Does Size Determine Health?” Brian touches on church health and how to determine what that is. Also, Jon Tyson tweets “Dear Church Planter, It’s not a competition.”

(28:00-37:13): Nick Hall writes “Evangelism Formation: Our Treasure, Our Technology, and Our Togetherness,” in Christianity Today. Technology is making the gospel available to people around the world like never before, and Brian is talking about it. 

(38:15-48:26): Jim Daly writes in Fox News “Why this is the best time to give your child a smartphone.” As a parent, Brian touches on this tough topic of technology and how parent should find a balance of monitoring their kids’ content engagement as well as using the tech for good. 

(48:26-58:35): Scott Sauls writes a compelling piece “On Money Sickness and Getting Healthy With Wealth.” Brian talks about the love of money and what the Bible says about it. How do we handle our pocketbooks?

(58:35-1:08:41): Milton Quintanilla writes “Cincinnati Megachurch Helps Pay Off $46.5 Million in Medical Debt” in Christian Post. The donation came off the heels of a sermon preached by senior pastor Brian Tome last November where the congregation was encouraged to give money to help American families in medical debt. 

(1:09:44-1:16:30): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

(00:00-08:48): “If you drive an expensive car you're probably a jerk, scientists say.” writes Rob Picheta on CNN. Brian talks about this and touches on the recent mass shooting in Milwaukee. 

(08:48-17:54): “Democratic Christians Weigh Their Primary Concerns”, writes Daniel Silliman in Christianity Today. The presidential contenders are wooing religious voters. How do the faithful make sure God isn't a political prop?

(17:54-27:02): Fred Sanders writes “The Cross Changes Everything” In Christianity Today. Why the Crucifixion is the center of our theology—and our lives. Brian talks about how the entire Bible points towards Jesus’s death and resurrection. 

(27:02-36:14): “Here Come the Skinny Cows”, writes Mark Deymaz With Harry Li in Christianity Today.  Brian discusses the four reasons tithes and offerings are about to drop dramatically. 

(37:16-1:07:22): We are joined by pastor of Renewal Church, Kevin Sampson. He and Brian went to Wheaton a lot, and he says that Brian was a big influence to him in his college years. He shares his story of how he ended up planting a church. He and Brian touch on pastor insecurity and how they handle it.

(1:08:26-1:14:40): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

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(00:00-08:48): “If you drive an expensive car you're probably a jerk, scientists say.” writes Rob Picheta on CNN. Brian talks about this and touches on the recent mass shooting in Milwaukee. 

(08:48-17:54): “Democratic Christians Weigh Their Primary Concerns”, writes Daniel Silliman in Christianity Today. The presidential contenders are wooing religious voters. How do the faithful make sure God isn't a political prop?

(17:54-27:02): Fred Sanders writes “The Cross Changes Everything” In Christianity Today. Why the Crucifixion is the center of our theology—and our lives. Brian talks about how the entire Bible points towards Jesus’s death and resurrection. 

(27:02-36:14): “Here Come the Skinny Cows”, writes Mark Deymaz With Harry Li in Christianity Today.  Brian discusses the four reasons tithes and offerings are about to drop dramatically. 

(37:16-1:07:22): We are joined by pastor of Renewal Church, Kevin Sampson. He and Brian went to Wheaton a lot, and he says that Brian was a big influence to him in his college years. He shares his story of how he ended up planting a church. He and Brian touch on pastor insecurity and how they handle it.

(1:08:26-1:14:40): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

(00:00-09:07): Democrats Block Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act in the Senate. Brian discusses this heartbreaking and disappointing news in the ever-growing battle against abortion. 

(10:10-37:43): We are joined by author Dave Goetz. He is the president of CZ Strategy in Wheaton, a messaging and marketing agency. He talks about his journey into that aspect of his life, as well as his book “Death by Suburbs”.  

(38:46-1:09:17): We are joined by Duneland Community Church pastor, Greg Arthur. He and Brian went to Wheaton together back in the day and reminisced about their time there and where God has taken them since. He shares his journey of joining this 75-year-old church looking “for a new vision”. He is also on the board for Free the Girls, an organization that helps victims of human trafficking.

(1:09:17-1:15:32): Brian and Ian’s Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

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(00:00-09:07): Democrats Block Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act in the Senate. Brian discusses this heartbreaking and disappointing news in the ever-growing battle against abortion. 

(10:10-37:43): We are joined by author Dave Goetz. He is the president of CZ Strategy in Wheaton, a messaging and marketing agency. He talks about his journey into that aspect of his life, as well as his book “Death by Suburbs”.  

(38:46-1:09:17): We are joined by Duneland Community Church pastor, Greg Arthur. He and Brian went to Wheaton together back in the day and reminisced about their time there and where God has taken them since. He shares his journey of joining this 75-year-old church looking “for a new vision”. He is also on the board for Free the Girls, an organization that helps victims of human trafficking.

(1:09:17-1:15:32): Brian and Ian’s Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

(00:00-09:14): Americans should prepare for coronavirus crisis in U.S., CDC says. Brian touches on this as well as the fact that the Dow dropped 1900 points in two days due to the disease. 

(09:14-27:17): We are joined by Attorney and Partner at Mauck and Baker, John Mauck. He discusses his background and his mission as a peace-maker in the law field. He explains how he approaches litigation and conflict resolution by praying with both whom he represents, as well as his adversaries. 

M&B represented students of Wheaton College as they were kicked out of Millennium Park for preaching the Gospel. He goes over the incident and how the city prohibited the preaching because they want it to maintain a peaceful place to gather. 

(28:19-37:34): Ryan Welsh writes in The Gospel Coalition “God’s People Aren’t Impressive. Just Look at Moses’s Family Tree.”. Brian talks about how mistakes and imperfections do not disqualify us from God’s work. 

(37:34-1:01:20): We are joined by Pathway Community Church pastor, Kirt Wiggins. He talks about his journey into the faith as well as how he felt called into church planting. Kirt sticks around to talk about Caring Network. Caring Network is the first step for women facing an unplanned pregnancy.  We welcome women with unconditional love, counsel, and resources that offer the light of truth—changing hearts and saving lives.

(1:02:23-1:10:22): “Barna: 5 trends driving Americans' perception of church relevance, influence” writes Anugrah Kumar in Christian Post.

(1:10:22-1:17:15): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-09:14): Americans should prepare for coronavirus crisis in U.S., CDC says. Brian touches on this as well as the fact that the Dow dropped 1900 points in two days due to the disease. 

(09:14-27:17): We are joined by Attorney and Partner at Mauck and Baker, John Mauck. He discusses his background and his mission as a peace-maker in the law field. He explains how he approaches litigation and conflict resolution by praying with both whom he represents, as well as his adversaries. 

M&B represented students of Wheaton College as they were kicked out of Millennium Park for preaching the Gospel. He goes over the incident and how the city prohibited the preaching because they want it to maintain a peaceful place to gather. 

(28:19-37:34): Ryan Welsh writes in The Gospel Coalition “God’s People Aren’t Impressive. Just Look at Moses’s Family Tree.”. Brian talks about how mistakes and imperfections do not disqualify us from God’s work. 

(37:34-1:01:20): We are joined by Pathway Community Church pastor, Kirt Wiggins. He talks about his journey into the faith as well as how he felt called into church planting. Kirt sticks around to talk about Caring Network. Caring Network is the first step for women facing an unplanned pregnancy.  We welcome women with unconditional love, counsel, and resources that offer the light of truth—changing hearts and saving lives.

(1:02:23-1:10:22): “Barna: 5 trends driving Americans' perception of church relevance, influence” writes Anugrah Kumar in Christian Post.

(1:10:22-1:17:15): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

(00:00-09:01): Man Who Saved Three Prison Guards Executed by Tennessee. Brian touches on this story of an inmate who was on death row and saved a guard. He was executed by the state of Tennessee. Should he have been?

(09:01-18:22): Nate Pyle writes “Why Christ wouldn't aspire to ‘Christic Manhood’” in Religion News. Brian discusses the lack of tenderness in men. Jesus was emotional, he was a creator, and he was a loving friend. 

(19:25-28:24): Chris Cagle writes “Why Christians Should Never Retire” in The Gospel Coalition. Brian discusses this article and how we aren’t meant to lounge through life even in the later years. We are called to be witnesses and workers for Christ until He calls us home. 

(28:24-37:32): Heartbreaking statistic: Fraud Against Churches Exceeds What Churches Give to Missions.

(37:32-46:33): Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s celebration of life was yesterday at The Staples Center. Vanessa Bryant shared an extensive and heartbreaking tribute to her late husband and daughter, and NBA stars, Michael Jordan and Shaquile O’Neal shared their thoughts. 

(47:36-1:16:03): We are joined by Ken Johnson, pastor of Christ Covenant Church in Villa Park. He shares his story of how he worked for the airline industry and got involved in the local church. When he started leading a church, he and a few other churches merged to form what is now Christ Covenant, how did it work?

Ken also discusses the non-profit organization called Love Inc. They buy into the philosophy to help people for the long run. The role of Love INC is not to replace the Church but to help churches distribute their skills, gifts, resources, and love to communities in need – In the Name of Christ. 

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(00:00-09:01): Man Who Saved Three Prison Guards Executed by Tennessee. Brian touches on this story of an inmate who was on death row and saved a guard. He was executed by the state of Tennessee. Should he have been?

(09:01-18:22): Nate Pyle writes “Why Christ wouldn't aspire to ‘Christic Manhood’” in Religion News. Brian discusses the lack of tenderness in men. Jesus was emotional, he was a creator, and he was a loving friend. 

(19:25-28:24): Chris Cagle writes “Why Christians Should Never Retire” in The Gospel Coalition. Brian discusses this article and how we aren’t meant to lounge through life even in the later years. We are called to be witnesses and workers for Christ until He calls us home. 

(28:24-37:32): Heartbreaking statistic: Fraud Against Churches Exceeds What Churches Give to Missions.

(37:32-46:33): Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s celebration of life was yesterday at The Staples Center. Vanessa Bryant shared an extensive and heartbreaking tribute to her late husband and daughter, and NBA stars, Michael Jordan and Shaquile O’Neal shared their thoughts. 

(47:36-1:16:03): We are joined by Ken Johnson, pastor of Christ Covenant Church in Villa Park. He shares his story of how he worked for the airline industry and got involved in the local church. When he started leading a church, he and a few other churches merged to form what is now Christ Covenant, how did it work?

Ken also discusses the non-profit organization called Love Inc. They buy into the philosophy to help people for the long run. The role of Love INC is not to replace the Church but to help churches distribute their skills, gifts, resources, and love to communities in need – In the Name of Christ.