(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.

(00:00-09:36): Justin Bieber appeared in an interview with a renewed sense of Jesus and the purpose of faith. We listen to some of his remarks and reflect on his perspective on obedience. 

(09:36-18:42): Report: L’Arche Founder Jean Vanier Abused Multiple Women. Independent investigation found at least six victims were coerced into sex by the celebrated Catholic leader, who died last year. Brian discusses his fall from grace and the shock this was to people.

(18:36-27:47): Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury faced off over the weekend, Fury wins in TKO. However, Fury appeared on the Rich Eisen show to share his story of hitting rock bottom and suffering from mental illness. 

(27:47-36:37): 'Guilty as charged': Schumer admits to spending over $8,600 on cheesecake, and Bakers Square is closing five Chicago-land locations. Brian and John talk deserts and reminisce. 

(37:40-1:15:34): We are joined by pastor of Redemption Bible Church, Ashley Herr. He gives a brief history into his past, and how he eventually began leading a church. His academic history was supposed to lead him to electrical engineering, not pastoring. He also expresses his appreciation for his elders and how they step up to fill roles they wouldn’t normally enter in. He discusses how important it is to take care of the church family in-house and build each other up.  

Ashley closes out the hour participating in “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”.

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(00:00-09:36): Justin Bieber appeared in an interview with a renewed sense of Jesus and the purpose of faith. We listen to some of his remarks and reflect on his perspective on obedience. 

(09:36-18:42): Report: L’Arche Founder Jean Vanier Abused Multiple Women. Independent investigation found at least six victims were coerced into sex by the celebrated Catholic leader, who died last year. Brian discusses his fall from grace and the shock this was to people.

(18:36-27:47): Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury faced off over the weekend, Fury wins in TKO. However, Fury appeared on the Rich Eisen show to share his story of hitting rock bottom and suffering from mental illness. 

(27:47-36:37): 'Guilty as charged': Schumer admits to spending over $8,600 on cheesecake, and Bakers Square is closing five Chicago-land locations. Brian and John talk deserts and reminisce. 

(37:40-1:15:34): We are joined by pastor of Redemption Bible Church, Ashley Herr. He gives a brief history into his past, and how he eventually began leading a church. His academic history was supposed to lead him to electrical engineering, not pastoring. He also expresses his appreciation for his elders and how they step up to fill roles they wouldn’t normally enter in. He discusses how important it is to take care of the church family in-house and build each other up.  

Ashley closes out the hour participating in “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”.

(00:00-09:15): It has been two years since we lost one of the most prolific evangelists in human history, Billy Graham. He preached to over 200,000,000 people in his ministry years. Brian and Ian hear a piece of one of his sermons and reflect on the impact he had. 

(09:15-18:56): CHANGE INTRO TO BUMPER! Author Natalie Brown is in studio to discuss her new book “52 Cups of Coffee: Weekly Reflections for the Contemplative Soul”. She talks about call towards intentionality in devotion and how her personal devotions inspired to share her voice.

(18:56-28:51): Natalie sticks around to talk about who she wrote the book for. She wrote it for the person who wants to put more pizzazz in their relationship with God. The basis of her book is her blog posts “Thursday Thoughts”. 

(28:51-39:21): ADD CLOSE MUSIC! We are susceptible to anger today more than ever. The Gospel Coalition writes “How to Avoid Anger Overload in the Digital Age”. Brian and Ian touch on how we all are overstimulated with connections and how spending time in silence is not a bad thing.

(40:24-50:38): “Love Your Neighbor in the New Year: Answer Their Emails and Texts” writes Jen Pollock Michel in Christianity Today. Jesus protected his time and also gave it up willingly. In this digital age, we’re called to do the same. Brian and Ian talk about how important it is to people if you divide your alone time and accessible time accordingly. 

(50:38-1:23:28): Happy Birthday Ian! We revisit our conversation with Reverend Jim Hollendoner from Ian’s 36th birthday last year. He was feeling the love with numerous phone calls wishing him a happy birthday and such.

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(00:00-09:15): It has been two years since we lost one of the most prolific evangelists in human history, Billy Graham. He preached to over 200,000,000 people in his ministry years. Brian and Ian hear a piece of one of his sermons and reflect on the impact he had. 

(09:15-18:56): CHANGE INTRO TO BUMPER! Author Natalie Brown is in studio to discuss her new book “52 Cups of Coffee: Weekly Reflections for the Contemplative Soul”. She talks about call towards intentionality in devotion and how her personal devotions inspired to share her voice.

(18:56-28:51): Natalie sticks around to talk about who she wrote the book for. She wrote it for the person who wants to put more pizzazz in their relationship with God. The basis of her book is her blog posts “Thursday Thoughts”. 

(28:51-39:21): ADD CLOSE MUSIC! We are susceptible to anger today more than ever. The Gospel Coalition writes “How to Avoid Anger Overload in the Digital Age”. Brian and Ian touch on how we all are overstimulated with connections and how spending time in silence is not a bad thing.

(40:24-50:38): “Love Your Neighbor in the New Year: Answer Their Emails and Texts” writes Jen Pollock Michel in Christianity Today. Jesus protected his time and also gave it up willingly. In this digital age, we’re called to do the same. Brian and Ian talk about how important it is to people if you divide your alone time and accessible time accordingly. 

(50:38-1:23:28): Happy Birthday Ian! We revisit our conversation with Reverend Jim Hollendoner from Ian’s 36th birthday last year. He was feeling the love with numerous phone calls wishing him a happy birthday and such.

(00:00-09:12): The Democratic Debate featured some hostile moments including an opening attack on Mike Bloomberg from Elizabeth Warren. 

(09:12-36:40): We are joined by pastor of Warehouse Church, Randy Schoof. He has served for 32 years since the church’s founding. His community-based ministry, Motorcycle Sunday, is celebrating its 20th year. He expresses his hope for the community of Aurora as well as the future of the church. He wants to see God’s provision and more transformation in the area. 

He shared his story into faith as well. 

(37:43-47:47): My Husband Is Deconstructing His Faith. How Do I Journey with Him? This Valentine’s Day, some of us are called to love unbelieving wives and husbands. Brian and Ian discuss this article about drifting by Kimberly Penrod Pelletier in Christianity Today.

(47:47-57:57): “What to Pray When You Don’t Feel Like Praying. And how to do it” writes Bonnie Gray in Relevant Magazine. Plus, Brian and Ian talk about “To Learn, Students Need to DO Something” by Jennifer Gonzalez in Cult of Pedagogy. 

(57:57-1:08:36): Joshua Lawson writes “What the story of Jesus’ temptation says about the Christian culture wars” in Patheos. 

(1:09:39-1:16:12): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

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(00:00-09:12): The Democratic Debate featured some hostile moments including an opening attack on Mike Bloomberg from Elizabeth Warren. 

(09:12-36:40): We are joined by pastor of Warehouse Church, Randy Schoof. He has served for 32 years since the church’s founding. His community-based ministry, Motorcycle Sunday, is celebrating its 20th year. He expresses his hope for the community of Aurora as well as the future of the church. He wants to see God’s provision and more transformation in the area. 

He shared his story into faith as well. 

(37:43-47:47): My Husband Is Deconstructing His Faith. How Do I Journey with Him? This Valentine’s Day, some of us are called to love unbelieving wives and husbands. Brian and Ian discuss this article about drifting by Kimberly Penrod Pelletier in Christianity Today.

(47:47-57:57): “What to Pray When You Don’t Feel Like Praying. And how to do it” writes Bonnie Gray in Relevant Magazine. Plus, Brian and Ian talk about “To Learn, Students Need to DO Something” by Jennifer Gonzalez in Cult of Pedagogy. 

(57:57-1:08:36): Joshua Lawson writes “What the story of Jesus’ temptation says about the Christian culture wars” in Patheos. 

(1:09:39-1:16:12): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

(00:00-09:36): Southern Baptists Disfellowship Church Over Abuse for the First Time. But victim advocates say the denomination hasn’t gone far enough. Ryan Newman released from hospital after horrific Daytona 500 crash. Rod Blagojevich thanks Trump and remains unbowed after commutation. Aubrey Huff on ban from Giants' World Series reunion over Twitter comments: 'I find it kind of hypocritical'

(09:36-18:52): Telling Male Friends 'I Love You' Is A Muscle Guys Need To Flex Every Day. Men can re-learn new rituals and practices to normalize showing love. Brian and Ian discuss the lack of tenderness and expression of love in men, and why that stigma needs to go. 

(18:52-28:04): Joshua Becker writes “Someone Has More Than You. Get Used To It” in Minimalist Magazine. Brian and Ian talk about appreciating what we have and knowing that while some people have more than us, some have less. 

(28:04-37:39): “The gloriously unhinged progressive pushback against the Babylon Bee”, writes Stephen Daisley in Spectator. The humor may or may not be to your taste but it’s hardly about to bring the republic crashing down in a slurry of ignorance. Brian and Ian talk about this op ed and their thoughts on “The Bee”.

(38:41-49:08): Pete Buttigieg said at a Nevada town hall meeting that “God does not belong to a political party”. Brian and Ian listen to his remarks and respond. 

(49:08-59:27): Amazing story out of North Korea: North Korean Christian Risks Life, Walks 'Many Hours' to Be Baptized. Brian and Ian reflect on the unwavering love and faith this woman has for Christ and how we can take a look at our own reverence for God. 

(59:27-1:09:00): We spoke with actor/director/adapter, Miriam Canfield. She is playing Charlotte Bronte and Jane Eyre in the play “The Art of Sisters”. The Art of Sisters is a play depicting the faith and fortitude displayed in the lives of Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë and their father, Reverend Patrick Brontë. In a world of so much suffering, the Brontës' were open and genuine with their own, heart-wrenching struggles. Their hope was not founded in themselves, or in others, but in the God whom they loved and trusted to supply their strength to persevere. https://www.visionproductionsact.com/

(1:10:04-1:16:56): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

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(00:00-09:36): Southern Baptists Disfellowship Church Over Abuse for the First Time. But victim advocates say the denomination hasn’t gone far enough. Ryan Newman released from hospital after horrific Daytona 500 crash. Rod Blagojevich thanks Trump and remains unbowed after commutation. Aubrey Huff on ban from Giants' World Series reunion over Twitter comments: 'I find it kind of hypocritical'

(09:36-18:52): Telling Male Friends 'I Love You' Is A Muscle Guys Need To Flex Every Day. Men can re-learn new rituals and practices to normalize showing love. Brian and Ian discuss the lack of tenderness and expression of love in men, and why that stigma needs to go. 

(18:52-28:04): Joshua Becker writes “Someone Has More Than You. Get Used To It” in Minimalist Magazine. Brian and Ian talk about appreciating what we have and knowing that while some people have more than us, some have less. 

(28:04-37:39): “The gloriously unhinged progressive pushback against the Babylon Bee”, writes Stephen Daisley in Spectator. The humor may or may not be to your taste but it’s hardly about to bring the republic crashing down in a slurry of ignorance. Brian and Ian talk about this op ed and their thoughts on “The Bee”.

(38:41-49:08): Pete Buttigieg said at a Nevada town hall meeting that “God does not belong to a political party”. Brian and Ian listen to his remarks and respond. 

(49:08-59:27): Amazing story out of North Korea: North Korean Christian Risks Life, Walks 'Many Hours' to Be Baptized. Brian and Ian reflect on the unwavering love and faith this woman has for Christ and how we can take a look at our own reverence for God. 

(59:27-1:09:00): We spoke with actor/director/adapter, Miriam Canfield. She is playing Charlotte Bronte and Jane Eyre in the play “The Art of Sisters”. The Art of Sisters is a play depicting the faith and fortitude displayed in the lives of Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë and their father, Reverend Patrick Brontë. In a world of so much suffering, the Brontës' were open and genuine with their own, heart-wrenching struggles. Their hope was not founded in themselves, or in others, but in the God whom they loved and trusted to supply their strength to persevere. https://www.visionproductionsact.com/

(1:10:04-1:16:56): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

(00:00-09:57): NASCAR Driver Ryan Newman was involved in a serious crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500. He was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Brian and Ian discuss the community and support he has received from other drivers as well as the update provided by NASCAR about his condition. 

(09:57-39:48): We are joined by filmmaker, Jon Ross. He talks about his rich history of working on some of the biggest projects in the world. He shares his upbringing and how he found his love for film early on. His company, Somebody’s Nobody is aimed at giving people an opportunity to pursue their passion in the film industry while discovering their identity in Christ. 

Jon also discusses his journey on the intersection of faith and artistry. He explains that he didn’t think he could marry both faith and creativity, but over time learned to glorify God in what he did. He was recently nominated for the Black Excellence Award by the African American Arts Alliance of Chicago.  

(40:51-51:16): Iranian Christian convert fears execution if deported for giving wrong answers on Bible quiz. Plus, Brian and Ian discuss this heartbreaking story out of Haiti where 15 people died in a fire at a Bible Church. The controversial Church of Bible Understanding lost accreditation several years ago for unsanitary conditions at the facility.

(51:16-1:01:39): Francis Chan shared his unbelievable experiences of healing during his sermon at Moody’s Founder’s Week. He talks about how he would simply lay hands on people and they were instantly healed of ailments. Brian and Ian listen to some of what he shared and discuss living in mission. 

(1:01:39-1:12:49): Ron Citlau writes “Arthur Brooks is Wrong About Love—Reflections on his Speech at the National Prayer Breakfast”. Brian and Ian listen to a little of Brooks’s remarks at the Prayer Breakfast and reflect on Citlau’s words. 

(1:13:52-1:20:27): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

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