We are joined by author and writer Michelle Wilkins. She shares her prodigal story of being far from God and how He did miraculous work in her life to return to the faith. She said that when she went away to college, she began to drift away. She was resentful to her parents for not giving her the option to explore atheist ideology. Her journey back to the faith was nothing short of a God-like effort. 

We also discussed her articles, primarily “Forgive Them, Forgive Them All”. She wrote it based on a personal experience. Forgiveness had been a powerful tool for healing in her life. She says that forgiveness is for you, not for those who hurt you.

More of her articles: 

https://medium.com/@mickiblueeyes/where-is-god-in-our-pain-and-suffering-e77a90639c9a

https://medium.com/@mickiblueeyes/yes-a-fresh-start-is-possible-i-know-because-ive-had-seven-1cfc8f40f055

https://medium.com/@mickiblueeyes/5-dumb-reasons-not-to-be-kind-to-someone-f7d49ed718dd

 

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We are joined by author and writer Michelle Wilkins. She shares her prodigal story of being far from God and how He did miraculous work in her life to return to the faith. She said that when she went away to college, she began to drift away. She was resentful to her parents for not giving her the option to explore atheist ideology. Her journey back to the faith was nothing short of a God-like effort. 

We also discussed her articles, primarily “Forgive Them, Forgive Them All”. She wrote it based on a personal experience. Forgiveness had been a powerful tool for healing in her life. She says that forgiveness is for you, not for those who hurt you.

More of her articles: 

https://medium.com/@mickiblueeyes/where-is-god-in-our-pain-and-suffering-e77a90639c9a

https://medium.com/@mickiblueeyes/yes-a-fresh-start-is-possible-i-know-because-ive-had-seven-1cfc8f40f055

https://medium.com/@mickiblueeyes/5-dumb-reasons-not-to-be-kind-to-someone-f7d49ed718dd

(00:00-09:12): Many Churchgoers Don’t Know If Their Pastor Is a Republican or Democrat. Still, three-quarters of evangelicals say they agree with their church leaders on politics. Brian and Ian talk about the line between politics and the church.

(09:12-18:03): Most people reach peak for being miserable around age 47, study suggests. Brian and Ian talk about certain seasons of misery and depression and what ages they experienced them at. 

(18:03-27:39): One-on-One with Will Mancini on being ‘Younique’. The most important breakthrough in the intangible areas of our lives— understanding God’s dream for you, life calling, or goal setting, etc.—all require margin. Where there is no margin, there is no imagination.

(27:39-37:09): Former ESPN reporter Edward Aschoff had cancer when he died, fiancée reveals. Brian and Ian discuss this heartbreaking update to an already sad story. They discuss the fragility of life and why not to take it for granted. 

(38:06-48:11): Donald Trump Is Promising ‘Big Action’ on School Prayer to Rally Evangelical Voters. Trump did not elaborate on his plans, but he is scheduled to announce “guidance on constitutional prayer in public schools” on Thursday, according to his schedule released by the White House.

(48:11-1:08:36): We are joined by author and writer Michelle Wilkins. She shares her prodigal story of being far from God and how He did miraculous work in her life to return to the faith. She said that when she went away to college, she began to drift away. She was resentful to her parents for not giving her the option to explore atheist ideology. Her journey back to the faith was nothing short of a God-like effort. 

We also discussed her articles, primarily “Forgive Them, Forgive Them All”. She wrote it based on a personal experience. Forgiveness had been a powerful tool for healing in her life. She says that forgiveness is for you, not for those who hurt you.

(1:08:36-1:15:08): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

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(00:00-09:12): Many Churchgoers Don’t Know If Their Pastor Is a Republican or Democrat. Still, three-quarters of evangelicals say they agree with their church leaders on politics. Brian and Ian talk about the line between politics and the church.

(09:12-18:03): Most people reach peak for being miserable around age 47, study suggests. Brian and Ian talk about certain seasons of misery and depression and what ages they experienced them at. 

(18:03-27:39): One-on-One with Will Mancini on being ‘Younique’. The most important breakthrough in the intangible areas of our lives— understanding God’s dream for you, life calling, or goal setting, etc.—all require margin. Where there is no margin, there is no imagination.

(27:39-37:09): Former ESPN reporter Edward Aschoff had cancer when he died, fiancée reveals. Brian and Ian discuss this heartbreaking update to an already sad story. They discuss the fragility of life and why not to take it for granted. 

(38:06-48:11): Donald Trump Is Promising ‘Big Action’ on School Prayer to Rally Evangelical Voters. Trump did not elaborate on his plans, but he is scheduled to announce “guidance on constitutional prayer in public schools” on Thursday, according to his schedule released by the White House.

(48:11-1:08:36): We are joined by author and writer Michelle Wilkins. She shares her prodigal story of being far from God and how He did miraculous work in her life to return to the faith. She said that when she went away to college, she began to drift away. She was resentful to her parents for not giving her the option to explore atheist ideology. Her journey back to the faith was nothing short of a God-like effort. 

We also discussed her articles, primarily “Forgive Them, Forgive Them All”. She wrote it based on a personal experience. Forgiveness had been a powerful tool for healing in her life. She says that forgiveness is for you, not for those who hurt you.

(1:08:36-1:15:08): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

(00:00-09:33): “The Top 50 Countries Where It’s Hardest to Be a Christian” writes Jayson Casper in Christianity Today. Martyrdoms drop in Nigeria but soar in Burkina Faso, while China brings 16 million more Christians onto Open Doors’s 2020 World Watch List of Christian persecution.

(09:33-18:56): California cyclist hit by truck, nearly killed, befriends driver who hit him: Bitterness 'doesn’t help anything'. Brian and Ian talk about this amazing story of forgiveness and the nature of ‘taking bolt cutters to the burden of unforgiveness”. 

(18:56-28:12): Aundi Kolber writes “3 Ways to Grow Spiritually We Don’t Hear Enough About” in Relevant Magazine. Jesus came to us in flesh and blood (John 1:14)—though He could have chosen any way He pleased. This reveals something important about God’s view of our bodies. It means they matter. It also tells us we don’t need to view them as simply shells for our spirits but instead as part of our essential humanity.

(28:12-37:35): Help! I’m Brain-Fried and Burnt-Out. “In a world of all-you-can-eat buffets of entertainment, the ability to limit and curate one’s life has become difficult, if not nearly impossible”. Brian and Ian talk about how social media consumption can negatively affect mental health. 

(38:38-49:01): Brian and Ian address a perplexing question from someone at church: “How do you read the Bible, and how do you pray?”. They address the much overlooked advice to reading the Bible, especially to new believers. 

(49:01-59:38): Controversial tweet story: Teach your children well: Viral tweet sparks debate over passing on faith. Some Twitter users shared their childhood experiences of having nightmares about the “Second Coming” they felt threatened with or being told they were “going to burn forever unless I said a prayer." 

(59:38-1:09:48): RAPID FIRE!! National parks are getting on board with accommodating people with disabilities. That is nice, but someone also ran 100 miles for fun. Meanwhile, the New York library reveals it’s most checked out books of all time. 

(1:09:48-1:16:42): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Apparently middle earth is applicable to divorce, and you get...NOTHING! If you are already an offender of the law, keep your pants on. Also, Canada plays a little game of ‘boy who cried nuke’. Meanwhile, don’t you need snow to make snowballs?

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(00:00-09:33): “The Top 50 Countries Where It’s Hardest to Be a Christian” writes Jayson Casper in Christianity Today. Martyrdoms drop in Nigeria but soar in Burkina Faso, while China brings 16 million more Christians onto Open Doors’s 2020 World Watch List of Christian persecution.

(09:33-18:56): California cyclist hit by truck, nearly killed, befriends driver who hit him: Bitterness 'doesn’t help anything'. Brian and Ian talk about this amazing story of forgiveness and the nature of ‘taking bolt cutters to the burden of unforgiveness”. 

(18:56-28:12): Aundi Kolber writes “3 Ways to Grow Spiritually We Don’t Hear Enough About” in Relevant Magazine. Jesus came to us in flesh and blood (John 1:14)—though He could have chosen any way He pleased. This reveals something important about God’s view of our bodies. It means they matter. It also tells us we don’t need to view them as simply shells for our spirits but instead as part of our essential humanity.

(28:12-37:35): Help! I’m Brain-Fried and Burnt-Out. “In a world of all-you-can-eat buffets of entertainment, the ability to limit and curate one’s life has become difficult, if not nearly impossible”. Brian and Ian talk about how social media consumption can negatively affect mental health. 

(38:38-49:01): Brian and Ian address a perplexing question from someone at church: “How do you read the Bible, and how do you pray?”. They address the much overlooked advice to reading the Bible, especially to new believers. 

(49:01-59:38): Controversial tweet story: Teach your children well: Viral tweet sparks debate over passing on faith. Some Twitter users shared their childhood experiences of having nightmares about the “Second Coming” they felt threatened with or being told they were “going to burn forever unless I said a prayer." 

(59:38-1:09:48): RAPID FIRE!! National parks are getting on board with accommodating people with disabilities. That is nice, but someone also ran 100 miles for fun. Meanwhile, the New York library reveals it’s most checked out books of all time. 

(1:09:48-1:16:42): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Apparently middle earth is applicable to divorce, and you get...NOTHING! If you are already an offender of the law, keep your pants on. Also, Canada plays a little game of ‘boy who cried nuke’. Meanwhile, don’t you need snow to make snowballs?

(00:00-09:34): “Pastor Turns Terrorist Hostage Video into Testimony” writes Jayson Casper in Christianity Today. Another Boko Haram captive in Nigeria is forced to plead for his life, yet is at peace with death because Jesus “is still alive.”

(09:34-19:08): Brian Niemietz writes in Daily News “Mark Hamill quits Facebook, citing patriotism as a reason”. Brian and Ian discuss how the Star Wars actor is going against the grain of being connected. 

(19:08-28:45): 10 Signs Your Boss Is a Great Manager (and You Shouldn't Leave Your Job). Brian and Ian talk about discipline and good leadership in the workplace. Perhaps things that irritate you as an employee are actually good discipline tactics. 

(28:45-38:47): around 7:30 for promo!!!!! “Why this Evangelical is staying out of the Trump wars”, David Rupert writes in Patheos. The Church should be a safe space, a place where Never-Trumpers and All-in Trumpers and Just Don’t Care can all be at the Divine table. It’s a place that puts us all on the same level – broken humans who need God.

(39:50-50:39): Astros punishment in sign-stealing scandal sends shockwaves throughout baseball. The 2017 champs are under fire for sign-stealing during the 2017 season, into the playoffs. As a result, the skipper AJ Hinch and GM Jeff Lunhow were let go by the team.

(50:39-1:01:07): Kayla Kosloski writes in Christian Headlines “Megan Rapinoe Speaks out against New Olympic Rules Banning Political Statements: 'We Will Not Be Silenced'”. Brian and Ian discuss the soccer player’s statements in the past and when it is appropriate to speak out. 

(1:01:07:1:11:29): Yes this is real...‘TULIP Singles’ Is the Calvinist Dating Site You’ve Been Predestined For. Brian and Ian talk about this seemingly ridiculous dating site. 

(1:11:29-1:17:42): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Drivers ed is showing new drivers what NOT to do, while this bandit is WORKIN’ THAT UP-DO! So, when a plane makes an emergency landing for a vibration do you then feed Australian animals carrots? Meanwhile, did you know dogs can digest steel? Oh they can’t? Alright then.

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(00:00-09:34): “Pastor Turns Terrorist Hostage Video into Testimony” writes Jayson Casper in Christianity Today. Another Boko Haram captive in Nigeria is forced to plead for his life, yet is at peace with death because Jesus “is still alive.”

(09:34-19:08): Brian Niemietz writes in Daily News “Mark Hamill quits Facebook, citing patriotism as a reason”. Brian and Ian discuss how the Star Wars actor is going against the grain of being connected. 

(19:08-28:45): 10 Signs Your Boss Is a Great Manager (and You Shouldn't Leave Your Job). Brian and Ian talk about discipline and good leadership in the workplace. Perhaps things that irritate you as an employee are actually good discipline tactics. 

(28:45-38:47): around 7:30 for promo!!!!! “Why this Evangelical is staying out of the Trump wars”, David Rupert writes in Patheos. The Church should be a safe space, a place where Never-Trumpers and All-in Trumpers and Just Don’t Care can all be at the Divine table. It’s a place that puts us all on the same level – broken humans who need God.

(39:50-50:39): Astros punishment in sign-stealing scandal sends shockwaves throughout baseball. The 2017 champs are under fire for sign-stealing during the 2017 season, into the playoffs. As a result, the skipper AJ Hinch and GM Jeff Lunhow were let go by the team.

(50:39-1:01:07): Kayla Kosloski writes in Christian Headlines “Megan Rapinoe Speaks out against New Olympic Rules Banning Political Statements: 'We Will Not Be Silenced'”. Brian and Ian discuss the soccer player’s statements in the past and when it is appropriate to speak out. 

(1:01:07:1:11:29): Yes this is real...‘TULIP Singles’ Is the Calvinist Dating Site You’ve Been Predestined For. Brian and Ian talk about this seemingly ridiculous dating site. 

(1:11:29-1:17:42): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Drivers ed is showing new drivers what NOT to do, while this bandit is WORKIN’ THAT UP-DO! So, when a plane makes an emergency landing for a vibration do you then feed Australian animals carrots? Meanwhile, did you know dogs can digest steel? Oh they can’t? Alright then.

(00:00-09:12): Amid Abuse Scandals, Legal Challenges Test Clergy Reporting Exemptions. Implications for church leaders loom as Montana reverses $35M judgment and other states continue tightening reporting laws. Brian and Ian discuss this tough issue of confidentiality in confessionals.

(09:12-18:18): Megxit and the Church: Harry and Meghan Reflect Our Lost Youth. Britain’s royal family isn’t the only institution struggling to retain and empower the next generation. Brian and Ian touch on generational issues. 

(18:18-27:57): Late Journalist Pens His Own Amazing and Hilarious Obituary: 'Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables' writes Robyn Merrit in MSN. The journalist takes advantage of his humor and writing to poke fun at himself, and also write a tender message to his kids prior to his death. 

(27:57-37:40): Leslie Verner writes “Why I Left the Cult of ‘Calling’ (And You Should, Too)” in Relevant Magazine. Brian and Ian read this and discuss how serious relationships and ‘callings’ can be a distraction to our true relationship with God. 

(38:37-48:50): Chicago pastor charged with bilking federal program to feed needy kids, spending $142,000 on a Bentley for himself. Brian and Ian discuss yet another Chicago-land church leader on the wrong side of the law. 

(48:50-59:15): Scott Mautz writes “17 Sacrifices the Best Leaders Willingly Make for Their Team” in INC. Leadership is about what you give up, not just what you take on. Brian and Ian mull over this list and reflect as church leaders. 

(59:15-1:09:21): RAPID FIRE!! Apparently there is a secondary prize to getting the wrong answer on Family Feud: Chicken! There have been less productive interns than this guy, and Tiger Woods also makes a fantastic caddy.

(1:09:21-1:15:57): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Violent situation at Wisconsin convenience store gets sticky, while the Hamburglar is at it again. Kansas City is drinkin’ Claws and breakin’ laws, and Missouri congressmen have “smokin’ hot wives”. Meanwhile, don’t be an idiot if you’re a teacher.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-09:12): Amid Abuse Scandals, Legal Challenges Test Clergy Reporting Exemptions. Implications for church leaders loom as Montana reverses $35M judgment and other states continue tightening reporting laws. Brian and Ian discuss this tough issue of confidentiality in confessionals.

(09:12-18:18): Megxit and the Church: Harry and Meghan Reflect Our Lost Youth. Britain’s royal family isn’t the only institution struggling to retain and empower the next generation. Brian and Ian touch on generational issues. 

(18:18-27:57): Late Journalist Pens His Own Amazing and Hilarious Obituary: 'Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables' writes Robyn Merrit in MSN. The journalist takes advantage of his humor and writing to poke fun at himself, and also write a tender message to his kids prior to his death. 

(27:57-37:40): Leslie Verner writes “Why I Left the Cult of ‘Calling’ (And You Should, Too)” in Relevant Magazine. Brian and Ian read this and discuss how serious relationships and ‘callings’ can be a distraction to our true relationship with God. 

(38:37-48:50): Chicago pastor charged with bilking federal program to feed needy kids, spending $142,000 on a Bentley for himself. Brian and Ian discuss yet another Chicago-land church leader on the wrong side of the law. 

(48:50-59:15): Scott Mautz writes “17 Sacrifices the Best Leaders Willingly Make for Their Team” in INC. Leadership is about what you give up, not just what you take on. Brian and Ian mull over this list and reflect as church leaders. 

(59:15-1:09:21): RAPID FIRE!! Apparently there is a secondary prize to getting the wrong answer on Family Feud: Chicken! There have been less productive interns than this guy, and Tiger Woods also makes a fantastic caddy.

(1:09:21-1:15:57): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Violent situation at Wisconsin convenience store gets sticky, while the Hamburglar is at it again. Kansas City is drinkin’ Claws and breakin’ laws, and Missouri congressmen have “smokin’ hot wives”. Meanwhile, don’t be an idiot if you’re a teacher.