(00:00-08:53): Scott Sauls Tweeted “For us preachers, the longer it takes people to figure out where we stand on politics, in all likelihood the more faithfully we are preaching Jesus.” Brian responds to it. 

(08:53-18:06): K.J. Ramsey writes in Christianity Today “There’s No Shame When A Miracle Doesn’t Come: God didn’t #WakeUpOlive, but the gospel teaches Christ’s solidarity with suffering.” Brian touches on healing and why God chooses not to raise people from the dead. Why doesn’t this deny miracles?

(18:06-27:19): Leah MarieAnn Klett writes in The Christian Post, 'Just Mercy' author Bryan Stevenson on faith, death row advocacy: 'No one is beyond redemption'. Brian touches a bit on the prison ministry and how no one is disqualified from salvation and God’s grace. 

(27:19-36:19): Tim Keller writes “I am going to judge my circumstances by Jesus’ love, not Jesus’ love by my circumstances” on Facebook. Brian reflects on perspective and focusing on the constant of Jesus’ love. 

(37:16-47:25): Brian kicks off the second half touching on political preferences and voting on policy. He references an article by Joe Biden called “Joe Biden on restoring the soul of our nation”. Brian discusses how we shouldn’t focus so much on the “role model” status of the president. 

(47:25-57:43): “Children With Parents Who Are Addicted To Their Cell Phones Affect Children's Development – According To Scientist” writes Kat Gal in Healthy Holistic Living. Brian reflects on it as a parent and how he filters his time on screens and with his kids. 

(57:43-1:07:51): Brian references an article from The Daily Health Post “Neuroscience Reveals: Gratitude Literally Rewires Your Brain to be Happier”. He discusses the power of ‘thank you’ and how recognizing effort and favors from others is actually healthy. 

(1:07:51-1:14:04): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Trash man treats toddler to a sweet gift, and then another story happens that is the literal opposite of that. Couple of the year needs to learn to listen to each other, as Rumbas are taking over. Meanwhile, Mobile Public Works needs a spell check. 

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(00:00-08:53): Scott Sauls Tweeted “For us preachers, the longer it takes people to figure out where we stand on politics, in all likelihood the more faithfully we are preaching Jesus.” Brian responds to it. 

(08:53-18:06): K.J. Ramsey writes in Christianity Today “There’s No Shame When A Miracle Doesn’t Come: God didn’t #WakeUpOlive, but the gospel teaches Christ’s solidarity with suffering.” Brian touches on healing and why God chooses not to raise people from the dead. Why doesn’t this deny miracles?

(18:06-27:19): Leah MarieAnn Klett writes in The Christian Post, 'Just Mercy' author Bryan Stevenson on faith, death row advocacy: 'No one is beyond redemption'. Brian touches a bit on the prison ministry and how no one is disqualified from salvation and God’s grace. 

(27:19-36:19): Tim Keller writes “I am going to judge my circumstances by Jesus’ love, not Jesus’ love by my circumstances” on Facebook. Brian reflects on perspective and focusing on the constant of Jesus’ love. 

(37:16-47:25): Brian kicks off the second half touching on political preferences and voting on policy. He references an article by Joe Biden called “Joe Biden on restoring the soul of our nation”. Brian discusses how we shouldn’t focus so much on the “role model” status of the president. 

(47:25-57:43): “Children With Parents Who Are Addicted To Their Cell Phones Affect Children's Development – According To Scientist” writes Kat Gal in Healthy Holistic Living. Brian reflects on it as a parent and how he filters his time on screens and with his kids. 

(57:43-1:07:51): Brian references an article from The Daily Health Post “Neuroscience Reveals: Gratitude Literally Rewires Your Brain to be Happier”. He discusses the power of ‘thank you’ and how recognizing effort and favors from others is actually healthy. 

(1:07:51-1:14:04): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Trash man treats toddler to a sweet gift, and then another story happens that is the literal opposite of that. Couple of the year needs to learn to listen to each other, as Rumbas are taking over. Meanwhile, Mobile Public Works needs a spell check.

(00:00-08:55): Brian is flying solo today in the first new show of 2020. He references some life verses about new birth, rejuvenating relationships, and abiding in the love Christ. They are encouraging and drive new faith in the new year.

(08:55-18:00): The Most Life-Changing New Year’s Resolution Won’t Come Easy. Brian touches on this Christianity Today article by Jarvis Williams that talks about hard work and determination for resolutions. How long does it take to lose the drive, and what can we do to keep it?

(18:00-27:16): China Sentences Pastor Wang Yi to Nine Years in Prison. Brian talks about the blessings we have as American Christians and how important it is to recognize that. There are Christians being persecuted all over the world and we need to pray for them and support them. 

(27:16-36:22): A woman from Tulsa, Okla., with no place to go for the holidays became a painful reminder of the isolation felt by many older Americans. She wrote “A Lonely Plea: ‘Anybody Need a Grandma for Christmas?” Brian touches on loneliness and the reality of assisted living residents. 

(37:25-47:43): 30 hours after a shooter killed 2 churchgoers, Texas church grieves, prays, and sings. Brian touches on the harsh and scary reality of church security and what the answers to making churches safe. He also talks about forgiveness and how to move on. 

(47:43-57:36): Brian touches on Thom Rainer’s list: Seven Trends For Churches In 2020. How will the church assess worship and discipleship? Will evangelism return to the forefront of importance for Christians? 

(57:36-1:07:36): Brian references a tweet by Jason Millwood. What are the biggest lies of identity? This tweet touches on 5 of them including mistaken identity in material things or mistakes. 

(1:07:36-1:14:27): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: There’s a woman on the wing, while police need to get their heads on straight. Who knew that a rat problem could cause thousands of dollars, and who knew you couldn’t deek the government out of $3 million? Meanwhile, Hasbro’s new product is to die for.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-08:55): Brian is flying solo today in the first new show of 2020. He references some life verses about new birth, rejuvenating relationships, and abiding in the love Christ. They are encouraging and drive new faith in the new year.

(08:55-18:00): The Most Life-Changing New Year’s Resolution Won’t Come Easy. Brian touches on this Christianity Today article by Jarvis Williams that talks about hard work and determination for resolutions. How long does it take to lose the drive, and what can we do to keep it?

(18:00-27:16): China Sentences Pastor Wang Yi to Nine Years in Prison. Brian talks about the blessings we have as American Christians and how important it is to recognize that. There are Christians being persecuted all over the world and we need to pray for them and support them. 

(27:16-36:22): A woman from Tulsa, Okla., with no place to go for the holidays became a painful reminder of the isolation felt by many older Americans. She wrote “A Lonely Plea: ‘Anybody Need a Grandma for Christmas?” Brian touches on loneliness and the reality of assisted living residents. 

(37:25-47:43): 30 hours after a shooter killed 2 churchgoers, Texas church grieves, prays, and sings. Brian touches on the harsh and scary reality of church security and what the answers to making churches safe. He also talks about forgiveness and how to move on. 

(47:43-57:36): Brian touches on Thom Rainer’s list: Seven Trends For Churches In 2020. How will the church assess worship and discipleship? Will evangelism return to the forefront of importance for Christians? 

(57:36-1:07:36): Brian references a tweet by Jason Millwood. What are the biggest lies of identity? This tweet touches on 5 of them including mistaken identity in material things or mistakes. 

(1:07:36-1:14:27): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: There’s a woman on the wing, while police need to get their heads on straight. Who knew that a rat problem could cause thousands of dollars, and who knew you couldn’t deek the government out of $3 million? Meanwhile, Hasbro’s new product is to die for.

(00:00-09:13):  Chinese Megachurch Torn Down During Worship Service. Brian and Ian touch on the condition and climate of religious oppression in China. The article in Stream says the pastors were arrested for “disturbing the social order”.

(09:13-18:29): Atheist Richard Dawkins Says God Informs Morality, Ending Religion Would Be a Bad Idea. Brian and Ian talk about the inherent morality that God instills in all of us. Even those who don’t believe in Him have a sense of His values and virtues.  

(18:29-27:26): “The Most Important Virtue People Forget: Why kindness should be the calling card of Christians” writes Dr. Barry Corey in Relevant magazine. Brian and Ian touch on unashamed kindness and how we’re called to live the humble way of kindness.

(27:26-36:17): Austin Bonds writes in Relevant “5 Things You Need to Know Before Having Your First Kid: Whether you're months or years away, we've got you covered.” Brian and Ian talk about these pointers for new parents. Some of these points talk about how the kid should be raised.

(37:21-47:01): Author Aubrey Sampson joins Ian in studio for the second half of the show today. She discusses her book “Overcomer” and the difficulties she had to endure while writing it. She discusses her new book “The Louder Song” and the Amplified Conference.

(47:01-56:27): Aubrey dives a bit deeper into her latest book “Overcomer” and the basis of its inspiration: Lament. Her and Ian discuss the importance of lamenting and casting your cares on the Lord. Why do you think God allows pain and suffering?

(56:27-1:05:51): She sticks around to talk about her preaching history and how she brings up lamenting regularly. She also touches on the tough climate of being a woman preacher today. She expresses her appreciation for support from men and women of faith. 

(1:05:51-1:14:05): Aubrey closes out the show talking about her writing process and finding peace in her writing. She expresses the challenges of being a women leader and how she tears down walls and exemplifies women of leadership in the Bible.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-09:13):  Chinese Megachurch Torn Down During Worship Service. Brian and Ian touch on the condition and climate of religious oppression in China. The article in Stream says the pastors were arrested for “disturbing the social order”.

(09:13-18:29): Atheist Richard Dawkins Says God Informs Morality, Ending Religion Would Be a Bad Idea. Brian and Ian talk about the inherent morality that God instills in all of us. Even those who don’t believe in Him have a sense of His values and virtues.  

(18:29-27:26): “The Most Important Virtue People Forget: Why kindness should be the calling card of Christians” writes Dr. Barry Corey in Relevant magazine. Brian and Ian touch on unashamed kindness and how we’re called to live the humble way of kindness.

(27:26-36:17): Austin Bonds writes in Relevant “5 Things You Need to Know Before Having Your First Kid: Whether you're months or years away, we've got you covered.” Brian and Ian talk about these pointers for new parents. Some of these points talk about how the kid should be raised.

(37:21-47:01): Author Aubrey Sampson joins Ian in studio for the second half of the show today. She discusses her book “Overcomer” and the difficulties she had to endure while writing it. She discusses her new book “The Louder Song” and the Amplified Conference.

(47:01-56:27): Aubrey dives a bit deeper into her latest book “Overcomer” and the basis of its inspiration: Lament. Her and Ian discuss the importance of lamenting and casting your cares on the Lord. Why do you think God allows pain and suffering?

(56:27-1:05:51): She sticks around to talk about her preaching history and how she brings up lamenting regularly. She also touches on the tough climate of being a woman preacher today. She expresses her appreciation for support from men and women of faith. 

(1:05:51-1:14:05): Aubrey closes out the show talking about her writing process and finding peace in her writing. She expresses the challenges of being a women leader and how she tears down walls and exemplifies women of leadership in the Bible.

(00:00-09:25): Happy New Year’s Eve! Brian and Ian take some time to reflect on the year that passed (with the show, their families, and churches). They also look forward to what 2020 may bring.

(09:25-19:11): Brian and Ian discuss “8 Simple Phrases We Use To Handle Misbehavior In The Little Years” by This Simple Balance. They talk about alternatives to spanking by speaking discipline to their kids. 

(19:11-28:43): Rapid fire!! A lucky guy gets a pub surprise from his wife and we can learn a thing or two from this Florida man (and so do the police). We all know music has the power to change people, even heavy metal. Plus, we love awesome stories of salvation and Christ entering even in the later stages of life. 

(28:43-38:31): Mom pens touching letter to special needs parents. ‘I know you feel invisible. I see you running your child to therapy when friends take their kids to Little League. I see you cringe when people whine about petty things that pale in comparison to your day.’

(39:34-49:37): “A New Year, a Time for Hope” writes Christopher J Hale in Patheos. Brian and Ian reiterate the need for hope for God’s provision this year. Hope is not blind; rather, it changes how we see. It does this not by averting our eyes from a difficult reality, but by drawing our eyes to it so that something different can reveal itself.

(49:37-1:00:18): I’m Slowly Learning That I Don’t Have To React To Everything That Bothers Me. Brian and Ian discuss this Raina Naim article in Thought Catalog that touches on the way we respond to opinions and controversy. 

(1:00:18-1:11:40): Marianne Crisos writes in The Mighty, “Why Dyeing My Hair and Tattooing My Body Are Forms of Self-Care”. Brian and Ian talk about self-expression and the correlation with mental health.

(1:11:40-1:18:21): Brian and Ian “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: A bovine fugitive is loose in England, and apparently folks in Canada are invincible. Californians have an unorthodox way of fixing tires, while Wal-Mart folks are running rancid on rascals. Meanwhile, YOU GET NOTHING!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-09:25): Happy New Year’s Eve! Brian and Ian take some time to reflect on the year that passed (with the show, their families, and churches). They also look forward to what 2020 may bring.

(09:25-19:11): Brian and Ian discuss “8 Simple Phrases We Use To Handle Misbehavior In The Little Years” by This Simple Balance. They talk about alternatives to spanking by speaking discipline to their kids. 

(19:11-28:43): Rapid fire!! A lucky guy gets a pub surprise from his wife and we can learn a thing or two from this Florida man (and so do the police). We all know music has the power to change people, even heavy metal. Plus, we love awesome stories of salvation and Christ entering even in the later stages of life. 

(28:43-38:31): Mom pens touching letter to special needs parents. ‘I know you feel invisible. I see you running your child to therapy when friends take their kids to Little League. I see you cringe when people whine about petty things that pale in comparison to your day.’

(39:34-49:37): “A New Year, a Time for Hope” writes Christopher J Hale in Patheos. Brian and Ian reiterate the need for hope for God’s provision this year. Hope is not blind; rather, it changes how we see. It does this not by averting our eyes from a difficult reality, but by drawing our eyes to it so that something different can reveal itself.

(49:37-1:00:18): I’m Slowly Learning That I Don’t Have To React To Everything That Bothers Me. Brian and Ian discuss this Raina Naim article in Thought Catalog that touches on the way we respond to opinions and controversy. 

(1:00:18-1:11:40): Marianne Crisos writes in The Mighty, “Why Dyeing My Hair and Tattooing My Body Are Forms of Self-Care”. Brian and Ian talk about self-expression and the correlation with mental health.

(1:11:40-1:18:21): Brian and Ian “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: A bovine fugitive is loose in England, and apparently folks in Canada are invincible. Californians have an unorthodox way of fixing tires, while Wal-Mart folks are running rancid on rascals. Meanwhile, YOU GET NOTHING!

(00:00-09:21):  Things Jesus Never Said: In the history of humankind, few people have been as misquoted as Jesus. Brian and Ian discuss this Relevant article by Michael Hidalgo about the misrepresentations of the words of Jesus. 

(09:21-18:47): To my child-free friends—I might have to say ‘no,’ but please still invite me. As parents, Brian and Ian discuss losing free time as well as social lives because they have kids, as well as what they want people to know what they think about having children. 

(18:47-28:28): This is awesome! Man with autism opens own coffee shop after no one would hire him. Brian and Ian talk about this amazing story and how people in any circumstance can come up with great ideas. 

(28:28-38:29): Are there enough young Christians? Brian and Ian discuss the FiveThirtyEight article “Millennials Are Leaving Religion And Not Coming Back” by Daniel Cox and Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux.  

(39:22-49:38): With the new year approaching, Brian and Ian discuss “15 Good News Trends from the 2010s” by Joe Carter in The Gospel Coalition. We are bombarded by tragic news on a constant basis, it is good to hear some encouraging facts that seem to be trending in the right direction. 

(49:38-59:58): This one hits home...literally. Brian and Ian discuss “A Week in the Life of an Ordinary Pastor” by Chris Griggs in The Gospel Coalition. It lays a typical week out chronologically, and hour by hour, with recurring situations pastors find themselves in. 

(59:58-1:10:37): Stan Rodda writes on Facebook and posts a picture about how to greet people at church. How should we treat newcomers? How should be treat the ones we already know? Brian and Ian discuss this and reflect. 

(1:10:37-1:16:59): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Apparently a giant lives in the clouds in the skies above Jersey. A new skydiving attraction features dodging a fighter jet. Florida article offers fun activities and history of biscuits. SoMa is so scary with biting folks on the streets. Meanwhile, show-and-tell in Sweden is being blown out of proportion.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-09:21):  Things Jesus Never Said: In the history of humankind, few people have been as misquoted as Jesus. Brian and Ian discuss this Relevant article by Michael Hidalgo about the misrepresentations of the words of Jesus. 

(09:21-18:47): To my child-free friends—I might have to say ‘no,’ but please still invite me. As parents, Brian and Ian discuss losing free time as well as social lives because they have kids, as well as what they want people to know what they think about having children. 

(18:47-28:28): This is awesome! Man with autism opens own coffee shop after no one would hire him. Brian and Ian talk about this amazing story and how people in any circumstance can come up with great ideas. 

(28:28-38:29): Are there enough young Christians? Brian and Ian discuss the FiveThirtyEight article “Millennials Are Leaving Religion And Not Coming Back” by Daniel Cox and Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux.  

(39:22-49:38): With the new year approaching, Brian and Ian discuss “15 Good News Trends from the 2010s” by Joe Carter in The Gospel Coalition. We are bombarded by tragic news on a constant basis, it is good to hear some encouraging facts that seem to be trending in the right direction. 

(49:38-59:58): This one hits home...literally. Brian and Ian discuss “A Week in the Life of an Ordinary Pastor” by Chris Griggs in The Gospel Coalition. It lays a typical week out chronologically, and hour by hour, with recurring situations pastors find themselves in. 

(59:58-1:10:37): Stan Rodda writes on Facebook and posts a picture about how to greet people at church. How should we treat newcomers? How should be treat the ones we already know? Brian and Ian discuss this and reflect. 

(1:10:37-1:16:59): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Apparently a giant lives in the clouds in the skies above Jersey. A new skydiving attraction features dodging a fighter jet. Florida article offers fun activities and history of biscuits. SoMa is so scary with biting folks on the streets. Meanwhile, show-and-tell in Sweden is being blown out of proportion.