(00:00-09:06): Brian and Ian are not particularly interested in politics. However, they can’t help but notice the stark differences in the coverage of the impeachment trials. They take time to discuss whether or not networks and reporters are delivering impartial facts, as opposed to editorializing. 

(09:06-18:16): Sarah Carter tweeted out “Dear Bill Hybels, Thank you for the gift of tucking my kids in as they weep & cry over friendships they can longer have, the home they had to leave, & the faith they’ve watched crumble.” Brian and Ian talk about how emotional and raw her statements were. 

(18:16-27:15): Amy Simpson writes in Christianity Today “The Inspirational, Interdenominational, Multi-Congregational Ministry Movement” Brian and Ian discuss bridging gaps in the local church, between church bodies and denominations. Churches should not be competitive, they should work together. 

(27:15-36:25): A Twitter user named ‘Jacob’ wrote “Who y’all think would’ve had the best twitter account out of everybody in the Bible?” Brian and Ian have some fun with this prompt and read some of the hilarious response on the thread. 

(36:25-46:38): “Charles Barkley apologizes for “joke” about hitting female reporter” writes Jay Rigdon in MSN. Brian and Ian touch on the manner in which Barkley apologized, and how this type of behavior ought to be taken seriously. Complacency is how these types of situations escalate. 

(46:38-57:01): We are joined by co-founder of Elixir Creative, Philip Alexander. Elixir is a design firm in Milwaukee, WI that has worked with clients like Northwestern Mutual and Resideo (formerly Honeywell Home) to numerous Christian organizations nationwide.

(57:01-1:07:23): Philip stays with us to talk about counseling high school and college students. Why are they walking away from the faith? He thinks that the level of freedom the kids experience at college allows a more liberal way of thinking, atheist college professors, and more. 

(1:07:23-1:14:05): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: OK, Boomer, racoons are too heavy for ceiling tiles. Remote starts are now throwing cars into the sea, as a professor throws his career away in an ironic way. Meanwhile, how many singing fish is too many?

(00:00-09:54): Chicago suburb seeks to block church’s winter homeless shelter. Brian and Ian read this piece and think that the town’s mentality towards the homeless population is oppressive. They appear to be doing everything in their power to drive out the homeless, rather than helping them.

(09:54-19:24): Justin Poythress writes in The Gospel Coalition “How Jesus Transforms ‘Just Be Kind’”. Kindness in his name should never be a self-righteous cover for shaming and finger-pointing. Brian and Ian discuss this and more. 

(19:24-28:55): Scripture and Neuroscience Agree: It Helps to Lament in Community. Through song, liturgy, and communion, the body of Christ inhabits the suffering experienced by its weakest members. Brian and Ian touch on this Christianity Today article. 

(28:55-38:32): Mandy Smith writes in Christianity Today “Where Can a Pastor Find Church?” If we only engage professionally in the church we lead, we’ll lose touch with everyone else there who is engaging personally. Brian and Ian touch on the need and urgency for pastors to have ministry from those they lead. 

(38:32-49:04): Joanne Rogers: On Her Husband Fred Rogers’ Commitment to Prayer, Church, Children, “That was the command from the ordination, to be ordained as an evangelist and continue his work in television and the media with families and children.” Brian and Ian reflect on this.

(49:04-59:20): Marc Chernoff writes “10 Things to Remember Before You Take Things Personally”. Brian and Ian respond to these points and talk about the condition of conversations today, and how to remain calm.

(59:20-1:09:45): Chick-fil-A Fans Outraged after Company Caves, Halts Donations to FCA, Salvation Army. Brian and Ian discuss the situation as well as the response from certain Christian leaders and organizations.

(1:09:45-1:16:32): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Oh deer, Don’t go hunting with your blind brother, and you have to be a loud church if you’re named ‘Action Church’. If you’re too incompetent to drive a car, you aren’t good at hiding. Meanwhile, Hillary flies commercial?? And if you can take pictures, you can take care of mother.

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(00:00-09:54): Chicago suburb seeks to block church’s winter homeless shelter. Brian and Ian read this piece and think that the town’s mentality towards the homeless population is oppressive. They appear to be doing everything in their power to drive out the homeless, rather than helping them.

(09:54-19:24): Justin Poythress writes in The Gospel Coalition “How Jesus Transforms ‘Just Be Kind’”. Kindness in his name should never be a self-righteous cover for shaming and finger-pointing. Brian and Ian discuss this and more. 

(19:24-28:55): Scripture and Neuroscience Agree: It Helps to Lament in Community. Through song, liturgy, and communion, the body of Christ inhabits the suffering experienced by its weakest members. Brian and Ian touch on this Christianity Today article. 

(28:55-38:32): Mandy Smith writes in Christianity Today “Where Can a Pastor Find Church?” If we only engage professionally in the church we lead, we’ll lose touch with everyone else there who is engaging personally. Brian and Ian touch on the need and urgency for pastors to have ministry from those they lead. 

(38:32-49:04): Joanne Rogers: On Her Husband Fred Rogers’ Commitment to Prayer, Church, Children, “That was the command from the ordination, to be ordained as an evangelist and continue his work in television and the media with families and children.” Brian and Ian reflect on this.

(49:04-59:20): Marc Chernoff writes “10 Things to Remember Before You Take Things Personally”. Brian and Ian respond to these points and talk about the condition of conversations today, and how to remain calm.

(59:20-1:09:45): Chick-fil-A Fans Outraged after Company Caves, Halts Donations to FCA, Salvation Army. Brian and Ian discuss the situation as well as the response from certain Christian leaders and organizations.

(1:09:45-1:16:32): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Oh deer, Don’t go hunting with your blind brother, and you have to be a loud church if you’re named ‘Action Church’. If you’re too incompetent to drive a car, you aren’t good at hiding. Meanwhile, Hillary flies commercial?? And if you can take pictures, you can take care of mother.

(00:00-09:34): 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek gets choked up after a contestant writes 'We love you, Alex' as his response in Final Jeopardy. The long-time game show host was clearly moved by this contestants expression of gratitude. The contestant lost $1,995 to write this. 

(09:34-19:01): Where Does Evangelism Fit on Sunday Morning? Writes Michael Keller in The Gospel Coalition. How are churches expressing the love and power of God subliminally through worship, the sermon, and fellowship? Brian and Ian discuss this and reflect. 

(19:01-27:56): Nathan Betts writes “An Emoji is Not Enough” in Christian Post. Brian and Ian talk about how communication has seemingly boiled down to little images, but is it a problem? They talk about how responding to crisis or loss situations requires more than words or images, it requires thought and heart. 

(27:56-36:49): “Author Rebekah Lyons on battle with anxiety, four 'rhythms' that foster spiritual health,” writes Leah MarieAnn Klett in Christian Post. Best-selling author and speaker Rebekah Lyons can still remember her first full-blown panic attack like it was yesterday. 

(36:49-47:18): Michael Bird writes, “Jesus isn’t interested in America’s two-party division”. Brian and Ian touch on this Washington Post article that talks about disregarding each other’s political preference. Politics shouldn’t be the filter by which we treat each other with kindness. 

(47:18-57:19): Sam Fisher and Rob Umlauf from Thrivent join us in-studio to discuss the mission behind the company and their roles in it. Rob touches on how difficult it is to talk about money. There is a lot of shame in it, it is a vulnerable aspect of life. 

(57:19-1:07:34): Sam and Rob stick around to talk more about career and volunteer opportunities with Thrivent. www.Thrivent.com is a place you could find these opportunities to get involved. They also talk about how they handle finances, they are a unique kind of membership organization called a fraternal benefit society.

(1:07:34-1:13:52): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Doe, a deer! A sale at Walmart!! We would love to be paid $1,000 to watch terrible movies, and ironically, smoke alarms are not fireproof. Meanwhile, Disney needs to learn how to build bridges and they propose not surfing while holding jewelry.

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(00:00-09:34): 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek gets choked up after a contestant writes 'We love you, Alex' as his response in Final Jeopardy. The long-time game show host was clearly moved by this contestants expression of gratitude. The contestant lost $1,995 to write this. 

(09:34-19:01): Where Does Evangelism Fit on Sunday Morning? Writes Michael Keller in The Gospel Coalition. How are churches expressing the love and power of God subliminally through worship, the sermon, and fellowship? Brian and Ian discuss this and reflect. 

(19:01-27:56): Nathan Betts writes “An Emoji is Not Enough” in Christian Post. Brian and Ian talk about how communication has seemingly boiled down to little images, but is it a problem? They talk about how responding to crisis or loss situations requires more than words or images, it requires thought and heart. 

(27:56-36:49): “Author Rebekah Lyons on battle with anxiety, four 'rhythms' that foster spiritual health,” writes Leah MarieAnn Klett in Christian Post. Best-selling author and speaker Rebekah Lyons can still remember her first full-blown panic attack like it was yesterday. 

(36:49-47:18): Michael Bird writes, “Jesus isn’t interested in America’s two-party division”. Brian and Ian touch on this Washington Post article that talks about disregarding each other’s political preference. Politics shouldn’t be the filter by which we treat each other with kindness. 

(47:18-57:19): Sam Fisher and Rob Umlauf from Thrivent join us in-studio to discuss the mission behind the company and their roles in it. Rob touches on how difficult it is to talk about money. There is a lot of shame in it, it is a vulnerable aspect of life. 

(57:19-1:07:34): Sam and Rob stick around to talk more about career and volunteer opportunities with Thrivent. www.Thrivent.com is a place you could find these opportunities to get involved. They also talk about how they handle finances, they are a unique kind of membership organization called a fraternal benefit society.

(1:07:34-1:13:52): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Doe, a deer! A sale at Walmart!! We would love to be paid $1,000 to watch terrible movies, and ironically, smoke alarms are not fireproof. Meanwhile, Disney needs to learn how to build bridges and they propose not surfing while holding jewelry.

(00:00-09:23): After Schumer Praised the Retiring Rep. King, Some Democrats Jeered. Brian and Ian touch on an aspect of this story that isn’t necessarily political. Schumer had wonderful things to say about King, Ilhan Ohmar did not.

(09:23-18:19): We are joined by Focus on the Family President Jim Daly. He touches on the importance of his stance on abortion and the advocacy FOF has for the right to live. He held a March For Life event at Times Square that featured a live ultrasound.

(18:19-28:11): Jim continues with Brian and Ian talking about the response of people towards Focus on the Family. They had been labeled as a hate group and have been compared to monolithic organizations like the Westboro Baptist Church. He reiterates that not all Christians are like those people, and reinforces the notion with love and understanding. 

(28:11-37:52): What did we preach? Brian and Ian talk briefly about their sermons from Sunday. Brian didn’t preach, but he touches on having trouble engaging in worship on days he preaches. Ian responds to that as well. 

(37:52-47:53): Christmas music may take mental toll, psychologist says. For those who would rather do without "Jingle Bells," a psychologist in Great Britain thinks you may be on to something. Brian and Ian discuss the consumerism behind the early holiday celebration and decorating. 

(47:53-58:03): Russell Moore writes, “Parents, Don’t Fear the Teenage Years”. He wants to instill the precious and often overlooked value in the teen years. Brian and Ian talk about holding on to stages of life in the moment of living them. 

(58:03-1:08:19): Raina Naim writes “The Happiest People Are Those Who Realized That God Is Enough”. Brian and Ian touch on this and differentiate between wholly trusting God, and blind faith. 

(1:08:19-1:15:05): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Pigeon pauses plane in Petropavlovsk, and Australian firefighters are not lactose intolerant. Who let the pigs on the train? Wales is home to very passive neighbors. Meanwhile, a new breed of amphibious cows discovered in North Carolina.

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(00:00-09:23): After Schumer Praised the Retiring Rep. King, Some Democrats Jeered. Brian and Ian touch on an aspect of this story that isn’t necessarily political. Schumer had wonderful things to say about King, Ilhan Ohmar did not.

(09:23-18:19): We are joined by Focus on the Family President Jim Daly. He touches on the importance of his stance on abortion and the advocacy FOF has for the right to live. He held a March For Life event at Times Square that featured a live ultrasound.

(18:19-28:11): Jim continues with Brian and Ian talking about the response of people towards Focus on the Family. They had been labeled as a hate group and have been compared to monolithic organizations like the Westboro Baptist Church. He reiterates that not all Christians are like those people, and reinforces the notion with love and understanding. 

(28:11-37:52): What did we preach? Brian and Ian talk briefly about their sermons from Sunday. Brian didn’t preach, but he touches on having trouble engaging in worship on days he preaches. Ian responds to that as well. 

(37:52-47:53): Christmas music may take mental toll, psychologist says. For those who would rather do without "Jingle Bells," a psychologist in Great Britain thinks you may be on to something. Brian and Ian discuss the consumerism behind the early holiday celebration and decorating. 

(47:53-58:03): Russell Moore writes, “Parents, Don’t Fear the Teenage Years”. He wants to instill the precious and often overlooked value in the teen years. Brian and Ian talk about holding on to stages of life in the moment of living them. 

(58:03-1:08:19): Raina Naim writes “The Happiest People Are Those Who Realized That God Is Enough”. Brian and Ian touch on this and differentiate between wholly trusting God, and blind faith. 

(1:08:19-1:15:05): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Pigeon pauses plane in Petropavlovsk, and Australian firefighters are not lactose intolerant. Who let the pigs on the train? Wales is home to very passive neighbors. Meanwhile, a new breed of amphibious cows discovered in North Carolina.

(00:00-09:26):  Tithing Over Text Is Now a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry. Kate Shellnut writes a feature piece on companies who profit off of online and mobile giving to churches who use their app. Brian and Ian respond and discuss the ways their congregation gives. 

(09:26-18:36): Jameela Jamil was on with Trevor Noah talking about ‘cancel culture’. Brian and Ian hear a bit from her and then weigh in on forgiveness and redemption. As a society, we are so quick to forget celebrities or public figures who make mistakes. 

(18:36-27:47)New Bill Seeks to Introduce Bible Classes across Florida Public Schools. Brian and Ian talk about the controversial implication of religious classes in public schools. Brian has expressed his concern in the past with offering religious courses; he believes all religions ought to be represented in electives in public schools.

(27:47-37:24): What really grinds our gears? Brian and Ian touch on a couple things that rub them the wrong way. From lack of eye contact, to...you guessed it...turning signals, these guys need to let loose and get stuff off of their chest. 

(37:24-1:15:06): Jason Feffer from The Practice at Willow joins Ian for the second half of the show. He touches on his ministry and aim to “stop doing discipleship, and start being disciples”. He briefly discusses the importance of maintaining a Christ-like manner in the church (i.e. teaching). He also talks about God’s presence in the midst of the highest highs, and lowest lows. He loves us all the same and will always. 

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(00:00-09:26):  Tithing Over Text Is Now a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry. Kate Shellnut writes a feature piece on companies who profit off of online and mobile giving to churches who use their app. Brian and Ian respond and discuss the ways their congregation gives. 

(09:26-18:36): Jameela Jamil was on with Trevor Noah talking about ‘cancel culture’. Brian and Ian hear a bit from her and then weigh in on forgiveness and redemption. As a society, we are so quick to forget celebrities or public figures who make mistakes. 

(18:36-27:47)New Bill Seeks to Introduce Bible Classes across Florida Public Schools. Brian and Ian talk about the controversial implication of religious classes in public schools. Brian has expressed his concern in the past with offering religious courses; he believes all religions ought to be represented in electives in public schools.

(27:47-37:24): What really grinds our gears? Brian and Ian touch on a couple things that rub them the wrong way. From lack of eye contact, to...you guessed it...turning signals, these guys need to let loose and get stuff off of their chest. 

(37:24-1:15:06): Jason Feffer from The Practice at Willow joins Ian for the second half of the show. He touches on his ministry and aim to “stop doing discipleship, and start being disciples”. He briefly discusses the importance of maintaining a Christ-like manner in the church (i.e. teaching). He also talks about God’s presence in the midst of the highest highs, and lowest lows. He loves us all the same and will always.

(00:00-08:46): Chicago has seen four records in weather in one week. Brian and Ian gripe about the unseasonably cold temps and excessive snow. In order to avoid complaining too much, they turn their attention to a Chicago food staple returning to the city. 

(08:46-17:54): Guy Shares His 6 Rules for a Successful Marriage and People Love It. Brian and Ian read this intuitive list of tips and reflect on their own marriages. They talk about the subtle differences between them and their spouses as far as going out to dinner or doing small things around the house. 

(17:54-27:25): Roger Barrier writes “Why Does the Church Ignore Hurting People?” Brian and Ian touch on his points and how the church addresses basic struggles. They talk about pastors being too preoccupied with sermons and church operations. They need to put down the status quo, and listen to their congregation. 

(27:25-36:52): A recent Relevant Magazine article dives deep into the struggles of Jeannie and Jim Gaffigan. “No Laughing Matter” talks about Jeannie’s reliance on God in the midst of illness and how He pulled her through. Jim, her husband, says that her faith was the reason he had comfort. 

(36:52-47:11): Craig Greenfield writes “Isn’t It Time For Francis Chan-style Missionaries To Rethink Mission?” Brian and Ian read the blog in-whole and are trying to unwrap why people are questioning Chan’s choice to move so abruptly. Is Chan a colonizer?

(47:11-57:04): Doug Zirkle and Nate Olson from Go Promoters are here to talk about the history of the company, and the upcoming Disciple Concert in December. They touch on the decision to make the company 100% volunteer run. https://1160hope.com/content/all/disciple 

(57:04-1:07:12): Doug and Nate stick around to talk about the Disciple Concert at Q Bar in Glendale Heights. The idea behind the show is to bring Christians into an environment that they otherwise would be uncomfortable in. They want to bring Christians into a place to meet those they are trying to reach where they are. 

(1:07:12-1:14:03): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Japan is in need of ninjas, and this guy isn’t dead yet. A nightclub involuntarily doubled as a hospital, and someone in New York needs a life. Meanwhile, South African gin is crap.

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