We are joined in-studio by Jeff Prosapio, president from FiveFour Company, a real estate company based in Chicago. The mission of his company is to solve poverty by buying real estate. He and his wife believed that God has his fingerprints all over his move to Colorado. 

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(00:00-10:01): Series of Wildfires Break Out across California, Thousands of Acres Scorched. Brian and Ian talk about the devastating fires out west that have put thousands out of their homes. They touch on what they would do if they had to give up everything to escape a tragedy. 

(10:01-19:18): What happens when you plant a church only for Walt Disney World employees? Brian and Ian discuss this Christianity Today article by Ted Olson about the church exclusively for Disney workers. Is it wrong that it is only allowed for employees? Is it any different from a Spanish speaking church, or a members-only club?

(19:18-28:24): Who knew that beer had such a prominent history among historic Christian leaders? Brian and Ian touch on this Relevant article that covers five of the faith's most famous brew-masters and beer drinkers. 

(28:24-37:54): “Texas Judge Gives Dad Rights over 7-Year-Old Son's Gender Transition” writes Amanda Casanova in Christian Headlines. Brian and Ian talk about the disturbing leeway society gives parents to intercede their children’s gender identity, and even allows chemical castration.

(37:54-48:28): Gospel star Kirk Franklin boycotts Dove Awards after speech mentioning Atatiana Jefferson is cut from broadcast. Brian and Ian listen to his statement and respond to how censorship is interrupting the freedom of speech. 

(48:28-58:50): “Christians Shouldn’t Just Celebrate Halloween, They Should Be the Life of the Party” writes Jack Lee in Patheos. Brian and Ian talk about how we need to be in the world, not of it, which means meeting those we are trying to reach where they are. It is an opportunity to effortlessly and shamelessly meet your neighbors and strike up a conversation. 

(58:50-1:09:02): We are joined in-studio by Jeff Prosapio, president from FiveFour Company, a real estate company based in Chicago. The mission of his company is to solve poverty by buying real estate. He and his wife believed that God has his fingerprints all over his move to Colorado. 

(1:09:02-1:15:51): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Modern-day castaway lost in the woods in California, and encounters a bear who loves whipped cream. Delinquent ninja breaks a windshield with nunchucks, and zombies are a bad influence in South Carolina. Meanwhile, nudists don’t wear helmets.

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(00:00-09:17): 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”.

(09:17-18:32): 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.  

(18:32-27:30): “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.

(27:30-36:16): 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.

(36:16-46:20): Virginia couple adopts after viral pro-life post telling expectant mothers not to get abortion. Brian and Ian talk about this amazing story of people stepping up for the lives of kids. They also ask what we can learn from them. 

(46:20-57:01): After His Son’s Death, TobyMac Tells Fans: ‘We Follow God Because We Love Him’. Brian and Ian touch on this tragic story, but how hope and the Gospel is prevailing through it. Mac spoke about how our relationship with God is not supposed to be transactional. 

(57:01-1:07:17): Brian and Ian touch on the “5 Most Misused Bible Verses”. Shane Pruitt writes this piece in Relevant Magazine. This Bible is not merely a collection of quotes or one-liners but is literally the Word of God.

(1:07:17-1:13:50): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: It turns out you don’t have to speak a lick of French to be a winner, and American Airlines ain’t so American afterall. A Tennessee haunted house puts the nope in...well...nope. A secret spy plane isn’t so much of a secret anymore. Meanwhile, heat sensing cameras save lives.

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(00:00-09:28): Is Kanye the modern-day Saul of Tarsus? The media icon has changed his genre of music to gospel, holds Sunday services, is it all a farce? Brian and Ian believe there is a legitimate radical change in West and believe he will do amazing things from his revival. 

(09:28-18:54): Frankly, we love The Office. Better yet, we love God and The Office. Josh Larsen from Think Christian spearheaded and helped write the ebook The Theology of The Office. He talks about the fourth-wall breaking in the show, and how God breaks the omniscient barrier to reach us.

(18:54-27:53): What did we preach? Brian and Ian discussed what they spoke on in their Sunday sermons. Ian got the day off, so he didn’t preach, but his son was dedicated. Brian continued his series in Daniel. This week was on the famous “Lion’s den” story. He compared the story with the story of Jesus in the tomb.

(27:53-37:10): Skillet front-man speaks out about controversy again. He says says the Christian church needs to stop worrying about offending people. Brian and Ian touch on how it is important to address controversial points, but also to express grace. 

(37:10-47:29): “We’re Less and Less a Christian Nation, and I Blame Some Blowhards: Some intolerant conservative evangelicals have tainted the faith,” writes Nicholas Kristof. Brian and Ian are talking about how there is a lack of young adults who identify as Christian. Why is this the case?

(47:29-57:24): We are joined in-studio by Sari Lash, marketer, designer, and content writer at 25N Coworking. She touches on being excited and satisfied by the work environment you are in. She also talks about the importance of coinciding worship and work. We need to worship God and honor Him in everything we do in life.

(57:24-1:04:39): Sari continues on the three-way intersection of psychology, the gospel, and the working world. How can we, as christian professionals, focus on mental health as well as creating a holistic work environment? 

(1:04:39-1:14:27): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Samsung launched the world’s longest selfie stick, and if you’re running a funeral home, make sure you use the right body. Is there anything more disgusting than a mayo sandwich? How about a cancer-cure scam? Meanwhile, cute dogs have more clout than we expected.

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(00:00-09:18): Brian and Ian cover the topic of evolving churches. Michael Frost wrote a couple of pieces “Dinner Church, anyone?” and “New Kinds of churches really are the hope of the future”. They cover how changing churches may be what is needed around the world. 

(09:18-19:10): Dominique Gilliard writes in MissioAlliance “The Church’s Complicity in Mass Incarceration” talking about how the church primarily substituted God’s grace with imprisoning people who have done wrong. 

(19:10-28:37): So...we need insurance to order pizza now? Brian and Ian discuss Domino’s’ new pizza delivery insurance. Domino’s says it is a way to send back your order if you aren’t completely satisfied. Isn’t that on the restaurant to get your order correct? 

(28:37-38:15): 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. 

(38:15-48:27): Beth Moore has responded on multiple accounts to John MacArthurs “Go home” remark and staunch position on disallowing women leaders. Brian and Ian listen to NT Wright defend women leaders as well as touch on Moore’s response on twitter. 

(48:27-59:03): “Beauty Will Save the World” In this brief spoken word, written in defense and encouragement to the artists of the world. Brian and Ian talk about what beauty is and how to notice it despite the distractions of the world. 

(59:03-1:09:36): Brian and Ian talk about “6 Key Practices for Every Board” which talks about accountability and transparency for leadership. They reflect on this as pastors and how people in their church keep them accountable. 

(1:09:36-1:16:07): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: North Carolina police are not racist, they said so. If you’re going to eat poisonous sea urchins, prepare to have dreadful hallucinations. UK construction is the pettiest of all construction, almost as petty as smuggler’s surgery. Meanwhile, global warming is proving to be productive in Russia.

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