(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.

(00:00-10:13):  “The Cautionary Tale of Jerry Falwell Jr.: It’s time to remember the qualifications of biblical leadership” writes Mark Galli in Christianity Today. Brian and Ian touch on the character of some church/Christian leaders and how growing a church is not the pastor’s job. 

(10:13-19:51): Louie Giglio speaks on pain: “Stay, it’s the best way you could glorify the God who made you”. Brian and Ian touch on heartbreak and bearing pain. God is not protecting you FROM the storm, He is protecting you IN the storm. 

(19:51-29:57): Ian posted on Facebook, “MEN: watching your kids is not babysitting, its called fatherhood.” He and Brian talk about the responses he got and what Ian is trying to get at about parenting. 

(29:57-38:45): Karl Vaders writes, “10 Questions More Important Than “What Was Your Sunday Attendance?” in Christianity Today. Brian and Ian reflect on this as pastors and say they’ve gotten this question too many times. 

(38:45-49:17): Beth Moore responded to the John MacArthur backlash from people with a classy Tweet: “Hey, y’all. Let’s cool it on the slander toward JMac et al. Doesn’t honor God. Let’s move on.” Brian and Ian give her accolades on her response as well as talking about how we ought to respond to slander. 

(49:17-58:52): Dan Ehrman joins us to talk about Lift Conference. He talks about how the shift of focus went from having a big name speaker, to focusing on church leadership in Chicago. The climate of the church in Chicago has struggled, and its important for leaders to route it back into a proactive healing. 

(58:52-1:08:04):  Andy Kiersz and Allana Akhtar write, “Suicide is Gen Z's second-leading cause of death, and it's a worse epidemic than anything millennials faced at that age” in Business Insider. Brian and Ian talk about this staggering statistic and try and tackle the reason why this generation faces such tragedy. 

(1:08:04-1:16:28): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Rub the lotion on your phone? Make sure you have the right getaway car, or you’re going to jail, and don’t eat alcohol...because you can’t? Meanwhile, Christmas is right around the corner (not really) so ask drunk Santa to bring you an inflatable RV.

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(00:00-10:13):  “The Cautionary Tale of Jerry Falwell Jr.: It’s time to remember the qualifications of biblical leadership” writes Mark Galli in Christianity Today. Brian and Ian touch on the character of some church/Christian leaders and how growing a church is not the pastor’s job. 

(10:13-19:51): Louie Giglio speaks on pain: “Stay, it’s the best way you could glorify the God who made you”. Brian and Ian touch on heartbreak and bearing pain. God is not protecting you FROM the storm, He is protecting you IN the storm. 

(19:51-29:57): Ian posted on Facebook, “MEN: watching your kids is not babysitting, its called fatherhood.” He and Brian talk about the responses he got and what Ian is trying to get at about parenting. 

(29:57-38:45): Karl Vaders writes, “10 Questions More Important Than “What Was Your Sunday Attendance?” in Christianity Today. Brian and Ian reflect on this as pastors and say they’ve gotten this question too many times. 

(38:45-49:17): Beth Moore responded to the John MacArthur backlash from people with a classy Tweet: “Hey, y’all. Let’s cool it on the slander toward JMac et al. Doesn’t honor God. Let’s move on.” Brian and Ian give her accolades on her response as well as talking about how we ought to respond to slander. 

(49:17-58:52): Dan Ehrman joins us to talk about Lift Conference. He talks about how the shift of focus went from having a big name speaker, to focusing on church leadership in Chicago. The climate of the church in Chicago has struggled, and its important for leaders to route it back into a proactive healing. 

(58:52-1:08:04):  Andy Kiersz and Allana Akhtar write, “Suicide is Gen Z's second-leading cause of death, and it's a worse epidemic than anything millennials faced at that age” in Business Insider. Brian and Ian talk about this staggering statistic and try and tackle the reason why this generation faces such tragedy. 

(1:08:04-1:16:28): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Rub the lotion on your phone? Make sure you have the right getaway car, or you’re going to jail, and don’t eat alcohol...because you can’t? Meanwhile, Christmas is right around the corner (not really) so ask drunk Santa to bring you an inflatable RV.

(00:00-09:55): A faith-based marriage campaign in Jacksonville appears to have driven divorce rates down. Can the model be replicated? Brian and Ian discuss this Christianity Today article by W. Bradford Wilcox and Alysse ElHage. 

(09:55-19:34): New 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' trailer debuts on Carrie Fisher's birthday. The beloved franchise rekindled our nostalgia with a fresh trilogy in 2015 and it concludes in December. Brian and Ian talk about how they grew up with the franchise and other films that had such a cultural impact. 

(19:34-29:10): Mitt Romney has been lurking on Twitter as ‘Pierre Delecto’. Brian and Ian talk about how politicians, while in high stature, are also humans who make mistakes. They also talk about some of the responses to this debacle. 

(29:10-39:49): Our unpredictable and overburdened schedules are taking a dire toll on American society. Judith Shulevitz writes “Why You Never See Your Friends Anymore” in The Atlantic and Brian and Ian resonate with this. They talk about the importance of making time to socialize with friends and family. 

(39:49-50:39): ‘Students Learn Best in Their Preferred Learning Style,’ and Other Neuromyths. Brian and Ian talk about what neuromyths are, and how they deceive us. They can keep us from exploring seemingly obscure learning strategies and hold us back from stepping out of our comfort zone. 

(50:39-1:00:58): Drew Dyck Tweeted, “Just a reminder that the true test of your character isn’t how nice you are to your equals and superiors. It’s how you treat the people below you, the ones who aren’t positions to help you achieve your goals. If you treat them poorly, your niceness is just a charade.” Brian and Ian respond to it. 

(1:00:58-1:11:13): “It’s Ok to Be Happy with a Quiet Life,” writes Brian Gardner in No Sidebar. Brian and Ian touch on some points he made about minimalism and how solitude is not a selfish way of living. It is important to care for yourself and set aside time to do so. 

(1:11:13-1:17:36): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Texas cares more about football than being blown to smithereens, and we can learn a thing or two from cats and dogs. Germany is seeing a rampage of feral cows, and Wrigley comes out with a chewing gum for bears. Meanwhile, if you don’t want to pay off library late fees, just return the book 74 years late.

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(00:00-09:55): A faith-based marriage campaign in Jacksonville appears to have driven divorce rates down. Can the model be replicated? Brian and Ian discuss this Christianity Today article by W. Bradford Wilcox and Alysse ElHage. 

(09:55-19:34): New 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' trailer debuts on Carrie Fisher's birthday. The beloved franchise rekindled our nostalgia with a fresh trilogy in 2015 and it concludes in December. Brian and Ian talk about how they grew up with the franchise and other films that had such a cultural impact. 

(19:34-29:10): Mitt Romney has been lurking on Twitter as ‘Pierre Delecto’. Brian and Ian talk about how politicians, while in high stature, are also humans who make mistakes. They also talk about some of the responses to this debacle. 

(29:10-39:49): Our unpredictable and overburdened schedules are taking a dire toll on American society. Judith Shulevitz writes “Why You Never See Your Friends Anymore” in The Atlantic and Brian and Ian resonate with this. They talk about the importance of making time to socialize with friends and family. 

(39:49-50:39): ‘Students Learn Best in Their Preferred Learning Style,’ and Other Neuromyths. Brian and Ian talk about what neuromyths are, and how they deceive us. They can keep us from exploring seemingly obscure learning strategies and hold us back from stepping out of our comfort zone. 

(50:39-1:00:58): Drew Dyck Tweeted, “Just a reminder that the true test of your character isn’t how nice you are to your equals and superiors. It’s how you treat the people below you, the ones who aren’t positions to help you achieve your goals. If you treat them poorly, your niceness is just a charade.” Brian and Ian respond to it. 

(1:00:58-1:11:13): “It’s Ok to Be Happy with a Quiet Life,” writes Brian Gardner in No Sidebar. Brian and Ian touch on some points he made about minimalism and how solitude is not a selfish way of living. It is important to care for yourself and set aside time to do so. 

(1:11:13-1:17:36): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Texas cares more about football than being blown to smithereens, and we can learn a thing or two from cats and dogs. Germany is seeing a rampage of feral cows, and Wrigley comes out with a chewing gum for bears. Meanwhile, if you don’t want to pay off library late fees, just return the book 74 years late.

(00:00-09:10): It is common for church leaders, as well as everyone else, to fall into seasons of burnout. Brian and Ian touch on this Business Insider article about preventing it. There are ways to sense the symptoms coming on and act before they set in. 

(09:10-18:41): AM1160’s own, Julie Roys writes “Chicago-based Megachurch Welcomes James MacDonald Into Fellowship”. Brian and Ian discuss her words and how MacDonald is out of place entering into leadership so soon after his scandal. Is it too soon for the former Harvest pastor?

(18:41-27:52): 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. 

(27:52-37:11): Sex Before Kissing: How 15-Year-Old Girls Are Dealing with Porn-Obsessed Boys. Brian and Ian discuss this Fight The New Drug article by Melinda Tankard Reist. Brian, who has a teenage daughter, is concerned with how boys treat girls in schools and how trivial society thinks pornography is. 

(37:11-48:21): We aren’t surprised...President Donald Trump tweeted an emphatic statement using the term “lynching”. Brian and Ian discuss why this is a problem and why racially associated words should not be watered down or thrown around so flippantly. 

(48:21-58:43): From time to time on this show, we discuss introverts and extroverts; even introverted extroverts or extroverted introverts. How does this relate or affect mission? Brian and Ian tough on this MissioAlliance article by Bob Hyatt “The Introverted Missional” and how one-on-one interactions are just as much of a mission act than a room full of people. 

(58:43-1:09:07): Brian and Ian mull over the “12 Things a Church Pastor Cannot Do”, a list by Chuck Lawless. They resonate with a few of them and discuss some of the less obvious ones such as “Change hearts” or “Grow Churches”. It is a common misconception that pastors lead more than God does. 

(1:09:07-1:15:27): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: They see me rollin’...on my Segway, while I am trying to avoid being attacked by an anteater. If you’re stealing a car, put gas in it. If you are out of gas, don’t call the cops to come help. New school uniforms are frankly awesome. Meanwhile, what is the meaning of ‘unlimited’?

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(00:00-09:10): It is common for church leaders, as well as everyone else, to fall into seasons of burnout. Brian and Ian touch on this Business Insider article about preventing it. There are ways to sense the symptoms coming on and act before they set in. 

(09:10-18:41): AM1160’s own, Julie Roys writes “Chicago-based Megachurch Welcomes James MacDonald Into Fellowship”. Brian and Ian discuss her words and how MacDonald is out of place entering into leadership so soon after his scandal. Is it too soon for the former Harvest pastor?

(18:41-27:52): 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. 

(27:52-37:11): Sex Before Kissing: How 15-Year-Old Girls Are Dealing with Porn-Obsessed Boys. Brian and Ian discuss this Fight The New Drug article by Melinda Tankard Reist. Brian, who has a teenage daughter, is concerned with how boys treat girls in schools and how trivial society thinks pornography is. 

(37:11-48:21): We aren’t surprised...President Donald Trump tweeted an emphatic statement using the term “lynching”. Brian and Ian discuss why this is a problem and why racially associated words should not be watered down or thrown around so flippantly. 

(48:21-58:43): From time to time on this show, we discuss introverts and extroverts; even introverted extroverts or extroverted introverts. How does this relate or affect mission? Brian and Ian tough on this MissioAlliance article by Bob Hyatt “The Introverted Missional” and how one-on-one interactions are just as much of a mission act than a room full of people. 

(58:43-1:09:07): Brian and Ian mull over the “12 Things a Church Pastor Cannot Do”, a list by Chuck Lawless. They resonate with a few of them and discuss some of the less obvious ones such as “Change hearts” or “Grow Churches”. It is a common misconception that pastors lead more than God does. 

(1:09:07-1:15:27): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: They see me rollin’...on my Segway, while I am trying to avoid being attacked by an anteater. If you’re stealing a car, put gas in it. If you are out of gas, don’t call the cops to come help. New school uniforms are frankly awesome. Meanwhile, what is the meaning of ‘unlimited’?

(00:00-09:19): Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle reveals the mental and physical struggles as reporter Tom Bradby asks her if she is ‘OK’. Brian and Ian reflect on mental health and how even though it may appear that someone of certain stature would have nothing to worry about, it may not always be the case. 

(09:19-18:28): “The Loss of a Hero to Many: Pastor Lon Allison Goes to Be with Jesus” writes Ed Stetzer in Christianity Today. those who were lucky enough to have crossed paths with Lon heard and saw a better and truer way—the way of Jesus. Brian and Ian reflect on the revered Chicago-land church leader and how he was the “pastor for pastors”. 

(18:28-28:01): New video shows the moment Oregon school coach disarmed and hugged gun-wielding student. The video shows the coach handing the gun to another teacher as he embraces the student. The student appears to be weeping and hugging him back. Brian and Ian talk about how the coach reacted. He embraced him instead of beating him up or other violence. 

(28:01-37:41): What did we preach? Brian and Ian discuss and summarize what they talked about in their sermons on Sunday. Brian is still in the book of Daniel. It was the “writings on the wall” chapter of which Belshazzar is hosting a party. Ian discussed breakthrough. We all want it, but are we willing to wait and pray for it?

(37:41-48:18): John MacArthur, answering a question “Respond to the word I give you with one or two words”. He responds to “Beth Moore” with “Go home”. Then continues on a tirade of statements about women preachers and narcissism. Brian and Ian respond to that.

(48:18-58:23): The day is October 21st, which, if you are a Back to the Future fan, is pretty significant. Marty McFly set the DeLorean to October 21, 2015 to travel to. Brian and Ian talk about the movie, and where they would go back in time, and what they would do. 

(58:23-1:08:33): In a Tweet by Will Jordan, “Millennials appear to have become the first generation (in U.S. history, no doubt) to be majority non-Christian.” Brian and Ian touch on this staggering statistic, as well as solutions to reaching this group of people. 

(1:08:33-1:14:59): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: The level of pettiness in this lawsuit is loco, and this woman is not the king of the world. Is substitute teaching really that unbearable? The latest Rambo film casts a deer as a stunt double. Meanwhile, apparently the Pentagon runs on 1970s computers...no, seriously.

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(00:00-09:19): Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle reveals the mental and physical struggles as reporter Tom Bradby asks her if she is ‘OK’. Brian and Ian reflect on mental health and how even though it may appear that someone of certain stature would have nothing to worry about, it may not always be the case. 

(09:19-18:28): “The Loss of a Hero to Many: Pastor Lon Allison Goes to Be with Jesus” writes Ed Stetzer in Christianity Today. those who were lucky enough to have crossed paths with Lon heard and saw a better and truer way—the way of Jesus. Brian and Ian reflect on the revered Chicago-land church leader and how he was the “pastor for pastors”. 

(18:28-28:01): New video shows the moment Oregon school coach disarmed and hugged gun-wielding student. The video shows the coach handing the gun to another teacher as he embraces the student. The student appears to be weeping and hugging him back. Brian and Ian talk about how the coach reacted. He embraced him instead of beating him up or other violence. 

(28:01-37:41): What did we preach? Brian and Ian discuss and summarize what they talked about in their sermons on Sunday. Brian is still in the book of Daniel. It was the “writings on the wall” chapter of which Belshazzar is hosting a party. Ian discussed breakthrough. We all want it, but are we willing to wait and pray for it?

(37:41-48:18): John MacArthur, answering a question “Respond to the word I give you with one or two words”. He responds to “Beth Moore” with “Go home”. Then continues on a tirade of statements about women preachers and narcissism. Brian and Ian respond to that.

(48:18-58:23): The day is October 21st, which, if you are a Back to the Future fan, is pretty significant. Marty McFly set the DeLorean to October 21, 2015 to travel to. Brian and Ian talk about the movie, and where they would go back in time, and what they would do. 

(58:23-1:08:33): In a Tweet by Will Jordan, “Millennials appear to have become the first generation (in U.S. history, no doubt) to be majority non-Christian.” Brian and Ian touch on this staggering statistic, as well as solutions to reaching this group of people. 

(1:08:33-1:14:59): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: The level of pettiness in this lawsuit is loco, and this woman is not the king of the world. Is substitute teaching really that unbearable? The latest Rambo film casts a deer as a stunt double. Meanwhile, apparently the Pentagon runs on 1970s computers...no, seriously.

(00:00-10:22): Sing Freedom! Why isn’t Christian music more revolutionary? Brian and Ian discus this Michael Frost article that talks about the seemingly complacent modern worship music. They touch on how the songs talk about how much we love Jesus, almost in a romantic manner.

(10:22-19:48): PULL SOMETHING FROM THIS: Voddie Baucham posted a short clip from a sermon talking about how God commands us to love our spouses. While it is understood to “be in love”, regardless, God commands us to love them unconditionally and whole-heartedly. Brian and Ian react to this as spouses. 

(19:48-28:48): PULL HIGHLIGHT FROM THIS: Michael Foust in Christian Headlines writes, “1 in 4 Evangelicals Say ‘Insulting Personal Remarks’ are Justified in Politics”. Brian and Ian touch on the importance of grace and kindness and talk about how cooperation and understanding in politics is vital. 

(28:48-37:38): What really grinds our gears? Brian and Ian close out the hour by using the airwaves as their punching bags, while the listeners act as virtual therapists. They gripe about waking up too early, turning signals (again), skinny jeans, etc. 

(37:38-48:26): Reproductive rights activists are furious, saying “safe, legal, rare” phrase stigmatizes abortion. Brian and Ian touch on the tough topic of abortion and discuss how the “stigma” has grounds. They reference Emily Shugarman’s Daily Beast article. 

(48:26-58:35): Kelly Stafford's recovery from brain tumor: 'My biggest fear is not being here'. Brian and Ian touch on this amazing autobio article by Detroit Lions QB Matt Staffords wife. She goes into detail about her story and has a testimony to go along with it. 

(58:35-1:09:10): Andy Olsen and Bekah McNeel write in Christianity Today, “Is Your Trip Tourism or Missions?” Brian and Ian discuss missions and how trips are becoming more of a sight-seeing adventure than serving the places you go. 

(1:09:10-1:15:40): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Who lives in Louisiana and stole paperwork? SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS! Florida company makes it super easy to make $1000, and if you sell a package that isn’t yours, you will get caught, dummy. Meanwhile, the eBay police force is cracking down on cheese thefts.

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