(00:00-09:41): 'Joker' is the culmination of an envelope-pushing trend. It could be Hollywood's future. The film takes recent industry trends to an apparent extreme, testing the limits of commercial storytelling. Brian and Ian discuss the controversial depiction of violence.

(09:41-18:51): 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. 

(18:51-28:11): What did we preach? Brian and Ian touch on what they talked about in their sermons on Sunday. Brian did not speak, so Ian took the reins on this one. He continued his series “This Changes Everything”, this week focused on loving like Jesus. He depicted the importance of living in community with people. 

(28:11-37:42): We have NY Times best-selling author and radio host, Eric Metaxas on the phone to talk about the World Leaders Forum October 8th. He also discusses his books “Donald Builds the Wall” and “Bonhoeffer”. 

(37:42-48:15): At Caring Well conference, SBC leaders hear criticism of abuse response. Southern Baptist leaders wrestled with questions of procedure and accountability during a gathering on sexual abuse this week, grappling with how best to address an issue some say the denomination took far too long to address.

(48:15-58:06): We are joined by former Bears cornerback and ministry leader, Ray McElroy. He is in to talk about his ministry life post-football and how he was the Bears chaplain under Lovie Smith. The ministry in the organization was thriving while he and his wife led home groups and devotionals in the club house. 

(58:06-1:08:35): Ray sticks around to discuss his ministry, Focal Point Ministries. He is speaking at the fall kick-off breakfast at Community Christian Church on October 19th. 

(1:08:35-1:15:01): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Meth is illegal folks, and bad..mmkay? Air B&B’s in New York are starting to allow people to sneak in to the given houses...not really. Oh millennials, you could be so much cooler if you drove stick, but you do find creative ways to commit crimes with drones. Meanwhile, if you want to get away with a crime, call this dispatcher.

(00:00-09:06):  Alyssa Milano: If I hadn't opted for two abortions in 1993 'my life would be completely lacking all its great joys' today. Brian and Ian touch on this Blaze article on how the actress is thankful that she went through with the abortions.

(10:02-19:14): “Want to improve your life? Just learn to say no”, writes Chloe Brotheridge in The Guardian. Brian and Ian give their input on overworking and how refraining from doing so many things can benefit you.

(19:14-28:17): We are still in campaign for Cross International’s effort to feed in impoverished countries. So far we are about $2,000 away from the ultimate goal of 300 kids fed at $39 a year. You can give at this website or at 822-866-4883. 

(28:17-38:33): Pennywise, Bozo, Krusty, Ronald, what do they all have in common? The bigger question is, why do clowns freak us out? Brian and Ian discuss a CNN piece by Frank T. McAndrew on the possible answers. 

(38:33-49:21): Hillsong Songwriter Marty Sampson Says He’s Losing His Christian Faith. Brian and Ian talk about the condition of the modern Christian and the risk of losing sight of what really matters when it comes to faith. Do we remain faithful even though God seems distant?

(49:21-59:45): We are still in campaign for Cross International’s effort to feed in impoverished countries. We hear some first-hand encounters of these areas and what CI is doing. So far we are about $2,000 away from the ultimate goal of 300 kids fed at $39 a year. You can give at this website or at 822-866-4883.

(59:45-1:10:01): People who swear more are better friends. Brian and Ian discuss why or why not swearing is bad or inappropriate. They also touch on the difference between cussing and cursing. Can mockery contain seemingly innocent words?

(1:10:01-1:16:45): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Florida anchorman uses his head to tell compelling story of a slow, drunk car chase. Canadian police tell drunk it is NACHO kind of day. An angry cat catches ride with irresponsible mother. Meanwhile, new Disney attraction is super inconvenient.

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(00:00-09:06):  Alyssa Milano: If I hadn't opted for two abortions in 1993 'my life would be completely lacking all its great joys' today. Brian and Ian touch on this Blaze article on how the actress is thankful that she went through with the abortions.

(10:02-19:14): “Want to improve your life? Just learn to say no”, writes Chloe Brotheridge in The Guardian. Brian and Ian give their input on overworking and how refraining from doing so many things can benefit you.

(19:14-28:17): We are still in campaign for Cross International’s effort to feed in impoverished countries. So far we are about $2,000 away from the ultimate goal of 300 kids fed at $39 a year. You can give at this website or at 822-866-4883. 

(28:17-38:33): Pennywise, Bozo, Krusty, Ronald, what do they all have in common? The bigger question is, why do clowns freak us out? Brian and Ian discuss a CNN piece by Frank T. McAndrew on the possible answers. 

(38:33-49:21): Hillsong Songwriter Marty Sampson Says He’s Losing His Christian Faith. Brian and Ian talk about the condition of the modern Christian and the risk of losing sight of what really matters when it comes to faith. Do we remain faithful even though God seems distant?

(49:21-59:45): We are still in campaign for Cross International’s effort to feed in impoverished countries. We hear some first-hand encounters of these areas and what CI is doing. So far we are about $2,000 away from the ultimate goal of 300 kids fed at $39 a year. You can give at this website or at 822-866-4883.

(59:45-1:10:01): People who swear more are better friends. Brian and Ian discuss why or why not swearing is bad or inappropriate. They also touch on the difference between cussing and cursing. Can mockery contain seemingly innocent words?

(1:10:01-1:16:45): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Florida anchorman uses his head to tell compelling story of a slow, drunk car chase. Canadian police tell drunk it is NACHO kind of day. An angry cat catches ride with irresponsible mother. Meanwhile, new Disney attraction is super inconvenient.

(00:00-10:17): The Botham Jean Murderer gets 10 years, and Jean’s brother speaks unbelievable words of grace to her. Brian and Ian respond to his statement and actions, and discuss how we need to recognize the pain of the situation, and the grace that Christians ought to express in forgiveness. 

(10:17-18:38): Zach Brittle writes on Gottman.com “How To Break Up”. Brian and Ian have been out of the dating game for a while, so they talk more about cohabitation and how finding a life partner takes time.

(18:38-28:42): Report projects 35 million youth to leave Christianity by 2050; Greg Stier responds. Brian and Ian don’t think that the estimated percentage of identified Christian’s is as high as it is reported. 

(28:42-36:57): Scott Sauls writes “When Pastors Get Lonely and Discouraged”. Brian and Ian reflect on his points as pastors. Brian says being lonely is one of the most important lessons he’s had to learn. They discuss how to be a family member and a leader in the church, and how to serve the perfect leader: Jesus. 

(36:57-47:30): Girl who accused boys of pinning, cutting her hair, said she made the story up. Brian and Ian respond to the update to this situation. They draw a parallel between this and the Jussie Smollett situation. 

(47:30-58:31): Shane Idleman writes “5 Things Pastors Need to Stop Immediately”. Brian and Ian respond to the list and reflect on how they lead their congregations. Some of the points they agree with, but not all of them.

(58:31-1:08:33): A birth control pill for men has passed initial human safety tests, experts at a leading medical conference have heard. Brian and Ian are not qualified to talk about this, so they talked about something else. 

(1:08:33-1:15:10): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Drones ruined this guy’s life on the run, and gymnasts tend to have better traffic stops. How bad is a relationship that you have to pretend to be carjacked? The driving age in Louisiana is apparently 10. Meanwhile, don’t be stupid at the zoo.

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(00:00-10:17): The Botham Jean Murderer gets 10 years, and Jean’s brother speaks unbelievable words of grace to her. Brian and Ian respond to his statement and actions, and discuss how we need to recognize the pain of the situation, and the grace that Christians ought to express in forgiveness. 

(10:17-18:38): Zach Brittle writes on Gottman.com “How To Break Up”. Brian and Ian have been out of the dating game for a while, so they talk more about cohabitation and how finding a life partner takes time.

(18:38-28:42): Report projects 35 million youth to leave Christianity by 2050; Greg Stier responds. Brian and Ian don’t think that the estimated percentage of identified Christian’s is as high as it is reported. 

(28:42-36:57): Scott Sauls writes “When Pastors Get Lonely and Discouraged”. Brian and Ian reflect on his points as pastors. Brian says being lonely is one of the most important lessons he’s had to learn. They discuss how to be a family member and a leader in the church, and how to serve the perfect leader: Jesus. 

(36:57-47:30): Girl who accused boys of pinning, cutting her hair, said she made the story up. Brian and Ian respond to the update to this situation. They draw a parallel between this and the Jussie Smollett situation. 

(47:30-58:31): Shane Idleman writes “5 Things Pastors Need to Stop Immediately”. Brian and Ian respond to the list and reflect on how they lead their congregations. Some of the points they agree with, but not all of them.

(58:31-1:08:33): A birth control pill for men has passed initial human safety tests, experts at a leading medical conference have heard. Brian and Ian are not qualified to talk about this, so they talked about something else. 

(1:08:33-1:15:10): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Drones ruined this guy’s life on the run, and gymnasts tend to have better traffic stops. How bad is a relationship that you have to pretend to be carjacked? The driving age in Louisiana is apparently 10. Meanwhile, don’t be stupid at the zoo.

(00:00-09:09): Kanye West announced that he no longer will be making secular music, only gospel. Brian and Ian touch on how Christians are criticizing the artist saying that he is only just saying it. 

(09:09-18:02): We are joined by author and Global Leader Jackson Crum. He is here to talk about his devotional book for men called “Sought”. He resigned from leading his church Park Community Church. He is moving on to Global Leadership and moving to Turkey to help Care Coordinators in the Middle East. 

(18:02-27:04): Jackson sticks around to talk more about “Sought”. The book’s purpose is for those questioning God’s identity and His role in lives. Park Community Church’s average age is 31 and the average stay is 3 years. He answers the question “How do you leave well?”. 

(27:04-36:16): We are joined by Candi Cushman from Focus on the Family to talk about #BringYourBibleDay. The initiative is for students to be bold and be outwardly a reader of the word and a doer of God’s mission. 

(36:16-46:51): Calif. governor signs bill allowing college athletes to sign endorsements. Brian and Ian touch on this situation and how it is only fair for students to be able to market their skills; whether that be arts or sports. 

(46:51-57:12): Marsha Vaughn from Adler University joins the show to talk about pastoral care and how overly-accessible pastors can be overwhelmed. She also touches on the Christian leaders who advocated mental illness awareness who took their own lives because of lack of counseling.

(57:12-1:07:48): Marsha continues with us and talks about lamenting. She talks about how lamenting ends in hope, it puts the extra burden those tasked with instilling hope. It is alright to not be doing alright, but it is up for us to be supportive and understanding to each other. 

(1:07:48-1:14:14): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Bison and Antelope are very different animals, while a tiny pony causes a traffic stir in California. Ironically, politicians are not teeing off at this golf course, rather it is the other way around, and gators are pretty much the boss. Meanwhile, Netherlands police arrest a bird for robbery.

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(00:00-09:09): Kanye West announced that he no longer will be making secular music, only gospel. Brian and Ian touch on how Christians are criticizing the artist saying that he is only just saying it. 

(09:09-18:02): We are joined by author and Global Leader Jackson Crum. He is here to talk about his devotional book for men called “Sought”. He resigned from leading his church Park Community Church. He is moving on to Global Leadership and moving to Turkey to help Care Coordinators in the Middle East. 

(18:02-27:04): Jackson sticks around to talk more about “Sought”. The book’s purpose is for those questioning God’s identity and His role in lives. Park Community Church’s average age is 31 and the average stay is 3 years. He answers the question “How do you leave well?”. 

(27:04-36:16): We are joined by Candi Cushman from Focus on the Family to talk about #BringYourBibleDay. The initiative is for students to be bold and be outwardly a reader of the word and a doer of God’s mission. 

(36:16-46:51): Calif. governor signs bill allowing college athletes to sign endorsements. Brian and Ian touch on this situation and how it is only fair for students to be able to market their skills; whether that be arts or sports. 

(46:51-57:12): Marsha Vaughn from Adler University joins the show to talk about pastoral care and how overly-accessible pastors can be overwhelmed. She also touches on the Christian leaders who advocated mental illness awareness who took their own lives because of lack of counseling.

(57:12-1:07:48): Marsha continues with us and talks about lamenting. She talks about how lamenting ends in hope, it puts the extra burden those tasked with instilling hope. It is alright to not be doing alright, but it is up for us to be supportive and understanding to each other. 

(1:07:48-1:14:14): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Bison and Antelope are very different animals, while a tiny pony causes a traffic stir in California. Ironically, politicians are not teeing off at this golf course, rather it is the other way around, and gators are pretty much the boss. Meanwhile, Netherlands police arrest a bird for robbery.

(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. 

(10:26-20:30): Finding a faith that is stronger than death — or my family’s rejection. Before she died, Heidi Hall described her conflict between faith, family rejection, and death. As a former Jehovah’s Witness, she found a faith that is stronger than the fear of death. 

(20:30-29:45): We are joined by Ron Beers, the General Editor for the Life Application Bible at Tyndale House Publishings. The purpose of the LASB is to help readers understand and apply the Bible’s teachings to their lives. The third edition comes out today, October 1st. 

(29:45-39:15): Homeless Man Starts Company, Becomes Rich And Hires Only Other Homeless People. This man takes in six figures every year, but never forgets when he was at rock bottom. Brian and Ian talk about redemption and grace. 

(39:15-49:37): Yes, we have to talk about it...the impeachment process. How are we, as Christians, supposed to think about the situation? Brian and Ian discuss two Christian Headline articles from John Stonestreet and David Carlson, and Jim Denison. 

(49:37-59:53): This high school teacher created a course called “Adulting 101” to teach students about life skills. Fern Creek High School is making sure its students are prepared for the real world with a new class. Brian and Ian discuss their high school experiences and what they learned. 

(59:53-1:09:56): In Disability, I Am Finding Wholeness Without Healing. When people pray for my healing they are at least partly praying for me to be ‘normal’ again. Brian and Ian talked about this and how God works in situations, sometimes without healing. 

(1:09:56-1:17:06): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: I swear to drunk I’m not a raccoon! I promise, just as pythons are not allowed in Wisconsin schools. Apparently boats are worthless in California, and banjo stocks are plummeting. Meanwhile, Sweden is proposing cannibalism...no seriously, that’s what they want.

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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. 

(10:26-20:30): Finding a faith that is stronger than death — or my family’s rejection. Before she died, Heidi Hall described her conflict between faith, family rejection, and death. As a former Jehovah’s Witness, she found a faith that is stronger than the fear of death. 

(20:30-29:45): We are joined by Ron Beers, the General Editor for the Life Application Bible at Tyndale House Publishings. The purpose of the LASB is to help readers understand and apply the Bible’s teachings to their lives. The third edition comes out today, October 1st. 

(29:45-39:15): Homeless Man Starts Company, Becomes Rich And Hires Only Other Homeless People. This man takes in six figures every year, but never forgets when he was at rock bottom. Brian and Ian talk about redemption and grace. 

(39:15-49:37): Yes, we have to talk about it...the impeachment process. How are we, as Christians, supposed to think about the situation? Brian and Ian discuss two Christian Headline articles from John Stonestreet and David Carlson, and Jim Denison. 

(49:37-59:53): This high school teacher created a course called “Adulting 101” to teach students about life skills. Fern Creek High School is making sure its students are prepared for the real world with a new class. Brian and Ian discuss their high school experiences and what they learned. 

(59:53-1:09:56): In Disability, I Am Finding Wholeness Without Healing. When people pray for my healing they are at least partly praying for me to be ‘normal’ again. Brian and Ian talked about this and how God works in situations, sometimes without healing. 

(1:09:56-1:17:06): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: I swear to drunk I’m not a raccoon! I promise, just as pythons are not allowed in Wisconsin schools. Apparently boats are worthless in California, and banjo stocks are plummeting. Meanwhile, Sweden is proposing cannibalism...no seriously, that’s what they want.

(00:00-09:05): Joe Maddon will not return as the Cubs’ manager in 2020. Brian and Ian discuss Maddon’s statements and the weirdly friendly breakup discussion with Theo Epstein. They talk about his credentials and how he is pretty much guaranteed a job after his legendary run as the Northsiders’ skipper. 

(10:02-19:05): Cameron Cole from Rooted Ministries joins the show to discuss this week’s conference. Rooted aims to help churches and parents guide students of the Faith in discipleship and be effective in ministry. LISTEN

(19:05-28:44): What did we preach? Brian and Ian touch on what they preached on Sunday. Brian talked on Daniel 2, which covers King Nebuchadnezzar and his dreams. In the midst of unfairness, Daniel prayed. Ian is in week three of “This Changes Everything”, this week he covered what it means to remain in Jesus. What kind of soil we are rooted determines how we remain in Christ.

(28:44-38:24): How do you text? Brian and Ian spend time unpacking the battle between 'raindrop' and 'waterfall' texters. What is the difference? Rain drop texters send small, frequent messages. Waterfall send long, less frequent texts. How do they make us feel?

(38:24-48:47): After faith leaders’ border visit, the resolve to help migrants grows writes Rhina Guidos in America Magazine. Brian and Ian touch on the stigma surrounding helping refugees and what the Bible says about the situation. 

(48:47-59:10): 5 Rules for Hosting a Crappy Dinner Party (and Seeing Your Friends More Often). Brian and Ian talk about this article from Kelly Powell that takes the “chore” of having a dinner party and finding a way to host friends without the hassle of a fancy party. 

(59:10-1:09:17): Is there a sense of ego in the Western Church? Mandy Smith in Missio Alliance thinks so and it strongly impacts the church. Brian and Ian touch on the arrogance in leadership and how Christians act towards newcomers.

(1:09:17-1:15:55): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: The idea of full-body check at airports was taken too far, while desperate squirrels turn to people for help. Deer assaults woman at gas pump because...they’re jerks. Texas grandma takes discipline too far. Meanwhile, 92-year-old burns rubber.

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