(0:00-36:25) Patrick O'Connell, director of New Things, has a mission to spread the Gospel of Christ and unify churches everywhere. With Brian and Ian, he shares the story of conversion and how he came to be a church planter and love of the Lord. They dive into Patrick's hopes for the Church both abroad and locally, to come together further in the work of spreading Christ, the significance of collaboration between various denominations and planting churches in Chicago. 

(36:25-46:24): Entitled millennials aren’t killing the church, entitled churches are. This provocative statement comes from a Baptist News Global article. Brian and Ian discuss the idea of entitlement and reflect on how we are all entitled to God’s love and grace.

(46:24-56:27): Leadership isn’t about winning, it is about bringing people with you to the finish line. Brian and Ian mull over this quote from John Maxwell and how they, as leaders, view the successes of leadership. How do you lead without winning in America? 

(56:27-1:06:52): Don’t miss those parenting moments. Brian and Ian reflect, as fathers, on how important quality time with your family and your kids is. They express the joys they have when just experiencing small, seemingly insignificant moments. 

(1:06:52-1:15:52): Church Buys School Supplies for Every Student at Their Local Elementary School. Brian and Ian discuss this amazing story of a church practicing what they preach. They also talk about how easy it is to make a substantial difference in a community.

(00:00-09:49): Comcast silent on Lawrence O’Donnell’s retracted report that bypassed MSNBC’s verification process. Brian and Ian touch on honesty in the media. How do we determine if something is true?

(09:49-18:47): Horrible story out of Cameroon, Bible translator butchered to death, wife's arm chopped off. Brian and Ian touch on this story and try to get some perspective on persecution. They also discuss the differences of persecution between countries like Cameroon and America.

(18:47-27:30): What really grinds my gears? Brian and Ian gripe and groan about experiences and circumstances in their lives. From tupperware to talking too loud, they take time to lament about their issues. 

(27:30-37:02): Coach of No. 1 Clemson: My Purpose Is ‘to Glorify God’.  The head coach of the top-ranked college football team and the defending national champions says life isn’t all about sports. Brian and Ian talk about how important it is to keep God at the center of everything. 

(37:02-47:34): Skye Jethani responded to a Tweet by Albert Mohler saying “...we universalize one calling for all & diminish the value of those who do not conform. Not everyone is called to marriage/parenting.” Brian and Ian respond to it as well. 

(47:34-58:03): “In an Epidemic of Isolation, ‘Relational Ministry’ Isn't Enough” writes Dan Colwin in Christianity Today. He calls in to the show and discusses the importance of including young Christians in relational activities. 

(58:03-1:08:28): Jeff Christopherson writes in Christianity Today, “Four Investments that Lead to Missional Power”. Jesus gives us a masterclass on missionary living through his own example in John 4. Brian and Ian discuss the importance of investing your time and self. 

(1:08:28-1:15:13): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: The nudists are taking over in California...and dudes in Florida are burning the gnar. A new species of bee burrows itself in your head, because nature. Bears in Colorado are training to become cage fighters. Meanwhile, Wisconsin gas stations are the nicest places in the country.

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(00:00-09:49): Comcast silent on Lawrence O’Donnell’s retracted report that bypassed MSNBC’s verification process. Brian and Ian touch on honesty in the media. How do we determine if something is true?

(09:49-18:47): Horrible story out of Cameroon, Bible translator butchered to death, wife's arm chopped off. Brian and Ian touch on this story and try to get some perspective on persecution. They also discuss the differences of persecution between countries like Cameroon and America.

(18:47-27:30): What really grinds my gears? Brian and Ian gripe and groan about experiences and circumstances in their lives. From tupperware to talking too loud, they take time to lament about their issues. 

(27:30-37:02): Coach of No. 1 Clemson: My Purpose Is ‘to Glorify God’.  The head coach of the top-ranked college football team and the defending national champions says life isn’t all about sports. Brian and Ian talk about how important it is to keep God at the center of everything. 

(37:02-47:34): Skye Jethani responded to a Tweet by Albert Mohler saying “...we universalize one calling for all & diminish the value of those who do not conform. Not everyone is called to marriage/parenting.” Brian and Ian respond to it as well. 

(47:34-58:03): “In an Epidemic of Isolation, ‘Relational Ministry’ Isn't Enough” writes Dan Colwin in Christianity Today. He calls in to the show and discusses the importance of including young Christians in relational activities. 

(58:03-1:08:28): Jeff Christopherson writes in Christianity Today, “Four Investments that Lead to Missional Power”. Jesus gives us a masterclass on missionary living through his own example in John 4. Brian and Ian discuss the importance of investing your time and self. 

(1:08:28-1:15:13): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: The nudists are taking over in California...and dudes in Florida are burning the gnar. A new species of bee burrows itself in your head, because nature. Bears in Colorado are training to become cage fighters. Meanwhile, Wisconsin gas stations are the nicest places in the country.

(00:00-09:23): Beto O’Rourke Again Endorses Unlimited Abortion until Birth. Alexandra Desanctis writes in National Review. He initially dodged the question relating to the topic, but he remarked, “I don’t question the decisions that a woman makes,” he added. “Only a woman knows what she knows, and I want to trust her with that.”

(09:23-17:59): Carol Roth writes, “Barack and Michelle Obama's $15 million house of hypocrisy”. Roth talks about how the Obamas have benefited from the presidency by acquiring a substantial amount of money.

(17:59-27:19): According to the Boston School of Medicine, Optimistic people live longer. Brian and Ian talk about the biblical evidence that says worrying does not glorify God, and how expressing the joy and love of Jesus is both missional and healthy. 

(27:19-36:35): Brian went MIA, so Ian took the reins to follow up about optimism and shares a story of Hindu friends of his. They designated a room to their deity and even removed their shoes. He touches on the childlike wonder and joy of beauty in the word.

(36:35-45:41): Ministry leader and minister from the Reformed Church of America, John Armstrong joins Ian for the remainder of the show. He talks about how Christians from different denominations do not talk on a common level. Do they have different goals other than following Christ?

(45:41-55:07): John and Ian continue the topic of fellowship in an interdenominational manner and dive deeper into “ecclesial” friendships. Jesus expresses friendship and love as a vital part of being a follower. 

(55:07-1:05:15): Apart from friendship and being kind, we must set aside differences to find a common ground. John started a community called The Initiative that brings people from all over the theological and social spectrum to a common space to talk. 

(1:05:15-1:14:11): John closes out the show to talk about the “Theology of Politics”. He believes it is important to discuss political implications and conflicts with the gospel in mind. He implores people to read Luke Brotherton’s “Christ and the Common Life: Political Theology and the Case for Democracy.”

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(00:00-09:23): Beto O’Rourke Again Endorses Unlimited Abortion until Birth. Alexandra Desanctis writes in National Review. He initially dodged the question relating to the topic, but he remarked, “I don’t question the decisions that a woman makes,” he added. “Only a woman knows what she knows, and I want to trust her with that.”

(09:23-17:59): Carol Roth writes, “Barack and Michelle Obama's $15 million house of hypocrisy”. Roth talks about how the Obamas have benefited from the presidency by acquiring a substantial amount of money.

(17:59-27:19): According to the Boston School of Medicine, Optimistic people live longer. Brian and Ian talk about the biblical evidence that says worrying does not glorify God, and how expressing the joy and love of Jesus is both missional and healthy. 

(27:19-36:35): Brian went MIA, so Ian took the reins to follow up about optimism and shares a story of Hindu friends of his. They designated a room to their deity and even removed their shoes. He touches on the childlike wonder and joy of beauty in the word.

(36:35-45:41): Ministry leader and minister from the Reformed Church of America, John Armstrong joins Ian for the remainder of the show. He talks about how Christians from different denominations do not talk on a common level. Do they have different goals other than following Christ?

(45:41-55:07): John and Ian continue the topic of fellowship in an interdenominational manner and dive deeper into “ecclesial” friendships. Jesus expresses friendship and love as a vital part of being a follower. 

(55:07-1:05:15): Apart from friendship and being kind, we must set aside differences to find a common ground. John started a community called The Initiative that brings people from all over the theological and social spectrum to a common space to talk. 

(1:05:15-1:14:11): John closes out the show to talk about the “Theology of Politics”. He believes it is important to discuss political implications and conflicts with the gospel in mind. He implores people to read Luke Brotherton’s “Christ and the Common Life: Political Theology and the Case for Democracy.”

(00:00-10:11):  'All you can see is death.' The regions reeling from the Amazon rain forest fires. Brian and Ian touch on the damage of the Amazon thus far, and compare the efforts to save the rain forest to the efforts of Notre Dame. Why is the narrative of protecting the planet overlooked?

(10:11-19:44): Tim Keller shared this on his Instagram: “...Rather it [the Bible] is a record of God’s intervening grace in the lives of people who don’t seek it…” Brian and Ian touch on this notion that God does not use people who don’t seek him out, which is completely untrue.

(19:44-29:21): “We don’t need to go big for God to have an eternal impact. In fact, that may be what’s getting in the way,” writes Scott Sauls in In Touch. He touches on how devotions in local communities can be more powerful than massive outreach. Greatness only comes when God is involved.

(29:21-39:01): We cover the 3 Ways to Spoil the Gospel. Thabiti Anyabwile writes in the Gospel Coalition. He called John MacArthur’s comments an assessment that dials up the issue to first-order dispute insofar as we’re talking about the nature of the gospel itself. 

(39:01-49:36): Danny McBride writes and directs an HBO show called “Righteous Gemstones” about a corrupt megachurch pastor and his family. McBride in an interview with Dax Shepard explains his painful experience with the church and roots those situations into the show. 

(49:36-1:00:04): Carlos Rodriguez Tweeted, “...So have hope, but don't deny your emotions. Pay attention to them. Feel what you feel. And enjoy the coming resurrection.” Brian and Ian touch on how God endorses and emphasizes the goodness of emotions because he made us to express Love and understand it. 

(1:00:04-1:10:26): Importance of patriotism, God, and children plummets among young people is a Poll from NBC. It looks at the difference in political outlook between generations, ranging from religion, patriotism, and other things. 

(1:10:26-1:17:02): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Oklahoma criminal justice is serving up a healthy dose of IRONY. No, cars cannot be killed by arrows, and towels are causing major outrage in California. Uber? Vape pens? How millennial can we get? Meanwhile, Texas has rootin’, tootin’ store owners.

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(00:00-10:11):  'All you can see is death.' The regions reeling from the Amazon rain forest fires. Brian and Ian touch on the damage of the Amazon thus far, and compare the efforts to save the rain forest to the efforts of Notre Dame. Why is the narrative of protecting the planet overlooked?

(10:11-19:44): Tim Keller shared this on his Instagram: “...Rather it [the Bible] is a record of God’s intervening grace in the lives of people who don’t seek it…” Brian and Ian touch on this notion that God does not use people who don’t seek him out, which is completely untrue.

(19:44-29:21): “We don’t need to go big for God to have an eternal impact. In fact, that may be what’s getting in the way,” writes Scott Sauls in In Touch. He touches on how devotions in local communities can be more powerful than massive outreach. Greatness only comes when God is involved.

(29:21-39:01): We cover the 3 Ways to Spoil the Gospel. Thabiti Anyabwile writes in the Gospel Coalition. He called John MacArthur’s comments an assessment that dials up the issue to first-order dispute insofar as we’re talking about the nature of the gospel itself. 

(39:01-49:36): Danny McBride writes and directs an HBO show called “Righteous Gemstones” about a corrupt megachurch pastor and his family. McBride in an interview with Dax Shepard explains his painful experience with the church and roots those situations into the show. 

(49:36-1:00:04): Carlos Rodriguez Tweeted, “...So have hope, but don't deny your emotions. Pay attention to them. Feel what you feel. And enjoy the coming resurrection.” Brian and Ian touch on how God endorses and emphasizes the goodness of emotions because he made us to express Love and understand it. 

(1:00:04-1:10:26): Importance of patriotism, God, and children plummets among young people is a Poll from NBC. It looks at the difference in political outlook between generations, ranging from religion, patriotism, and other things. 

(1:10:26-1:17:02): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Oklahoma criminal justice is serving up a healthy dose of IRONY. No, cars cannot be killed by arrows, and towels are causing major outrage in California. Uber? Vape pens? How millennial can we get? Meanwhile, Texas has rootin’, tootin’ store owners.

(00:00-08:55): “A Federal Court Strikes a Powerful Blow for Free Speech and Religious Freedom” writes David French in National Review. Brian and Ian touch on this story about religious freedom for a videographer who refused to work on a same-sex wedding. 

(08:55-17:56): We are pleased to be joined by pianist Huntley Brown. He goes into his background on how he began to play piano as well as playing for Billy Graham in his home. He describes how God gave him this gift of worship.

(17:56-27:51): Huntley treats us to a piece “Lord You Are So Holy” and talks about the “Concert for Peace” in Ireland of which he was the featured artist. After he plays, Brian and Ian acknowledge how God’s anointing is evident in his playing. 

(27:51-36:12): Huntley talks about his book “Keys to Avoiding Deception” a practical guide to Biblical discernment in a contradictory world. He said he had a conversation with himself on why he believes what he believes, which, in and of itself, is doubt. He simply wanted to confirm his faith in God when writing this book. 

(36:12-46:44): Pete Buttigieg is attempting to appeal to Christian Conservatives as he eloquently quotes and references the scriptures. Friend of the show, Chad Ragsdale Tweeted in response criticizing Buttigieg’s attempt and focuses on his actions. 

(46:44-56:27): “Screens Are Changing the Way We Read Scripture” writes Karen Swallow Prior in Christianity Today. As digital reading habits rewire our brains, how will we process the Bible differently? Brian and Ian discuss why or why not it makes a difference in what format we read the scriptures. 

(56:27-1:06:31): Couple get married again after husband with dementia forgot first wedding. While the memories of his first marriage are gone, this man’s tenderness and raw love for his wife remain. Brian and Ian talk about this amazing story. 

(1:06:31-1:13:19): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Web”: Surrey folks scared by slithery serpent sneaking sneakily. Is John Hinkley making a comeback, and is he responsible for cheese thefts in Canada? Also, Indiana still hasn’t lowered the drinking age, people. Meanwhile, Canadian cops reinforce their armor with nose plugs.

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(00:00-08:55): “A Federal Court Strikes a Powerful Blow for Free Speech and Religious Freedom” writes David French in National Review. Brian and Ian touch on this story about religious freedom for a videographer who refused to work on a same-sex wedding. 

(08:55-17:56): We are pleased to be joined by pianist Huntley Brown. He goes into his background on how he began to play piano as well as playing for Billy Graham in his home. He describes how God gave him this gift of worship.

(17:56-27:51): Huntley treats us to a piece “Lord You Are So Holy” and talks about the “Concert for Peace” in Ireland of which he was the featured artist. After he plays, Brian and Ian acknowledge how God’s anointing is evident in his playing. 

(27:51-36:12): Huntley talks about his book “Keys to Avoiding Deception” a practical guide to Biblical discernment in a contradictory world. He said he had a conversation with himself on why he believes what he believes, which, in and of itself, is doubt. He simply wanted to confirm his faith in God when writing this book. 

(36:12-46:44): Pete Buttigieg is attempting to appeal to Christian Conservatives as he eloquently quotes and references the scriptures. Friend of the show, Chad Ragsdale Tweeted in response criticizing Buttigieg’s attempt and focuses on his actions. 

(46:44-56:27): “Screens Are Changing the Way We Read Scripture” writes Karen Swallow Prior in Christianity Today. As digital reading habits rewire our brains, how will we process the Bible differently? Brian and Ian discuss why or why not it makes a difference in what format we read the scriptures. 

(56:27-1:06:31): Couple get married again after husband with dementia forgot first wedding. While the memories of his first marriage are gone, this man’s tenderness and raw love for his wife remain. Brian and Ian talk about this amazing story. 

(1:06:31-1:13:19): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Web”: Surrey folks scared by slithery serpent sneaking sneakily. Is John Hinkley making a comeback, and is he responsible for cheese thefts in Canada? Also, Indiana still hasn’t lowered the drinking age, people. Meanwhile, Canadian cops reinforce their armor with nose plugs.

(00:00-09:12): After announcing his retirement, Andrew Luck is potentially walking away from $500M. Brian and Ian touch on the emotional decision by the young QB and how he is looking out for his future and how he didn’t let the job take him over. 

(09:12-18:33): EFCA Now Considers Premillennialism a Non-Essential. Members of the EV free still believe Jesus will return to earth to reign as king for 1,000 years, but the denomination no longer considers that doctrine essential to the gospel. 

(18:33-28:13): What did we preach? Brian and Ian touch on their sermons from Sunday. Brian spoke on 1 John 4:1-6, honing in on how not to trust man over Jesus. Ian is on letter E in B.L.E.S.S., which is Eat. He touched on eating in the spirit and ‘missional eating’. 

(28:13-37:17): Adam Ford tweeted a quote from JC Ryles warning Christians of fashioning a god who adheres to your own principles. Brian and Ian touch on this and reflect on how God is not just a loving God, but a just and Holy God too. 

(37:17-47:23): Pink issues online challenge: 'Go ONE day without criticizing someone'. The singer posted a picture of her daughter with the caption entailing this call to action, and her husband, Carey Hart, did the same. However, in the light of not criticizing people, her husband posted a picture of a man at a gym that commenters allege was hypocritical to his call to action. 

(47:23-56:50): We are joined by Bekah TenHaken, curator of Enneagram Magazine. The Enneagram has been a gift to her, and has been used by God to bring freedom, healing and restoration of her true self. She is truly honored to be a small part of your journey! Kickstarter link here.

(56:50-1:07:19): Bekah sticks around for another segment to talk more about what Enneagram identity means. It isn’t a personality test, it is a way to identify different coping mechanisms we tend to resort to. She also discusses its ancient roots and how the characteristics can resonate in today’s culture. 

(1:07:19-1:14:22): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: If you ever read Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, spiders inside body cavities is not a strange concept. Up part two is being filmed in New Hampshire, while Jersey folks care less about kids than strollers. If your name is Steel, you’d better live up to the name. Meanwhile, someone’s identity is LOST IN SPACE!

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