(00:00-09:33): Jeffery Epstein's apparent suicide is fueling rumors and questions. Brian and Ian touch on the seemingly timely news of Epstien’s death. Was he going to oust significant people of the world? They also think this is a testament to the human condition.

(09:33-19:03): Preaching Against Racism Is Not a Distraction from the Gospel. Esau McCaulley writes in Cristianity Today. Preaching against racism not only isn’t a distraction from the Gospel, but it is also essential to it. 

(19:03-28:21): What did we preach? Brian and Ian summarize with what they preached on Sunday. Brian did not preach, so Ian took the reigns. He’s teaching off of an acronym: B.L.E.S.S. - Begin with prayer, Listen, Eat, Serve, Story, and began with “Begin with prayer”. He touched on the importance of beginning every day with prayer and giving it all to God.

(28:21-37:20): Christians Are Conflicted on Whether They Need Other Believers to Develop Their Faith, Survey Finds. Brian and Ian discuss how they view small groups and how important it actually is to gather and fellowship as Christians. 

(37:20-48:22): 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?

(48:22-59:10): Of the 27 Deadliest Mass Shooters, 26 of Them Had One Thing in Common: No fathers. Brian and Ian discuss how the lack of fathers can cause a spiral of acting out. The way they view fatherhood is the same way God loves us: unconditionally. 

(59:10-1:09:25): Let's Stop Stealing Time from Children. Brian and Ian go over 5 ways to stop stealing time, and allowing kids to spend time being kids. They touch on sending kids to school too early, Montessori schools, and more. 

(1:09:25-1:15:53): Brian and Ian’s: “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Things are getting greasy in Alabama while Florida women are losing their teeth over home intruders. Hide yo kids, hide yo wife, and hide yo...ribs? Pizza places are now offering emergency pizza, and bears drink Kool-Aid.

(00:00-09:36): Dr. Marsha Vaughn from Judson University joins Ian for the hour to talk about her history with social work and counseling. She briefly goes into her family history growing up in Tennessee.

(09:36-18:50): Marsha takes a deep dive into trauma education with Ian and discusses ways to slow children’s brains down in order to learn. The environment that kids learn in today is too stimulating and restricts them from obtaining information for the long-term.

(18:50-28:48): Dr. Vaughn talks about censoring and the fearlessness of being wrong. It is important to enter conversations and go about life with a sense of humility and willingness to unlearn things. 

(28:48-37:59): Marsha closes out the hour briefly touching on the Willow Creek situation. It is her home church, she can’t just leave the congregation she’s come to know and love. She says one of the things she has learned from the situation is that keeping Christ and fellowship at the center of church is most important. 

(37:59-47:01): George Koch, author of “What We Believe and Why” joins Ian for the second half to talk about New Jerusalem House of Prayer, the first Messianic Anglican Congregation in the United States, where he is a pastor. He describes “Messianic Anglican” as a bridge built between the different theological bases. Scripture reference: John 17.

(47:01-56:13): George was a member of the NAACP, and it wasn’t, at all, what he expected it to be. After spending time with other members, he came to realize that the only difference between he and them was the color of their skin. 

(56:13-1:05:34): George talks about how Jesus simplified what the commandments are. People approached Jesus and asked him what the greatest commandment was, His response was “Love the Lord your God” and second is “Love others as yourself”. Love is the foundation of everything.

(1:05:34-1:14:51): George closes out the hour talking about the first fruits (Shabbat). Jesus rose from the dead on the day of first fruits, making him the first fruit from the dead, and the birth of the church is on the second harvest, otherwise known as PENTECOST; Scripture reference: Matthew 26. He discusses “The Bait of Satan” which talks about how allowing oneself to be offended is how Satan pulls you into his grasp.

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(00:00-09:36): Dr. Marsha Vaughn from Judson University joins Ian for the hour to talk about her history with social work and counseling. She briefly goes into her family history growing up in Tennessee.

(09:36-18:50): Marsha takes a deep dive into trauma education with Ian and discusses ways to slow children’s brains down in order to learn. The environment that kids learn in today is too stimulating and restricts them from obtaining information for the long-term.

(18:50-28:48): Dr. Vaughn talks about censoring and the fearlessness of being wrong. It is important to enter conversations and go about life with a sense of humility and willingness to unlearn things. 

(28:48-37:59): Marsha closes out the hour briefly touching on the Willow Creek situation. It is her home church, she can’t just leave the congregation she’s come to know and love. She says one of the things she has learned from the situation is that keeping Christ and fellowship at the center of church is most important. 

(37:59-47:01): George Koch, author of “What We Believe and Why” joins Ian for the second half to talk about New Jerusalem House of Prayer, the first Messianic Anglican Congregation in the United States, where he is a pastor. He describes “Messianic Anglican” as a bridge built between the different theological bases. Scripture reference: John 17.

(47:01-56:13): George was a member of the NAACP, and it wasn’t, at all, what he expected it to be. After spending time with other members, he came to realize that the only difference between he and them was the color of their skin. 

(56:13-1:05:34): George talks about how Jesus simplified what the commandments are. People approached Jesus and asked him what the greatest commandment was, His response was “Love the Lord your God” and second is “Love others as yourself”. Love is the foundation of everything.

(1:05:34-1:14:51): George closes out the hour talking about the first fruits (Shabbat). Jesus rose from the dead on the day of first fruits, making him the first fruit from the dead, and the birth of the church is on the second harvest, otherwise known as PENTECOST; Scripture reference: Matthew 26. He discusses “The Bait of Satan” which talks about how allowing oneself to be offended is how Satan pulls you into his grasp.

(00:00-09:19): Austin Massey, co-owner of Viator Coffee Cart, joins the show for the hour. He discusses his background and journey to operating a coffee cart. He ties in the readings of Paul and how serving others is what Christ calls us to do. 

(09:19-19:49): Austin discusses the difficulties in deciding to open his own business. He thought he had an investor on the line, but he backed out because it was “too high risk”. With a wife and child to support, he went to the Lord. Was it in his timing?

(19:49-28:45): Austin touches on his band “Flocks and the Lookout”, of whom he was in with his wife. Ian is raving about it. He also talks about the point when it was time to take a risk, make a decision and take action. He made sure his family was taken care of, knew where his paychecks were coming from, etc. 

(28:45-38:09): Austin closes out the hour to talk worship and the ministry he does through his church, Arising Church. He also talks about how his journey to owning a business inspired random investors around him to contribute to it. 

(38:09-47:29): Shannon Wentz joins Ian for the second half of the show with her son, Luke. She has been involved with World Relief. She says she got involved after watching a movie that tugged at her heart strings, of all things. World Relief’s mission is to empower the local church to serve the most vulnerable.

(47:29-57:26): The Wentz crew sticks around to talk more about World Relief. Luke chimes in and talks about Vision Trust and the missions trips he has gone on with them. 

(57:26-1:07:18): Shannon talks about the efforts being made to provide refuge for the displaced people of the world. She discusses Matthew Soerens and his in-depth books “Welcoming the Stranger” and “Seeking Refuge”. There are also efforts being made in legislation as recently as August 5th, with this letter signed by 18 US Senators. 

(1:07:18-1:17:27): Shannon and Luke close out the show with Ian. She emphasizes how the people she works with are more than just stats. She shares stories of some refugees that she says put everything into perspective. Luke compares Ian to a Marvel superhero.

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(00:00-09:19): Austin Massey, co-owner of Viator Coffee Cart, joins the show for the hour. He discusses his background and journey to operating a coffee cart. He ties in the readings of Paul and how serving others is what Christ calls us to do. 

(09:19-19:49): Austin discusses the difficulties in deciding to open his own business. He thought he had an investor on the line, but he backed out because it was “too high risk”. With a wife and child to support, he went to the Lord. Was it in his timing?

(19:49-28:45): Austin touches on his band “Flocks and the Lookout”, of whom he was in with his wife. Ian is raving about it. He also talks about the point when it was time to take a risk, make a decision and take action. He made sure his family was taken care of, knew where his paychecks were coming from, etc. 

(28:45-38:09): Austin closes out the hour to talk worship and the ministry he does through his church, Arising Church. He also talks about how his journey to owning a business inspired random investors around him to contribute to it. 

(38:09-47:29): Shannon Wentz joins Ian for the second half of the show with her son, Luke. She has been involved with World Relief. She says she got involved after watching a movie that tugged at her heart strings, of all things. World Relief’s mission is to empower the local church to serve the most vulnerable.

(47:29-57:26): The Wentz crew sticks around to talk more about World Relief. Luke chimes in and talks about Vision Trust and the missions trips he has gone on with them. 

(57:26-1:07:18): Shannon talks about the efforts being made to provide refuge for the displaced people of the world. She discusses Matthew Soerens and his in-depth books “Welcoming the Stranger” and “Seeking Refuge”. There are also efforts being made in legislation as recently as August 5th, with this letter signed by 18 US Senators. 

(1:07:18-1:17:27): Shannon and Luke close out the show with Ian. She emphasizes how the people she works with are more than just stats. She shares stories of some refugees that she says put everything into perspective. Luke compares Ian to a Marvel superhero.

We compiled a few of our favorite moments from the last few months. Enjoy!

(00:00-11:01): President Trump made some remarks about Baltimore being a “disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess”. The tweets were targeted at Rep. Elijah Cummings and Brian and Ian touch on the nature of these tweets.

(11:01-21:12): Scott Sauls writes “Toward a Truer Christianity…Abandoning Us-Against-Them”. Brian and Ian discuss this compelling piece about nurturing environments in which people can openly disagree…but without the fear of being caricatured, labeled, or demonized.

(21:12-30:12): Steve Zhou writes “What Psychology Offers Christians Amid Political Polarization” in Christianity Today. Brian and Ian discuss the premise of being politically homeless and how tensions have risen within the church when it comes to political preference. 

(30:12-39:15): My church came together to pay off everyone’s debt. This congregation took the idea of community and put it to practice. Brian and Ian discuss the details behind this article and express how amazing the creativity of this church is. 

(39:25-48:25): What do you do with a crappy pastor? Do you get rid of them, pray for them, both? Brian and Ian touch on this tongue-in-cheek article from David L Hansen. It touches, in a humorous way, the manner of which a congregation ought to encourage and build up their leaders even if it seems hopeless.

(48:25-59:05): Editor and Chief of Christianity Today Mark Galli joins the show to discuss his essay series titled “The Elusive Presence”. He hits on the points of reanalyzing American Christianity and what our purpose in the world is. What is the mission and purpose of the Christian?

(59:05-1:08:52): Mark sticks around for another segment to discuss his thoughts on the future of Christianity and how he is hopeful of its future. Whether that takes a decade, or a century, he believes Christianity will prevail. 

(1:08:52-1:19:38): Mark stays for yet another few minutes to talk about his new article “The Temptations of Evangelical Worship”. The article touches on how modern worship seems to stray away from the commandments. “It is not about manufacturing positive religious feelings”

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We compiled a few of our favorite moments from the last few months. Enjoy!

(00:00-11:01): President Trump made some remarks about Baltimore being a “disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess”. The tweets were targeted at Rep. Elijah Cummings and Brian and Ian touch on the nature of these tweets.

(11:01-21:12): Scott Sauls writes “Toward a Truer Christianity…Abandoning Us-Against-Them”. Brian and Ian discuss this compelling piece about nurturing environments in which people can openly disagree…but without the fear of being caricatured, labeled, or demonized.

(21:12-30:12): Steve Zhou writes “What Psychology Offers Christians Amid Political Polarization” in Christianity Today. Brian and Ian discuss the premise of being politically homeless and how tensions have risen within the church when it comes to political preference. 

(30:12-39:15): My church came together to pay off everyone’s debt. This congregation took the idea of community and put it to practice. Brian and Ian discuss the details behind this article and express how amazing the creativity of this church is. 

(39:25-48:25): What do you do with a crappy pastor? Do you get rid of them, pray for them, both? Brian and Ian touch on this tongue-in-cheek article from David L Hansen. It touches, in a humorous way, the manner of which a congregation ought to encourage and build up their leaders even if it seems hopeless.

(48:25-59:05): Editor and Chief of Christianity Today Mark Galli joins the show to discuss his essay series titled “The Elusive Presence”. He hits on the points of reanalyzing American Christianity and what our purpose in the world is. What is the mission and purpose of the Christian?

(59:05-1:08:52): Mark sticks around for another segment to discuss his thoughts on the future of Christianity and how he is hopeful of its future. Whether that takes a decade, or a century, he believes Christianity will prevail. 

(1:08:52-1:19:38): Mark stays for yet another few minutes to talk about his new article “The Temptations of Evangelical Worship”. The article touches on how modern worship seems to stray away from the commandments. “It is not about manufacturing positive religious feelings”

(00:00:09:31): Tom Hanks has been married to Rita Wilson for 31 years. How do they keep the connection alive? He gives us 6 tips to a good marriage, and Brian and Ian weigh in on them and reflect on their relationships with their spouses. 

(09:31-18:37): Want to be happier? How about talking to a random stranger. Ian makes it a point to strike up a conversation in the short elevator ride up to and down from the station. We touch on why sharing a smile with someone can brighten both yours and others’ days. 

(18:37-28:14): Christiano Ronaldo makes a ton of money on Instagram by endorsing products and other things in his posts. Brian and Ian relate the popularity of celebrities on social media to how churches can reach out to the youth of the community. 

(28:14-37:11): Many would say, including Brian and Ian, that the most important things in family and life are the small things. Psychology Today writes, Parenting 101: Love Is in the Details. 

(37:11-47:34): The nation is still feeling the aftershock of the El Paso and Dayton shootings, and there have been a whirlwind of opinions circulating in media. Politicians, personalities, and celebrities continue to react. Most importantly, families still hurt, innocent people are dead, what are we doing to empathize?

(47:34-58:07): Brené Brown writes “Dehumanizing Always Starts With Language”. Brian and Ian touch on this article and weigh in on the narrative of society, and those who are leaders in society. Whether that be the president, or your next door neighbor, offensive and dehumanizing language should make your skin crawl. 

(58:07-1:08:51): Have Bible Quoters Replaced Bible Readers? Brian and Ian touch on scripture being too watered down and taken out of context. The Bible ought to be nurtured and exercised in our devotional lives, not quoted briefly. 

(1:08:51-1:15:34): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Scottish pilots swear to drunk they aren’t God, and Scooby and his friends solve the mystery of the worst disguise in prison history. The mail service is fragile, even a yorkie can bring it to a screeching halt, and gas stations are all owned by a bunch of snakes! Meanwhile, the hamburglar comes clean.

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(00:00:09:31): Tom Hanks has been married to Rita Wilson for 31 years. How do they keep the connection alive? He gives us 6 tips to a good marriage, and Brian and Ian weigh in on them and reflect on their relationships with their spouses. 

(09:31-18:37): Want to be happier? How about talking to a random stranger. Ian makes it a point to strike up a conversation in the short elevator ride up to and down from the station. We touch on why sharing a smile with someone can brighten both yours and others’ days. 

(18:37-28:14): Christiano Ronaldo makes a ton of money on Instagram by endorsing products and other things in his posts. Brian and Ian relate the popularity of celebrities on social media to how churches can reach out to the youth of the community. 

(28:14-37:11): Many would say, including Brian and Ian, that the most important things in family and life are the small things. Psychology Today writes, Parenting 101: Love Is in the Details. 

(37:11-47:34): The nation is still feeling the aftershock of the El Paso and Dayton shootings, and there have been a whirlwind of opinions circulating in media. Politicians, personalities, and celebrities continue to react. Most importantly, families still hurt, innocent people are dead, what are we doing to empathize?

(47:34-58:07): Brené Brown writes “Dehumanizing Always Starts With Language”. Brian and Ian touch on this article and weigh in on the narrative of society, and those who are leaders in society. Whether that be the president, or your next door neighbor, offensive and dehumanizing language should make your skin crawl. 

(58:07-1:08:51): Have Bible Quoters Replaced Bible Readers? Brian and Ian touch on scripture being too watered down and taken out of context. The Bible ought to be nurtured and exercised in our devotional lives, not quoted briefly. 

(1:08:51-1:15:34): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Scottish pilots swear to drunk they aren’t God, and Scooby and his friends solve the mystery of the worst disguise in prison history. The mail service is fragile, even a yorkie can bring it to a screeching halt, and gas stations are all owned by a bunch of snakes! Meanwhile, the hamburglar comes clean.

(00:00-10:08): We regretfully must cover and discuss the incidences in El Paso and Dayton from over the weekend. Brian and Ian take time to listen to a pastor’s response to the shootings and weighs in on what we are doing about it as Christians and as a nation. 

(10:08-19:55): NYC pastor accused of stealing $631K from charities to pay for vacations, bar tabs. Brian and Ian touch on greed and the disease of hypocrisy in the church. 

(19:55-30:14): Many of you responded to our Facebook post referencing a Jon Acuff Tweet. It touched on Christians owning a $75,000 family SUV versus a $75,000 BMW. We talk about the responses in the comments and respond to it ourselves. 

(30:14-38:14): What did we preach? Brian and Ian unpack what they spoke on on Sunday. Brian is going through John. Is John preaching perfectionism? Brian thinks it isn’t HOW we should be, it should be how we STRIVE to be. Ian started a new series called “How to Bless Your Neighbor”.

(38:14-48:44): Steve Carter posted a blog responding to the latest statement from the new elders of Willow Creek. Brian and Ian read through this brief synopsis of the changing of the Willow guard as well as his reaction to the new elders’ decision to “side-stepped” the women affected by the church’s indecency. 

(48:14-58:35): Writer Catherine McNiel joins us in studio to talk about her new book “All Shall Be Well”, available tomorrow. Book bio: God made this world of light and darkness, summer and winter, life and death. What does he intend to teach us in these ever-repeating cycles and seasons? Seamlessly weaving biblical truths into everyday life. God meets and transforms you in the mess and abundance of every mundane moment.

(58:35-1:09:00): Catherine sticks around to touch on special revelation and the hope of Christ’s movement around us. She also connects gardening to hope, new seasons bring new life, just like new seasons of hope in Christ bring new revelation in the lives of those around us. 

(1:09:00-1:15:07): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Florida mistakened someone's home for a locker room, and apparently cougars don’t like Metallica. Bruce Wayne goes bankrupt and is now forced to fly Spirit Airlines, and Roundup comes up with a better solution than poisoning yards. Meanwhile, there’s a mutant family in Australia.

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