(00:00-09:42): This Controversial Church Sign Caused a Congregation Walkout. The sign says “America: Love it or leave it” and all but a select few congregants left the building in response. Brian and Ian talk about the dangers with associating politics and Christianity (again).

(09:42-19:42): A controversial hashtag was trending over the weekend. “#ChristianPrivilege” was circulating Twitter over the weekend. Brian and Ian touch on this premise of “Privilege” and also talk about why Christians are, for the majority, not privileged; rather they are one of the most persecuted people groups on the planet.

(19:42-28:38): What did we preach? Brian and Ian sum up their sermons from Sunday. Brian touched on 1 John 1:5 “God is light” in which God is the promise of hope. Ian touched on “It’s ok not to be ok, but don’t go it alone.”

(28:38-37:39): Does faith equal certainty? Brian and Ian don’t think so and talk about 9 reasons why this isn’t the case. They touch on what the definition of faith is and why uncertainty only perfects our reliance on Jesus. 

(37:39-48:55): 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.

(48:55-59:29): Ian recalls a friend of his from Kenya, who is a resident of the Church plant from Community Christian Church, express an observation of American Christians. Brian and Ian touch on perspectives and the vernacular of Christians here as opposed to across the world. 

(59:29-1:09:45): 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?

(1:09:45-1:15:59): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: If you need a getaway driver, use a friend, not a company, ya dingus. Pennywise takes a vacation while the rest of the world should take cover. Hey, when fixing your car: if it works, it works. Meanwhile, Amazon now delivers cakes, but without boxes.

(00:00-08:44): Griffin Sonntag, Principal of Pleasantdale Middle School, joins the show to talk with Brian. He talks about his background and how his journey led him to his job.

(08:44-17:54): Griffin sticks around to discuss his views and outlook on the kids he oversees. He believes there is hope for the youth of America and prays that the parents whose kids attend his school are setting an upstanding example for them. He also talks about what he most hopeful about the next generation.

(17:54-27:18): Speaking of parents, there is an ongoing issue of “helicopter parents” and how they are overbearing and stifle their children’s growth and independence. Griffin and Brian give their input and feedback as parents.  

(27:18-36:13): Griffin closes out the hour with his outlook on future education. He talks about how we need to start moving towards the creation of content with kids, rather than just imitation. He also discusses the implications of leading a public school as a Christian. 

(36:13-46:32): Brian continues on solo and discusses unfortunate news about running back Adrian Peterson. Peterson is in debt and made poor financial decisions. We discuss the love of money and how that can destroy people. 

(46:32-56:31): Max Lucado Shares Three Steps to Loving One Another despite Political Division. It is as simple as loving others as yourself and upholding your duty in democracy. Is it possible to be compassionate for people while being politically divided?

(56:31-1:06:25): Brian got an oil change, but what does that have to do with Christianity? He makes an interesting connection between getting rid of the sludge in our cars and getting rid of the sludge in our spiritual lives. What is the sludge that we need to filter out on a daily basis?

(1:06:25-1:13:15): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Florida man makes a naked appearance on today’s show, and salvaging a bell seems to be the only interesting thing out of Connecticut. Indiana has seen the only known case of a full set of teeth transplant, and don’t eat the food you are delivering...seriously. Meanwhile, a South Dakota family took desperate measures to rid their house of a spider.

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(00:00-08:44): Griffin Sonntag, Principal of Pleasantdale Middle School, joins the show to talk with Brian. He talks about his background and how his journey led him to his job.

(08:44-17:54): Griffin sticks around to discuss his views and outlook on the kids he oversees. He believes there is hope for the youth of America and prays that the parents whose kids attend his school are setting an upstanding example for them. He also talks about what he most hopeful about the next generation.

(17:54-27:18): Speaking of parents, there is an ongoing issue of “helicopter parents” and how they are overbearing and stifle their children’s growth and independence. Griffin and Brian give their input and feedback as parents.  

(27:18-36:13): Griffin closes out the hour with his outlook on future education. He talks about how we need to start moving towards the creation of content with kids, rather than just imitation. He also discusses the implications of leading a public school as a Christian. 

(36:13-46:32): Brian continues on solo and discusses unfortunate news about running back Adrian Peterson. Peterson is in debt and made poor financial decisions. We discuss the love of money and how that can destroy people. 

(46:32-56:31): Max Lucado Shares Three Steps to Loving One Another despite Political Division. It is as simple as loving others as yourself and upholding your duty in democracy. Is it possible to be compassionate for people while being politically divided?

(56:31-1:06:25): Brian got an oil change, but what does that have to do with Christianity? He makes an interesting connection between getting rid of the sludge in our cars and getting rid of the sludge in our spiritual lives. What is the sludge that we need to filter out on a daily basis?

(1:06:25-1:13:15): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Florida man makes a naked appearance on today’s show, and salvaging a bell seems to be the only interesting thing out of Connecticut. Indiana has seen the only known case of a full set of teeth transplant, and don’t eat the food you are delivering...seriously. Meanwhile, a South Dakota family took desperate measures to rid their house of a spider.

(00:00-09:30): Director of Strategic Partnerships Dan Ehrman joins the show to discuss his role at Salem Media Chicago. He also discusses the show he hosts on AM1160 called “Leading the Church”, in which he talks with pastors and church leaders in the Chicago-land area. 

(09:30-18:51): Dan and Brian dive deeper into the contents of “Leading the Church”. He speaks with pastors from all denominations and backgrounds, both in the city of Chicago and the suburbs. He is encouraged by the tight-knit community of church leaders in the area and sees a resurgence of the trust in the church in the future. 

(18:51-27:44): Continuing off the point on the future of the church in Chicago, Dan believes that the way to regain trust in the community is to continue being transparent and working together. It will take time to heal after a season of scandal, but we have no option but to move on. 

(27:44-37:17): 1160 Hope For Your Life hosts a couple events every year and the biggest one is Life Conference. Dan helps direct the development of the event and says that this year’s will be the biggest one yet. He hopes it will accelerate and build community among believers and listeners of the station. 

(37:17-47:43): Brian continues the show solo (with a little help from John) and touches on an interesting story out of Northwestern University. Coach Pat Fitzgerald says that the reason attendance for football games is decreasing is because of...cell phones. Brian touches on this and agrees...soft of. 

(47:43-57:49): Husband of Christian Blogger and Father of 6 Dies in Beach Accident. Brian discusses this tragic story and the fragility of life. 

(57:49-1:07:32): Also in sports, Tom Brady is under fire after a video of him and his daughter jumping off a cliff made some of his followers angry. Brian had some choice words for the so-called “online parents”.

(1:07:32-1:14:10): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: We are examining some ‘poultrygeist’ activity, and Kentucky has its fair share of wear and tear. A roid raged lamb remains silent and seagulls prey on chihuahuas. Meanwhile, environmentalists in Indonesia got it all backwards. 

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(00:00-09:30): Director of Strategic Partnerships Dan Ehrman joins the show to discuss his role at Salem Media Chicago. He also discusses the show he hosts on AM1160 called “Leading the Church”, in which he talks with pastors and church leaders in the Chicago-land area. 

(09:30-18:51): Dan and Brian dive deeper into the contents of “Leading the Church”. He speaks with pastors from all denominations and backgrounds, both in the city of Chicago and the suburbs. He is encouraged by the tight-knit community of church leaders in the area and sees a resurgence of the trust in the church in the future. 

(18:51-27:44): Continuing off the point on the future of the church in Chicago, Dan believes that the way to regain trust in the community is to continue being transparent and working together. It will take time to heal after a season of scandal, but we have no option but to move on. 

(27:44-37:17): 1160 Hope For Your Life hosts a couple events every year and the biggest one is Life Conference. Dan helps direct the development of the event and says that this year’s will be the biggest one yet. He hopes it will accelerate and build community among believers and listeners of the station. 

(37:17-47:43): Brian continues the show solo (with a little help from John) and touches on an interesting story out of Northwestern University. Coach Pat Fitzgerald says that the reason attendance for football games is decreasing is because of...cell phones. Brian touches on this and agrees...soft of. 

(47:43-57:49): Husband of Christian Blogger and Father of 6 Dies in Beach Accident. Brian discusses this tragic story and the fragility of life. 

(57:49-1:07:32): Also in sports, Tom Brady is under fire after a video of him and his daughter jumping off a cliff made some of his followers angry. Brian had some choice words for the so-called “online parents”.

(1:07:32-1:14:10): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: We are examining some ‘poultrygeist’ activity, and Kentucky has its fair share of wear and tear. A roid raged lamb remains silent and seagulls prey on chihuahuas. Meanwhile, environmentalists in Indonesia got it all backwards.

(00:00-09:45): Fulani killings of Nigerian Christians meets standard for 'genocide,’ Jubilee Campaign says. The Christian Post published this feature telling the gruesome reality of martyrdom of Christians in remote parts of the world. 

(09:45-19:32): GO BACK WHERE YOU CAME FROM! This narrative is dangerous and extremely offensive. However, when someone is falsely accused of saying it, we do not progress as a society; and can be even more dangerous. Brian and Ian touch on this story. 

(19:32-28:54): What is cancel culture? Brian and Ian talk about the phenomenon that seems to erase certain public figures and celebrities after egregious behavior. Have we as a society grown less forgiving of mistakes?  

(28:54-37:57): Thabiti Anyabwile writes in The Gospel Coalition “Errata: An Apology to Some Evangelicals”. He is concerned with the current condition and future of the Evangelical church. Brian and Ian respond to this. 

(37:57-48:06): Principal Retires after Controversy over Teacher Showing Pro-Life Video. Brian is riding solo in the second half of the show and responds to this with some apprehension. Is there a time and place to defend the pro-life movement and efforts?

(48:06-58:17): Willow Creek Wheaton Lead Pastor Resigns, Citing Intense “Drive” That Hurt Staff. 1160’s own Julie Roys writes on this and provides Pastor Reece Whitehead’s statement. Brian responds as a pastor and discusses a certain statement Whitehead said about being “results driven”.

(58:17-1:08:38): Rather unsurprisingly, kids in America would rather be a famous YouTube star than an astronaut. Brian and John touch on this and how our overly stimulated society is obsessed with fame and the desire to be liked by everyone. 

(1:08:38-1:15:44): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: This lady wants to swing with a chandelier and smokey the bear is more of a literal term. What is “irony” in spanish? Meanwhile, let’s get petty about international chocolate, and apparently marriage is a loose term.

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(00:00-09:45): Fulani killings of Nigerian Christians meets standard for 'genocide,’ Jubilee Campaign says. The Christian Post published this feature telling the gruesome reality of martyrdom of Christians in remote parts of the world. 

(09:45-19:32): GO BACK WHERE YOU CAME FROM! This narrative is dangerous and extremely offensive. However, when someone is falsely accused of saying it, we do not progress as a society; and can be even more dangerous. Brian and Ian touch on this story. 

(19:32-28:54): What is cancel culture? Brian and Ian talk about the phenomenon that seems to erase certain public figures and celebrities after egregious behavior. Have we as a society grown less forgiving of mistakes?  

(28:54-37:57): Thabiti Anyabwile writes in The Gospel Coalition “Errata: An Apology to Some Evangelicals”. He is concerned with the current condition and future of the Evangelical church. Brian and Ian respond to this. 

(37:57-48:06): Principal Retires after Controversy over Teacher Showing Pro-Life Video. Brian is riding solo in the second half of the show and responds to this with some apprehension. Is there a time and place to defend the pro-life movement and efforts?

(48:06-58:17): Willow Creek Wheaton Lead Pastor Resigns, Citing Intense “Drive” That Hurt Staff. 1160’s own Julie Roys writes on this and provides Pastor Reece Whitehead’s statement. Brian responds as a pastor and discusses a certain statement Whitehead said about being “results driven”.

(58:17-1:08:38): Rather unsurprisingly, kids in America would rather be a famous YouTube star than an astronaut. Brian and John touch on this and how our overly stimulated society is obsessed with fame and the desire to be liked by everyone. 

(1:08:38-1:15:44): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: This lady wants to swing with a chandelier and smokey the bear is more of a literal term. What is “irony” in spanish? Meanwhile, let’s get petty about international chocolate, and apparently marriage is a loose term.

(00:00-09:20): 13,400 of Chicago’s Homeless Had Jobs in 2017, 18,000 Had a College Education. This article from The Mind Unleashed reveals the demographics of homelessness. They aren’t all jobless, they aren’t all uneducated. What is our view of the homeless? 

(09:20-18:37): How can Microexpressions Make Moods Contagious? When others yawn around us, we tend to yawn in response. In the same way, moods and emotions can be contracted from microexpressions on our faces. Brian and Ian touch on this and how we should get better at reading people.

(18:37-27:48): A 3-year-old gave her mom a 25-word master class on what forgiveness really means. The little girl told her mother that she forgave her and doesn’t want her heart to have a tummy ache. Brian and Ian talk about the purpose and power of forgiveness. Who is it for?

(27:48-36:53): Why So Many Christians Want to Go On Mission Trips to Help Kids But Don’t Want Them Here. Mission trips are a way to sacrifice your time and resources for the sake of helping others, but what happens when you come home from serving abroad? Brian and Ian talk about this Relevant article. 

(36:53-47:22): Oregon approves ‘mental health days’ for students. Additionally to sick days, students can now ask for mental health days. Brian and Ian touch on the topic of mental issues and stress, and how it affects kids in school. Will this bill help?

(47:22-57:25): We are connected more now than ever before with the revolution of social media and mobile broadband. Brian and Ian touch on the dangers of excessive media use and exposure and talk about How to Use Social Media Wisely and Mindfully.

(57:25-1:07:28): Is creating art a life skill? Brian and Ian share their thoughts on being creative and whether or not it matters if what we create is good. 

(1:07:28-1:13:50): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: “No shoes, no shirt, no service” is apparently not a rule at this coffee shop. Texas…’nuff said. An animal shelter is trying a sales tactic that is “out of this world”, and Canada doesn’t complain about much - except ice cream trucks. Meanwhile, Utah burglars are a bunch of turkeys.

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(00:00-09:20): 13,400 of Chicago’s Homeless Had Jobs in 2017, 18,000 Had a College Education. This article from The Mind Unleashed reveals the demographics of homelessness. They aren’t all jobless, they aren’t all uneducated. What is our view of the homeless? 

(09:20-18:37): How can Microexpressions Make Moods Contagious? When others yawn around us, we tend to yawn in response. In the same way, moods and emotions can be contracted from microexpressions on our faces. Brian and Ian touch on this and how we should get better at reading people.

(18:37-27:48): A 3-year-old gave her mom a 25-word master class on what forgiveness really means. The little girl told her mother that she forgave her and doesn’t want her heart to have a tummy ache. Brian and Ian talk about the purpose and power of forgiveness. Who is it for?

(27:48-36:53): Why So Many Christians Want to Go On Mission Trips to Help Kids But Don’t Want Them Here. Mission trips are a way to sacrifice your time and resources for the sake of helping others, but what happens when you come home from serving abroad? Brian and Ian talk about this Relevant article. 

(36:53-47:22): Oregon approves ‘mental health days’ for students. Additionally to sick days, students can now ask for mental health days. Brian and Ian touch on the topic of mental issues and stress, and how it affects kids in school. Will this bill help?

(47:22-57:25): We are connected more now than ever before with the revolution of social media and mobile broadband. Brian and Ian touch on the dangers of excessive media use and exposure and talk about How to Use Social Media Wisely and Mindfully.

(57:25-1:07:28): Is creating art a life skill? Brian and Ian share their thoughts on being creative and whether or not it matters if what we create is good. 

(1:07:28-1:13:50): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: “No shoes, no shirt, no service” is apparently not a rule at this coffee shop. Texas…’nuff said. An animal shelter is trying a sales tactic that is “out of this world”, and Canada doesn’t complain about much - except ice cream trucks. Meanwhile, Utah burglars are a bunch of turkeys.

(00:00-09:17): An Iowa man, who only owned two pairs of jeans and a rusty truck, pays for 33 of students’ college tuition. Brian and Ian discuss the power of giving and how the world needs more people like this. 

(09:17-18:36): Great Churches Don’t Give People (Including Pastors) What They Want. Karl Vaters in Christianity Today writes about what the church needs. What does Jesus want for the church? Do our desires align with Christ?

(18:36-28:12): What did we preach? Brian and Ian discuss what they spoke on in their sermons yesterday. Ian is continuing his series “The World’s Gone Mad” and yesterday he preached on the “Mad at them” premise. How do we converse with those who oppose us? Brian discussed unity in the church and says the most important community we can have is with our brothers and sisters in Christ.  

(28:12-37:11): The new president and CEO of Christianity Today Timothy Dalrymple wrote an article titled “On Court Prophets and Wilderness Prophets”. Brian and Ian discuss the reaction and responses of Christians to President Trump. How are we supposed to reason with each other on different political standpoints. 

(37:11-47:29): Author and Pastor Joshua Harris is separating from his wife. He is best known for his book “I Kissed Dating Goodbye”. Brian and Ian touch on the tough topic of purity culture and how dating is essential to understanding and preparing for marriage. 

(47:29-57:36): We all know someone who suffers from depression, but the signs are not always obvious. Brian and Ian touch on 15 signs that someone has concealed depression. We urge those who are going through this to get help and also for you to reach out to those who suffer. 

(57:36-1:07:28): David Jeremiah warns modern church is entertainment-driven social organization afraid of controversy. Brian and Ian discuss this article from The Christian Post and the idea and potential strawman of rejecting entertainment in the church.

(1:07:28-1:13:29): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: People in Florida take pizza VERY seriously and a Minnesota boy knows how to live. Why would you ever call your child a lizard, and why don’t airplanes have outdoor seating? Meanwhile, birds aren’t real.

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