(00:00-09:29): Samaritan’s Purse is taking action on the border as the crisis continues to grow. Brian and Ian touch on the response of Franklin Graham on how Christians are taking action rather than taking sides. 

(09:29-18:50): A GOP Representative says that ‘modern politics is in a partisan death spiral. Brian and Ian talk about the dangers of the two-party system and finding yourself in a tie between tolerance and reason, and being a decent Christian person. 

(18:50-28:10): Doctors are now prescribing music therapy to hyper-tension, ptsd, and even heart disease. Brian and Ian go over this list of ways the therapy is used and reflect on how music is working in their lives.

(28:10-37:09): “I Befriended Bart Ehrman by Debating Him” is an article about befriending someone who is wildly opposed to your outlook. Brian and Ian discuss the importance of expressing love to those who are on the other end of the spectrum politically, socially, religiously, etc. 

(37:09-47:27): Does God want our kids mowing the lawn? Brian and Ian touch on an article about building kids up and applauding the small steps in growth, as well as taking progress one day at a time to allow God to nurture your growth.  

(47:27-57:43): “I was a successful church planter, and it almost ruined me”. Brian and Ian discuss this article from Medium about burning yourself out in the midst of working. They also touch on the importance of focusing on the quality of your ministry, rather than focusing on putting up big “ministry numbers”.

(57:43-1:08:35): Our friend Mark Galli continues his essay series “The Elusive Presence” with his most recent entry “Whatever Happened to Communion and Baptism?”. Brian and Ian discuss tradition and liturgy in the church. 

(1:08:35-1:14:56): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: The library overdue book policy is not as strict as it needs to be, and what are three of the most unrelated things you can have in a car? Aliens…’nuff said, and Japan is LAUNCHING a much needed amenity in hotel rooms. Meanwhile, Willy Wonka takes New York.

(00:00-09:27): The ESPY’s were on last night and the prestigious Jimmy V award was given to a paraplegic football coach named Rob Mendez. Brian and Ian reflect on his speech and how he overcame adversity and pushed it aside to follow his dreams. 

(09:27-18:56): ‘Sharing the Gospel’ has been the catch-phrase of evangelical christians in America. Is it time to do away with the phrase? Brian and Ian believe that it isn’t splitting hairs, but it is important to reanalyze the way we behave as evangelists. 

(18:56-28:20): How the controversy around a Christian bestseller engulfed the evangelical publishing industry—and tore a family apart. A boy said he went to heaven and back and redacted the statement. Brian and Ian discuss their doubts and concerns about the “Heaven Tourism” books.

(28:20-37:17): It is important to listen to an opposing side of an argument, even if it is wrong. Brian and Ian discuss this article by Karen Swallow Prior about different theological perspectives and how people apply the gospel to their own lives.

(37:17-47:16): 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.

(47:16-57:47): Matt Rogers writes “We should empower all of God’s people to dream as missionaries again.” This article touches on the lack of missionary impulses in American Christianity. Brian and Ian discuss their thoughts on mission and what our purpose is. 

(57:47-1:08:39): A group of kids in Atlanta decided to take action and raise money for kids being detained on the border. They did not expect their efforts to draw so much money or attention and they ended up raising $13,000. 

(1:08:39-1:15:05) Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: An animal shelter needs to reiterate their “no shoes, no shirt, no service” policy, while Mississippi drivers are...er...screwed. Budweiser is now releasing child safety seats and if you dance with Mary Jane you get your toes stepped on. Meanwhile, the new roof-top pool feature on minivans is taking the state by storm.

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(00:00-09:27): The ESPY’s were on last night and the prestigious Jimmy V award was given to a paraplegic football coach named Rob Mendez. Brian and Ian reflect on his speech and how he overcame adversity and pushed it aside to follow his dreams. 

(09:27-18:56): ‘Sharing the Gospel’ has been the catch-phrase of evangelical christians in America. Is it time to do away with the phrase? Brian and Ian believe that it isn’t splitting hairs, but it is important to reanalyze the way we behave as evangelists. 

(18:56-28:20): How the controversy around a Christian bestseller engulfed the evangelical publishing industry—and tore a family apart. A boy said he went to heaven and back and redacted the statement. Brian and Ian discuss their doubts and concerns about the “Heaven Tourism” books.

(28:20-37:17): It is important to listen to an opposing side of an argument, even if it is wrong. Brian and Ian discuss this article by Karen Swallow Prior about different theological perspectives and how people apply the gospel to their own lives.

(37:17-47:16): 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.

(47:16-57:47): Matt Rogers writes “We should empower all of God’s people to dream as missionaries again.” This article touches on the lack of missionary impulses in American Christianity. Brian and Ian discuss their thoughts on mission and what our purpose is. 

(57:47-1:08:39): A group of kids in Atlanta decided to take action and raise money for kids being detained on the border. They did not expect their efforts to draw so much money or attention and they ended up raising $13,000. 

(1:08:39-1:15:05) Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: An animal shelter needs to reiterate their “no shoes, no shirt, no service” policy, while Mississippi drivers are...er...screwed. Budweiser is now releasing child safety seats and if you dance with Mary Jane you get your toes stepped on. Meanwhile, the new roof-top pool feature on minivans is taking the state by storm.

(00:00-09:13): Tish Warren’s book “Liturgy of the Ordinary” was targeted by a major counterfeiting scheme. Amazon sold over $200K worth of the counterfeits. Brian and Ian discuss the issue with scams and how Warren suffered as a result.

(09:13-19:13): What does christianity say about politics? We talked about Five Insights Christianity Brings to Politics.

(19:13-29:47): We need more stories about the labor that sustains society, a group of scholars say. Brian and Ian touch on this article that reminds us that those who keep things going, rather than invent new things, are the true backbone to creative culture. 

(29:47-39:22): Tennessee bans online ordination and is causing a spur in religious freedom discussion. Brian and Ian reflect on this story and how people are having just anyone officiate their weddings (friends, co-workers, etc.).

(39:22-50:43): It is important to make eye contact with the homeless. Our living conditions, or lack thereof, does not change our humanity or dehumanize us. Ian shares his experience with living homeless for a week and explains what he saw from that perspective.

(50:43-1:00:30): For many evangelical Christians, there is no political figure whom they have loved more than Donald Trump. Brian and Ian, as they have many times before, express the dangers of associating yourself into a political standpoint as a Christian. 

(1:00:30-1:09:48): Scott Sauls posts a blog frequently and a recent post “Toward a Truer Christianity…Abandoning Us-Against-Them”. Brian and Ian discuss this article and denounce the idea that we should be un-agreeable to those we don’t share similar ideas. 

(1:09:48-1:17:05): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: A new species of aquatic possum appears in Michigan, and people are perplexed by precipitant planes protruding party. I’m tired of these snakes and no one’s Instagram story is safe! Meanwhile, explosive pig makes himself known. 

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(00:00-09:13): Tish Warren’s book “Liturgy of the Ordinary” was targeted by a major counterfeiting scheme. Amazon sold over $200K worth of the counterfeits. Brian and Ian discuss the issue with scams and how Warren suffered as a result.

(09:13-19:13): What does christianity say about politics? We talked about Five Insights Christianity Brings to Politics.

(19:13-29:47): We need more stories about the labor that sustains society, a group of scholars say. Brian and Ian touch on this article that reminds us that those who keep things going, rather than invent new things, are the true backbone to creative culture. 

(29:47-39:22): Tennessee bans online ordination and is causing a spur in religious freedom discussion. Brian and Ian reflect on this story and how people are having just anyone officiate their weddings (friends, co-workers, etc.).

(39:22-50:43): It is important to make eye contact with the homeless. Our living conditions, or lack thereof, does not change our humanity or dehumanize us. Ian shares his experience with living homeless for a week and explains what he saw from that perspective.

(50:43-1:00:30): For many evangelical Christians, there is no political figure whom they have loved more than Donald Trump. Brian and Ian, as they have many times before, express the dangers of associating yourself into a political standpoint as a Christian. 

(1:00:30-1:09:48): Scott Sauls posts a blog frequently and a recent post “Toward a Truer Christianity…Abandoning Us-Against-Them”. Brian and Ian discuss this article and denounce the idea that we should be un-agreeable to those we don’t share similar ideas. 

(1:09:48-1:17:05): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: A new species of aquatic possum appears in Michigan, and people are perplexed by precipitant planes protruding party. I’m tired of these snakes and no one’s Instagram story is safe! Meanwhile, explosive pig makes himself known.

(00:00-09:02): How do we converse as Christians? Brian and Ian talk about an article from Open Culture that references Daniel Dennett. The article discusses arguing with care and having critical conversations with the purpose of listening, rather than being right. 

(09:02-18:31): Tragic news out of California: Pastor who fatally shot himself would sometimes stop taking medication, megachurch leader reveals. Brian and Ian touch on the tough topic of mental illness and how it is not foreign to anyone. The church needs to tackle issues like this because they affect everyone. 

(18:31-27:38): What makes you cry? Brian and Ian talk about things in life, anything, that start the water works for them. Military parents or family members coming home, movies, you name it. 

(27:48-36:48): President Donald Trump made a speech during the Fourth of July in DC. In the speech he mentioned that the military ‘took over the airports’ in the Revolutionary War. Brian and Ian discuss how Trump responded to it and how we react to mistakes and how to own them. 

(36:48-47:25): In the wake of Disney Channel Star Cameron Boyce’s death, Brian and Ian discuss the delicacy and fragility of life. It is uncertain, and if we knew we were going to die tomorrow, would we act differently?

(47:25-57:55): Robert Jeffress is known for provocative quotes and this one is not an exception: 2020 Dems appeal to an 'imaginary god created in their own minds’. Brian and Ian react to this premise and talk about creating gods in our own minds. 

(57:55-1:07:29): Running with the bulls in Spain is an annual event in which participants run through the streets with a herd of angry bulls. Ian would…..Brian would NOT! 

(1:07:29-1:15:05): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: It’s like Old Yeller had a happy in Ohio and if a turtle can stop a car, it can certainly stop an airplane. Driving with siblings can be a hassle and Bob Marley backpack comes with free paraphernalia. Meanwhile, a new species of Sea Gull discovered called “The Curry Gull”.

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(00:00-09:02): How do we converse as Christians? Brian and Ian talk about an article from Open Culture that references Daniel Dennett. The article discusses arguing with care and having critical conversations with the purpose of listening, rather than being right. 

(09:02-18:31): Tragic news out of California: Pastor who fatally shot himself would sometimes stop taking medication, megachurch leader reveals. Brian and Ian touch on the tough topic of mental illness and how it is not foreign to anyone. The church needs to tackle issues like this because they affect everyone. 

(18:31-27:38): What makes you cry? Brian and Ian talk about things in life, anything, that start the water works for them. Military parents or family members coming home, movies, you name it. 

(27:48-36:48): President Donald Trump made a speech during the Fourth of July in DC. In the speech he mentioned that the military ‘took over the airports’ in the Revolutionary War. Brian and Ian discuss how Trump responded to it and how we react to mistakes and how to own them. 

(36:48-47:25): In the wake of Disney Channel Star Cameron Boyce’s death, Brian and Ian discuss the delicacy and fragility of life. It is uncertain, and if we knew we were going to die tomorrow, would we act differently?

(47:25-57:55): Robert Jeffress is known for provocative quotes and this one is not an exception: 2020 Dems appeal to an 'imaginary god created in their own minds’. Brian and Ian react to this premise and talk about creating gods in our own minds. 

(57:55-1:07:29): Running with the bulls in Spain is an annual event in which participants run through the streets with a herd of angry bulls. Ian would…..Brian would NOT! 

(1:07:29-1:15:05): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: It’s like Old Yeller had a happy in Ohio and if a turtle can stop a car, it can certainly stop an airplane. Driving with siblings can be a hassle and Bob Marley backpack comes with free paraphernalia. Meanwhile, a new species of Sea Gull discovered called “The Curry Gull”.

(00:00-09:28): The US women’s soccer team won the world cup! Brian and Ian touch on the narrative of the ungrateful American. Brian and Ian defend the right to protest. However, they also touch on representing your country in a respectful manner. 

(09:28-18:44): “Christianity Shouldn’t Be Infused With Politics—It Is a Politic”. Brian and Ian discuss this Patheos article that touches on how Christianity shouldn't simply fit into your political outlook, it should be the lens by which we make ALL of these decisions. 

(18:44-27:55): Brian and Ian share their Fourth of July experiences, including Brian’s near-death experience!! They also touch on what they preached on Sunday. Ian’s sermon was “The World’s Gone Mad”, about how American’s are angrier than they ever have been. 

(27:55-37:19): Apologist Norman Geisler, Who Didn’t Have ‘Enough Faith to Be an Atheist’ died at age 86. He was described as being a cross between Thomas Aquinas and Billy Graham. Brian and Ian reflect on Geisler’s life and legacy. 

(37:19-47:58): Editor in 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?

(47:58-57:46): 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. 

(57:46-1:08:27): 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”

(1:08:27-1:14:47): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Bears, beats, not driving...and Florida is a bottomless pit of amazing and weird stories. Englishman invites nurses to relax, chill, and eat some cake. Meanwhile, a traffic jam jams a heist job in Australia and if you want to find a stolen car...just tell ‘em you got a kid!

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(00:00-09:28): The US women’s soccer team won the world cup! Brian and Ian touch on the narrative of the ungrateful American. Brian and Ian defend the right to protest. However, they also touch on representing your country in a respectful manner. 

(09:28-18:44): “Christianity Shouldn’t Be Infused With Politics—It Is a Politic”. Brian and Ian discuss this Patheos article that touches on how Christianity shouldn't simply fit into your political outlook, it should be the lens by which we make ALL of these decisions. 

(18:44-27:55): Brian and Ian share their Fourth of July experiences, including Brian’s near-death experience!! They also touch on what they preached on Sunday. Ian’s sermon was “The World’s Gone Mad”, about how American’s are angrier than they ever have been. 

(27:55-37:19): Apologist Norman Geisler, Who Didn’t Have ‘Enough Faith to Be an Atheist’ died at age 86. He was described as being a cross between Thomas Aquinas and Billy Graham. Brian and Ian reflect on Geisler’s life and legacy. 

(37:19-47:58): Editor in 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?

(47:58-57:46): 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. 

(57:46-1:08:27): 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”

(1:08:27-1:14:47): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Bears, beats, not driving...and Florida is a bottomless pit of amazing and weird stories. Englishman invites nurses to relax, chill, and eat some cake. Meanwhile, a traffic jam jams a heist job in Australia and if you want to find a stolen car...just tell ‘em you got a kid!

(00:00-09:12): A car dealer in Alabama is giving away free Bibles, flags and guns with the purchase of a vehicle. Brian and Ian discuss this and point out several repercussions to this nonchalant use of freedoms. Should the glorification of guns be so prevalent in society?

(09:12-18:42): School in Baltimore replaces detention with meditation. Does this work? An article from Truth Theory says yes. Brian and Ian discuss discipline of the mind and how calming and resting could result in a more courteous spirit. 

(18:42-27:55): Lawmakers introduce bill to make adoption more affordable. Foster homes are overflowing in this nation and this bill could help. Brian and Ian discuss this and talk about organizations that their church partner with who help foster families and help kids find a permanent home. 

(27:55-37:17): A twitter post by Leonard Sweet presents startling statistics that the percentage of regular church-goers has dropped. Brian and Ian discuss the data and reflect on their own churches’ membership and whether or not regularly attending church is the norm today. 

(37:17-47:34): Do we need to re-imagine evangelism? Ed Stetzer writes about his take on different and new approaches to those we witness to. Brian and Ian discuss how people view evangelists and how they encounter those who they want to talk to.

(47:34-58:10): Why does Hillsong appeal to communist-centered Budapest, as well as Post-Church Seattle? Brian and Ian touch on the theology of worship and how we need to be cautious about losing focus and using worship for capital gain. 

(58:10-1:07:56): Are parents taking ‘parenting’ too far? There are so many challenges raising kids poses and Brian and Ian dive deeper into this article from Fatherly. As fathers, both seasoned and rookie, they share their experiences with over-parenting.

(1:07:56-1:14:10): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Religious leaders exuding toxic masculinity? Shocker...but we also must SAVE THE TURTLES! It turns out that even Mets employees don’t care about the team...and Taco Bell is getting a whole lot spicier. Meanwhile, the statute of limitations are irrelevant if this woman can testify beyond the grave.

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