(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.

(00:00-10:13): Amidst the issues and disputes on the border of Mexico, Christians are torn between political and human conflicts. Brian and Ian touch on several articles that give light to Christian leader helping solve issues.

(10:13-19:41): Film and Media Creators Gavin and Layne Buckland join the show to discuss passion projects and how to properly and responsibly invest in hobbies. They explain how they balance pursuing projects and the rest of their financial lives.

(19:41-29:17): Gavin and Layne stick around to talk about their project called “Debt Life” and they touch on Stranger Things: Season 3. He explains that nostalgia plays a huge role in creativity and why so many “remakes” are popping up.

(29:17-38:21): The Walkman is 40-years-old! Brian and Ian reminisce the pioneering music player and reflect on how the way we listen to music has changed and evolved over the years. 

(38:21-48:49): Is a 40-hour work week detrimental to your health? A BizNews article explains how work pounds an older body. Brian and Ian touch on this and reflect as pastors and how sabbatical is important for their overall health.  

(48:49-59:26): Why is life on mission is more than just service projects? Brian and Ian discuss this article from Gravity Leadership. How do we express the mission of the church rather than just performing favors to others?

(59:26-1:09:39): What did we preach yesterday? Brian and Ian summarize their sermons from yesterday. Brian talked about Psalm 23 and how before living in the house of the Lord is difficult. Ian’s sermon tackled immigration, incarceration, and other hot button issues. 

(1:09:39-1:16:15): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Does Hallmark sell birthday cards for asphalt, and is Wal-Mart having a half-off sale on half-eaten cake? Anyway, Wendy’s considers being open 24/7 since customers can’t seem to be able to stay away. Meanwhile, hit the jackpot at a casino by hitting the floor and do NOT eat cursed wedding trout.

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(00:00-10:13): Amidst the issues and disputes on the border of Mexico, Christians are torn between political and human conflicts. Brian and Ian touch on several articles that give light to Christian leader helping solve issues.

(10:13-19:41): Film and Media Creators Gavin and Layne Buckland join the show to discuss passion projects and how to properly and responsibly invest in hobbies. They explain how they balance pursuing projects and the rest of their financial lives.

(19:41-29:17): Gavin and Layne stick around to talk about their project called “Debt Life” and they touch on Stranger Things: Season 3. He explains that nostalgia plays a huge role in creativity and why so many “remakes” are popping up.

(29:17-38:21): The Walkman is 40-years-old! Brian and Ian reminisce the pioneering music player and reflect on how the way we listen to music has changed and evolved over the years. 

(38:21-48:49): Is a 40-hour work week detrimental to your health? A BizNews article explains how work pounds an older body. Brian and Ian touch on this and reflect as pastors and how sabbatical is important for their overall health.  

(48:49-59:26): Why is life on mission is more than just service projects? Brian and Ian discuss this article from Gravity Leadership. How do we express the mission of the church rather than just performing favors to others?

(59:26-1:09:39): What did we preach yesterday? Brian and Ian summarize their sermons from yesterday. Brian talked about Psalm 23 and how before living in the house of the Lord is difficult. Ian’s sermon tackled immigration, incarceration, and other hot button issues. 

(1:09:39-1:16:15): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Does Hallmark sell birthday cards for asphalt, and is Wal-Mart having a half-off sale on half-eaten cake? Anyway, Wendy’s considers being open 24/7 since customers can’t seem to be able to stay away. Meanwhile, hit the jackpot at a casino by hitting the floor and do NOT eat cursed wedding trout.

(00:00-09:02): The Democratic National debate happened this week and Brian and Ian discuss it. Numerous issues were touched on, including abortion and LGBTQ rights. 

(09:02-18:23): 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. 

(18:23-27:58): Joanie DeBrito, Director of Parenting at Focus on the Family, joins the show to discuss an article describing a 7-year-old actress from Avengers: End Game experiencing cyberbullying. She dives into this issue that strickens the nation in the age of social media and how to diffuse the bullying behavior and what to do if you are a victim.

(27:58-38:02): Matt Chandler is the pastor of Village Church took the ministry world by the horns. Steve Bezner writes about being Chandler’s roommate. It is a story about how Chandler made a name for himself at school and how the author reacted to his success. Brian and Ian discuss their own insecurities in the spirit and how they overcome them. POST THIS

(38:02-48:34): In an interview with CBS, Carrie Underwood describes trusting God through loss and desperation. Brian and Ian touch on how lamenting is still prayer and God urges us to cast our cares and pain on him. He just wants to know us. 

(48:34-59:00): Cross Cultural Worker Erik Disch is in studio to talk about his life in the mission field as well as raising a family there. He shares his story of how he ended up in India as opposed to other places and describes God’s blessing there.

(58:00-1:09:15): Erik sticks around for another segment to talk about the difficulties of the culture clash between growing up in the US and moving lives to a different region of the world. He also talks about the decision to change from India to Indonesia. 

(1:09:15-1:15:25): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: You will love this cafe to death, all while bugs are dying in explosive homes. Bears, beats, the Colorado authorities, but nude cyclists do not...Meanwhile...aliens.

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(00:00-09:02): The Democratic National debate happened this week and Brian and Ian discuss it. Numerous issues were touched on, including abortion and LGBTQ rights. 

(09:02-18:23): 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. 

(18:23-27:58): Joanie DeBrito, Director of Parenting at Focus on the Family, joins the show to discuss an article describing a 7-year-old actress from Avengers: End Game experiencing cyberbullying. She dives into this issue that strickens the nation in the age of social media and how to diffuse the bullying behavior and what to do if you are a victim.

(27:58-38:02): Matt Chandler is the pastor of Village Church took the ministry world by the horns. Steve Bezner writes about being Chandler’s roommate. It is a story about how Chandler made a name for himself at school and how the author reacted to his success. Brian and Ian discuss their own insecurities in the spirit and how they overcome them. POST THIS

(38:02-48:34): In an interview with CBS, Carrie Underwood describes trusting God through loss and desperation. Brian and Ian touch on how lamenting is still prayer and God urges us to cast our cares and pain on him. He just wants to know us. 

(48:34-59:00): Cross Cultural Worker Erik Disch is in studio to talk about his life in the mission field as well as raising a family there. He shares his story of how he ended up in India as opposed to other places and describes God’s blessing there.

(58:00-1:09:15): Erik sticks around for another segment to talk about the difficulties of the culture clash between growing up in the US and moving lives to a different region of the world. He also talks about the decision to change from India to Indonesia. 

(1:09:15-1:15:25): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: You will love this cafe to death, all while bugs are dying in explosive homes. Bears, beats, the Colorado authorities, but nude cyclists do not...Meanwhile...aliens.

(00:00-09:32): In an article by The Happy Givers, there is an important distinction between guiding and leading, and controlling. Control can be categorized as an addiction and Brian and Ian touch on how convicting it is as a leader. 

(09:32-19:15): In the wake of the Eric Warren trials in Arizona, Brian McLaren writes an opinion piece questioning whether or not it is Christian to aid migrants. Brian and Ian compare the situation to the parable of the good Samaritan Jesus told. How are we to interact with the growing issue of immigration?

(19:15-28:59): Suicide rates for young Americans are at their highest since 2000. In a new study, the rates seem to spike in the last 5 years. Brian and Ian look at the stats and try and understand why this is. What are the possible preventative measures?

(28:59-38:09) We all remember our parents reading us stories and experiencing the wonder of imagination. What is actually going on in children’s brain while parents read to them? Brian and Ian touch on an NPR article that took a deeper dive into the physiology of the brain when being read to. 

(38:09-49:05): It is a tough climate currently in American society as the battle for religious freedom continues to ring. Brian and Ian touch on this article from Christian Headlines, covering an opposition to a WWI memorial with a cross on it. Is it ok for crosses to be on public monuments? 

(49:05-58:29): Why do you need low-stakes casual friendships? Brian and Ian discuss their experiences in these kind of relationships, and how a shift in attitude can help engage in low-risk interactions. 

(58:29-1:09:02): Is the ordinary church necessary for the gospel to be spread? Brian Zahnd writes this piece on his website that differentiates between the Kingdom of God and the Church. 

(1:09:02-1:15:09): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Tide now introducing cat-friendly detergent while socialism takes over the lottery industry. THE BLOB IS TAKING OVER JAPAN RAILWAYS and there are bears in Montana. Meanwhile, Buffalo Wild Wings are serving up rats.

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(00:00-09:32): In an article by The Happy Givers, there is an important distinction between guiding and leading, and controlling. Control can be categorized as an addiction and Brian and Ian touch on how convicting it is as a leader. 

(09:32-19:15): In the wake of the Eric Warren trials in Arizona, Brian McLaren writes an opinion piece questioning whether or not it is Christian to aid migrants. Brian and Ian compare the situation to the parable of the good Samaritan Jesus told. How are we to interact with the growing issue of immigration?

(19:15-28:59): Suicide rates for young Americans are at their highest since 2000. In a new study, the rates seem to spike in the last 5 years. Brian and Ian look at the stats and try and understand why this is. What are the possible preventative measures?

(28:59-38:09) We all remember our parents reading us stories and experiencing the wonder of imagination. What is actually going on in children’s brain while parents read to them? Brian and Ian touch on an NPR article that took a deeper dive into the physiology of the brain when being read to. 

(38:09-49:05): It is a tough climate currently in American society as the battle for religious freedom continues to ring. Brian and Ian touch on this article from Christian Headlines, covering an opposition to a WWI memorial with a cross on it. Is it ok for crosses to be on public monuments? 

(49:05-58:29): Why do you need low-stakes casual friendships? Brian and Ian discuss their experiences in these kind of relationships, and how a shift in attitude can help engage in low-risk interactions. 

(58:29-1:09:02): Is the ordinary church necessary for the gospel to be spread? Brian Zahnd writes this piece on his website that differentiates between the Kingdom of God and the Church. 

(1:09:02-1:15:09): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Tide now introducing cat-friendly detergent while socialism takes over the lottery industry. THE BLOB IS TAKING OVER JAPAN RAILWAYS and there are bears in Montana. Meanwhile, Buffalo Wild Wings are serving up rats.

(00:00-10:23): Brian returns!! He and Ian talk about vacationing in California and reflect on spending time with family in new places. Brian also shares a story about two evangelists who approached him at Lake Tahoe. 

(10:23-20:37) People are flocking to the internet for their worship and ministry, so online pastors are on the rise. Brian and Ian touch on this and the ever changing culture in the midst of the technological revolution. Ian touched on this topic at the Amplified Conference. 

(20:37-30:05): Ian tells us about his experience speaking at the Amplified Conference. He touched on how technology is shaping us, and how it isn’t a good or bad thing, but it isn’t neutral. How we use it, or control it, is a reflection of our character.

(30:05-38:58): Russell Moore writes about the vastness of the universe and how we as Christians reflect on it. Does it make us feel small? Brian and Ian tackle this topic and explain how wonder and God’s design are most evident in the small things.

(38:59-49:18): Russell Moore was criticized in a tweet from Jerry Fallwell Jr. the other day for defending the Immigrants being held on the border. Brian and Ian touch on this situation and ponder whether or not this kind of behavior is appropriate for Christian leaders.

(49:18-59:50): America’s Most Educated, Engaged Citizens Are Making Politics Worse. Brian and Ian touch on the dangers of political infatuation from a religious perspective. Is there anything wrong with having political opinions as a Christian? How do we view the political opposition?

(59:50-1:10:16): Pastor Jim Scudder of Quentin Road Baptist Road joins the show, and discusses the Grace Conference at the church in Lake Zurich. It is an event that includes both spiritual and actual food for anyone to indulge in.

(1:10:16-1:16:57): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Bears on unicycles hold man hostage in Russia while the Pennsylvania Dundee kicks some cobra butt. GPS systems are malfunctioning all over the place. Don’t let that distract you from the fact that this is ‘Murica, and you can have as many guns, flags, bibles, and fireworks as you well please!

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(00:00-10:23): Brian returns!! He and Ian talk about vacationing in California and reflect on spending time with family in new places. Brian also shares a story about two evangelists who approached him at Lake Tahoe. 

(10:23-20:37) People are flocking to the internet for their worship and ministry, so online pastors are on the rise. Brian and Ian touch on this and the ever changing culture in the midst of the technological revolution. Ian touched on this topic at the Amplified Conference. 

(20:37-30:05): Ian tells us about his experience speaking at the Amplified Conference. He touched on how technology is shaping us, and how it isn’t a good or bad thing, but it isn’t neutral. How we use it, or control it, is a reflection of our character.

(30:05-38:58): Russell Moore writes about the vastness of the universe and how we as Christians reflect on it. Does it make us feel small? Brian and Ian tackle this topic and explain how wonder and God’s design are most evident in the small things.

(38:59-49:18): Russell Moore was criticized in a tweet from Jerry Fallwell Jr. the other day for defending the Immigrants being held on the border. Brian and Ian touch on this situation and ponder whether or not this kind of behavior is appropriate for Christian leaders.

(49:18-59:50): America’s Most Educated, Engaged Citizens Are Making Politics Worse. Brian and Ian touch on the dangers of political infatuation from a religious perspective. Is there anything wrong with having political opinions as a Christian? How do we view the political opposition?

(59:50-1:10:16): Pastor Jim Scudder of Quentin Road Baptist Road joins the show, and discusses the Grace Conference at the church in Lake Zurich. It is an event that includes both spiritual and actual food for anyone to indulge in.

(1:10:16-1:16:57): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Bears on unicycles hold man hostage in Russia while the Pennsylvania Dundee kicks some cobra butt. GPS systems are malfunctioning all over the place. Don’t let that distract you from the fact that this is ‘Murica, and you can have as many guns, flags, bibles, and fireworks as you well please!

(00:00-09:02): Louis Dooley joins Ian to tell his amazing story in prison and coming to Christ in custody. He shares his experience on his first day in prison on how a mission of murder turned into turning to Christ.

(09:02-18:06): Louis dives deeper into his first day in prison and how a simple track led him to come to Christ. He said he had only heard of Jesus through the Latter Day Saints commercials. He also goes into the miraculous story of getting out of prison. 

(18:06-27:03): He stays and talks about his ministries and outreach to prisons all over the country. There are programs that teach inmates the bible and emphasize discipleship in prisons. 

(27:03-36:08): Louis closes out the hour with a call to action for those to get involved in prison ministry. There is a need for volunteers at Cook County Jail and the Juvenile Detention Center in Warrenville. He is spearheading bible studies in the maximum security divisions.

(36:08-45:23): Judson University President Gene Crume joins Ian in studio to talk about his role at the school and enjoying what he does. He expresses the value of community JU endorses and how resilient and nurturing the environment is. 

(45:23-54:19): Gene dives into the unusual leadership ability of “Weird” Al Yankovic. He and Ian discuss the unwavering positivity of Yankovic and his drive to follow his dreams and passions. Yankovic was never disparaging to those who turned him down. 

(54:19-1:03:32): Gene and Ian share their relationship a bit and touch on missions. Gene mentions that his philosophy in leadership is about surrender. He explains that most of the time the mentality missionaries have going into a mission field is to fix something, but it is quite the contrary. 

(1:03:32-1:12:36): Gene closes out the show talking about mascots! Judson is looking to be the first collegiate partner of the National Mascot Hall of Fame. Ian shares his experiences on campus at JU and appreciates the diverse array of leaders on staff who help cultivate an environment of inspiration.

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