(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.

(00:00-09:13): Bishop Dr. Michael Love, of Trinity Baptist Community Church International in Crystal Lake, joins Ian in studio to discuss his organization and the beginnings of BCCI and where he found his passion for the mission of the church. 

(09:13-18:35): Dr. Love sticks around to talk about community and treading the “tumultuous waters of disagreement.” He believes it is important to enter a conversation aiming to find common ground and coming together through disagreement, rather than separating. 

(18:35-27:50): He stays to talk about his educational background and his relationship with his wife. He went to Judson University in Elgin and expresses his appreciation for JU’s emphasis on Kingdom expansion and collaboration. 

(27:50-37:09): Dr. Love rounds off the hour with Ian. He dives deeper into the faith and necessary risks he took with his church. He highlights the importance of faith and fellowship for financial implications. 

(37:09-46:50): Author Aubrey Sampson joins Ian in studio for the second half of the show today. She discusses her first book “Overcomer” and the difficulty translating experiences into a narrative. 

(46:50-56:16): Aubrey dives a bit deeper into her latest book "The Louder Song" and the basis of its inspiration: Lament. Her and Ian discuss the importance of lamenting and casting your cares on the Lord. Why do you think God allows pain and suffering?

(56:16-1:05:39): She sticks around to talk about her preaching history and how she brings up lamenting regularly. She also touches on the tough climate of being a woman preacher today. She expresses her appreciation for support from men and women of faith. 

(1:05:39-1:13:53): Aubrey closes out the show talking about her writing process and finding peace in her writing. She expresses the challenges of being a women leader and how she tears down walls and exemplifies women of leadership in the Bible.

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(00:00-09:13): Bishop Dr. Michael Love, of Trinity Baptist Community Church International in Crystal Lake, joins Ian in studio to discuss his organization and the beginnings of BCCI and where he found his passion for the mission of the church. 

(09:13-18:35): Dr. Love sticks around to talk about community and treading the “tumultuous waters of disagreement.” He believes it is important to enter a conversation aiming to find common ground and coming together through disagreement, rather than separating. 

(18:35-27:50): He stays to talk about his educational background and his relationship with his wife. He went to Judson University in Elgin and expresses his appreciation for JU’s emphasis on Kingdom expansion and collaboration. 

(27:50-37:09): Dr. Love rounds off the hour with Ian. He dives deeper into the faith and necessary risks he took with his church. He highlights the importance of faith and fellowship for financial implications. 

(37:09-46:50): Author Aubrey Sampson joins Ian in studio for the second half of the show today. She discusses her first book “Overcomer” and the difficulty translating experiences into a narrative. 

(46:50-56:16): Aubrey dives a bit deeper into her latest book "The Louder Song" and the basis of its inspiration: Lament. Her and Ian discuss the importance of lamenting and casting your cares on the Lord. Why do you think God allows pain and suffering?

(56:16-1:05:39): She sticks around to talk about her preaching history and how she brings up lamenting regularly. She also touches on the tough climate of being a woman preacher today. She expresses her appreciation for support from men and women of faith. 

(1:05:39-1:13:53): Aubrey closes out the show talking about her writing process and finding peace in her writing. She expresses the challenges of being a women leader and how she tears down walls and exemplifies women of leadership in the Bible.

(00:00-09:24): Musician Josh Calhoun joins Ian in studio to feature new music! He shares his musical history and family ties with the tunes. He starts out with a song he wrote for his oldest daughter, and says she opened his eyes to the importance of family.

(09:24-18:38): Josh Calhoun sticks around to serenade us with more of his music. His song “What Love is This” describes his appreciation for Jesus’ love and the life he led.

(18:38-28:00): Josh takes time to tell us about his role at his church in Beloit. He is the music coordinator and arts director which allows him to work in music full time, while spending quality time with and raising a family. He also plays his song “Jesus Leading Me” which describes his reliance on Christ to overcome everything.

(28:00-38:01): Josh closes out the hour to tell us more about his church in Beloit called Central Christian Church. He gives us a final taste of his new album with “This is What I Know”.

(38:01-48:57): Julie Roys joins Ian in studio to discuss her new show on AM 1160. The show is called “The Roys Report”. She emphasizes the importance of conversing with those with opposing viewpoints.

(48:57-58:25): Community Pastor Ted Coniaris of Christian Community Church in Downers Grove joins Ian for the rest of the show. He talks about his role in planting new churches.

(58:25-1:08:04): Ted Coniaris sticks around to discuss balance of life, help, community, and taking a break in leadership. He also discusses differentiating seasons and patterns while maintaining a presence in the church community.

(1:08:04-1:17:08): Ted closes out the show and talks about the Grove Fest. Christian Community holds an event, which is basically a church service in the center of the event. He also discusses his role in his community, throwing parties, helping people make meaningful connections, and so forth.

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(00:00-09:24): Musician Josh Calhoun joins Ian in studio to feature new music! He shares his musical history and family ties with the tunes. He starts out with a song he wrote for his oldest daughter, and says she opened his eyes to the importance of family.

(09:24-18:38): Josh Calhoun sticks around to serenade us with more of his music. His song “What Love is This” describes his appreciation for Jesus’ love and the life he led.

(18:38-28:00): Josh takes time to tell us about his role at his church in Beloit. He is the music coordinator and arts director which allows him to work in music full time, while spending quality time with and raising a family. He also plays his song “Jesus Leading Me” which describes his reliance on Christ to overcome everything.

(28:00-38:01): Josh closes out the hour to tell us more about his church in Beloit called Central Christian Church. He gives us a final taste of his new album with “This is What I Know”.

(38:01-48:57): Julie Roys joins Ian in studio to discuss her new show on AM 1160. The show is called “The Roys Report”. She emphasizes the importance of conversing with those with opposing viewpoints.

(48:57-58:25): Community Pastor Ted Coniaris of Christian Community Church in Downers Grove joins Ian for the rest of the show. He talks about his role in planting new churches.

(58:25-1:08:04): Ted Coniaris sticks around to discuss balance of life, help, community, and taking a break in leadership. He also discusses differentiating seasons and patterns while maintaining a presence in the church community.

(1:08:04-1:17:08): Ted closes out the show and talks about the Grove Fest. Christian Community holds an event, which is basically a church service in the center of the event. He also discusses his role in his community, throwing parties, helping people make meaningful connections, and so forth.

(00:00-09:16): Pastor Michael Fuelling joins Ian in studio to fill in for Brian today. Michael happens to be a long-time friend of Ian’s from childhood He discusses his experiences with leading Village Church and generational differences within his congregation as well as his community.

(09:16-19:28): DC Talk announced that they are touring again as they reemerge after almost two decades. Brian and Michael discuss the impact of the Christian rock giants on youth culture back in their day. Naturally, more memories of their childhood arise.

(19:28-29:00): Michael talks about his podcast platform and the success he has had. He talks about routines he’s started since the beginning of the year, one of them including no caffeine on Sunday mornings.

(29:00-37:03): Michael sticks around for one for segment to how charisma and intelligence apply to leading. Ian insists that Michael is “ten times” more intelligent, but Michael thinks that Ian exudes more charisma. They also briefly discuss the BCCI, an outreach program out of Village Church in Bartlett to help the homeless.

(37:03-46:09): Ian’s mother-in-law, Marian Alvarado, joins the show for the second half to share her amazing testimony. She describes how the Spirit moved in the women’s bible group she joined and how it transformed her view of how God worked in her life. She then describes the amazing story of how God immediately healed her son as she cried out to God to take control.

(46:09-55:29): Marian Alvarado stays to talk about her experience losing a child. She shares her painful story of living with tragedy and how baking a cake led to her serving in the homeless shelter.

(55:29-1:05:31): She continues her story and shares how it pans out. The residents of the shelter expressed a kind of love for her that she had never felt before. She talks about how she related to them and how they poured out love in such a Godly and selfless way.

(1:05:31-1:14:16): Marian stays for the final segment to talk about her ministry named after her son, Timothy’s Ministry. Timothy's Ministry has been dedicated to reaching out with love and compassion to people struggling with homelessness.

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(00:00-09:16): Pastor Michael Fuelling joins Ian in studio to fill in for Brian today. Michael happens to be a long-time friend of Ian’s from childhood He discusses his experiences with leading Village Church and generational differences within his congregation as well as his community.

(09:16-19:28): DC Talk announced that they are touring again as they reemerge after almost two decades. Brian and Michael discuss the impact of the Christian rock giants on youth culture back in their day. Naturally, more memories of their childhood arise.

(19:28-29:00): Michael talks about his podcast platform and the success he has had. He talks about routines he’s started since the beginning of the year, one of them including no caffeine on Sunday mornings.

(29:00-37:03): Michael sticks around for one for segment to how charisma and intelligence apply to leading. Ian insists that Michael is “ten times” more intelligent, but Michael thinks that Ian exudes more charisma. They also briefly discuss the BCCI, an outreach program out of Village Church in Bartlett to help the homeless.

(37:03-46:09): Ian’s mother-in-law, Marian Alvarado, joins the show for the second half to share her amazing testimony. She describes how the Spirit moved in the women’s bible group she joined and how it transformed her view of how God worked in her life. She then describes the amazing story of how God immediately healed her son as she cried out to God to take control.

(46:09-55:29): Marian Alvarado stays to talk about her experience losing a child. She shares her painful story of living with tragedy and how baking a cake led to her serving in the homeless shelter.

(55:29-1:05:31): She continues her story and shares how it pans out. The residents of the shelter expressed a kind of love for her that she had never felt before. She talks about how she related to them and how they poured out love in such a Godly and selfless way.

(1:05:31-1:14:16): Marian stays for the final segment to talk about her ministry named after her son, Timothy’s Ministry. Timothy's Ministry has been dedicated to reaching out with love and compassion to people struggling with homelessness.

(00:00-:09:27): 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.

(09:27-19:04): A Tennessee detective gave a sermon with hyperbolic and homophobic references, some insisting that “homos be put to death”. Brian and Ian listen to a part of his sermon and react to it. As Christians, how do you respond to those who preach in this manner? How do you defend the faith in spite of this?

(19:04-28:37): “For years I pushed for growth, and it nearly pushed me out of the ministry.” Brian and Ian mull over this article from Karl Vaters, who says he is “pushing for church health”. There are elements of the church aimed for growth, but are they healthy?

(28:37-37:40): 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.

(37:40-48:22): Is it redundant to interpret inerrant text from the Bible? A tweet from Brian Zahnd says yes. Brian and Ian discuss the importance of reading the Bible as truth, and also embracing the hard work of studying the Bible.

(48:22-59:01): Are you struggling to find love? There is an online dating boot camp conducted by ‘dating stylists’. Brian and Ian respond to the fact that this exists and why it may be a good thing, contrary to belief.

(59:01-1:09:23): Have kids? Know kids? Yeah, we know how toddlers act...like kids. But are they worse when their moms are around? An article from simple most says that they tend to act out when around their mothers and Brian and Ian can attest to this as fathers. Do you agree with the article?

(1:09:23-1:15:57): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: You’ve heard of snakes on a plane, but what about ants???? Also, even illegitimate fathers get some “love” on Father's Day, but not everyone is happy about it. Is Pizza Hut in the UK called Pizza Palace? Find out with Brian and Ian, also don’t be Daffy when door dashing a delivery. Don’t let that distract you from moose tracks pizza in Maine.

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(00:00-:09:27): 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.

(09:27-19:04): A Tennessee detective gave a sermon with hyperbolic and homophobic references, some insisting that “homos be put to death”. Brian and Ian listen to a part of his sermon and react to it. As Christians, how do you respond to those who preach in this manner? How do you defend the faith in spite of this?

(19:04-28:37): “For years I pushed for growth, and it nearly pushed me out of the ministry.” Brian and Ian mull over this article from Karl Vaters, who says he is “pushing for church health”. There are elements of the church aimed for growth, but are they healthy?

(28:37-37:40): 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.

(37:40-48:22): Is it redundant to interpret inerrant text from the Bible? A tweet from Brian Zahnd says yes. Brian and Ian discuss the importance of reading the Bible as truth, and also embracing the hard work of studying the Bible.

(48:22-59:01): Are you struggling to find love? There is an online dating boot camp conducted by ‘dating stylists’. Brian and Ian respond to the fact that this exists and why it may be a good thing, contrary to belief.

(59:01-1:09:23): Have kids? Know kids? Yeah, we know how toddlers act...like kids. But are they worse when their moms are around? An article from simple most says that they tend to act out when around their mothers and Brian and Ian can attest to this as fathers. Do you agree with the article?

(1:09:23-1:15:57): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: You’ve heard of snakes on a plane, but what about ants???? Also, even illegitimate fathers get some “love” on Father's Day, but not everyone is happy about it. Is Pizza Hut in the UK called Pizza Palace? Find out with Brian and Ian, also don’t be Daffy when door dashing a delivery. Don’t let that distract you from moose tracks pizza in Maine.

(00:00-09:39): Amazing story out of India: 26 girls save from sex trafficking from a tweet. The woman trusted her gut and tweeted that the girls are “crying and feeling insecure”. Brian and Ian discuss this incredible story and dive deeper into the power of social media.

(09:39-18:45): Brian and Ian are thrilled that Author Rick Richardson stopped by to talk about his new book “You Found Me: New Research on How Unchurched Nones, Millennials, and Irreligious Are Surprisingly Open to Christian Faith”. He shares his testimony and history of teaching at Wheaton College.

(18:45-27:57): Rick Richardson sticks around for more discussion on his book. He, along with Brian and Ian, touch on how people are open to the Christian faith but don’t like how Christians approach them.

(27:57-37:00): Rick Richardson stays for yet another segment because Ian can’t get enough of his inspiring thoughts. This segment, Rick brings up his encounters with the gay community and how to establish trust and express love to everyone.

(37:00-47:37): The son of one of the victims of the 2015 Emmanuel Church Massacre in South Carolina speaks out and says he forgives the shooter. Brian and Ian discuss this Christian Post article and the power of forgiveness, even of those who commit such heinous crimes.

(47:37-57:18): Cindi Boston of Crisis Pregnancy Centers joins the show to discuss the option line offered. It is a fact that women use the CPC option line every 45 seconds for help. Brian and Ian, along with Cindy, emphasize the importance of this option, and urge listeners for help.

(57:18-1:08:20): A recent study shows that helping people is good for your mental health. Brian and Ian emphasize this idea, and explain that it isn’t just biblical, it is beneficial to oxytocin levels in your brain.

(1:08:20-1:14:35) Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Man becomes first cat to become regional minister in Pakistan, and please call JULIE before you call a nuclear bunker. Also, dogs enjoy meat and air conditioning and lizards apparently don’t show up on airport bag screeners. Meanwhile the 737 fiasco isn’t limited to the planes themselves.

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