(0:00-10:00) As Notre Dame burned yesterday, thousands of people stood in solidarity, offering prayers, singing hymns, all joined in the spirit of grief as the fire raged. Brian and Ian examine how this near-tragedy brought people together and how even a very secular city such as Paris, could still love and respect a house of the Lord.

(10:00-19:13) A sense of wonder and awe is common when encountering things of great majesty. But how can people channel that same feeling when encountering the Lord? Brian and Ian discuss these feelings and occurrences in which people draw closer to God because of them.

(19:13-28:35) Empathy is something that people experience less and less every day. Both Ian and Brian discuss how people's empathy towards those who act similar to ourselves has allowed feeling empathy to those who act differently to lessen.

(28:35-39:02) A recent U.N. report detailed how America has become the most unequal developed nation due to its poverty issues. Brian and Ian delve into the report and reactions to it, as well as whether or not people of faith should be involved in politics.

(39:02-49:27) VP Mike Pence will be speaking at Taylor University's 2019 Commencement Ceremony. Reactions have been overwhelming from both sides on the matter, and both hosts have thoughts on it too. They break down this decision by Taylor, the reactions and offer their thoughts on the situation

(49:27-58:18) Easter is a solemn time but it can also be a time of joy and fun for pastors. Quentin Road senior pastor Jim Scudder joins Brian and Ian on air to share what his church has planned for Easter Celebrations and his thoughts on the occasion of Christ's death and resurrection.

(58:18-1:08) A church out in Colorado is turning former meth homes into safe spaces for homeless mothers and their children. Brian and Ian discuss the church's mission to help those in need, how these homes offer help and the impact it is having on both the helped and the church's lives.

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(0:00-9:12) Is there a disillusionment among pastors and churches when Palm Sunday is celebrated in the modern age? Brian and Ian examine this while digging down into Jesus coming not as a conqueror but a savior. 

(9:12-18:47) As Tiger Woods celebrates his victory at the Majors, there is a lot of complicated emotions that come with others rejoicing in that victory. Brian and Ian discuss the victory and all the factors that are causing people to look at Tiger Woods with mixed thoughts. 

(18:47-28:58) Former ESPN producer Jason Romano joins the show to offer his views on Tiger Woods winning game, as well as his book 'Live to Forgive' with Brian and Ian. They delve into what true forgiveness means and forgiving someone even when they have done serious wrong. 

(28:58-39:04) DeVon Franklin, producer of the upcoming film 'Breakthrough' comes on to give insight into the movie before it opens. Ian and Brian dialogue with him about the film's production, reactions by fans who are both Christian and non-Christian and what sort of impact it will make. 

(39:04-49:20) The Boston Marathon is a monumental achievement for runners and marathon trainers. Brian and Ian discuss the motifs of running and training as a parallel to life and the benefits of slowing down in life. 

(49:20-1:10) Dallas Jenkins is a gifted media producer whose works have delighted audiences for decades. Alongside Brian and Ian, they discuss 'Games of Thrones' and the pros and cons of evangelicals consuming various forms of media. Following that, they tackle Dallas's latest project, a TV series detailing the life of Jesus Christ entitled 'The Chosen'. 

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In spite of all the negativity towards Evangelicals and the rise of none-churchgoers, there is no significant decline in numbers of current Evangelicals. The guys examine these numbers and also what it means to be a Christian in the modern world. Outgoing American Enterprise Institute President Arthur Books recently penned a book called 'Love Your Enemies'. Brian and Ian take a look at what it means to love one's enemies from a Biblical perspective, especially in an age where the nation is divided. Pastor Robert Jeffress of First Baptist Church Dallas recently gave his thoughts on the death penalty and its apparent ties to Christianity. Ian and Brian dig down into the topic and the ramifications of supporting or not supporting the death penalty. Are dog owners much happier then cat owners? A new survey from General Social yields surprising results. The Bible is often taken out of context and words are added into its passages. Brian and Ian examine Jarrod Cooper's latest article on the 6 things Jesus didn't say in Scriptures. Plus a visit from Producer Overlord Keith Conrad to have a fun and informative talk about the Titanic and surprising facts about this famous vessel. 

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Various black churches have been the targets of arson in acts of 'domestic terrorism'. Brian and Ian examine the situation through the lens of how should the church itself respond to these acts against fellow believers. Chris Davis has just tied the record for consecutive hitless PA's. The guys dig into this story not only from the sports angle, but also from putting unnecessary expectations on others in high pressure situations spiritually. Pete Buttigieg spoke out about his faith as a Christian, but others criticize him because of his lifestyle. Both Brian and Ian offer their perspectives on the situation and being a Christian even when 'living in sin'. Do personality tests really matter, even in the 21st century? A conversation ensues about them, with some amusing audio from Christian comedian John Crist about Enneagram's. A black hole has finally been mapped and it is fascinating. Ian and Brian comment on how far things have come technologically to reach this point and the wonders of God's creation. Former Washington Post writer Jared Bilski quit being a Christian. Four aspects of his argument are the subject of discussion as well as the implications of this occurring. And what would we all tell our 21 year old selves? A serious but also amusing talk ensues as Brian and Ian examine their lives now versus when they were 21. 

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One of the core human needs is deep connections and community. We all strive to build bonds, have a oneness with other people. Brian and Ian examine that need not only as people but as pastors and how they can build bonds for Christ. Robert Dickie III, CEO of Bonvera is a man who has over the years held a number of positions for a number of organizations. He joins the show to discuss the benefits of honing career skills in the modern economy and also having multiple side-jobs as other sources of income. Ben Courson is the founder of Hope Generation and author of the book 'Optimisfits'. Ben shares about how being unique, and standing out is a good thing, not bad. Ben also offers wisdom and insight into how being unique also allows a person to be an advocate for Christ. As human beings we all are prone to acting defensive about a variety of things. The guys take a look at several takeaways on how taming a defensive attitude can prove beneficial for relationships. Utah Jazz player Kyle Korver wrote an article about privilege and witnessing the negative aspects of it firsthand with his team-mates. Ian and Brian delve into the article and examine privilege and what can be done to combat the negative effects of it. Ryan Dowd, head of homeless shelter Hesed House and author of the book 'The Librarians Guide to Homelessness', joins the guys in-studio for the remainder of the show. They engage in conversation about Ryan's story, being involved in Hesed House, writing his book and about making a difference for Christ and the Kingdom by helping the homeless. 

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