The Common Good Podcast

Nathan Knight, author of Planting by Pastoring, joins Aubrey and Catherine to discuss his new book, "Planting by Pastoring: A Vision for Starting a Healthy Church." Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith Conrad See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The "More with Nikki Dutton" podcast releases weekly episodes of conversations with some of the most incredible people on the planet chatting about what "more" looks like in our everyday life. She talks about interviewing, why she started the podcast and how she sees God working in the next generation. Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian Fr...

Both Aubrey and Catherine McNiel, guest co-host, have written books that were published by Caitlyn Carlson through NavPress. Caitlyn joins to talk about what it's like to wade through manuscripts (and what she looks for), what made her excited about Aubrey's latest project (now available for pre-order!), and more Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson a...

Aubrey is joined by Aaron Andries, lead singer and founder of Chicagoland indie rock band Graveyard to Gardens--and the worship pastor at Renewal Church in West Chicago. They have a wide-ranging interview about being Christian artists, including conversations about the multiethnic church, the creative process, the Christian hesitancy to embrace lament, and whether we should keep singing songs out...

Aubrey's reading a new book on "How to Stay Married" and wants to talk about it with her guest co-host Catherine McNiel. Then, they together interview Dr. Angie Ward, Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at Denver Seminary and Associate Professor of Leadership and Ministry, who has over 30 years of leadership and teaching experience in church, parachurch, and Christian higher education minis...

We're talking all the new conspiracy theories (vaccine/Bronny James, Obama chef, etc.); how should Christians think about conspiracy theories? Then, both Brian and Aubrey are dealing with the toll it takes on your family watching people trickle out of your church, plus: do we agree with the often-repeated mantra that we are "broken vessels"? And don't miss the debate of the summer: whether Christi...

James MacDonald, the pastor dismissed from Chicago area megachurch Harvest Bible Chapel, is giving excuses about a recent in which he was accused of assault... and we're not buying it. If you're really doing the work of repentance and restoration as a leader--what fruit should be evident in your life? Then, a fascinating Gallup poll on Americans' views of the afterlife--and Brian quizzes Aubrey on...

319,000.  This is the number of children who are currently in US foster care who are unable to stay with their temporary families. As a result, children and youth across the nation are being temporarily housed in jails, hotels or sleeping on office floors due to the lack of foster homes, group homes and other appropriate living environments. By the age of 17 more than half of youth who are removed...

We're also debating this super controversial song by Jason Aldean... and then, Gen Z, we need to talk to you about the word "trigger." Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith Conrad See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Natasha Smith is author of her upcoming book, "Can You Just Sit with Me: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life". In our interview, she talks about how all loss is worthy of the space and grace to grieve. So many people are grieving losses they don't discuss, grieving in silence, but in community--if we can find one that's truly safe for expression--we can find healing. Follow The Common Good on...

Lifeway Research is a go-to resource for journalists, pastors, readers, and anyone interested in church trends. But how do they choose study topics and participants? Scott McConnell joins us to talk about it, plus big picture trends he's noticing in church attendance and exciting new research coming up. Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian F...

A pioneer of Christian radio has passed away--we celebrate his life, and then talk about the HUGE box office weekend for Barbie and Oppenheimer, whether men can tell women what to wear, and the latest Derwin Gray sermon clip we love. Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith Conrad See omnystudio.com/listene...

Faith Eury Cho, CEO of the Honor Summit, talks about this conference designed specifically to serve Asian American women of faith. This year's event will be August 4-5, with a meet and greet offsite on Aug 4 and a one day conference held at the Yellow Box in Naperville, IL on August 5. Learn more at https://www.thehonorsummit.com/. Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Hosted...

Bikram Mishra is a formerly incarcerated person who now works as a business instructor to the incarcerated at Adam’s State University in Alamosa. He shares his story and then talks about an innovative idea coming out of Colorado: People incarcerated in Colorado can now reduce their prison sentence by earning a college degree. Bikram says: "We joke about jailhouse religion–in reality that’s all rel...

Former Fox news host Tucker Carlson is reading the Bible in his free time and has some super interesting thoughts about it that Aubrey wants to discuss. Then, we're talking about things Christians do that non-Christians despise, narratives we get caught in around discipleship (like making it another 'task'), and Aubrey has a SUPER sticky situation from a prayer gathering that she needs advice on....

Brian is sharing his most embarrassing moment, like, ever. Together, Brian and Aubrey also talk about overcoming envy, why megachurches might be growing while smaller churches shrink, and how youth sports are getting a bad rap. Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith Conrad See omnystudio.com/listener for...

According to a new study, worship leaders aren't avoiding use of worship songs by Hillsong and Bethel--even though those churches are currently plagued by scandal. Aubrey and her guest co-host, Catherine McNiel, talk about it and then compare notes on the creative life and advice for their younger selves. Finally, they play hilarious games of "give me a false choice" and "Should Christians?" Follo...

Guest host Catherine McNiel joins Aubrey for discussions on Brazilian beauty standards, reasons to go to church, and the #tradwife trend on TikTok (you need to hear about this!).  Then, inspired by friend of the show Steven Barr from Cast Member Church, Aubrey and Catherine try to read a list of phrases without sounding sarcastic--with hilarious results. Probably the funniest segment in recent mem...

Both sides of Aubrey come out in a silly and beautiful solo show: a dictionary of Gen Z sayings, a Top 5 list of 90's women musicians compiled with Renewal Church staff member Rachel Varghese, and a remembrance of final moments spent with Jenn, Aubrey's best friend who passed away last year. Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced...

An interview with Karrie Garcia, author of the new book "Free and Fully Alive: Reclaiming the Story of Who You Were Created to Be" and Founder of Freedom Movement, on how the enemy uses false freedom, chaos, doubt and isolation to trap us.  Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith Conrad See omnystudio.com/...

Do you struggle to use that PTO... and why? Brian and Aubrey look at a CT article encouraging pastors to take vacations, and wonder if others have the same hangups. Then, the NYT is evaulating the way the Bidens talk about their grandchildren and David French is talking about the "no apologies" attitude of the right. Lastly, an interview with Bethany Allen of Bridgetown Church in Portlad, Oregon o...

...but first, protecting your heart in reconciliation and attaining the 'good life' (according to psychology). And, after her family vacation Aubrey is pondering the meaning of secondhand stress--you'll never believe the new research that anxiety can be... contagious?? Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Kei...

Ben & Jerry's made quite a statement in support of indigenous people on July 4--and now one tribe is calling them out on it. Will they follow through, or admit they were virtue signaling? Then, Brian ponders why support for Trump just never dwindles, as well as the goal of preaching--and, from a new piece by past guest Alan Noble, a treatise on how to get out of bed in the morning. Follow The...

Brian comments on a classic CT piece, The Risk of Inviting Jesus into Your Summer , discusses recent Supreme Court rulings, and comments on what is ailing the western evangelical church. Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith Conrad See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People who are fearful of immigrants don't have much confidence in the U.S., says Russell Moore. Brian and Aubrey react to that statement, plus an excerpt from a Kevin Sampson sermon--and ideas about hell--before interviewing Michelle Van Loon about her new piece in Christianity Today: " How We Stay in Church Matters as Much as Why ." Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Host...