The Common Good Podcast

Phil Chan joins to talk about his new book, Rhythms of Resilience . 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.

Aubrey is feeling snarky and you'll like the results. For one thing, Franklin Graham is ready to cancel Amy Grant . Does he get to be the gatekeeper for evangelicals? Then, from an article at The Gospel Coalition, Brian & Aubrey talk about how rotten fruit is not gospel fruit. The things that shape the gospel aren’t necessarily the most sexy, and growth strategy is not the same as shepherding....

That moment your life flashes before your eyes… as experienced by passengers on a Hawaiian Airlines flight. Then, Brian and Aubrey debate the difference between happiness and joy. And later, someone on Twitter is pointing out how President Biden’s view of marriage has changed so drastically in 15 years, but it begs another question: how Christians should operate in a world where cultural and polit...

Should churches change to stay relevant for a new kind of worshiper? A story from NPR about a unique spiritual ‘community’ prompts Brian & Aubrey to think about it. Then, Aubrey’s small group is using a book by Rich Villodas which says that Christians use God as a way of avoiding our interior life, and offers 4 ways to practice self-examination.  And finally, the Top five worst Christmas songs...

Todd Chatman with Food for the Poor joins with stories from Haiti and elsewhere in the Caribbean and Latin America. Experts estimate that COVID set back the 'poverty clock' in these areas by 20 years. AM1160 partners with Food for the Poor to answer needs of desperate hunger in the region, and you can help with a one-time or recurring gift; a gift of just $144 feeds a family of four for an entire...

Beth Moore denounces her generation’s role in Christian celebrity culture; is Tish Harrison Warren being a ‘Pollyanna’ with this view of LGBT rights?; and we start the first of 12 Days of Prayer & Action for a Christmas Miracle for Immigrants from the Evangelical Immigration Table. Today, add your name to this letter to your U.S. Senators, and send a quick message to encourage your pastor to d...

Jon and Valerie Guerra of the musical duo "Praytell" have led Sunday morning worship music, but now produce what they call Monday morning devotional music. Their annual Christmas concert is coming up at SPACE in Evanston on December 21, and they join Brian and Aubrey to talk about lament and joy during the holidays... and the theology of Christmas music. Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitte...

The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability just came out with the State of Giving Report, and Hannah wrote on the report for Christianity Today: “ Evangelical Giving Goes Up, Despite Economic Woes. ” 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 informatio...

Dr. Michael Kruger, President and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, NC, joins to discuss his new book: “ Bully Pulpit: Confronting the Problem of Spiritual Abuse in the Church. ” Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith Conrad...

Holiday family rituals, Brian & Aubrey's Top 5 Christmas songs , an advent reading from Glenn Packiam, who appeared on the show earlier this week . But because we have the time, let's also chat: what do we think about hell , theologically? RESOURCES: Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith Conrad See o...

Dr. Alison Cook, psychologist and author of the new book The Best of You: Break Free from Painful Patterns, Mend Your Past, and Discover Your True Self in God, provides tips on peaceful coexistence during big family gatherings. 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...

In theaters for two nights only this December, 5000 BLANKETS starring Anna Camp tells the remarkable and inspiring story of a young family that meets a life-altering crisis with compassion for those most in need, inspiring their city in the process. 5000 BLANKETS is in theatres Dec. 12 and 13 only. Learn more at https://www.5000blanketsmovie.com/ . Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and...

 Dr. David Jeremiah joins to talk about his new docudrama, "Why the Nativity?", based on his 2006 book. Dr. Jeremiah serves as executive producer and host of the film.  NEW-- watch the movie , share it, and get special resources for churches and families at DavidJeremiah.org. Follow The Common Good on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch...

Abortion didn’t go away after Roe v. Wade; now, the biggest hurdle is unpacking the disinformation we're seeing in the media and Hollywood. Robyn Chambers, Director of Advocacy for Children at Focus on the Family, joins to talk about a recent misleading episode of Grey's Anatomy, and what bodily autonomy for women should really look like. RESOURCES: Focus on the Family's Pro-Life page Follow The C...

Glen Packiam, Lead pastor of Rockharbor Church in Costa Mesa, says your calendar best reflects what your intentions really are. His new book, The Intentional Year: Simple Rhythms for Finding Freedom, Peace, and Purpose, provides a lens to look at the way we already spend our time.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does Food for the Poor maximize efficiency when distributing across the world? By using volunteers--including pastors. Listen as Anitra Parmele, an expert with the organization, explains the distribution network and shares individual stories of families facing impossible choices this holiday season. Then join God's call to respond to the need. With a one-time gift of $144, you can provide food...

Brian and Aubrey react to a news story out of Virginia about a restaurant which refused to serve a Christian group. On a very basic level, can we not even share a meal with people with whom we disagree politically? Then, a conversation about Harry and Meghan’s Netflix documentary, and what it reveals about the human heart. And finally: parenting is not a reciprocal relationship . Follow The Common...

Is it fair to criticize churches for their Christmas pageants? Brian and Aubrey chat about it, as well as the fact that Matt Chandler was restored to leadership this last Sunday. Then, not everything in the Bible is black and white... and not everything is nuanced, either. Brian and Aubrey listen to a clip of Alistair Begg talking about how to navigate unclear passages, vs. using the Bible as a we...

It's December, and Brian and Aubrey are wondering what makes materialism and people pleasing so hard to avoid –especially at Christmas? Then, from the New York Post: a child sex crime investigator reveals five things her own kids are banned from doing online . And finally, Grinds My Gears: Holiday Edition, in which Aubrey and Brian need to get some small annoyances off their chest (like blocked la...

In light of disturbing news about a Christian school headmaster who kept a racist online pseudonym, Aubrey and Brian agree: who we are in the dark is really who we are.  Jen Pollock Michel recently wrote, “there is no such thing as a safe space for Christians.” What does that mean? Consumption, appropriation and adoption of certain beliefs–like antisemitism–are rightfully condemned by culture. But...

Throughout the Caribbean and Latin America, access to food is cut off by devastating impact of COVID, natural disasters (earthquakes, hurricanes, and drought), and rising prices. In agricultural communities, there has often been no planting or harvests due to drought, flooding, or quarantine. The price of the available food is skyrocketing. Many markets and farms are closed, so parents are unable...

Pastor Jim Scudder, with Quentin Road Baptist Church in Lake Zurich, joins to offer listeners an exclusive chance to attend their elaborate Christmas pageant Dec. 15-18. The production–which features 300+ performers, live animals, and acrobatics– brings Christmas to life as an evangelistic tool each holiday season. Listen to In Grace with Pastor Jim Scudder on AM1160 each weekday at 10:00am. Then,...

...in which Brian and Aubrey just can't stop talking about Thanksgiving food. They also reflect on the life of Michael Gerson , Candace Cameron Bure’s Instagram apology, tips from the West Chicago School District on talking to your kids about death... and good news from the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A moment from The View prompts Brian and Aubrey to ask: how are Christians viewed these days, especially as it relates to love for the LBGTQ community? They also discuss a blog post by pastor Scott Sauls, and then are joined by a friend of the station, Paul Jacobs, to talk about Food for the Poor.  Throughout the Caribbean and Latin America, access to food is cut off by devastating impact of COVID...

Brian and Aubrey talk about entitlement… as it relates to Taylor Swift tickets. Then, one demographic is leaving the church at surprisingly high rates. Author and former journalist Ericka Andersen explains. Jedd Medefind, President of the Christian Alliance for Orphans, joins the show to talk about the "principle of subsidiarity," or meeting needs as close to home as possible, when caring for orph...