The Common Good Podcast

Catherine McNiel joined Aubrey Sampson to pinch hit for Brian From. Catherine is the author of the new book “Fearing Bravely: Risking Love for Our Neighbors, Strangers, and Enemies”      (00:00-17:33): The death toll from an earthquake in Afghanistan on Wednesday hit 1,000 . Aubrey and Catherine talked about how to find God when a crisis hits.   (17:33-26:28): The Southern Baptist Convention and R...

Catherine McNiel joined Aubrey Sampson to pinch hit for Brian From. Catherine is the author of the new book “Fearing Bravely: Risking Love for Our Neighbors, Strangers, and Enemies”   (00:00-08:30): A shooter killed three people at an Alabama church on Monday . It seems like there are more and more of these stories lately. There are more mass shootings in America this year than days in the year. H...

(00:00-10:36): Aubrey Sampson was joined by Hannah Gronowski Barnett , the Founder and CEO of Generation Distinct along with Aaron Barnett, and Patrick McGuire.  (10:36-18:22): Hannah talked about the origins of Generation Distinct when she was just 16 years old.. (18:22-29:04): Patrick McGuire talked about how Generation Distinct works, and how our listeners can support and get connected to the m...

(00:00-09:06): According to a new report , Christians who find it difficult to freely express their beliefs in society due to secular intolerance are practicing “various forms of self-censorship.” (09:06-18:38): New York Mayor Eric Adams posted on Twitter: "Drag storytellers, and the libraries and schools that support them, are advancing a love of diversity, personal expression, and li...

(00:00-10:30): A Georgia Congressman has changed his story about leading a tour before the January 6th riot . Even though he has been cleared of any wrongdoing, it brings up questions about the honesty of elected officials. (10:30-19:38): Colts safety Khari Willis announced he will retire from NFL after three seasons to pursue ministry . Brian and Aubrey talked about giving up your dreams to follo...

(00:00-09:25): Lauren Boebert told a gathering at a church Jesus “didn’t have enough [AR-15s] to keep his government from killing him.” Brian and Aubrey had some thoughts. (09:25-18:50): Congressman Sean Casten's 17-Year-Old Daughter Died suddenly . Brian’s daughter knew her from high school. How do you react when something like that happens? (18:50-28:07): The Southern Bap...

(00:00-09:56): Financial stresses seem to be everywhere right now between the stock market, gas prices, inflation, etc… how do we not get overwhelmed by it all? (09:56-17:43): The Washington Post fired a reporter after they vented about workplace problems on social media . This shows why it’s not a very good idea to post everything on social media without any sort of filter for profes...

(00:00-11:15): How do we figure out which media we can trust? (11:15-19:13): A pro-abortion group is calling on people to protest outside the home of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, her church, and the school her children attend . Do you think it’s ever OK to protest and someone’s home? (19:13-27:34): Grinds My Gears: Aubrey experienced some high-flying hijinks during her vaca...

(00:00-09:06): It seems like we have been inundated by negative stories over the past couple of years and especially so far in 2022. Brain and Aubrey talked about why it is important that we don’t grow numb to tragedy . (09:06-18:40): WWJD? Brian and Aubrey re-examined the meme from 1990’s evangelical Christians. Is it relevant for us today? (18:40-27:56): Brian and Aubrey took a break...

(00:00-08:47): North Carolina lawyer Joe Knott said the SBC should focus on fighting sin rather than addressing issues like abuse . Brian had some strong thoughts about those comments. (08:47-17:14): Tony Evans says America is facing God's judgment because Christians are failing to represent God's kingdom . Brian shared his reactions. (17:14-25:13): Tim Keller had some interesting comments on our...

(00:00-08:28): Brian has survived the graduation gauntlet and he noticed a similar theme, with every school leader talking about their COVID experience. What have we learned from COVID and when do we stop talking about it? (08:28-16:22): Matthew McConaughey spoke about the shooting in Uvalde at the White House on Tuesday . Brian shared his reaction. (16:22-24:32): Social Media Water Cooler: If you...

(00:00-09:30): The January 6th committee is beginning public hearings this week . The biggest problem might be getting people to pay attention. Brian and Aubrey talked about what that means for all of us. (09:30-18:34): Three abortion activists interrupted celebrity pastor Joel Osteen’s Sunday service at a Texas megachurch by stripping down to their underwear . Brian and Aubrey shared their...

(00:00-09:25): Brian’s family has had a graduation and wedding recently. Why is it important for us to stop to celebrate? (09:25-16:29): Today marks the 78th anniversary of the D-Day invasion . Brian and Aubrey talked about what it meant for world history and how to teach it to younger generations. (16:29-26:26): Two pitchers with the Tampa Bay Rays declined to wear their team’s specia...

Greg Laurie is the senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, and the host of  A New Beginning weekday mornings at 7:00 on AM 1160 Hope For Your Life. Greg joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book “Lennon, Dylan, Alice and Jesus: The Spiritual Biography of Rock and Roll.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-10:04): There has been major news in the Evangelical world. Rick Warren has announced his retirement date and replacement . Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts. (10:04-19:58): More than a third of Americans earning at least $250,000 annually say they are living paycheck to paycheck . Brian and Aubrey struggled to work out the math on that. (19:58-29:41): Brian and Aubrey lightened things...

(00:00-10:01): June in Pride Month. How can the church balance being welcoming and staying faithful to the Gospel? (10:01-19:14): Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee across the pod today . Brian and Aubrey wondered why people are so drawn to pomp and circumstance. (19:14-28:05): Pastor Jim Cymbala talked about how to create a habit of making your faith a priority : "When you sta...

(00:00-09:20): The Land Center for Cultural Engagement and Lifeway Christian Research released a survey of Americans, measuring their beliefs about abortion. In the wake of a pending Supreme Court decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction. (09:20-17:12): Why do we seem to love “Rise and Fall” stories these days? Brian and Aub...

(00:00-09:53): The federal government might provide money to raze Robb Elementary School and build another in its place following the shooting there . Do you think it’s a better idea to remove the reminder or to use it to memorialize the victims? (09:53-19:17): Actor Kirk Cameron blasted America's public schools for becoming breeding grounds for far-left progressive agenda . Brian and Aubrey...

(00:00-09:24): People are continuing to react to the school shooting in Texas, which causes some people to question where God fits into all of this. (09:24-17:56): Scott Sauls pointed out that the “the Bible, including God’s chosen family, is filled to the brim with screw-ups and sufferers.” Brain and Aubrey talked about what that means for all of us. (17:56-27:53): Brain and Aub...

(00:00-10:05): Politicians are already climbing over each other to grandstand after the Texas school shooting. Brian and Aubrey talked about whether or not any constructive solutions will eventually emerge from this debate. (10:05-18:49): The Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee released a list of pastors who had been credibly accused of abuse . Brian and Aubrey shared their rea...

(00:00-09:43): At least 19 children and two teachers were killed Tuesday when a gunman opened fire in a Texas elementary school. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction as Pastors and parents. (09:43-19:39): Before their game last night Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr, whose father was shot in Lebanon in the 1980’s talked about the school shooting in Texas (19:39-26:36): Social Media W...

(00:00-09:30): State Farm has abandoned its program to distribute LGBTQ-themed books to teachers, community centers, and libraries, explicitly targeting children as young as kindergartners, after a media exposé based on a whistleblower email caught the company by surprise on Monday. (9:30-19:13): The last public pay phone has been removed from New York City . What are things that were norma...

(00:00-10:49): A new report looking at the sexual abuse scandal in the Southern Baptist Convention is worse than most people were expecting . Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction and talked about what the group should do moving forward. (10:49-20:48): How should Christians balance standing up for what they believe in and still being kind? David French says that “conviction and kindness do...

(00:00-09:13): Is the Christian right “hijacking” the homeschooling movement? Brian and Aubrey talked about an opinion piece from an analyst at MSNBC . (09:13-18:42): It’s summertime and that means many young Christians will be going on mission trips. Elliott Clark with The Gospel Coalition explained why results-driven mission trips can be problematic . Brian and Aubrey shared th...

Brian and Aubrey brought the LIFT conference into the studio. They were joined by Brian Nelson the Executive Pastor at The Bridge, Romell Williams the Senior Pastor for Progression Church and Tera Beth Leach from Christ Church of Oak Brook (00:00-10:05): How have your churches been impacted by attendance during COVID? (10:05-20:05): Has your perspective on pastoring changed because of COVID? Do yo...