The Common Good Podcast

(00:00-09:47): A Washington Post columnist tried to tie the fight over abortion to the mass shootings over the weekend . Brian and Aubrey had some strong feelings about that. (09:47-20:05): In “Knowing God” J. I. Packer wrote the 6 Things You Should Tell Yourself Every Day as a Christian. Brian and Aubrey talked about the importance of reciting truths to yourself (20:05-27:34): Social...

Over 3 million refugees have fled Ukraine, while there are estimates that over 6 million people have been displaced within the country. Out of an absolute commitment to honor God with the highest integrity, Food For The Poor has taken the time to establish that weare partnering with organizations that can get food into the hands of those in need in the most efficient and effectiveways possible. Th...

(00:00-9:18): This weekend the US experienced mass shootings in Buffalo , California and now in Houston . Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction and some of the stories of the victims. (9:18-19:18): When should Pastors address specific things that are happening in the news? (19:18-28:01): Why do Christians have a hard time praying? According to a survey by the Pew Research Center , fewer than half...

(00:00-8:49): People feel very strongly about worship music. How long do our typical worship songs remain popular? You might be surprised . (8:49-17:36): It’s not much of a stretch to say that kids don’t play outside as much anymore. Trevon Wax says that is very bad for their development . Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts as parents. (17:36-26:19): Brian and Aubrey shared the Par...

(00:00-10:51): The details of the “Roe v Wade” replacement going through Congress are a little disturbing. Joe Scarborough posted on Twitter: "I’m told a clean Roe bill would likely bring Manchin on board and give Collins and Murkowski no excuse to vote “no”. But that would make too much sense politically. So Democrats once again swing for the fences in a useless gest...

(00:00-09:30): Brian From is out, so Aubrey Sampson is joined by Catherine McNeil , author of “Fearing Bravely”, “All Shall Be Well,” and “Long Days of Small Things.” Aubrey and Catherine have both recently lost loved ones to COVID, and they talked about how to deal with grief when you lose someone and they become a statistic. (09:30-18:10): J. Nicole Morgan wro...

(00:00-09:41): The New York Times believes there seems to be a fracturing among Evangelicals . Brian talked about what that would mean and whether or not it is true. (09:41-19:05): The sinner’s prayer is something most people raised in the church are familiar with, but is the sinners prayer in the Bible? Mark Dever and David Platt discussed whether this prayer is helpful or unhelpful as Chri...

(00:00-11:26): Activists supporting abortion rights demonstrated outside the homes of conservative Supreme Court justices and at churches over the weekend. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction. (11:26- 19:57): Christian authors Jen Hatmaker and Mary Katherine Backstrom have said they back Roe v. Wade . Brain and Aubrey talked about how to navigate issues with different and potentially controvers...

(00:00-09:21): Brian shared the story of a woman who ended her 14 year marriage to be with someone she thought was her soulmate. It did not go well . Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction. (09:21-18:05): Thom Rainer had Seven Traits of the Successful Pastor of 2027 . Brain and Aubrey looked into the future and shared their reaction. (18:05-26:37): What does it mean to be the “Cool Church&rd...

(00:00-12:02): Today is the National Day of Prayer. The national temperature seems to be running a little high. Kirsten Powers posted on Twitter: "If you think abortion is wrong, don't get an abortion. It's not ok to impose your religious view on others. Why should a Jew or Muslim, for eg, have to live up to your interpretation of the Bible? If you don't get this, please don't ever use the phrase...

(00:00-11:26): After focusing on the situation in Ukraine with Food For The Poor on Tuesday, Brian and Aubrey reacted to the leaked draft Supreme Court ruling that suggests they will overrule Roe v Wade. (11:26-19:23): An Uber driver went out of their way to help a passenger who was robbed, so she tried to raise $1,000 from her followers. Her followers stepped up with more than $140,000 . (19:23-2...

Over 3 million refugees have fled Ukraine, while there are estimates that over 6 million people have been displaced within the country. Out of an absolute commitment to honor God with the highest integrity, Food For The Poor has taken the time to establish that weare partnering with organizations that can get food into the hands of those in need in the most efficient and effectiveways possible. Th...

(00:00-10:42): Smart phones have had a massive impact on how all of us live our daily lives. Brain and Aubrey talked about how our phones have impacted how we pray . (10:42-20:35): How do you deal with the bad things that happen in life without becoming overwhelmed? Brian and Aubrey talked about how to still find joy in dark times . (20:35-28:46): Jeff Mingee with The Gospel Coalition talked about...

(00:00-10:33): Dr. Anthony Fauci expressed optimism about the state of the pandemic in the U.S. this week. He said we seem to have entered the endemic stage of the virus . What is the biggest lesson we learned from COVID? (10:33-18:56): According to a new report compiled by the Presbyterian Church Office of the General Assembly, there was a significant decrease in congregations, active members, mi...

(00:00-09:29): Thom Rainer with Church Answers says “Disunity in the Church and among Christians destroys Evangelism.” Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction and talked about how to handle disagreements of all kinds within the Church. (09:29-18:51): In a book review, a writer named Jennifer Martin said “Today, I identify as a polyamorous Christian — or a Christian who happe...

(00:00-10:37): Gabe Hughes, an associate pastor at First Baptist Church in Lindale, Texas, tweeted the following message last Wednesday: "You should not tell an unbeliever, "God loves you." The apostles never shared the gospel this way. The Bible says God's wrath is upon unbelievers ( John 3:36 , Romans 1:18 )."Help them see their sin, warn them of the judgment of God, and give them the gospel," h...

(00:00-10:32): Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reportedly reached a deal to buy the social media platform Twitter . Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on the news.  (10:32-20:47): One political commentator is saying there are racist elements to celebrations over the end of mask mandates . We know that we all too often ignore the issue of racism, but what happens when we see racism in everything?&...

(00:00-08:53): Brian and Aubrey are preparing themselves for the greatest let down of the year: The Sunday after Easter. (08:53-17:41): The “Prosperity Gospel” is extremely influential in the church in the United States. It has certainly generated its share of controversy, but could it actually be dangerous? (17:41-27:07): What do people mean when they talk about “Fear of God&rdq...

(00:00-10:32): The Great Resignation has started to hit the church as well . Many Pastors have resigned recently and many others are still working but feeling burned out. Brian and Aubrey talked about what is causing it and how to solve the problem. (10:32-19:00): Senator Chuck Schumer spoke to a church in New York on Easter Sunday. He compared the confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supr...

(00:00-10:07): A federal judge Monday struck down the Biden administration’s mandate that masks be worn aboard planes, trains, buses and other public transportation. Is this the last step towards normalcy? (10:07-19:27): Twenty-year-old Henry Richard was emotional as he completed the 2022 Boston Marathon on Monday . His brother, Martin, was eight when he was killed in the Boston Marathon bom...

(00:00-09:58): Brian and Aubrey started the show by reflecting on their Easter Sunday experiences. (09:58-19:23): Video was going around the internet showing a church group who started singing worship music in the middle of an airline flight . Brian and Aubrey talked about what effective evangelicalism looks like. (19:23-27:25): Grinds my Gears: Brian has some problems with Easter social media pos...

(00:00-08:55): Brain and Aubrey continued preparing for Easter by sharing a message from Pastor Rick Warren on finding the hope in Easter . (08:55-17:55): What is Maundy Thursday and what does it teach us?  Brian and Aubrey shared a social media post from Ian Simkins that explained the meaning of the day.  (17:55-26:40): Social Media Water Cooler: In honor of Easter, the ultimate comebac...

(00:00-08:42): Why is Easter so important? Brain and Aubrey continued preparing for Easter by sharing a message from Bill Graham about the meaning of empty tomb. (08:42-17:17): Aubrey has some exciting news, she’s coming out with a children’s book! She talked about why she decided to try something so different from her previous books. (17:17-26:06): There are so many people leaving the...

(00:00-09:58): How do you react when you continue to see terrible news coming out of Ukraine? A seminary professor says it’s time for all of us in the West to pray for Ukraine . (09:58-18:38): How would you answer someone in your life who asks why Easter is important to Christians? (18:38-27:19): What kind of men does the church need? Brian and Aubrey took a deep dive into what kind of mascu...

(00:00-10:58): Brian and Aubrey are looking forward to Easter this weekend. What can we be doing this week to prepare for Easter?  Why is this week our foundation of hope? (10:58-19:55): Scottie Scheffler won The Masters over the weekend. Brian shared an audio clip from a couple of weeks ago that shows the amazing relationship Scheffler has with his father. (19:55-27:05): Brian had a strange...