The Common Good Podcast

(00:00-10:15): How do you deal with people leaving the church? A Pastor talked to 200 people who left his church over the past seven years and learned why . Brain and Aubrey shared their reaction. (10:15-19:37): A writer is taking aim at one of Brian’s favorite movies . Brain and Aubrey discussed the relationship evangelicals have with the movie Braveheart. (19:37-27:55): Is there a spiritua...

(00:00-11:15): Two high-profile Pastors have decided to start their own schools to combat perceived  political indoctrination in public schools.  (11:15-21:16): Today is Opening Day for Major League Baseball. Brian explained why that day is so important to him. (21:16-30:15): Social Media Cooler:Who is the most famous person you have randomly met, seen IRL, or bumped into? Brian and Aubr...

(00:00-10:20): Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law on Monday that pro-lifers say legalizes abortion up to the moment of birth by declaring that the unborn child “does not have independent” rights in the state. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction and talked about how the church can help tackle the issue of abortion. (10:20-21:23): Parenting Question: Brian asked his daug...

(00:00-10:50): Brian and Aubrey discussed the news that Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has the votes to be confirmed to the Supreme Court in the Senate . Is it time that we stopped televising those hearings? (10:50-19:27): There are people who have left the church after the Pandemic, but there is also a group of people who want to be active in the church but can’t find the right situation . Bri...

(00:00-06:18): Brian From is back from Spring Break and an automotive catastrophe while he was traveling in Tennessee. (06:18-14:53): KJ Johnson is the director of the CS Lewis Institute in Chicago . He joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about why CS Lewis is still important. The CS Lewis Institute is taking applications for their Fellows program until April 15th. (14:53-24:22): The CDC is warning of...

(00:00-10:05): Brian From is off this week, so Aubrey Sampson was joined today by Davey Blackburn . Davey is a Pastor, author and host of the Nothing is Wasted Podcast with Aubrey.  (10:05-20:22): Davey talked about how he turned grief over the death of his wife in his ministry Nothing is Wasted.  (20:22-30:48): Plus, the convoluted process he’s faced in publishing a book about his...

(00:00-36:46): Aubrey Sampson and Dan Ehrman were joined by Hannah Weehutn and Christy Anthony , who talked about the work that SOS International does to rescue women from sex trafficking and slavery. Your gift will allow SOS International rescue a woman or child from what can only be described as hell on earth. You’ll provide safe shelter, medical care, counseling, vocational training&helli...

(00:00-09:46): Aubrey’s husband Kevin is sitting in for Brian From this afternoon. Kevin noticed a unique experience Will Smith had that might have contributed to his confrontation with Chris Rock at the Oscars.  (09:46-28:24): Aubrey and Kevin Sampson were joined by Todd Chatman , who talked about the work that SOS International does to rescue women from sex trafficking and slavery. Yo...

(00:00-9:39): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Tish Harrison Warren’s New York Times opinion article, “How Americans Can Learn to Live Together Again.” (9:39-18:21): Lee Strobel, Founding Director of the Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics at Colorado Christian University and New York Times best-selling author of more than forty books, joined Brian...

(00:00-05:27): Brain From is out this week, and Aubrey was joined for this show by Aaron Andries . Aaron is the Worship Director with Renewal Church, a writer and producer at Judson University and a musician with the band Graveyards to Gardens . (05:27-14:07): Aaron shared a song call “Run” he wrote just before the pandemic and talked about how it came together. (14:07- 23:48): Aubrey...

(00:00-09:56): A writer named Heather Havrilesky has shocked fans by revealing in her new book “Foreverland: On the Divine Tedium of Marriage” she “hates” her husband — but insists she has no plans to divorce him. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction. (09:56-18:07): How do you let your kids know you support them even when you might disagree with what they are doing?...

(00:00-10:25): Brian and Aubrey talked about the split at Calvin University. A same-sex wedding led the university to split with its longtime research center over Christian teaching on sexuality . (10:25-22:26): Glenn Packiam is the associate senior pastor at New Life Church in Colorado Springs. He joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book “ The Resilient Pastor: Leading Your Church...

(00:00-09:24): Hillsong pastor Brian Houston has resigned after revelations of indiscretions with women . Brian and Aubrey discussed whether or not an influential organization can continue when its leadership goes through a scandal like that. (09:24-18:19): Over the past six months, nearly all churches have reopened for services and more have dropped mask requirements, social distancing, and other...

(00:00-09:59): Brian and Aubrey took a dive into the controversy surrounding NCAA swimming. Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas has dominated women's college swimming this season —and has also become a lightning rod for controversy. (09:59-20:30): What are the positive things Christians are doing in the world? Brian and Aubrey responded to Josh Howerton’s piece for The Gospel Coalition . (2...

(00:00-07:00): The overwhelming destruction continues in Ukraine . Brian and Aubrey talked about how the church should respond to terrible times and how good is present even in moments like this. (07:00-13:27): Let them eat Lentils! Bloomberg posted a piece about how people can deal with inflation and most people agree their solutions are a little tone deaf. How do you know when you’re the r...

(00:00-9:20): Brian and Aubrey discussed Tish Harrison Warren’s New York Times opinion article, “We’re All Sinners, and Accepting That Is Actually a Good Thing.” (9:20-20:12): Dr. Holly Catterton Allen, Professor of Family Science and Christian Ministries at Lipscomb University, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her book, “Forming Resilient Children:The Role of Sp...

(00:00-8:17): Brian and Aubrey reflected on the life of Saint Patrick.  “10 Facts About St Patrick” “The Prayer of Saint Patrick” (8:17-20:50): Steve Carter, Pastor, Speaker, and Author, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his book, “The Thing Beneath the Thing: What's Hidden Inside (and What God Helps Us Do About It).” Steve will be speaking at the AM 11...

(00:00-8:44): Brian and Aubrey reacted to Daniel Silliman’s Christianity Today article, “Sexual Harassment Went Unchecked at Christianity Today.” (8:44-21:33): Jonathan Tjarks, Staff Writer for The Ringer and a Host on ‘The Ringer NBA Show,’ joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his article, “Does My Son Know You?” You can find Jonathan’s articles at...

(00:00-8:15): Brian and Aubrey discussed David French’s blog post at The French Press, “The Best of Christian Compassion, the Worst of Religious Power.” (8:15-17:01): Seth Heydinger and his wife, Dina, serve as Word of Life Missionaries in Poland. Seth joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about their ministry and how they’ve been helping Ukrainian refugees.  You can support...

(00:00-5:43): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Elise Ann Allen’s Crux article, “Russian Orthodox priest arrested for anti-war stance.” (5:43-17:22): Andrew Voigt, writer and blogger, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his Relevant Magazine article, “How God Can Redeem the Lost Years of Our Broken Past.” Learn more about Andrew and his writing at andrewvoig...

(00:00-9:19): What’s the secret to happiness? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and discussed Shiv Sudhakar’s Fox News article, “Yale professor teaches the secret of happiness to the masses.” (9:19-18:16): Dr. Eric Seibert, Author and Professor of Old Testament at Messiah University , joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book, “Enjoying the Old Testament: A...

(00:00-8:17): Brian and Aubrey discussed Kyle Idleman’s Christianity Today article, “The Bible Has a Clear and Consistent ‘Party Theology.’” (8:17-27:03): Dr. Ed Stetzer, Executive Director of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center , Dean of the School of Mission, Ministry, and Leadership , Author of “Christians in the Age of Outrage,” and Host of the Ste...

(00:00-9:07): Brian and Aubrey discussed the following articles: “Why US gas prices are at a record and why they’ll stay high for a long time” “What Surging Gas Prices Mean for You” “Stephen Colbert roasted for saying he’d pay $15 for gas because he drives a Tesla” “Charles Entenmann, who helped bring baked goods to supermarkets, dies at 92&rdq...

(00:00-9:12): Brian and Aubrey discussed Mike Frost’s Churchleaders.com article, “5 Cultural Trends Killing the Mission of the Church.” (9:12-20:16): Matt Sayman, Varsity Basketball Coach at Grapevine Faith Christian School and host of the JAMODI (Just A Matter Of Doing It) podcast , joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his book, “The Leftovers: Baylor, Betrayal, and Beyon...

(00:00-7:59): Brian and Aubrey discussed the Fox Business article, “Gas prices above $4 per gallon as Russia-Ukraine war impacts supply, disrupting global market.” They also shared their thoughts on the heartbreaking CNN report, “Inside the harrowing journey to evacuate critically ill children out of Ukraine.” (7:59-24:50): David French, Senior Editor at The Dispatch , Cont...