The Common Good Podcast

(00:00-8:25): Brian and Aubrey reflected on Susie Steiner’s article for The Guardian, “Top five regrets of the dying.” (8:25-17:58): Dr. Richard Hamlet, Founder & President of Global Ministries Foundation and Host of Ministry in the Marketplace , joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about sharing the Gospel in Ukraine and Russia, the impact of his ministry, and ways to share our f...

(00:00-8:22): As Christians, how can we make sense of the violence and suffering in Ukraine? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and discussed the strength and courage of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. (8:22-18:46): Christie Anthony, Director of Operations for SOS International , and Hannah Weehunt, Director of Marketing for SOS International , joined Aubrey to share about the ministry imp...

(00:00-9:27): Brian and Aubrey discussed the ABC News article, “5 key takeaways from Biden's 1st State of the Union.” Brian also talked about how much he dislikes the theatrics of the State of the Union. (9:27-18:49): Jake Meador, Editor-in-Chief of Mere Orthodoxy , Author of “In Search of the Common Good,” and a Contributing Editor with Plough , joined Brian and Aubrey to...

(00:00-9:16): Brian and Aubrey discussed Daniel Silliman’s Christianity Today article, “RZIM Spent Nearly $1M Suing Ravi Zacharias Abuse Victim.” (9:16-19:08): Dr. Jim Denison, Co-founder & Chief Vision Officer of the Denison Forum and Author of “The Coming Tsunami,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his articles, “Why Russia “invaded” Ukrain...

(00:00-9:01): Brian and Aubrey commented on the U.N. General Assembly emergency session on the Russian invasion. They also discussed David French’s blog post at The French Press, “When the Man Meets the Moment.” (9:01-19:46): Rabbi Kirt Schneider, International Evangelist, Author, and Host of the television and radio program, Discovering The Jewish Jesus, joined Brian and Aubrey...

(00:00-9:23): “Are We Too Distracted for Revival?” Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Brett McCracken’s Gospel Coalition article.  (9:23-18:03): Leah Klett, Reporter and Assistant Editor for The Christian Post , joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her article, “Early Rain Church member recounts 'evil' persecution in China, dramatic escape to US.” Check o...

(00:00-10:04): Brian and Aubrey prayed for God to bring peace to Ukraine and Russia. (10:04-20:23): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on a Twitter video from Preston Sprinkle, “The gospel is not “how to get to heaven when we die.” N.T. Wright explains why this view is still so pervasive in the church.” (20:23-30:13): Brian and Aubrey talked about some common phrases th...

(00:00-4:51): Brian and Aubrey discussed Leah MarieAnn Klett’s Christian Post article, “SBC Pres. Ed Litton gives update on sex abuse investigation: 'We need to remain very sober.'” (4:51-14:40): Dr. Wayne Johnson, Provost of Trinity International University and Associate Professor of Biblical and Pastoral Theology at TEDS, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the mission of Tri...

(00:00-9:53): Brian and Aubrey discussed Jayson Casper’s Christianity Today article, “Amid War and Rumors of War, Ukraine Pastors Preach and Prepare.” They also talked about a report from the Wall Street Journal, “Russia Orders Troops Into Eastern Ukraine: What’s Next.” (9:53-19:04): Dr. Caryn Reeder, Professor of New Testament and Co-coordinator of the Gender S...

(00:00-8:37): Brian and Aubrey discussed Jesse T. Jackson’s Churchleaders.com article, “John Cooper Responds to Ex-Christian Jon Steingard’s Question Regarding Declaring War on Deconstruction Movement.” (8:37-19:32): Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, Director of the School for Conversion , joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his book, “Reconstructing the Gospel: Finding Fr...

(00:00-9:11): Brian and Aubrey reacted to the trailer for the Discovery+ docu-series, “Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed.” (9:11-18:46): Jim Scudder, Jr., Senior Pastor of Quentin Road Baptist Church and Host of InGrace Radio , heard weekdays at 4am and 10am CT on AM 1160 , joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new series, “Armageddon’s Dawn,” and the Gather InGrace...

(00:00-9:00): How do the mistakes of spiritual leaders impact the entire Church? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on EJ Montini’s Arizona Republic opinion article, “Would God really give a darn if a priest messed up a few words in a baptismal ceremony?” (9:00-19:34): Debra Fileta, Licensed Professional Counselor, Host of the Love + Relationships Podcast , and Auth...

(00:00-8:08): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on kids attending school without masks. (8:08-21:51): John Siebeling, Founding and Senior Pastor of The Life Church , and Wayne Francis, Lead Pastor of The Life Church New York , joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about their book “God and Race: A Guide for Moving Beyond Black Fists and White Knuckles.”   Learn more about John &amp...

(00:00-8:32): Brian and Aubrey talked about the following articles: “Super Bowl 2022: The most notable commercials” “Super Bowl halftime show brought all the hip-hop heat” (8:32-16:51): Brian and Aubrey discussed Rachel Pfeiffer’s Christianity Today article, “In Ukraine, Mission Work Goes on During Russia Standoff.” (16:51-26:55): Brian and Aubrey shared w...

(00:00-7:37): Brian and Aubrey discussed David French’s blog post at The French Press, “Our Nation Cannot Censor Its Way Back to Cultural Health.” (7:37-19:20): Karen Swallow Prior, Research Professor of English and Christianity & Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Author of “ On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Books ,” join...

(00:00-8:06): Brian and Aubrey discussed Marni Pyke’s Daily Herald article, “Pritzker to drop mask mandate indoors by Feb. 28, but not yet for schools.” (8:06-17:12): Dr. Elsie Tshimunyi McKee, Professor of Reformation Studies and the History of Worship emerita at Princeton Theological Seminary , joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the book she co-wrote with Maman Monique Misen...

(00:00-9:57): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Bob Smietana’s Religion News Service article, “Woke war: How social justice and CRT became heresy for evangelicals.” (9:57-20:16): Bob Smietana, veteran religion writer and National Reporter for Religion News Service , joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his recent article, "Woke war: How social justice and CRT became here...

(00:00-8:16): Brian discussed the Churchleaders.com article, “Two Years Later, Beth Moore Addresses John MacArthur Telling Her to ‘Go Home.’” He also commented on a tweet from Daniel Darling, “This is so true. You know who cares about tone? God does. Scripture tells us over and over again about the impact and shape of our words (Psalm 19, James 3, etc).” (8:16-1...

(00:00-7:35): Brian and Aubrey discussed Charles Keeshan’s Daily Herald article, “Suburban school districts scramble to resolve mask question as students return to class.” (7:35-16:38): Brian and Aubrey reacted to the CNN article, “Spotify CEO condemns Rogan's use of racial slurs, but says company won't be 'silencing' him.” (16:38-26:19): Brian and Aubrey shared their...

(00:00-8:23): Brian and Aubrey discussed David French’s blog post at The French Press, “Why Christians Bond With Corrupt Leaders.” (8:23-18:15): Is it appropriate for pastors to swear during a sermon? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on the CBC article, “I swear to God: These ministers are taking a lighter approach to 'colourful language' in the church.&rdqu...

(00:00-7:56): Brian and Aubrey discussed Hayes Brown’s MSNBC article, “Why everyone agrees that America is on 'the wrong track.'” (7:56-18:35): Dr. Lina Abujamra, Founder of Living with Power Ministries and Host of The Hope Podcast , joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her ministry and her new book, “Fractured Faith: Finding Your Way Back to God in an Age of Deconstructio...

(00:00-8:43): Brian and Aubrey discussed the NBC News story, “ABC suspends ‘The View’ host Whoopi Goldberg for saying Holocaust ‘not about race.’” They also reacted to her comments on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. (8:43-21:01): John Brandon, Author and a Forbes Columnist , joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book, “The 7-Minute Productivity...

(00:00-8:10): Brian and Aubrey reacted to Roxanne Stone’s Religion News Service article, “Facing trial, Brian Houston steps aside as global senior pastor of Hillsong.” (8:10-17:49): Are most people “done” with COVID-19? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on the following articles: “Bari Weiss' decision to be 'done' with Covid is a slap in the face...

(00:00-9:38): Brian and Aubrey discussed Joe Rogan’s response to the controversy surrounding his podcast. They also talked about the NBC News article, “Spotify to add a content advisory to podcasts that discuss Covid-19” (9:38-18:04): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Reed Albergotti’s Washington Post article, “Apple is lobbying against a bill aimed at stoppin...

(00:00-10:00): Brian and Aubrey discussed the Vanity Fair article, “Inside Jerry Falwell Jr.’s Unlikely Rise and Precipitous Fall at Liberty University.” (10:00-21:06): Josh Larsen, Editor & Film Critic at Think Christian , Host & Producer of the Think Christian podcast , and Co-host of the radio show & podcast Filmspotting , joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about movi...