The Common Good Podcast

(00:00-8:04): Brian and Aubrey talked about the following articles:  “Poll: America growing more secular by the year” “The weird spiral of declining Christianity in America” “About Three-in-Ten U.S. Adults Are Now Religiously Unaffiliated” (8:04-24:21): Dr. Bill Gaultiere and Dr. Kristi Gaultiere, Co-founders of Soul Shepherding and Co-hosts of the podcast...

(00:00-9:56): Will this Christmas be the most angry time of the year? A new survey highlights just how angry vaccinated and unvaccinated Americans are with each other today . (9:56-26:46): Tyler Huckabee is the Senior Editor at Relevant Magazine and Co-Host of the Cape Town Podcast . He joined Brian and Aubrey to explain why your Christmas tree does not have the pagan roots most people think it do...

(00:00-8:31): Brian and Aubrey reflect on the tragic tornadoes in Kentucky and throughout the midwest. (8:31-16:46): Brian and Aubrey shared an amazing story of grace in the midst of unbelievable pain. The daughter of a police officer killed in Texas last week spoke at his funeral and talked about her desire to one day talk to her father’s killer about Jesus . (16:46-26:03): Grinds My Gears:...

(00:00-8:42): Brian and Aubrey discussed Eric Geiger’s Churchleaders.com article, “Your Marriage Is Your Most Important Ministry.” (8:42-26:17): Vaneetha Risner, Speaker, Regular Contributor for Desiring God , and Author of “Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her guide, “Helping the Hurting.” Reque...

(00:00-9:24): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on comments from Matt Chandler about deconstruction in his sermon, “The Depth of the Gospel.”    (9:24-27:24): Bob Smietana, veteran religion writer and National Reporter for Religion News Service , joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about some of his recent articles: “‘Sinning in the Rain’: New study finds c...

On today’s show, Brian and Aubrey shared how you can be the hands and feet of Jesus by making a gift to Food For The Poor . After a devastating earthquake hit Haiti a few months ago, people are in desperate need of emergency food supplies. Anitra Parmele, Paul Jacobs, and Todd Chatman joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the amazing ways Food For The Poor is providing lifesaving food for ch...

(00:00-6:57): Brian and Aubrey reflected on the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.    (6:57-24:35): Philip Yancey, best-selling author of multiple books including, “What’s So Amazing About Grace?,” “Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference?,” and “The Jesus I Never Knew,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new memoir, “Where...

(00:00-8:11): Brian and Aubrey discussed David French’s blog post at The French Press , “Don’t Denigrate Adoption to Defend Roe.” (8:11-29:53): Mitch Albom, best-selling author of  “Tuesdays with Morrie,” accomplished songwriter, and Cofounder of the Have Faith Haiti Mission & Orphanage , joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new novel, “The S...

(00:00-8:54): Brian and Aubrey discussed Zoe Wood’s article for The Guardian, “‘I’m happy to lose £10m by quitting Facebook,’ says Lush boss.” (8:54-26:08): Dan Stringer, Pastor of Theological Formation at Wellspring Covenant Church in Hawaii and Campus Minister with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship , joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book, &l...

(00:00-7:57): Brian and Aubrey discussed the recent school shooting in Michigan and talked about the following articles:  “Authorities look for motive with 15-year-old Michigan high school shooting suspect in custody.” “In America's gun violence 'epidemic,' Oxford High in Michigan is 28th school shooting of 2021” (7:57-17:33): What guidelines should pastors and spiritu...

On today’s show, Brian and Aubrey shared how you can be the hands and feet of Jesus by making a gift to Food For The Poor . After a devastating earthquake hit Haiti a few months ago, people are in desperate need of emergency food supplies. Paul Jacobs and Anitra Parmele joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the amazing ways Food For The Poor is providing lifesaving food to children & fam...

On today’s show, Brian and Aubrey shared how you can be the hands and feet of Jesus by making a gift to Food For The Poor . After a devastating earthquake hit Haiti a few months ago, people are in desperate need of emergency food supplies. Anitra Parmele and Paul Jacobs  joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the amazing ways Food For The Poor is providing lifesaving food to children &am...

(00:00-6:28): Brian and Aubrey discussed Dennis Romero’s NBC News article, “Omicron variant now in North America, Canadian officials say” (6:28-24:42): Dr. Mark Moore, author and Teaching Pastor of Christ's Church of the Valley , joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book, “Quest 52: A Fifteen-Minute-a-Day Yearlong Pursuit of Jesus.” Learn more about Mark and...

(00:00-7:50): Brian and Aubrey discussed Megan Hill’s Gospel Coalition article, “Giving Thanks Is a Community Project.” (7:50-25:34): Dr. Robert Tracy McKenzie, Professor of History at Wheaton College and Author “We the Fallen People,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his book, “The First Thanksgiving: What the Real Story Tells Us About Loving God and Learn...

(00:00-9:19): What role should parents play when partnering with public schools? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on the following news stories: “Schools face parents who want to ban critical race theory — and don't get how teaching works” “26 state school board associations distance themselves from national group calling parents ‘terrorists’&rdq...

(00:00-8:22): Brian and Aubrey discussed the tragic news out of Waukesha, Wisconsin.  “5 dead, more than 40 injured after SUV slams into Wisconsin Christmas parade” (8:22-26:36): Kristi Nelson, Executive Director of A Network for Grateful Living , joined Brian and Aubrey to her about her book, “Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted&rdquo...

(00:00-8:05): How does childhood trauma affect us as adults? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and reflected on Hoda Kotb’s interview with Will Smith on the Today Show.   (8:05-24:59): 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 chat...

(00:00-8:53): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Ed Litton’s statement on Christians and politics. (8:53-20:17): Is online church the same as in-person church? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and reacted to Pastor John MacArthur’s comments on Zoom church.    (20:17-27:52): Would you invite a stranger to join you for Thanksgiving? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and...

(00:00-8:02): Brian wished his daughter a happy 18th birthday! And Brian and Aubrey reflected on the passage of time.   (8:02-18:20): Brian and Aubrey discussed Michael Foust’s Christian Headlines article, “38 Percent of Pastors Seriously Considering Quitting, Barna Says: 'I Didn't Sign up for This.'” (18:20-27:53): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on a tweet from...

(00:00-8:40): Brian and Aubrey discussed the following articles:  “Why 'Let’s go Brandon' has no place in a Christian’s life” “Event at John Hagee’s Church Calls for One National Religion, Chants of ‘Let’s Go Brandon’” (8:40-18:51): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Oprah’s interview with Adele , and they discussed a tw...

(00:00-5:19): Why is it dangerous to say that America should have one religion? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on a Twitter video from Ron Filipkowski of Michael Flynn. (5:19-25:31): Brian Zahnd, Founder & Lead Pastor of Word of Life Church , joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book, “When Everything's on Fire: Faith Forged from the Ashes.” Check out Bri...

(00:00-8:10): Brian and Aubrey discussed the People Magazine article, “Hailey Baldwin Says She 'Made a Decision' to Stick By Justin Bieber 'No Matter What the Outcome.'” They also commented on a tweet from Derwin Gray.   (8:10-25:30): Dr. Deshonna Collier-Goubil, Interim Dean of the School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences at Azusa Pacific University , and Dr. Nancy Wang Yuen, As...

(00:00-7:13): Brian and Aubrey reflected on Veteran’s Day and discussed some ways we can honor veterans. (7:13-22:37): Dr. Tony Evans, Founder & Senior Pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas , Founder & President of The Urban Alternative , and Host of “The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans,” and Priscilla Shirer, Bible teacher, Author, and Cofounder of Going Beyond...

(00:00-6:23): Brian and Aubrey reflected on Thaddeus Williams’ Gospel Coalition article, “Self-Worship Is the World’s Fastest-Growing Religion.” (6:23-16:54): Phil Taylor, Lead Consultant for Elevate Group and Author of “Defining The Executive Pastor Role,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the importance of generosity and his work at Elevate Group.  Le...

(00:00-7:44): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on a tweet from Daniel Darling, “Nuance: You can be pro-vax and anti-federal mandate. You can be pro-racial reconciliation and racial justice and also be very concerned about some of the toxic elements of what passes for anti-racism (Kendi/DiAngelo, etc). A lot of partisans want to conflate things.” (7:44-27:27): David French, Senior...