The Common Good Podcast

(00:00-10:05): Brian was joined by guest co-host, Aubrey Sampson! Brian and Aubrey commented on Bianca Betancourt’s Harper's BAZAAR article, “Meghan Markle Says Palace Played an"Active Role" in"Perpetuating Falsehoods" About Her and Prince Harry.” They also reacted to Adelle M. Banks’ Religion News Service article, “After sermon criticizing wives’ weight, pastor...

(00:00-09:08): Brian reacted to Rebecca Shabad, Kristen Welker and Shannon Pettypiece’s NBC News article, “Biden says U.S. will have enough coronavirus vaccine doses for every adult by end of May.” He also commented on Geoff Herbert’s syracuse.com article, “Near-perfect Tom Cruise deepfakes raise concerns about technology, security.” (09:08-18:37): Brian shared...

(00:00-09:09): Brian discussed Denise Chow’s NBC News article, “J&J vaccine could be a 'game changer.' Here's why a third option matters.” He also reacted to The Associated Press article, “Six Dr. Seuss books pulled for racist images.” (09:09-26:25): Dr. Chloe Sun, Professor at Logos Evangelical Seminary and Author of Attempt Great Things for God , joined Brian to...

(00:00-09:29): Brian shared his excitement about the first day of Spring Training for the Mets. He also reacted to Joseph Staszewski’s New York Post article, “Tiger Woods makes first comments since horrifying crash.” (09:29-18:25): Brian discussed Allan Smith’s NBC News article, “Cuomo apologizes for 'insensitive' comments, turns over sexual harassment investigation t...

(00:00-09:20): Brian was joined for a second day by guest co-host, Aubrey Sampson! Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Ed Stetzer’s blog post on The Exchange with Ed Stetzer on Christianity Today’s Blog Forum , “Swinging the Pendulum Too Far.” (09:20-26:23): Catherine McNiel, Author of All Shall Be Well: Awakening to God’s Presence in His Messy, Abundant World a...

(00:00-09:45): Brian was joined by guest co-host, Aubrey Sampson! Aubrey is Pastor of discipleship and equipping at Renewal Church , Co-Host of the Nothing is Wasted Podcast , and Author of Overcomer: Breaking Down the Walls of Shame and Rebuilding Your Soul , The Louder Song: Listening for Hope in the Midst of Lament , and the upcoming book Known: How Believing Who God Says You Are Changes Everyt...

(00:00-09:12):  Brian was joined for a second day by guest co-host, Ashley Herr. Brian and Ashley chatted about Bob Smietana’s Religion News Service article, “SBC President J.D. Greear: ‘God did not call Southern Baptists to save America’ ,” and Kate Shellnutt’s Christianity Today article, “Southern Baptists Expel Two More Churches Over Abuse.”...

(00:00-09:07): Brian welcomed guest co-host, Ashley Herr to the show! Ashley is the Lead Pastor of Redemption Bible Church .     (09:07-19:26): Brian and Ashley commented on the response to Kelly O'Donnell’s tweet about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez going to Houston to announce that more than $3 million has been raised to assist 10 organizations for Texans in crisis. (19:26-29...

(00:00-09:51): Brian reacted to Daniel Arkin’s NBC News article, “U.S. reaches 500,000 deaths from the coronavirus.” He also commented on Marty Makary’s Wall Street Journal opinion article, “We’ll Have Herd Immunity by April.”      (09:51-28:50): Dr. Scot McKnight, world-renowned speaker, writer, professor, and the Julius R. Mantey Chai...

(00:00-09:13): Brian was joined for a second day by guest co-host, Steve Coble. Brian and Steve chatted about Lucas Manfredi’s Fox News article, “NASA's Perseverance rover lands on Mars.” They also reacted to Rebecca Shabad’s NBC News article, “'Obviously a mistake': Sen. Ted Cruz says he regrets going to Cancún while Texans froze.”    &nbs...

(00:00-10:33): Brian welcomed guest co-host, Steve Coble to the show! Steve is the Teaching Pastor at Renewal Church of Chicago .  (10:33-21:29): Dr. Michael Youssef, Founder and President of Leading the Way , Founding Pastor of The Church of The Apostles , and Host of Leading the Way , joined Brian to chat about his new book, Hope for This Present Crisis: The Seven-Step Path to Restoring a W...

(00:00-10:08): Brian was joined for a second day by guest co-host, Aubrey Sampson! Brian and Aubrey chatted about her Lenten Devotional, Hearing the Louder Song . They also discussed the blank article      Learn more about Aubrey’s Lenten Devotional at navpress.com/sites/loudersong/       (09:39-27:54): Greg Armstrong, Founding and Lead pasto...

(00:00-09:39): Brian welcomed his guest co-host, Aubrey Sampson to the show. Aubrey is Pastor of discipleship and equipping at Renewal Church , Co-Host of the Nothing is Wasted Podcast , and Author of Overcomer: Breaking Down the Walls of Shame and Rebuilding Your Soul , The Louder Song: Listening for Hope in the Midst of Lament , and the upcoming book Known: How Believing Who God Says You Are Cha...

On this President's Day "Best Of" Show, we're rebroadcasting some of our favorite interviews and conversations.  (00:00-09:48): Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on David French’s blog post at The French Press, “How To Be Pro-Life in Joe Biden’s America.” They also reacted to Michael Foust’s ChristianHeadlines.com article, “Biden Says He’s ‘De...

(00:00-09:17): Today was Ian’s final show on The Common Good so we celebrated Ian and wished his family well as they begin a new chapter in Tennessee! Ian shared what he’ll miss about Chicago and what he’s looking forward to about Nashville.    (09:17-19:33): Brian and Ian chatted about their favorite moments from The Common Good, and Ian shared how he proposed to...

(00:00-09:45): A recent ESPN article revealed that the “Dallas Mavericks have stopped playing national anthem before home games at owner Mark Cuban's direction.” Brian and Ian shared their reaction and they also chatted about David K. Li’s NBC News article, “'I'm not a cat': Video shows lawyer can't turn off kitten filter during Zoom court appearance.” (09:45-28:29):...

(00:00-10:20): HEADLINES - Brian and Ian chatted about the following NBC News articles:  A $15 minimum wage would spur job losses but lessen poverty, congressional report finds Senate declares Trump impeachment constitutional, allowing trial to proceed How Republicans' defense of Trump over his impeachment trial hurts him in the long run Jeff Bezos steps down as Amazon CEO (10:20-19:20): What...

(00:00-10:05): Brian and Ian discussed Bob Smietana’s ChurchLeaders.com article, “SBC Report Calls ERLC’s Trajectory ‘Distraction’ from Great Commission.”      (10:05-28:42): Jeff Boriss, Creative Arts Director and Arts Catalyst at Community Christian Church , joined Brian and Ian to chat about his passion for the arts, what it has been like...

(00:00-09:33): Brian and Ian chatted about the Super Bowl and shared their thoughts on the game, the halftime show, and the commercials.  (09:33-27:04): Leanor Ortega Till, Saxophonist for Five Iron Frenzy and Pastor at large at Urban Skye , joined Brian and Ian to chat about her passion for music and the new Five Iron Frenzy album, Until This Shakes Apart .      &nbs...

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. (Show originally aired on 01/18/21) (00:00-09:10): Esau McCaulley with Christianity Today says It’s Not Enough to Preach Racial Justice. We Need to Champion Policy Change. Brian and Ian shared their reaction.            (09:10-18:59): Ricky Brown, Pastor of New Creation Church shared his perspective on Mar...

(00:00-09:30): Brian and Ian reacted to Tyler Huckabee’s Relevant Magazine article, “A Black Pastor Received A Horrifyingly Racist Letter When He Announced He Was Leaving The Southern Baptists Of Texas Convention.”      (09:30-19:11): Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on Bob Smietana’s ChurchLeaders.com article, “When It Comes to Building Trust,...

(00:00-09:16): Brian and Ian commented on Kristen Rogers CNN article, “The rise of the fake commute, and why it's good for your mental health.” (09:16-18:10): Do you think pastors have high ethical standards? Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on Jessica Lea’s ChurchLeaders.com article, “Gallup: Only 39% of Americans Think Pastors Have High Ethical Standards.” &...

(00:00-09:29): Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on Chris Davis’ Religion News Service article, “I have election protesters and ‘Never Trumpers’ in my pews. How can we move forward together?”   (09:29-18:34): Brian and Ian commented on Brad Brisco’s Facebook post on The Sermon on the Mount.    (18:34-27:50): Have you been struggling wi...

(00:00-09:34): Brian and Ian discussed the Banner Magazine article, “Why Christians Should Observe Black History Month,” and reacted to Keith Simon’s Every Square Inch blog post, “Why Christians Should Celebrate Black History Month.” They also shared their thoughts on Leon A. Rodrigues’ blog post, “Why Celebrate Black History in Church?”.  &nbsp...

(00:00-010:13): Brian and Ian chatted about Pastor Justin Speak’s MSNBC interview where he compared the Gamestop Stock story to the Parable of the Rich Fool. Check out the interview clip here .   (10:13-38:32): Dave Ferguson, Co-Founding Pastor & Lead Pastor of Community Christian Church and Lead Visionary for NewThing , and Jon Ferguson, Co-Founding Pastor & Lead Teaching...