The Common Good Podcast

(00:00-09:43): Brian and Ian shared encouragement for those struggling in their faith and they discussed Jeremy Weber’s Christianity Today article, “Pew: How COVID-19 Changed Faith in 14 Countries.” (09:43-19:25): Is fasting an important spiritual practice? Brian and Ian shared their thoughts and unpacked J.D. Greear’s ChurchLeaders.com article, “Confessions of a Past...

(00:00-09:05): Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on Tim Stickings’ Daily Mail article “The saddest of anniversaries: 76 years after Auschwitz was liberated, thousands around the world mark the day in private as Covid-19 prevents the usual large ceremonies.” They also discussed Jessica Lea’s ChurchLeaders.com article, “SBC Pastor: Jezebel Was Not a Role Model. Neithe...

(00:00-09:54): Brian and Ian discussed Michael Foust’s Christian Headlines article, “Harvard Students Want Degrees Stripped from Trump Supporters Cruz, McEnany, Others.” And they chatted about Peter Kafka’s Vox article, “How will Trump handle life without Twitter and Facebook? Ask Alex Jones.” Plus they reacted to Donie O'Sullivan’s CNN article, “MyP...

(00:00-08:36): Was this the hug the entire world needed? Brian and Ian discussed Tom Westerholm’s Boston Globe article, “Tom Brady celebrates 10th career Super Bowl appearance by asking security if he can hug his son.” Plus they chatted about Dominion Voting Systems suing Rudy Giuliani over false election claims .  (08:36-17:36): Brian and Ian discussed Allan Smith’s N...

(00:00-10:09): Brain and Ian discussed Pastor Dave Ferguson’s blog post, “3 Ways To Love The Neighbor You Hate.”    (10:09-27:02): Pastor Dave Ferguson , Lead Pastor at Community Christian Church and Eddie Yoon, Founder of EddieWouldGrow, LLC , joined Brian and Ian to chat about Justice Deposits , an initiative challenging churches, businesses, and individuals to open c...

(00:00-09:27): Brian explored what it looks like to pray for President Biden and discussed Nick Price’s Relevant Magazine article, “How To Pray For A President.” He also reacted to Tyler Huckabee’s Relevant Magazine interview with “Dr. Russell Moore On How He’s Going To Pray For Joe Biden.”    (09:27-26:52): Ryan Bomberger, Author of Not Equal: C...

(00:00-09:44): Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on Inauguration Day and discussed Gina Ciliberto’s Sojourners article, “Presidents ‘Are Not Supreme Authority’ Inaugural Prayers Remind Us.” (09:44-27:17): Charles Martin Author of They Turned the World Upside Down: A Storyteller’s Journey with Those Who Dared to Follow Jesus , joined Brian and Ian to chat about...

(00:00-09:37):  In Justin Giboney’s Christianity Today article, “Only Biblical Peacemaking Resolves Racial and Political Injustice” he says, “No other group is better situated to bring healing to this land than the church.” Brian and Ian shared their reaction.       (09:37-27:45): Derrick Puckett, Lead Pastor of Renewal Church of Chi...

(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 Martin Luther King Jr. and chatted with Brian and Ian about his sermon,...

(00:00-09:15): Evangelist Franklin Graham compared Republicans who voted in favor of President Donald Trump’s second impeachment to Judas , who betrayed Jesus Christ in the Bible. Brain and Ian shared their reaction and talked about how the church should respond when people who are viewed as leaders say controversial things. (09:15-27:30): Don Everts is a writer and the executive director of...

(00:00-09:54): U.S. executes Lisa Montgomery, first woman put to death in federal system since 1953 . Brian and Ian discussed the debate in the church over the death penalty. (09:54-19-19): Can you separate the good someone does in their lives from their sins? John Stonestreet has written about Ravi Zacharias for The Christian Post . (19:19-28:37): According to a new survey, pastors seem more relu...

(00:00-09:39): HEADLINES: The House is debating impeaching President Donald Trump for a second time , Pastor Walks Back Claims of Antifa Involvement in Capitol Riot , Jeremiah Johnson gets threats after Trump prophecy apology (09:39-28:13): Ebony Small is the vice president of multiplication at PULSE.  She joined Brian and Ian to talk about her new book “The Leader In You” and sha...

(00:00-10:05): HEADLINES Russell Moore has been weighing in on the attack on the US Capitol . Brian and Ian shared their reaction. (10:05-19:25): Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger says "I believe there’s a huge burden now on pastors and clergy who openly spread the conspiracies of a stolen election, like Robert Jeffress and Franklin Graham  among many others, to admit their mistakes a...

(00:00-08:40): HEADLINES: House Democrats to consider impeachment, 25th Amendment measures , The day the internet turned on Trump , Parler to be down 'for a while' without AWS, executives say: 'We are clearly being singled out' (08:40-18:30): What do you do when you run into conspiracy theories? They seem to be everywhere these days. Russell Moore and Justin Giboney called on faith leaders to comb...

(00:00-08:40): HEADLINES: Number of Abortion Clinics in the U.S. Has Declined by 35 Percent Since 2009, Pro-Life Group Finds . First Christian arrested under ‘anti-conversion’ law in India's Uttar Pradesh while providing aid to poor . Christian crowdfunding site raises more than $100K for Proud Boys leader after arrest . As Bitcoin Smashes Through $40,000, Data Reveals What’s Beh...

(00:00-10:15): We begin today with heavy hearts as we reflect on the events in DC yesterday. Kate Shellnutt writes “ Christian Leaders Pray for Peace and Safety Amid Capitol Mob ” in Christianity Today and  (10:15-27:29): We were joined by author and political scientist, David Koyzis . He was here to discuss the events at the Capitol yesterday, and provide some perspective on how...

(00:00-09:15): Brain and Ian started the show by sharing their reaction to what’s happening on Capitol Hill during the counting of the Electoral College votes. (09:15-27:09): Tod Bolsinger is an associate professor of leadership formation and senior fellow for the De Pree Center for Leadership at Fuller Seminary. He joined Brian and Ian to talk about his new book Canoeing the Mountains and a...

(00:00-09:11): Headlines: Pelosi's, McConnell's homes vandalized after Congress fails to approve $2,000 stimulus checks . Sheriff: Pastor Dead, 2 Hurt in Shooting at Texas Church . ‘Amen’ and ‘Awoman’: Congressman, Ordained Minister Goes Overboard With Inclusive Prayer . Gov. Cuomo Quotes Scripture, Says He Won't Take COVID-19 Vaccine until it Is Available to Minorities . D...

(00:00-09:53): HEADLINES: Trump: “I just want to find 11,780 votes” . Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow, 41, Dies of COVID-19 . GOP senators threaten to object to Electoral College results if commission is not formed . LA’s Skid Row doesn’t need Sean Feucht’s ‘revival . McConnell: House's $2,000 stimulus checks are 'socialism for rich .  (09:53-18:10)...

(00:00-09:43): Since this is the last new show of 2020, Brian and Ian reflect on the year. It was strange, it was challenging, but it was blessed.  (09:43-17:48): Jim Liebelt writes “ Kids Who Play Sports Less Likely to Suffer From Depression ” in Howeword. There’s plenty of heart-healthy reasons to get children involved in recreational sports, but now the emotional benefits...

(00:00-08:39): HEADLINES: Britain cut off by Canada and others as new Covid strain spreads . SoCal megachurch that thumbed its nose at COVID has an outbreak--but doesn't want anyone to know . Congress reaches deal on $900 billion Covid-19 relief package . CDC advisory group: Older adults, front-line essential workers to get Covid vaccine next .  (08:39-26:46): We were joined by pastor and aut...

(00:00-09:36): HEADLINES: After permit approved for whites-only church, small Minnesota town insists it isn't racist . 'Great Conjunction': Earthlings treated to rare alignment of Jupiter and Saturn . As a Trump voter, I must say candidly that it is very troubling to see many American Christians far more mobilized for Trump than they have ever been mobilized for Jesus . (09:36-18:39): Joe Carter w...

(00:00-09:47): HEADLINES: Kirk Cameron Under Fire for Caroling Protests but ‘absolutely’ Plans to Hold More . Lauren Daigle Removed From Rockin’ New Years Eve Celebration for Participation in Sean Feucht’s Worship Protest . Catcher James McCann joins N.Y. Mets with identity in place as 'a child of God' .  (09:47-18:35): Sandee LaMotte writes “ 5 science-backed wa...

(00:00-07:26): HEADLINES: Predators Love All the Internet Shopping - Here's How to Avoid Scams While Christmas Shopping . Over-the-counter home test for COVID-19 gets US green light . Shoplifting Food and Hygiene Products Is on the Rise in the U.S. as Financial Aid Runs Out . Hill leaders struggle to finalize deal amid looming shutdown threat .  (07:26-26:46): We were joined by Evelyn and Luc...

(00:00-10:23): HEADLINES: Toledo Zoo Discovers Tasmanian Devils That Glow . Tom Cruise goes off on Mission Impossible 7 crew for not adhering to COVID protocol . Transformation Church gives away $3.5M in house, cars, cash to bless those in need . Disney World was digitally adding masks to photos of visitors and they look TERRIBLE . MacKenzie Scott, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos's ex-wife, donates $4.2 bil...