The Common Good Podcast

(00:00-07:45): Headlines: President-Elect Proclaims ‘Time to Heal’ in Speech . Pastor Robert Jeffress: Biden is president-elect — how should Christians respond? What is God doing in this outcome? Why would He allow this to happen? (07:45-38:08): We are joined by Mark Shae and John Armstrong. Mark is a catholic author and blogger, while John is a protestant preacher and author. Th...

(00:00-09:39): A Few Headlines: John Piper’s Liberty Convocation Pulled After Election Post . University said Piper's appearance with J. D. Greear was “unfortunate timing,” falling the same week as his viral article decrying both presidential candidates. North Korea COVID Victims Left to Die in Quarantine Camps . Carl Lentz Fired from Hillsong NYC . Man Arrested  (09:39-19:4...

(00:00-09:45): Headlines: Carl Lentz, pastor of Hillsong East Coast and Justin Bieber, terminated for ‘moral failures,’ says church . Face the Bitter Truth . A Nation Waits: The Source of Our Hope . (09:45-27:30): We were joined by author Don Everts. He is a writer for Lutheran Hour Ministries and has served as a pastor and a campus minister. His many books include Jesus with Dirty Fee...

(00:00-08:52): Well, we are here in the day after. Brian and Ian share their thoughts and feelings about how election day went. Brian says he was having a good time watching everything unfold. Ian says he enjoys listening to the coverage, rather than staring at it. Alvin Oomen writes “ No Matter What Happens, Christians Must Be Peacemakers Amidst Election Day Unrest ” in Relevant Magaz...

(00:00-09:21): Well, it is election day and Brian and Ian discuss 4 Questions Before Election Day in The Gospel Coalition. Jason Seville brings up convicting and thought-provoking points to consider despite the results from today.    (09:21-27:31): Jim Denison is the founder of Denison Forum. He also serves as Resident Scholar for Ethics with Baylor Scott & White Health. He gave us p...

(00:00-09:46): Timothy Dalrymple writes “ Why Evangelicals Disagree on the President ” in Christiainty Today. Brian and Ian discuss the potential reason why we are divided, and how we can come together. (09:46-27:28): We spoke with Kenneth Tanner from Church of the Holy Redeemer. He has written for Huffington Post, Patheos, and much more. He wrote “ A Benediction for Election Sea...

(00:00-09:03): Brian Zahnd writes “ Put Not Your Trust in Princes…or Presidents ” on his personal website. If a politician wants to align their politics with the politics of God, then the political agenda set forth in Psalm 146 is what they will prioritize. And all the Hebrew prophets (including Jesus) said, “Amen!”   (09:03-28:09): We were joined by Lauren Gull...

(00:0 0-08:58): Megan Fowler writes “ Meet the Evangelicals Who Won’t Vote for Trump, Biden, or Anybody at All ” in Christianity Today. They’re not apathetic. Convicted nonvoters think Christian citizenship calls for a different kind of engagement. (08:58-27:33): We were joined by author and the B. R. Lindner Chair of Evangelical Theology at Northern Seminary, David Fitch ....

(00:00-09:22): The Dodgers are world champs and it might be the oddest of all World Series endings . PLUS, Class Is Back In Session In The First Trailer For ‘Saved By The Bell’ Revival . (09:22-18:37): There’s a theology driving Sean Feucht’s worship music protests — and it’s a popular one . What’s at stake aren’t just political and ideological diffe...

(00:00-09:26):  Brian and Ian shared their reaction to the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court (09:26-38:16):  William Vanderbloemen is the founder of The Vanderbloemen Search Group . He joined Brian and Ian to talk about the work he does to help churches and businesses to find leadership. He also talked about how churches are adapting to COVID and his ne...

(00:00-08:25): 3 from John MacArthur’s Church Test Positive for Coronavirus . Column: Pritzker’s COVID-19 shutdown and the death of those great independent restaurants we love . ' We're not going to control the pandemic, ' Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows says in heated interview.  (08:25-26:57): We were joined by Mark Vroegop , the Lead Pastor of College Park Church in Indianapo...

(00:00-09:02): Ian kicks off the show with his partner-in-crime, Katie Simkins. She is the Founder & Designer for Common Mission Women , as well as CMW Handmade Goods. CMW an ethically minded handmade women’s line that exists to encourage and empower women both through the content of our designs, and through the mission and impact of our products.  (09:02-37:37): We were joined by p...

(00:00-09:28): Headlines: Church Donates over $1 Million in Surplus Tithes to Help Those Affected by COVID-19. Venus Is Dead! New Analysis Shows Phosphine, A Possible Biosignature, Is Absent. Poll: White evangelicals are outliers on nearly every issue of concern to voters. (09:28-27:08): We were joined by pastor and author Ryan Nuñez. He leads Palm Valley Church in Goodyear AZ. He wrote the...

(00:00-09:44): Headlines: Parents Of 545 Children Separated At U.S.-Mexico Border Still Can't Be Found. Moody Bible head responds to Title IX claims, sex abuse mishandling: 'My heart aches' . Pope endorses civil union laws for same-sex couples .  (09:44-27:45): We were joined by pastor Jeff Frazier. He leads Chapelstreet Church in Geneva, IL . Before transitioning into this role, Jeff was the...

(00:00-09:52): Headlines: NASA Aiming to land on an asteroid . “Everybody Loves Raymond” cast comes together for a benefit reunion . Dak Prescott credits Christ for getting him through his injury recovery . Illinois seeing a rapid rise in COVID cases . Commission approves rules to mute mics at final Trump-Biden debate . (09:52-18:04): Sam Harrell writes “ America, we’ve got...

(00:00-09:55): Wait...who is that? That other voice sounds familiar. OH! It’s Ian Simkins! Brian welcomes back his beloved co-host and they talk about his trip. PLUS, World Series set as Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves to capture NL pennant. The Tampa Bay Rays stand in way of L.A. fans seeking their long-awaited Hollywood ending. (09:55-28:33): We were joined by senior news edito...

(00:00-07:59): Trump gave QAnon a boost but forgot to attack Biden, who called his own crime bill a "mistake" and said his view of court changes "depends." PLUS, Gov. Christie speaks out about his battle with COVID .  (07:59-37:59): We were joined by Noah Toly . He is the Executive Director of the Center for Urban Engagement (CUE) and Professor of Urban Studies and Politics & Internationa...

(00:00-07:23): How will the post-pandemic church pay the bills? The pandemic may accelerate a long-term decline in congregational giving and force churches to develop new sources of revenue to survive. PLUS, Pandemic could result in loss of faith in next generation, Barna researchers say. (07:23-29:27): We were joined by Rich Schmidt. He is the Lead Bible Instructor for the Bethel School of Supern...

(00:00-09:00): Ronald Sider and Richard Mouw write “ We are pro-life evangelicals for Biden ” in Christian Post. They provide perspective and evidence that Joe Biden’s administration is more pro-life overall than Trump’s  (09:00-37:49): We were joined this hour by Author and U.S. Director of Church Mobilization and Advocacy for World Relief and as the National Coordina...

(00:00-09:12): In the news: Court: Mark Dever’s Capitol Hill Baptist Can Resume DC Worship , Citing Hebrews 10:25, injunction issued Friday defends church’s right to meet together in person rather than mayor’s suggested online alternatives. (09:12-28:49): We were joined by professor of communication at Biola University in La Mirada, California and author of “ Winsome Convic...

(00:00-09:41): Headlines: Chinese Christian kindergarten teacher imprisoned on suspicion of sharing faith with students . Facebook bans QAnon across its platforms . A surge of over 100 COVID-19 cases linked to evangelical Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry . Local Church Raises $12,000 for Pregnant Waffle House Waitress .  (09:41-39:02): We were joined by pastor Rich Villodas . He is Past...

(00:00-09:52): Headlines: Hurricane Delta gains strength and is 10 miles off of the path Hurricane Laura took 6 weeks ago . 13 men have been arrested for the threat of kidnapping Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer . Nancy Pelosi announces bill on 25th Amendment after questioning Trump's health . Biden says he'll answer court-packing question 'when the election is over' . (09:52-28:08): We were joi...

(00:00-08:36): Ian is taking a much needed vacation, so Brian and PJ are taking over the show for the next 7 days; with the help of many church leaders, school presidents, and everyone in between. We discussed the vice presidential debate from last night.  (08:36-18:03): Touching story out of Alabama. Grandfather’s bucket of baseballs and note go viral on social media. We listen to the...

(00:00-09:41): Headlines: Chinese Christian kindergarten teacher imprisoned on suspicion of sharing faith with students . Facebook bans QAnon across its platforms . A surge of over 100 COVID-19 cases linked to evangelical Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry . Local Church Raises $12,000 for Pregnant Waffle House Waitress .  (09:41-39:02): We were joined by pastor Rich Villodas . He is Past...

(00:00-09:58): Headlines: OKC jailers face cruelty charge; playing 'Baby Shark' on loop is 'inhuman,' prosecutor says , Greg Laurie Tests Positive for COVID-19 , California Governor tweets “ Don't forget to keep your mask on in between bites ”, Biden defines $400,000 a year as ‘wealthy’: Here’s what that buys in a big city , PLUS, Pro-Biden Christian to Pro-Trumpers:...