The Common Good Podcast

(00:00-09:31): Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday released new guidelines for Illinois as the state looks to move into phase four of its reopening plan on Friday. Brian and Ian talked about what that will mean for their daily lives. (09:31-19:01): After the Father’s Day hangover, Brian and Ian talked about how dads are represented in Sticoms . (19:01-28:32): How anxious will you be to shake hands...

(00:00-09:04): The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the Trump administration's attempt to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, an Obama-era program that protects hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the US as children from deportation. (09:04-36:11): Brother Joe Wright is a Christian musician who has overcome growing up in the Chicago projects and dropping out of school. He joine...

(00:00-37:12): Dr. John Armstrong is the author of Costly Love: The Way to True Unity for All the Followers of Jesus . He joined Ian Simkins for a full hour and talked about what it was like growing up in the deep south during the Civil Rights Era, and what positives can come from the current unrest. (37:12-1:16:15): Casey Tygrett is a Pastor, Podcaster and writer. He joined Ian Simkins for a full...

(00:00-10:05): Brain and Ian looked at responses to the question of Pastors “sticking to the Gospel” during the debate following the murder of George Floyd. (10:05-37:04): Scott Sauls is the Senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville and the author of the new book “A Gentle Answer: Our 'Secret Weapon' in an Age of Us Against Them.” He joined Brian and Ian to t...

(00:00-09:38): The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that workers cannot be fired for being gay or transgender in a blockbuster win for members of the LGBT community . Brian and Ian shared their reaction to the decision. (09:38-28:18): Tyran Laws is Pastor at The Christian Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago and co-author of  “The Round Table: A Christian's Conversation With Mar...

(00:00-09:50): President of the Southern Baptist Convention, J.D. Greear, endorsed the black lives matter movement as a Gospel issue to members of the world's largest Baptist denomination Wednesday, but denounced the Black Lives Matter organization that sparked the movement in 2013. Brian and Ian shared their reaction. (09:50-19:30): Brian thinks Ian has been on fire on Facebook during recent days...

(00:00-10:10): President Trump says that he will not even consider re-naming military bases that are named after Confederate soldiers . Brian and Ian talked about how to acknowledge history without celebrating darker chapters. (10:10-30:28): Dr. Noah Toly is the Director of the Center for Urban Engagement and Professor of Urban Studies and Politics & International Relations at Wheaton College....

(00:00-09:17): Brian and Ian talked about the calls to “de-fund the police” in the wake of the George Floyd murder and what can be done to reform law enforcement. (09:17-29:59): Ricky Brown is the Pastor of New Creation Church in Chicago. He joined Brian and Ian to talk about the impact COVID-19 and the murder of George Floyd have had on his community. (29:59-39:29): New York Pastor Ri...

(00:00-09:16): Dr. Dharius Daniels says “we may not be able legislate racism away, but new legislation can help mitigate the damage caused by racism.” Brian and Ian shared their reaction. (09:16-18:39): Matt Chandler talked about the history of the church and civil rights movement and argued the church has given up it’s role . (18:39-28:13): Dr. Curtis Sartor is the Associate Vic...

(00:00-09:12): According to a new poll, Eight out of 10 voters believe that things are out of control in the United States , with majorities still concerned about the spread of the coronavirus, pessimistic about the economy's returning to normal before next year (09:12-38:21): Derwin Gray is a Former professional football player in the NFL and the Founder and Lead pastor of Transformation Church i...

(00:00-09:23): Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser had "Black Lives Matter" painted on the street that leads to the White House where protesters have been demonstrating following George Floyd’s death in police custody. Brian and Ian shared their reaction. (09:23-27:31): Steve Coble is the Teaching Pastor with Park Community Church in Lincoln Park. He joined Brian and Ian to sare his reaction...

Brian and Ian hosted a very special edition of the show. Paul Jacobs from Food For The Poor Inc. joined Brian and Ian to talk about their mission to provide food for a year and water for life to the impoverished children throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Please consider donating to Food For The Poor --> www.foodforthepoor.com/wyll See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian and Ian hosted a very special edition of the show. Paul Jacobs from Food For The Poor Inc. joined Brian and Ian to talk about their mission to provide food for a year and water for life to the impoverished children throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Please consider donating to Food For The Poor --> www.foodforthepoor.com/wyll See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-09:15): Brian and Ian talked about the on-going unrest around the country in the wake of the George Floyd murder, and what people are doing to support peaceful protest. (09:15-26:24): Chris Butler is the Pastor at Chicago Embassy Church. He joined Brian and Ian to share his reaction to the death of George Floyd and the protests all around the country. (26:24-35:49): Brian and Ian talked abo...

(00:00-09:33): Ian shared a sermon that discussed Pentecost and the current protests around the country. (09:33-28:46): Derrick Puckett is the Lead Pastor for Renewal Church in Chicago. He joined Brian and Ian with reaction to the death of George Floyd in Minnesota and the protests and riots that have resulted around the country. (28:46-37:46): The SpaceX launch provided an amazing contrast with t...

(00:00-09:21): Illinois has moved into “Phase Three” of the COVID-19 lockdown. Brian and Ian talked about what that change will mean for churches . (09:21-19:03): There is some difference of opinion on the experts about whether or not to wear masks and other details in the COVID-19 outbreak. Brian and Ian talked about where to turn for accurate information. (19:03-28:20): People disagr...

(00:00-09:41): The news is dominated by two stories: 100,000 COVID-19 deaths and the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. Brian and Ian talked about how to deal with both issues. (09:41-18:51): Are there too many Christian workaholics? Brian and Ian shared their reaction to a piece by Paul Tripp (18:51-28:24):Brian and Ian shared a commencement speech by Brene Brown that talked about having the cou...

(00:00-09:16): Brian and Ian shared their reaction to the latest news surrounding the death of George Floyd in Minnesota . (09:16-18:42): Brian and Ian talked about the 5 reasons church members disagree on re-opening in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. (18:42-28:13): Jon Steingard of Christian band Hawk Nelson says that he no longer believes in God . Brian and Ian shared their reaction and talke...

(00:00-9:35): Brian and Ian talked about the conversation they are both having in their churches about how and when they should re-open. (09:35-18:23): Ruth Graham is a staff writer for Slate reporting on religion. She joined Brian and Ian to talk about how COVID-19 has impacted small and medium-sized churches specifically and what re-opening will look like. (18:23-27:37): Brian and Ian talked abo...

(00:00-09:21): President Trump on Friday ordered governors to allow houses of worship to open immediately , declaring them “essential” to American life during COVID-19. Brian and Ian shared their reaction and talked about what it will mean for their churches. (09:21-19:09): Is the coronavirus outbreak accelerating the process of “de-churching” America? Brian and Ian shared...

(00:00-09:07): The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a 60-page report outlining detailed guidelines for schools, restaurants and mass transit systems looking to reopen, as many states move to ease coronavirus restrictions. (09:07-18:28): Rich Lowry in Politico says It’s OK to Acknowledge Good COVID news . Brian and Ian shared their thoughts. (18:28-27:56): Warren Anders...

(00:00-09:15): The COVID-19 outbreak has dominated the news. Brian and Ian spent a few minutes focusing on the other stories that haven’t gotten much attention because of the virus. (09:15-17:57): Francis Collins is a world-renowned geneticist and director of the National Institutes of Health, is the 2020 recipient of the Templeton Prize. The award honors individuals who use scientific advan...

(00:00-09:51): Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on the passing of Christian Apologist Ravi Zacharias . (09:51-19:02): New data suggests 42% of the jobs lost due to the pandemic might be permanent . Brian and Ian talked about how churches can help people of those predictions turn out to be true. (19:02-28:36): Actor and comedian Russell Brand posted a video online about the recent spike in Googl...

(00:00-09:56): As some churches in Chicago reopen despite the governor's stay-at-home order , protesters on Sunday said in person services are causing high risk to neighbors. (09:56-19:30): There’s a debate about whether or not to re-open things, specifically churches. Brian and Ian shared an article by Conor Friedersdorf at The Atlantic who is calling to take everyone’s point of view...

(00:00-09:34): Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is only five years away from becoming the world’s first trillionaire . Brian and Ian talked about the ethics of people having so much money. (09:34-18:48): David Brooks says we have entered the endurance phase of the pandemic and shutdown . Brian and Ian shared their reaction. (18:48-27:53): What’s the best way to share the Gospel in your commun...