The Common Good Podcast

Another Friday has arrived. Today Brian and Ian cover a wide variety of topics. From the integrity of elected officials and government personnel, to Alex Trebek's announcement about cancer. John Blumberg joins them in studio to talk about his book 'Return on Integrity'. Plus discussions with Pastor Josh Moody about his book 'Boasting' and Paul Batura from Focus on the Family about Trebek's announc...

What can be done to reach unsaved Christians? Brian and Ian discuss ways to help those who don't know Christ, find Christ. Plus, answering the question, is the term online church an oxymoron? Later, discussing why evangelicals need Lent, and delusions that threaten every church.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Day 2 of working with Jim and Tom from Cross International to raise money for kids in Guatemala, Haiti and other places where the need is great.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, Brian and Ian are joined by Jim Veldhuis and Tom Lewis from Cross International to raise money for kids and families in Haiti and Guatemala.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Brian and Ian spend time with a wide variety of guests. From Simone Halpin of Naomi House, discussing their work to help women trapped by sex trafficking, to Rory Tyer discussing how he uses his skills in the corporate sector for Christ. Later, talking Lent with Pastor Andrew Damiani and examining who we are in Christ Jesus.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

It's Friday and the first of the month. Brian and Ian tackle it all, from why mega-church pastors are failing, to the latest news about the Senate failing to vote on protecting infants who survived abortion. Plus, a discussion with Jeff Johnston from Focus on the Family about a boy refusing to wrestle a girl and paying the price for it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a serious and deep show today. From talking about the tiniest baby born and living, to the recent and disturbing Momo challenge that is leading teens and young people to suicide. Later, an interview with author Winfield Bevins about his new book 'Ever Ancient, Ever New'. And a fun visit from pastor, author and podcaster Casey Tygrett, to talk about his upcoming book, his work and the joys he...

It's a boatload of guests for today's show. Pastor Scott Fields joins Brian and Ian to discuss the recent decisions by the United Methodist Church regarding the LGBT community. Dallas Jenkins talks about his new TV show centered around Biblical figures. And Scott Olson of One Collective talks about his faith, his work and his love of jazz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on 'The Common Good', Brian and Ian take a look at the latest scandal to hit the Catholic Church, a New York Post piece on church being key to American's happiness, and a cover-up by the sugar industry from years ago. Later, how work is making people miserable, the declaration of a new era of evangelism and a box that is supposed to increase mental productivity.  See omnystudio.com/list...

Today on 'The Common Good', Brian and Ian take a look at the breaking news story about the owner of the Patriots arrested with regards to prostitution. They also dig into what it means to be a man according to Barack Obama, and the grief that hides in church bathrooms. Plus a discussion with Amy Plummer and Eric Dorsey about the work they are doing through various projects with Community Church in...

Today is a fun show day. A conversation with David Hunter about Christian video/improv group Greenroom Productions. Celebrating Ian's birthday. And discussing a variety of topics related to the faith with Reverend Jim Hollendoner.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Brian and Ian have an engaging discussion with Aubrey Sampson about her 'The Louder Song' and dealing with lament. Plus unpacking a recent post from Scott Sauls about pastors, a Texas teacher helping a student deal with bullying and ways in which homeschooling makes kids smarter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Brian and Ian dialogue with Pastor Jack Graham about his books on angels. Plus conversations with Fernando Ortega about his upcoming concert and Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson on his new book 'The Theft of America's Soul'. Later, a discussion about a recent interview Tim Tebow gave about his faith and working towards his goals, plus looking at tips for how pastors can have effective...

On today's show, Brian and Ian unpack the tragic shooting that happened in Aurora, IL last week and dialogue with some local pastors about the aftermath and what can be done to show support. Later, diving into the question of one a pastor is disgraced do you stop reading their books? Plus an interview with Nate Olson from Go Promoters about their upcoming concert.  See omnystudio.com/listener...

Brian and Ian look at the rise of the 'star-studded church' and celebrity Christians. Later, 14 surprising facts about pastors are discussed, taking a look at 15 predictions Bill Gates made back in 1999 plus an interview with Focus on the Family's Paul Batura.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, it's Valentine's Day. Brian and Ian not only dig into the origins of the holiday, they discuss their own Valentine's experiences. Plus a reflection on the tragic loss at Parkland last year. Later, Pastor Ron Zappia and his wife discuss their new book about marriage, plus looking at what happens when people turn off Facebook.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

On today's show, Brian and Ian talk with Julie Roys about the firing of James MacDonald from Harvest Bible Chapel. They also unpack this news from their perspective as pastors. Later, a look at how contemporary worship music is shaping churches and the danger in fake positivisty.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Brian and Ian take a look at some challenging topics related to marriage. Julianna Slager from Ballet 5:8 talks about an upcoming show that adapts C.S.Lewis's novel 'The Great Divorce'. Later, tackling the question of is religious freedom for everyone and examining how Christian rock has held up into the modern era.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Brian and Ian unpack the article about the years of cover-up within the Southern Baptist church community. Boz Tchividjian weighs in on the matter as well and how churches can protect against these tragedies hurting children within. Plus answering the question are cool churches overrated? Later, taking a look at Gary Haugen's speech at the National Prayer Breakfast tackling what to do when...

On today's show, its's another fun-filled Friday lineup. Brian and Ian talk with Daniel Huerta from Focus on the Family about managing teens in the modern world. Plus, why boredom can be a good thing, how to be fruitful and abide in the world. Later, answering the question is contemplative prayer dangerous and examining the power of a 90 day, short term goal.  See omnystudio.com/listener for...

On today' show, Brian and Ian unpack some very different topics. From a study by Barna about Millennial's being opposed to evangelism, to a hotel in Sweden that will offer free rooms if guests can stay off their phones and social media. Plus, an interview with Drew Dyck about his book 'Your Future Self Will Thank You' and Whit Brisky from Mauck and Baker about how churches can protect themselves f...

Today on 'The Common Good', Brian and Ian dig into some interesting topics. From how corporations are acting more like churches, to the obsession with achievement. Later, why 'hip churches' are secretly covering up bad policies, how to do more as a single-minded tasker and how the Internet is transforming the church.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Brian and Ian discuss how ease is becoming the newest vice of the 21st century. They also cover Kanye West starting a church in his home, 4 ways the modern church is not like the original church. Later, a digging into the topics of how social media seems to be a big part of people's lives, the danger of comparison and how it doesn't matter what college your kids attend.  See omnystudio...

Today Brian and Ian discuss the honesty of politicians in the wake of Governor Northam's recent statements, and the disturbing Super Bowl commercial that mocked porn addiction. Plus an interview with Sharie Behnke about the upcoming Together Conference. Later, how outrage culture can be an open door for the Gospel, two stories about churches opening ministries in prisons and how confirmation bias...

Today on the show, it's a mixed bag of topics for Brian and Ian. From covering Marvel's 'Black Panther' being nominated for the Best Picture category at the Academy Awards, to how we deal with distractions both in life and in our faith walk. Candi Cushman from Focus on the Family details about a troubling piece of legislation that could have profound impact on schools, plus a look at the life of W...