April 24, 2019

(0:00-7:01) Oftentimes a passion for Scripture can muddy a person's theological precision. Brian and Ian take a look at how this can be applied directly into the lives of pastors and faith leaders. They then examine what having knowledge about a topic can mean when sharing news articles and stories online, whether between friends and family or in the public forum. (7:01-21:17) Comedian Michael Jr. is a man who loves the Lord as much as telling jokes. He joins Brian and Ian on air to discuss his upcoming show in the Chicago area at Willow Creek Community Church. They also dig into what it means to be a Christian comedian and spreading the Gospel while making people laugh. (21:17-39:21) Avengers: Endgame may not open until Friday but it is already making waves everywhere. Reverend Justice Carmon returns to engage in a spirited conversation on the intersection of Christianity and comic books. Brian and Ian dialogue with him about reaching the heart that God has made for people through telling stories and finding the beauty of God in the most unlikely places. (39:21-49:41) Pastor John Gray is under fire for spending money on expensive things. As pastors, Brian and Ian take a look at whether or not it is wrong for a pastor to live in excess. They examine the situation, Scriptures that tie into it and whether or not pastors with wealth should live minimally or embrace 'the good life'. (49:41-1:00) Several schools in the world are getting rid of IPad's for students and returning to traditional textbooks for teaching. Which begs the question, are screens truly a problem for the youth of today? Brian and Ian look at studies that show the printed page is far more beneficial. They also branch out into how using screens has in fact taken away from their work as pastors, while using a physical Bible aids them. (1:00-1:10) When infants and toddlers cry and have tantrums, instead of stopping the crying, parents should help them walk through the emotions. Brian and Ian tackle how these outbursts are a benefit for young children and help them as their brains and bodies develop for future adulthood. (1:10-1:16) Brian and Ian's Weird Stuff They Found On the Internet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.