August 12, 2019

(00:00-09:33): Jeffery Epstein's apparent suicide is fueling rumors and questions. Brian and Ian touch on the seemingly timely news of Epstien’s death. Was he going to oust significant people of the world? They also think this is a testament to the human condition. (09:33-19:03): Preaching Against Racism Is Not a Distraction from the Gospel. Esau McCaulley writes in Cristianity Today. Preaching against racism not only isn’t a distraction from the Gospel, but it is also essential to it. (19:03-28:21): What did we preach? Brian and Ian summarize with what they preached on Sunday. Brian did not preach, so Ian took the reigns. He’s teaching off of an acronym: B.L.E.S.S. - Begin with prayer, Listen, Eat, Serve, Story, and began with “Begin with prayer”. He touched on the importance of beginning every day with prayer and giving it all to God. (28:21-37:20): Christians Are Conflicted on Whether They Need Other Believers to Develop Their Faith, Survey Finds. Brian and Ian discuss how they view small groups and how important it actually is to gather and fellowship as Christians. (37:20-48:22): Hillsong Songwriter Marty Sampson Says He’s Losing His Christian Faith. Brian and Ian talk about the condition of the modern Christian and the risk of losing sight of what really matters when it comes to faith. Do we remain faithful even though God seems distant? (48:22-59:10): Of the 27 Deadliest Mass Shooters, 26 of Them Had One Thing in Common: No fathers. Brian and Ian discuss how the lack of fathers can cause a spiral of acting out. The way they view fatherhood is the same way God loves us: unconditionally. (59:10-1:09:25): Let's Stop Stealing Time from Children. Brian and Ian go over 5 ways to stop stealing time, and allowing kids to spend time being kids. They touch on sending kids to school too early, Montessori schools, and more. (1:09:25-1:15:53): Brian and Ian’s: “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Things are getting greasy in Alabama while Florida women are losing their teeth over home intruders. Hide yo kids, hide yo wife, and hide yo...ribs? Pizza places are now offering emergency pizza, and bears drink Kool-Aid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.