August 2, 2019

(00:00-09:35): Dan Ehrman is here THE WHOLE TIME to help carry the show. They dive right into a sarcastic story: A-listers flock to Google summit in private jets, mega yachts to talk climate change. Is the aspect of hypocrisy in politics more obvious than the public figures think? (09:35-18:58): Mr. Rogers’ career spanned almost half a century and impacted the children of America with his unwavering kindness and simple life lessons. Brian and Dan talk about the resurgence of love for Rogers and why it resonates in this age of anger. (18:58-28:01): Christian artist Aaron Shust joins the show to talk about his current projects. He is best known for his hits “My Hope is in You” and “Ever Be”. He will be at Trinity Lutheran Church in Tinley Park on September 27th. He says it will be a stripped down, acoustic style setup but feature all new songs. Tickets are available here. (28:01-37:00): This woman thinks that childless millennials should be banned from Disney World. However, Brian and Dan both resonate with the nostalgia and the Disney magic and can see how, in this day and age, young adults flock to the theme park to relive childhood memories. (37:00-47:39): Ted Olson writes “Remembering Rob Moll: Our friend and coworker had joyfully prepared for his tragic death” This Christianity Today post touches on the tough topic of not fearing death and how the ultimate prize is the Lord and eternal salvation. Brian and Dan reflect on this. (47:39-58:15): Reverend Wesley King joins the show to talk about the Global Leadership Summit. Attendance at the Willow Creek campus provides the energy of an expected 9,300 attendees experiencing programing and most of the faculty in person surrounded by leaders from 120+ countries. The Summit is August 8-9. (58:15-1:08:31): Dan and Brian dive back into the issues surrounding Willow Creek. As a Willow satellite attendee, Dan weighs in on how the church is recovering and how the center of the church isn’t people, it is Christ. (1:08:31-1:14:49): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Florida housing market goes up in flames, while pub-goers decide to take gas to go. Mrs. Doubtfire resurges and breaks into a Tennessee woman’s home, and Cookie Monster is not doing well post Sesame Street. Meanwhile, Bigfoot remains hidden because people keep shooting at him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.