August 22, 2019

(00:00-09:18): Alyssa Milano: If I hadn't opted for two abortions in 1993 'my life would be completely lacking all its great joys' today. Brian and Ian touch on this Blaze article on how the actress is thankful that she went through with the abortions. (09:18-19:08): “Study: Babylon Bee’s Satire Gets Shared by People Who Think It’s Real” in Christianity Today. Brian and Ian touch on the importance of understanding truth in media. Are the headlines convincing? (19:08-28:18): Music industry veteran breaks down everything culture gets wrong about ‘success’. Brian and Ian discuss the dangers of letting success get to your head. (28:18-37:18): Jeff Christopherson writes in Christianity Today, “The Power of Biblical Hospitality”. Brian and Ian touch on the four characteristics that distinguish biblical hospitality from merely entertaining guests. How do churches accommodate members and new attendants? (37:18-47:24): Volunteering Is the Best Kept Secret for Mental Health. Brian and Ian discuss the importance and power of serving others and why it isn’t just a Christ-like thing to do. It has benefits to your outlook on and appreciation for life. (47:24-58:49): Author and pastor Stu Fuhlendorf joins the show to tell his amazing testimony. His story is a modern prodigal that depicts the love of money, obsession with control, and the lack of Christ; until he found Jesus and repented. He also talks about his book “Wall Street for the Well”. (58:49-1:09:16): “How Life Became an Endless, Terrible Competition” writes Daniel Markovits in The Atlantic. Meritocracy prizes achievement above all else, making everyone—even the rich—miserable. Maybe there’s a way out. Brian and Ian discuss how comparing lives to others is detrimental. (1:09:16-1:16:10): Brian and Ian “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: A bovine fugitive is loose in England, and apparently folks in Canada are invincible. Californians have an unorthodox way of fixing tires, while Wal-Mart folks are running rancid on rascals. Meanwhile, YOU GET NOTHING! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.