August 27, 2019

(00:00-08:55): “A Federal Court Strikes a Powerful Blow for Free Speech and Religious Freedom” writes David French in National Review. Brian and Ian touch on this story about religious freedom for a videographer who refused to work on a same-sex wedding. (08:55-17:56): We are pleased to be joined by pianist Huntley Brown. He goes into his background on how he began to play piano as well as playing for Billy Graham in his home. He describes how God gave him this gift of worship. (17:56-27:51): Huntley treats us to a piece “Lord You Are So Holy” and talks about the “Concert for Peace” in Ireland of which he was the featured artist. After he plays, Brian and Ian acknowledge how God’s anointing is evident in his playing. (27:51-36:12): Huntley talks about his book “Keys to Avoiding Deception” a practical guide to Biblical discernment in a contradictory world. He said he had a conversation with himself on why he believes what he believes, which, in and of itself, is doubt. He simply wanted to confirm his faith in God when writing this book. (36:12-46:44): Pete Buttigieg is attempting to appeal to Christian Conservatives as he eloquently quotes and references the scriptures. Friend of the show, Chad Ragsdale Tweeted in response criticizing Buttigieg’s attempt and focuses on his actions. (46:44-56:27): “Screens Are Changing the Way We Read Scripture” writes Karen Swallow Prior in Christianity Today. As digital reading habits rewire our brains, how will we process the Bible differently? Brian and Ian discuss why or why not it makes a difference in what format we read the scriptures. (56:27-1:06:31): Couple get married again after husband with dementia forgot first wedding. While the memories of his first marriage are gone, this man’s tenderness and raw love for his wife remain. Brian and Ian talk about this amazing story. (1:06:31-1:13:19): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Web”: Surrey folks scared by slithery serpent sneaking sneakily. Is John Hinkley making a comeback, and is he responsible for cheese thefts in Canada? Also, Indiana still hasn’t lowered the drinking age, people. Meanwhile, Canadian cops reinforce their armor with nose plugs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.