August 29, 2019

(00:00-09:23): Beto O’Rourke Again Endorses Unlimited Abortion until Birth. Alexandra Desanctis writes in National Review. He initially dodged the question relating to the topic, but he remarked, “I don’t question the decisions that a woman makes,” he added. “Only a woman knows what she knows, and I want to trust her with that.” (09:23-17:59): Carol Roth writes, “Barack and Michelle Obama's $15 million house of hypocrisy”. Roth talks about how the Obamas have benefited from the presidency by acquiring a substantial amount of money. (17:59-27:19): According to the Boston School of Medicine, Optimistic people live longer. Brian and Ian talk about the biblical evidence that says worrying does not glorify God, and how expressing the joy and love of Jesus is both missional and healthy. (27:19-36:35): Brian went MIA, so Ian took the reins to follow up about optimism and shares a story of Hindu friends of his. They designated a room to their deity and even removed their shoes. He touches on the childlike wonder and joy of beauty in the word. (36:35-45:41): Ministry leader and minister from the Reformed Church of America, John Armstrong joins Ian for the remainder of the show. He talks about how Christians from different denominations do not talk on a common level. Do they have different goals other than following Christ? (45:41-55:07): John and Ian continue the topic of fellowship in an interdenominational manner and dive deeper into “ecclesial” friendships. Jesus expresses friendship and love as a vital part of being a follower. (55:07-1:05:15): Apart from friendship and being kind, we must set aside differences to find a common ground. John started a community called The Initiative that brings people from all over the theological and social spectrum to a common space to talk. (1:05:15-1:14:11): John closes out the show to talk about the “Theology of Politics”. He believes it is important to discuss political implications and conflicts with the gospel in mind. He implores people to read Luke Brotherton’s “Christ and the Common Life: Political Theology and the Case for Democracy.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.