August 30, 2019

(00:00-09:49): Comcast silent on Lawrence O’Donnell’s retracted report that bypassed MSNBC’s verification process. Brian and Ian touch on honesty in the media. How do we determine if something is true? (09:49-18:47): Horrible story out of Cameroon, Bible translator butchered to death, wife's arm chopped off. Brian and Ian touch on this story and try to get some perspective on persecution. They also discuss the differences of persecution between countries like Cameroon and America. (18:47-27:30): What really grinds my gears? Brian and Ian gripe and groan about experiences and circumstances in their lives. From tupperware to talking too loud, they take time to lament about their issues. (27:30-37:02): Coach of No. 1 Clemson: My Purpose Is ‘to Glorify God’. The head coach of the top-ranked college football team and the defending national champions says life isn’t all about sports. Brian and Ian talk about how important it is to keep God at the center of everything. (37:02-47:34): Skye Jethani responded to a Tweet by Albert Mohler saying “...we universalize one calling for all & diminish the value of those who do not conform. Not everyone is called to marriage/parenting.” Brian and Ian respond to it as well. (47:34-58:03): “In an Epidemic of Isolation, ‘Relational Ministry’ Isn't Enough” writes Dan Colwin in Christianity Today. He calls in to the show and discusses the importance of including young Christians in relational activities. (58:03-1:08:28): Jeff Christopherson writes in Christianity Today, “Four Investments that Lead to Missional Power”. Jesus gives us a masterclass on missionary living through his own example in John 4. Brian and Ian discuss the importance of investing your time and self. (1:08:28-1:15:13): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: The nudists are taking over in California...and dudes in Florida are burning the gnar. A new species of bee burrows itself in your head, because nature. Bears in Colorado are training to become cage fighters. Meanwhile, Wisconsin gas stations are the nicest places in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.