July 15, 2019

(00:00-09:53): Donald Trump tweeted over the weekend directed towards specific Democratic congresswomen of color, telling them to “go back to their countries”. Brian and Ian are disgusted with the nature and motive behind it. (09:53-19:10): Eh...I’ll finish this later, or tomorrow. Brian and Ian talk procrastination and how it may not be related to time management issues, but rather it is related to emotional issues. They talk on a couple articles that discuss the relationship between anxiety and putting things off. (19:10-28:18): What did we preach yesterday? Brian and Ian talk about their sermons on Sunday. Brian spoke on the concept of apathy, there is a drift and luke-warm middle ground to our faith. We combat that with “awe” of who God is and what he has done for us. Ian talked about church fights/quarrels. He touched on the tough topic of disagreements and reconciling with those in your congregation. (28:18-37:58): A Mississippi governor candidate told a reporter the only way she could shadow him would be if a male companion joined her. She responded with anger, calling him sexist, while he disagrees. We discuss the “Billy Graham rule” and trying to understand both sides of this story. (37:58-48:16): Smartphones, tablets causing mental health issues in kids as young as two. Brian and Ian reflect on this article as parents and discuss struggles with overuse of technology and screens. (48:16-58:32): Democratic and Republican people don’t seem to understand each other very well. Brian and Ian touch on how there are far less “extreme” political polarization than what is perceived by the majority. (58:32-1:08:49): Scott Sauls writes “Toward a Truer Christianity…Abandoning Us-Against-Them”. Brian and Ian discuss this compelling piece about nurturing environments in which people can openly disagree…but without the fear of being caricatured, labeled, or demonized. (1:08:49-1:15:45): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: How petty can someone be? Find out how someone called the cops after being hit with a sandwich. A driverless golf cart decided to give itself a joyride, while Floria woman makes another appearance. Meanwhile, carbs are on the menu at a pizza joint in Jersey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.