July 16, 2019

(00:00-09:33): A sorority donates 17,000 pounds of food for Hurricane Barry victims in Louisiana. Brian and Ian love a good, simple story about people giving and selflessly helping others; and you will too! (09:33-19:06): Missio Alliance writes, “Have We Made Bible Study Too Simple?” Brian and Ian discuss the potential complacency of diving into the word. It takes work and intentional study to understand what the Bible is saying, and who it is written for. (19:06-28:42): Former MLB pitcher Dwight Gooden was arrested for cocaine possession. Brian reflects on Gooden as one of his childhood heroes, and how this story makes him feel. Why do we associate athletes as our heroes. (28:42-37:43): Pete Enns writies “Absolutely the Most Important Chapter in the Entire Bible.” He believes this chapter is the turning point and marker in the Bible that indicates Christ is for both Jews and Gentiles. (37:43-48:26): Village Church staffer axed from graphics design conference after protestors oppose his religious views. Brian and Ian discuss this and how religious freedoms are being hit more and more in today’s society. (48:26-58:00): Christianity Today Editor and Reporter Kate Shellnutt joins the show to provide an update on the Amazon counterfeit scandal. Fake copies of Tish Harrison Warren’s book “Liturgy of the Ordinary” were sold directly by Amazon, not through a third party. (58:00-1:08:40): Is youth basketball ruining kids? Baxter Holmes writes “'These kids are ticking time bombs': The threat of youth basketball” in ESPN. Brian and Ian discuss the youth sports industry and how parents are spending way too much money on sports for their kids. (1:08:40-1:15:28): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Did you know that llamas have a good sense of direction? Also, if you don’t want to get caught for a crime, don’t wear and name tag. The luckiest baby in the world was born in Missouri, and DoorDash now offering their half(eaten) off deal. Meanwhile, Australian kids are way cooler than most kids.