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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2019 · 1H 15M

June 10, 2019

from The Common Good Podcast · host Brian From

(00:00-09:18): Does God still do crazy things? Brian and Ian discuss this topic in the wake of Pentecost Sunday. Ian compares Pentecost to the collapse of Babel in the sense that Pentecost is the new foundation built in the New Covenant with Christ. (09:18-18:34): Colette Simkins is in town all the way from Suburban Detroit and joins the show for THREE SEGMENTS! She shares her parenting stories and what it was like raising Ian and homeschooling him. What are the challenges to homeschooling? The (18:34-28:00): Momma Simkins sticks around to tell “wonderful” stories of raising Ian and his siblings. From fashion statements, to being an older brother, she shares all. She also reflects on how she learns from her kids and admires who her children grew up to be. Ian asks her what her faith encounters were like in her early parenting (or earlier) years. (28:00-37:20): Colette Simkins was the first president of the Crisis Pregnancy Center in Dearborn, MI. She touches on how she managed to give time to the center while raising kids. As an avid caterer and cook, she describes it as her creative outlet and her art of serving and feeding people. (37:20-47:24): Missionary and Church Leader, Nick Magiera joins the show to discuss the premise “Does God still do crazy things today.” In the wake of Pentecost, he helps us understand why there is so much doubt about God’s movement trusting the spirit. (47:24-58:31): Dallas Jenkins joins Brian and Ian for Media Mondays! They discuss the Adam Sandler comeback and why people love nostalgic movies such as Aladdin. Why do people like to revisit their past? (58:31-1:09:06): Dallas continues with Media Monday and discusses streaming and how widespread the culture of instant media has taken over every aspect. He ties ‘The Chosen’ into the streaming industry through VidAngel, a family friendly and filtered streaming service. (1:09:06-1:15:17): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Toilets in the skies tend to be a bit dicey, but it won’t cost you $50 Million. Speaking of airplanes, don’t stand under one when they fly over. There tends to be no service in the wilderness, so don’t text your mom for help, and definitely use the bathroom before you drive in Canada. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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