March 11, 2020

(00:00-09:35): After years of delegation and trials, Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in prison. Brian and Ian talk about some of the details and abuse of power in Hollywood and the church. (09:35-18:48): Pastor Jonathan Stockstill says ministry leaders should have character, not just gifts. Brian and Ian discuss how leaders need to be anointed, not just gifted. (18:48-28:11): Alli Worthington writes in Relevant: “Signs You’re Way Too Busy, And how to break the cycle” Brian and Ian discuss her remarks, as well as how to deal with busy-ness as a church leader. (28:11-37:34): While busy-ness is a problem, there is also an aspect of ‘rest’ that isn’t practiced or recognized in society. Joshua Becker writes “The Underappreciation of Rest in Today’s Society” in Becoming Minimalist. Brian and Ian discuss this. (38:30-49:21): In the heat of the Democratic race, “Biden promises ‘bold progressive vision’ after primary wins”. Brian and Ian talk about the discourse between the candidates and what that might mean for the country and the election. (49:21-59:54): Jason Thacker is talking about sex robots and other technology with this piece “(Fake) Sex in a Technological Age” in The Gospel Coalition. (59:54-1:10:02): While worship has altered in style and approach, has it really changed? Brian and Ian cover this piece out of The Christian Post “Whatever happened to worship?” (1:11:05-1:18:10): Brian and Ian “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.