May 1, 2019

(0:00-9:48) Alex Trebek's ongoing battle with cancer lead him to opening up about his struggle with the deep sadness he suffers from. Many times people deal with sadness but don't open up about it or fully confront it. Brian and Ian break down some of the ways to open up, even it feels scary to do so. (9:48-18:56) The #1 Christian single of all time will surprise people. Brian has some fun keeping Ian guessing before the reveal. Both of them offer up stories of other songs and bands who have impacted them. They discuss the power of Christian music and how it has left its mark on audiences. (18:56-28:10) There is no such thing as a soulmate? The obsession with finding someone to remain whole and be fulfilled can lead to negative, even toxic thinking. Brian and Ian look into how there are countless positives to finding someone, while never forgetting that believers are already completed by God and his love. (28:10-37:51) Scripture calls for people to care for the least of these. And that is what Central Church of the Nazarene is actively doing. By building homes for the homeless on their church campus, they are answering that call. Ian and Brian take a look at this church's work in being the hands and feet of Jesus and love on their neighbors. (37:51-49:41) The National Institute of Mental Health reported an increase in teenage suicide when '13 Reasons Why' premiered on Netflix. In spite of a lack of spikes when the subsequent seasons aired, it still shows the power of media on youth. Brian and Ian offer their opposing views on the statistics, pop cultures influence, and how Christians take a simplistic approach when responding to various forms of media. (49:41-1:00) The negative culture of having non-Christian vs. Christian friends can be contentious. Jesus actively chose to spend time with those who were called sinners in his time. Ian and Brian talk through this topic and working to go out and meet people while still being ambassador's for Christ. (1:00-1:11) Jesus never promised an easy life for believers, in spite of assumptions that it should be. For all the high's there are also the lows. And there is peace from living a life in pursuit of Jesus. Brian and Ian look into Scripture where Jesus speaks about following him and living life, to add more to the discussion of giving one's life wholly to the Lord. (1:11-1:17) Brian and Ian's Weird Stuff They Found On the Internet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.