May 3, 2019

(0:00-9:52) New reports allege that the man who shot up Poway Synagogue wrote a manifesto that used a lot of language consistent with Christian teaching and values. This is raising a lot of tough questions for pastors and faith leaders. Brian and Ian dig into the shooter's background and what it can mean when someone comes from a faith-based background, then goes down a dark path that leads to dark choices. (9:52-19:18) The topic of forgiveness is one that is both complex and heavy. Sarah Montana gave a TedTalk on the subject and her story of forgiving the man who murdered her mother and brother. Ian and Brian walk though her talk and what it truly means to forgive someone. They examine Biblical forgiveness and Jesus's thoughts on forgiveness as well. (19:18-31:01) Pamela and Anne Kennedy are a mother/daughter duo who have written a wonderful series of kids books. The first 3 in the series come out next Tuesday and are geared to help instill confidence, honesty etc. in youth. With Brian and Ian they cover what parents want to teach their kids values wise and also raising kids in the faith and Jesus's teachings. (31:01-38:38) Many people have a book that has made a profound impact on their life. For some, it is books on Scripture and faith. For others the choices are off the beaten track. Whatever the choices, Brian and Ian are avid readers themselves and take time to go into book that have stuck with them over the years. (38:38-49:06) Masculinity is a topic that is constantly changing and very divisive. In the modern age, the term carries a lot weight, both good and bad. As men and parents, Brian and Ian offer up their thoughts on what constitutes masculinity in the 21st century and as followers of Christ. (49:06-59:43) True contentment is what everyone wants, but few often seem to achieve it. And there is also contentment that is masked as laziness or materialism. Brian and Ian examine the concept of being content and what it means to be truly content in the Lord. (59:43-1:10) Retirement is something many people work towards. But what are the motives behind it? And is it Biblical or not? Ian and Brian go into the subject of retirement and examples of people who approach it while still working to accomplish great things for the Lord. (1:10-1:16) Brian and Ian's Weird Stuff They Found On the Internet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.