November 1, 2019

(00:00-10:18): “New York Passes Law Prohibiting Churches, Non-Profits from Supporting Political Candidates,” writes Amanda Casanova in Christian Headlines. Brian and Ina touch on the dangers of crossing political and religious lines. (10:18-19:41): “Pious Pledges and Consecrated Keggers: Can Christian fraternities and sororities redeem a campus culture bruised from hazing and drowning in alcohol?” writes Kyle Rohane in Christianity Today. Brian and Ian talk about parties and frats in college and their experiences with sober parties when they were in school. (19:41-28:46): As pastors, it is vital to instill trust among your congregation. Brian and Ian touch on “5 Ways to Build Trust as a Pastor” by Steve Mizel in The Gospel Coalition. They talk about being authentic and human before and after service as well as leading by actions more than words. (28:46-38:08): Study Finds Employees Who Feel Included Are 50 Percent Less Likely to Quit. Brian and Ian touch on this Inc. article by Adam Robinson. Feeling like you serve a purpose to a higher goal is crucial in workplace outlook. (38:08-48:40): “Pastoring with a Big, Fake Smile: I often hide my struggles from my church because I fear people will use them against me” writes Wes Faulk in Christianity Today. Brian and Ian touch on the tough topic of pastoral mental health. How do they relate this notion that pastors need to have it all together 100% of the time? (48:40-59:06): Brian and Ian touch on this Forbes article “How Bernie Sanders, The Socialist Senator, Amassed A $2.5 Million Fortune”. They discuss accountability and hypocrisy in politicians’ messages. If everyone is supposed to distribute wealth, why shouldn’t the ones in power do the same? (59:06-1:09:33): Hearing the Gospel from Superman; what would that be like? Brian and Ian touch on this For the Church post by Ronnie Kurtz that discusses weakness in evangelism and how powerful it can be to hear about Jesus through it. (1:09:33-1:15:48): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: That’s-a one-a spicy-a bottle of-a meth! A miracle happened at a Missouri restaurant turning $2 into thousands. Don’t wear a crime shirt if you don’t want to do the time, and sticky-notes save lives; and jobs. Meanwhile, that’s a suspicious suspicion machine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.