September 10, 2019

(00:00-09:20): A doctor and medical ethicist argues life after 75 is not worth living. The brother of former Chicago mayor Ezekiel Emanuel proposes objective truth to his arguments, Brian and Ian respond. They also read comments from listeners who chime in on both ends of the spectrum. (09:20-18:39): Darryl Dash writes in the Gospel Coalition, “Thank you, Ray Ortlund”. Brian and Ian touch on this piece as well as “finishing well”. They discuss what their final sermons would be. (18:39-27:44): Starbucks to offer mental health services as new employee benefit. Brian and Ian touch on the important topic of mental health and how the stigma of it needs to stop. (27:44-36:58): Dan White tweeted talking about the social see-saw in which people go back and forth between conservatism and progressivism. Brian and Ian discuss how both have their benefits, and flaws. (36:58-47:39): Jerry Fallwell Jr. is in the hot seat as a Politico Magazine article was published. It exposed his behavior around staff and colleagues as fear-mongering and sexually explicit. Brian and Ian discuss their reactions to the new information. (47:39-57:58): Today is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day. Brian and Ian touch on this tough topic and offer options of help. They emphasize that if you are struggling with depression, anxiety, loneliness, or any of the sort, that you are not alone. Ian talks about an organization called Anthem of Hope and their mission to fight causes of suicide. (57:58-1:08:05): Brewers fan with Cubs fan’s heart meets donor’s family at Miller Park. We love these stories of hope at The Common Good. The icing on the cake is that from a tragedy, came a life-giving experience. As a result, created an everlasting bond between two families. (1:08:05-1:15:14): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: I swear to drunk I’m not a raccoon! I promise, just as pythons are not allowed in Wisconsin schools. Apparently boats are worthless in California, and banjo stocks are plummeting. Meanwhile, Sweden is proposing cannibalism...no seriously, that’s what they want. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.