September 17, 2019

(00:00-09:27): What is up with our obsession with Apple products? Is brand loyalty a bad thing? Brian and Ian touch on the obsession with the iPhone and other luxurious things. (09:27-18:39): New Way Counseling posted a picture that says “Tired of explaining that “I don’t have the time” doesn’t mean “literally every second of my schedule is accounted for”, but rather “I’m giving as much of myself as I’m currently able to give”. Brian and Ian talk about the importance of self-care and balancing time. (18:39-28:00): What are common indicators of power-hungry pastors? Brian and Ian go over a list of possible ones and touch on how to keep yourself accountable as leaders in order to avoid getting a big head. (28:00-37:38): 15-Year-Old Takes Care Of His Elderly Neighbors. Brian and Ian talk about this story about a boy who regularly checks in on his neighbors by cutting their lawn, getting groceries, etc. (37:38-48:01): One of the newest SNL cast members was scratched after clips of racial slurs arose this week. Brian and Ian talk about the offensive nature of the remarks, as well as touch on Andrew Yang’s response to them. (48:01-58:06): God's will is not a mystery to be solved but a road to be traveled, writes Chandler Vannoy in Relevant Magazine. Brian and Ian talk about how as long as we follow God, there is no veil or mystery to be revealed, but it may take time to understand. (58:06-1:08:46): What are eight idols church leaders still worship today? Brian and Ian touch on this article by Carey Nieuwhof discussing possible distractions and obsessions pastors can get preoccupied about. (1:08:46-1:15:46): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Florida couple gets a spoonful of literary irony, while another Florida man has the worst getaway car ever. The Area 51 raid is next week people...get it right. Man in New Zealand gets fired while “clowning around”. Meanwhile, a new radar gun doubles as a hair dryer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.