September 26, 2019

(00:00-09:24): “Relevant magazine founder ‘stepping away’ from role” writes Jack Jenkins in Religion News Services. Cameron Strang, the founder of the publication, announced his leave after his racially insensitive comments were brought to light. Brian and Ian talk about maturing spiritually. (09:24-18:43): Economists calculate monetary value of 'thoughts and prayers'. US study finds Christians are willing to pay for prayers – but atheists will pay to avoid them. Brian and Ian talk about how important it is to follow through with prayer offerings. (18:43-28:01): Bias Impacts Both Male and Female Church Leaders. Brian and Ian touch on a Medium article that discusses how leaders need to overcome their biases in order to invite different voices and truly understand those they oversee. (28:01-37:21): Why it matters if your Bible was translated by a racially diverse group. Brian and Ian talk about the importance of including people of color in translating the Bible. One reason is that they, for the most part, have not been included in translating in the past. (37:21-47:42): With the 2020 election looming, how do Christians prepare themselves for what is to come? Brian and Ian touch on political homelessness and dangers of adopting hostile rhetoric of today’s political climate. (47:42-57:41): We are joined by KJ Johnson, the director for the C.S. Lewis Institute. He talks about his history in ministry and the military, as well as what the CSLI. He defines what it means to be “like Lewis”. (57:41-1:07:39): KJ sticks around to talk to us about discipleship and continues on the notion of being “like Lewis”. How has his influence stuck around years after his death? (1:07:39-1:14:27): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Domino’s is offering a job vampires will not be able to handle, and raccoons are the only animals you can prejudge. A cursed graveyard generates endless Amazon boxes as the chocolate milk industry appeals to idiots. Meanwhile, there’s no place like home...even if it isn’t your home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.