September 30, 2019

(00:00-09:05): Joe Maddon will not return as the Cubs’ manager in 2020. Brian and Ian discuss Maddon’s statements and the weirdly friendly breakup discussion with Theo Epstein. They talk about his credentials and how he is pretty much guaranteed a job after his legendary run as the Northsiders’ skipper.  (10:02-19:05): Cameron Cole from Rooted Ministries joins the show to discuss this week’s conference. Rooted aims to help churches and parents guide students of the Faith in discipleship and be effective in ministry. LISTEN (19:05-28:44): What did we preach? Brian and Ian touch on what they preached on Sunday. Brian talked on Daniel 2, which covers King Nebuchadnezzar and his dreams. In the midst of unfairness, Daniel prayed. Ian is in week three of “This Changes Everything”, this week he covered what it means to remain in Jesus. What kind of soil we are rooted determines how we remain in Christ. (28:44-38:24): How do you text? Brian and Ian spend time unpacking the battle between 'raindrop' and 'waterfall' texters. What is the difference? Rain drop texters send small, frequent messages. Waterfall send long, less frequent texts. How do they make us feel? (38:24-48:47): After faith leaders’ border visit, the resolve to help migrants grows writes Rhina Guidos in America Magazine. Brian and Ian touch on the stigma surrounding helping refugees and what the Bible says about the situation.  (48:47-59:10): 5 Rules for Hosting a Crappy Dinner Party (and Seeing Your Friends More Often). Brian and Ian talk about this article from Kelly Powell that takes the “chore” of having a dinner party and finding a way to host friends without the hassle of a fancy party.  (59:10-1:09:17): Is there a sense of ego in the Western Church? Mandy Smith in Missio Alliance thinks so and it strongly impacts the church. Brian and Ian touch on the arrogance in leadership and how Christians act towards newcomers. (1:09:17-1:15:55): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: The idea of full-body check at airports was taken too far, while desperate squirrels turn to people for help. Deer assaults woman at gas pump because...they’re jerks. Texas grandma takes discipline too far. Meanwhile, 92-year-old burns rubber.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.