Hamilton, Twitter and Google’s WFH plans, and a conversation with Greg Pickering

In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss how schools might reopen, IMB relocating missionaries, Shanghai Disneyland, the 2020 Gerber Baby, and Hamilton. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece from Jessie Sandberg on a 91-year-old’s perspective on loneliness and isolation, Herbie Newell on Why International adoption is still […]

In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss how schools might reopen, IMB relocating missionaries, Shanghai Disneyland, the 2020 Gerber Baby, and Hamilton. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece from Jessie Sandberg on a 91-year-old’s perspective on loneliness and isolation, Herbie Newell on Why International adoption is still a viable instrument in child welfare, and Josh Wester on Why Planned Parenthood doesn’t fit on Mother’s Day. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Greg Pickering for a conversation about life and ministry.   

Greg Pickering is Lead Pastor of Brazos Pointe Fellowship in Lake Jackson, Texas; a church he planted in 2001. He actively supports and coaches church planters through the Houston Church Planting Network and NAMB’s SEND City Initiative in Seattle, Wash. He also serves as NAMB’s South Texas Ambassador. Greg married his college sweetheart, Kathy. They are the parents of two adult married sons, and have three grandsons. Greg graduated from Texas A&M University with a BBA in Finance, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a MA in Religious Education. Twitter: @ghpickering 

 
Jessie Sandberg with A 91-year-old's perspective on loneliness and isolation
Herbie Newell on Why international adoption is still a viable instrument in child welfare
Josh Wester with Why Planned Parenthood doesn’t fit on Mother’s Day

Culture

Coronavirus FAQs: Do Temperature Screenings Help? Can Mosquitoes Spread It?
District of Columbia extends stay at home order three plus weeks.
CSU plans to cancel most in-person classes and go online in the fall
Pence's press secretary tests positive for coronavirus, Trump says
IMB temporarily relocates missionaries
ERLC urges support for churches, non-profits
Shanghai Disneyland reopens with timed entry and social distancing
2020 Gerber baby is first adopted baby chosen for campaign
Google says that the majority of its employees will work from home until 2021
MLB Owners Reportedly Approve Proposal for 2020 Season
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bob Iger announce 'Hamilton' is coming to Disney+ in July

Lunchroom  

Lindsay: McMillion$
Josh: The Kennedys; Darrin Patrick’s death; Ravi Zacharias; Hamilton; Conspiracy theories abound.
Brent: 2020 graduates – Congrats, you get free doughnuts from Krispy Kreme!

ERLC Inbox  

 
Q: As a Christian I’ve been discouraged in my faith a little during this season of isolation. Is there any kind resource you would recommend for me to read or watch?
A: When I don’t desire God, by John Piper

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