August 13, 2021

The Common Good

(00:00-8:42): Who does our culture hold up as “representatives” of Christianity? Brian discussed this and commented on Ed Stetzer’s Religion News Service opinion article, “Feucht, Locke and the like are a sideshow — quit letting them distract you.”
(8:42-26:09): Bob Smietana, veteran religion writer and National Reporter for Religion News Service, joined Brian to chat about some of his recent articles. 
“She wanted to help Ravi Zacharias save the world but ended up defending an abuser”
“Class-action lawsuit claims RZIM misled donors, covered up Ravi Zacharias’ abuse”
“David Platt’s dreams for McLean Bible Church sour as members file lawsuit over elder vote”
Check out Bob’s articles at religionnews.com and connect with Bob on Twitter at @bobsmietana
(26:09-33:48): How can we be a “Non Anxious Presence in the Face of Criticism?” Brian shared his thoughts on Charles Stone’s Churchleaders.com article. 
(33:48-41:39): Brian commented on the following news stories:
“New Prayer Tool for Facebook Groups Draws Praise and Doubts”
“Will state lift penalty after Timothy Christian schools agree to require masking?”
(41:39-50:18): Richard Buckley, Regional Vice President for Corporate Chaplains of America, joined Brian to talk about the ministry of Corporate Chaplains of America. 
Learn more about Corporate Chaplains of America at chaplain.org
(50:18-58:50): Brian discussed a clip from the Desiring God video, “Living the Mystery of Joy in Suffering.”
(58:50-1:07:35): Brian shared encouragement from a Tweet by Christine Caine.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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