(00:00-09:31): HEADLINES: 'Date which will live in infamy': What to remember about Pearl Harbor, 79 years later. Katie Lobosco writes “Why Americans need a stimulus deal in three stats” in CNN.

(09:31-26:54): We were joined by author Bethany Dearborn Hiser. She wrote the book “From Burned Out to Beloved”. Bethany Dearborn Hiser is the director of soul care for Northwest Family Life, a network of therapists trained to work with survivors of domestic violence and sexual trauma. 

From Burned Out to Beloved is Hiser's story of burnout, self-discovery, and spiritual renewal. But more than that, it's a trauma-informed soul care guide for all Christians working in high-stress, helping professions.

(26:54-36:17): This could be subject for debate. Brian and Ian “Why Are Great Athletes More Likely To Be Younger Siblings?”.

(36:17-45:32): Will Leitch writes “Confessions of a Pandemic Risk-Taker”. Well, not THAT risky. But riskier than I’ll admit on social media - He writes. 

(45:32-55:11): Friend of the show, David French writes “The Crisis of Christian Celebrity “The heart is deceitful above all things.”. 

(55:11-1:04:59): Bryan Alexander writes “Matthew McConaughey criticizes Hollywood 'far left;' says the right is in election 'denial'” in USA Today. 

(1:04:59-1:14:24): Kate Shellnutt writes “2020’s Most-Read Bible Verse: ‘Do Not Fear’” in Christianity Today. In an uncertain and difficult year, a record number of people searched for healing, fear, and justice.

(00:00-09:31): HEADLINES: <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/12/07/what-to-know-national-pearl-harbor-remembrance-day/3839353001/">'Date which will live in infamy': What to remember about Pearl Harbor, 79 years later</a>. Katie Lobosco writes &ldquo;<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/06/politics/stimulus-deal-us-economy-stats/index.html">Why Americans need a stimulus deal in three stats</a>&rdquo; in CNN.
(09:31-26:54): We were joined by author <a href="https://www.bethanydearbornhiser.com/">Bethany Dearborn Hiser</a>. She wrote the book &ldquo;<a href="https://www.ivpress.com/from-burned-out-to-beloved">From Burned Out to Beloved</a>&rdquo;. Bethany Dearborn Hiser is the director of soul care for <a href="https://northwestfamilylife.org/">Northwest Family Life</a>, a network of therapists trained to work with survivors of domestic violence and sexual trauma.&nbsp;
From Burned Out to Beloved is Hiser's story of burnout, self-discovery, and spiritual renewal. But more than that, it's a trauma-informed soul care guide for all Christians working in high-stress, helping professions.
(26:54-36:17): This could be subject for debate. Brian and Ian &ldquo;<a href="https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/why-are-great-athletes-more-likely-to-be-the-younger-siblings/?utm_source=pocket&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=pockethits">Why Are Great Athletes More Likely To Be Younger Siblings?</a>&rdquo;.
(36:17-45:32): Will Leitch writes &ldquo;<a href="https://williamfleitch.medium.com/confessions-of-a-pandemic-risk-taker-5b1a29876cf8">Confessions of a Pandemic Risk-Taker</a>&rdquo;. Well, not THAT risky. But riskier than I&rsquo;ll admit on social media - He writes.&nbsp;
(45:32-55:11): Friend of the show, David French writes &ldquo;<a href="https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/the-crisis-of-christian-celebrity">The Crisis of Christian Celebrity </a><a href="https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/the-crisis-of-christian-celebrity">&ldquo;The heart is deceitful above all things.</a>&rdquo;.&nbsp;
(55:11-1:04:59): Bryan Alexander writes &ldquo;<a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2020/12/06/matthew-mcconaughey-decries-hollywood-liberals-who-condescend/3852534001/">Matthew McConaughey criticizes Hollywood 'far left;'</a> says the right is in election 'denial'&rdquo; in USA Today.&nbsp;
(1:04:59-1:14:24): Kate Shellnutt writes &ldquo;<a href="https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2020/december/most-popular-verse-youversion-app-bible-gateway-fear-covid.html">2020&rsquo;s Most-Read Bible Verse: &lsquo;Do Not Fear&rsquo;</a>&rdquo; in Christianity Today. In an uncertain and difficult year, a record number of people searched for healing, fear, and justice.

The idea of “the common good” has a rich history within the Christian church. It’s the notion that, as we pursue Jesus in our lives and in the lives of others, we are fulfilling God’s purposes for His creation. This pursuit can be messy. It means rolling up our sleeves and creating space for hard conversations about real issues that impact our lives. Things like parenting, marriage, finances, politics, art, and culture. On The Common Good, Brian From creates space to have these conversations, to sit with the big questions that we all have, to sometimes disagree, but to always look for the chance to create common good, by following after Jesus. Brian welcome listeners to join them in these conversations, to bring their own questions, hopes, and struggles, and to ultimately share in a journey to see God’s design for all of us fulfilled.

The idea of &ldquo;the common good&rdquo; has a rich history within the Christian church. It&rsquo;s the notion that, as we pursue Jesus in our lives and in the lives of others, we are fulfilling God&rsquo;s purposes for His creation. This pursuit can be messy. It means rolling up our sleeves and creating space for hard conversations about real issues that impact our lives. Things like parenting, marriage, finances, politics, art, and culture. On The Common Good, Brian From creates space to have these conversations, to sit with the big questions that we all have, to sometimes disagree, but to always look for the chance to create common good, by following after Jesus. Brian welcome listeners to join them in these conversations, to bring their own questions, hopes, and struggles, and to ultimately share in a journey to see God&rsquo;s design for all of us fulfilled.

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