One of the core human needs is deep connections and community. We all strive to build bonds, have a oneness with other people. Brian and Ian examine that need not only as people but as pastors and how they can build bonds for Christ. Robert Dickie III, CEO of Bonvera is a man who has over the years held a number of positions for a number of organizations. He joins the show to discuss the benefits of honing career skills in the modern economy and also having multiple side-jobs as other sources of income. Ben Courson is the founder of Hope Generation and author of the book 'Optimisfits'. Ben shares about how being unique, and standing out is a good thing, not bad. Ben also offers wisdom and insight into how being unique also allows a person to be an advocate for Christ. As human beings we all are prone to acting defensive about a variety of things. The guys take a look at several takeaways on how taming a defensive attitude can prove beneficial for relationships. Utah Jazz player Kyle Korver wrote an article about privilege and witnessing the negative aspects of it firsthand with his team-mates. Ian and Brian delve into the article and examine privilege and what can be done to combat the negative effects of it. Ryan Dowd, head of homeless shelter Hesed House and author of the book 'The Librarians Guide to Homelessness', joins the guys in-studio for the remainder of the show. They engage in conversation about Ryan's story, being involved in Hesed House, writing his book and about making a difference for Christ and the Kingdom by helping the homeless. 

<p>One of the core human needs is deep connections and community. We all strive to build bonds, have a oneness with other people. Brian and Ian examine that need not only as people but as pastors and how they can build bonds for Christ. Robert Dickie III, CEO of Bonvera is a man who has over the years held a number of positions for a number of organizations. He joins the show to discuss the benefits of honing career skills in the modern economy and also having multiple side-jobs as other sources of income. Ben Courson is the founder of Hope Generation and author of the book 'Optimisfits'. Ben shares about how being unique, and standing out is a good thing, not bad. Ben also offers wisdom and insight into how being unique also allows a person to be an advocate for Christ. As human beings we all are prone to acting defensive about a variety of things. The guys take a look at several takeaways on how taming a defensive attitude can prove beneficial for relationships. Utah Jazz player Kyle Korver wrote an article about privilege and witnessing the negative aspects of it firsthand with his team-mates. Ian and Brian delve into the article and examine privilege and what can be done to combat the negative effects of it. Ryan Dowd, head of homeless shelter Hesed House and author of the book 'The Librarians Guide to Homelessness', joins the guys in-studio for the remainder of the show. They engage in conversation about Ryan's story, being involved in Hesed House, writing his book and about making a difference for Christ and the Kingdom by helping the homeless.&nbsp;</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>

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