It's December, and Brian and Aubrey are wondering what makes materialism and people pleasing so hard to avoid–especially at Christmas? Then, from the New York Post: a child sex crime investigator reveals five things her own kids are banned from doing online. And finally, Grinds My Gears: Holiday Edition, in which Aubrey and Brian need to get some small annoyances off their chest (like blocked lanes on 294 when no construction is going on).

It's December, and Brian and Aubrey are wondering what makes materialism and people pleasing so <a href="https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/materialism-easy-decry-hard-avoid/">hard to avoid</a>–especially at Christmas? Then, from the New York Post: a <a href="https://nypost.com/2022/11/27/child-sex-crime-investigator-reveals-what-her-kids-are-banned-from-doing/">child sex crime investigator reveals five things her own kids are banned from doing online</a>. And finally, Grinds My Gears: Holiday Edition, in which Aubrey and Brian need to get some small annoyances off their chest (like blocked lanes on 294 when no construction is going on).

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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Aubrey gets concussed by a microphone and Brian gets stuck in 294 traffic

Aaron Damiani with Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago

Gary Schneeberger talks about the new movie Unsung Hero

When does 'old age' begin? Study shows perception has shifted over time

Randy Alcorn on X: "We should recognize the differences and celebrate that God’s image-bearers come in all shapes and sizes and colors, and we are the beneficiaries of His providence in creating us this way

The Great Rewiring of Childhood 

Four Ways to Tame Your Tongue

No Suffering Is Unseen: Why Our Secret Pain Really Matters

<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/health/aging/how-old-is-old-age-study-rcna148619">When does 'old age' begin? Study shows perception has shifted over time</a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/randyalcorn/status/1781319158782943409">Randy Alcorn on X: "We should recognize the differences and celebrate that God’s image-bearers come in all shapes and sizes and colors, and we are the beneficiaries of His providence in creating us this way</a>
<a href="https://www.challies.com/book-reviews/the-great-rewiring-of-childhood/">The Great Rewiring of Childhood </a>
<a href="https://jdgreear.com/four-ways-to-tame-your-tongue/">Four Ways to Tame Your Tongue</a>
<a href="https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/no-suffering-is-unseen?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=238e4c7e-4cc8-4482-a1a2-328c4e62ae87&amp;utm_content=article&amp;utm_campaign=new+teaching">No Suffering Is Unseen: Why Our Secret Pain Really Matters</a>

Aubrey gets concussed by a microphone and Brian gets stuck in 294 traffic

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