Benjamin Vrbicek, Lead Teaching Pastor at Community Evangelical Free Church, Managing Editor for Gospel-Centered Discipleship, and Author of Don’t Just Send a Resume: How to Find the Right Job in a Local Church, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his book, Blogging for God’s Glory in a Clickbait World and his recent Gospel Coalition article, “When My Church Was Washed with Butter.”  

Learn more about Benjamin and his books at his blog, benjaminvrbicek.com

Benjamin Vrbicek, Lead Teaching Pastor at <a href="https://www.communityfreechurch.org/">Community Evangelical Free Church</a>, Managing Editor for <a href="https://gcdiscipleship.com/">Gospel-Centered Discipleship</a>, and Author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Just-Send-Resume-Church/dp/0997570237">Don&rsquo;t Just Send a Resume: How to Find the Right Job in a Local Church</a>, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Blogging-Gods-Glory-Clickbait-World/dp/1734849428">Blogging for God&rsquo;s Glory in a Clickbait World</a> and his recent Gospel Coalition article, <a href="https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/when-church-washed-butter/">&ldquo;When My Church Was Washed with Butter.&rdquo;</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Learn more about Benjamin and his books at his blog, <a href="https://benjaminvrbicek.com/">benjaminvrbicek.com</a>

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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Guest: Benjamin Vrbicek, Lead Teaching Pastor of Community Evangelical Free Church, Managing Editor for Gospel-Centered Discipleship, and Author of "Blogging for God’s Glory in a Clickbait World" - March 4, 2021

Baseball was largely unchanged for more than a century — now MLB is trying to shake things up

Meet the Non-Christian Fans of The Chosen

Maybe You Don’t Need to Post That: A Theology of Private Faith

Greg Laurie on X: "You know, I’ve been preaching the Gospel for 55 years now — and I still never get tired of it. Why? Because the Gospel is not just a story, not just a philosophy; it’s power. Real power. The Apostle Paul called it “the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes.” (Rom. https://t.co/rMaolJ37bv" / X

Joni and Friends on X: "If you are in pain today, fix your eyes on Jesus and step into everything he gained for you through his suffering—because of the joy set before him. #Joy #Rejoice https://t.co/ZxKcRnT1tU" / X

<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/baseball/mlb-baseball-rule-changes-rcna194896">Baseball was largely unchanged for more than a century &mdash; now MLB is trying to shake things up</a>
<a href="https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/03/meet-the-non-christian-fans-of-the-chosen-season-five/">Meet the Non-Christian Fans of The Chosen</a>
<a href="https://relevantmagazine.com/faith/maybe-you-dont-need-to-post-that-a-theology-of-private-faith/">Maybe You Don&rsquo;t Need to Post That: A Theology of Private Faith</a>
<a href="https://x.com/greglaurie/status/1904862882212569481">Greg Laurie on X: "You know, I&rsquo;ve been preaching the Gospel for 55 years now &mdash; and I still never get tired of it. Why? Because the Gospel is not just a story, not just a philosophy; it&rsquo;s power. Real power. The Apostle Paul called it &ldquo;the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes.&rdquo; (Rom. https://t.co/rMaolJ37bv" / X</a>
<a href="https://x.com/JoniandFriends/status/1903839908311228697">Joni and Friends on X: "If you are in pain today, fix your eyes on Jesus and step into everything he gained for you through his suffering&mdash;because of the joy set before him. #Joy #Rejoice https://t.co/ZxKcRnT1tU" / X</a>

Sometimes It's Hard To Make Changes

Willow Creek pastor Dave Dummitt to step down, Shawn Williams named successor

Plumbline Faith on X: "In the New Testament, “church” is not a meeting or a “service.” Nor is it a building, a staged event or spectator seating. Rather, it’s a local community of people who participate together in serving God, each other and a waiting world, through ministry one to another for" / X

Right Wing Watch on X: "If you give White House faith adviser Paula White $1,000 before Easter, she promises that you will receive "seven supernatural blessings.": "God will assign an angel to you ... He'll give you prosperity. He'll take sickness away from you. He will give you long life." https://t.co/eQRkuC9KtG" / X

Timothy Keller (1950-2023) on X: "It is because we have received radical spiritual generosity that we can be radically generous with those in need." / X

6 Simple Habits That Keep Christian Marriages Strong

<a href="https://religionnews.com/2025/03/23/willow-creek-pastor-dave-dummitt-to-step-down-shawn-williams-named-successor/">Willow Creek pastor Dave Dummitt to step down, Shawn Williams named successor</a>
<a href="https://x.com/PlumblineFaith/status/1903802617081565195">Plumbline Faith on X: "In the New Testament, &ldquo;church&rdquo; is not a meeting or a &ldquo;service.&rdquo; Nor is it a building, a staged event or spectator seating. Rather, it&rsquo;s a local community of people who participate together in serving God, each other and a waiting world, through ministry one to another for" / X</a>
<a href="https://x.com/RightWingWatch/status/1904177146936832225">Right Wing Watch on X: "If you give White House faith adviser Paula White $1,000 before Easter, she promises that you will receive "seven supernatural blessings.": "God will assign an angel to you ... He'll give you prosperity. He'll take sickness away from you. He will give you long life." https://t.co/eQRkuC9KtG" / X</a>
<a href="https://x.com/timkellernyc/status/1904466789372760241">Timothy Keller (1950-2023) on X: "It is because we have received radical spiritual generosity that we can be radically generous with those in need." / X</a>
<a href="https://relevantmagazine.com/life5/relationships/6-simple-habits-that-keep-christian-marriages-strong/">6 Simple Habits That Keep Christian Marriages Strong</a>

Keeping Your Marriage Strong

Christianity Today on X: "Should church buildings be more “churchy”? A recent survey shows most Americans want religious spaces that feel more timeless and transcendent, less trendy and modern. https://t.co/GGpf9ilI9W" / X

Wendell on X: "Always a powerful reminder of the reason we are saved: because of the man on the middle cross. https://t.co/gqL2eXQuXp" / X

challies on X: "Flashback: ...it takes a church to raise a child because it is in the church that our children find a whole community of adults who love them, who have a deep concern for them, and who are eager to see them come to faith and grow in godly character. https://t.co/dlE7U3I7nY" / X

 

<a href="https://x.com/CTmagazine/status/1902695375888163240">Christianity Today on X: "Should church buildings be more &ldquo;churchy&rdquo;? A recent survey shows most Americans want religious spaces that feel more timeless and transcendent, less trendy and modern. https://t.co/GGpf9ilI9W" / X</a>
<a href="https://x.com/wendelltalks/status/1899567956151124041">Wendell on X: "Always a powerful reminder of the reason we are saved: because of the man on the middle cross. https://t.co/gqL2eXQuXp" / X</a>
<a href="https://x.com/challies/status/1902450077328929239">challies on X: "Flashback: ...it takes a church to raise a child because it is in the church that our children find a whole community of adults who love them, who have a deep concern for them, and who are eager to see them come to faith and grow in godly character. https://t.co/dlE7U3I7nY" / X</a>
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Guest: Benjamin Vrbicek, Lead Teaching Pastor of Community Evangelical Free Church, Managing Editor for Gospel-Centered Discipleship, and Author of "Blogging for God’s Glory in a Clickbait World" - March 4, 2021

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