Jerry Riendeau, staff member with Cru at James Madison University, joined Brian to chat about the ministry of Cru and his article, “Join a “hyper local” church.”     

Learn more about Cru at cru.org and connect with Jerry on Twitter at @jerryriii

Jerry Riendeau, staff member with <a href="https://www.jmucru.com/">Cru at James Madison University</a>, joined Brian to chat about <a href="https://www.cru.org/">the ministry of Cru</a> and his article, <a href="https://www.jmucru.com/2021/07/join-a-hyper-local-church/">&ldquo;Join a &ldquo;hyper local&rdquo; church.&rdquo;</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Learn more about Cru at <a href="https://www.cru.org/">cru.org</a> and connect with Jerry on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/jerryriii?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@jerryriii</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: Jerry Riendeau, staff member with Cru at James Madison University - Discussion on his article, “Join a “hyper local” church” - August 12, 2021

Just Gwen on X: "@MikeSington Her son walked into town and a passerby called the police. He was fine and it wasn’t late at night but the state demanded she install an app on his phone to track him and sign a safety plan with the state because she didn’t know he walked into town."

Nearly 1 in 4 Young Adults 'Doom Spend' to Cope With Stress 

Rich Villodas on X: "10 pastoral lessons I’ve (re)learned since 2020. https://t.co/A3OKs4GTZ9"

Dane on X: "Scholars say pedophilia is now a sexual orientation that must be accepted by society, as pedophiliacs have feelings too. What say you? https://t.co/69rPZmoh04"

Greg Stier on X: "Church history is littered with bad marriages. John Wesley—founder of the Methodist movement and one of the three key preachers in the First Great Awakening (along with George Whitefield and Jonathan Edwards)—had a notoriously bad marriage that was full of fights and fits. He"

<a href="https://x.com/JustGwenx/status/1856321407606538293">Just Gwen on X: "@MikeSington Her son walked into town and a passerby called the police. He was fine and it wasn’t late at night but the state demanded she install an app on his phone to track him and sign a safety plan with the state because she didn’t know he walked into town."</a>
<a href="https://relevantmagazine.com/life5/career-money/nearly-1-in-4-young-adults-doom-spend-to-cope-with-stress/">Nearly 1 in 4 Young Adults 'Doom Spend' to Cope With Stress </a>
<a href="https://x.com/richvillodas/status/1856481209792053531">Rich Villodas on X: "10 pastoral lessons I’ve (re)learned since 2020. https://t.co/A3OKs4GTZ9"</a>
<a href="https://x.com/UltraDane/status/1856431394144301572">Dane on X: "Scholars say pedophilia is now a sexual orientation that must be accepted by society, as pedophiliacs have feelings too. What say you? https://t.co/69rPZmoh04"</a>
<a href="https://x.com/gregstier/status/1690349378345848833">Greg Stier on X: "Church history is littered with bad marriages. John Wesley—founder of the Methodist movement and one of the three key preachers in the First Great Awakening (along with George Whitefield and Jonathan Edwards)—had a notoriously bad marriage that was full of fights and fits. He"</a>

What is "Doom Spending"?

Burk Parsons on X: "Gathered worship is our weekly celebration of victory that the war is won, our enemy is defeated, and our future is secure in our returning king."

Why the Michael Strahan national anthem 'controversy' isn't one at all

Jay Glazer defends Michael Strahan over dumb national anthem controversy

Holy Imposter Syndrome

You Can’t Life-Hack Your Way to Holiness

Gateway Church congregants take up Morris' offer to get 'money back' on tithes

<a href="https://x.com/BurkParsons/status/1855586705274781761">Burk Parsons on X: "Gathered worship is our weekly celebration of victory that the war is won, our enemy is defeated, and our future is secure in our returning king."</a>
<a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/why-the-michael-strahan-national-anthem-controversy-isn-t-one-at-all/ar-AA1tThQ3?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=LCTS&amp;cvid=4f354be22c9a41a396cdc50cbfba66ee&amp;ei=13">Why the Michael Strahan national anthem 'controversy' isn't one at all</a>
<a href="https://awfulannouncing.com/nfl/jay-glazer-defends-michael-strahan-national-anthem-controversy.html">Jay Glazer defends Michael Strahan over dumb national anthem controversy</a>
<a href="https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/holy-imposter-syndrome/">Holy Imposter Syndrome</a>
<a href="https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/life-hack-holiness/">You Can’t Life-Hack Your Way to Holiness</a>
<a href="https://religionnews.com/2024/11/07/robert-morris-offered-congregants-money-back-on-tithes-now-congregants-try-to-take-up-the-offer/">Gateway Church congregants take up Morris' offer to get 'money back' on tithes</a>

The Cosmic Importance of Gathered Worship

kate shellnutt on X: "The veteran suicide rate is about twice that of the non-veteran US adult population.🎗️ https://t.co/mXO2OINAjo"

Garrett Kell ن on X: "If your candidate lost do not despair, but look to Jesus who never fails you. If your candidate won do not be deceived, but trust in Jesus who is the only certain help. All kingdoms will fade. Jesus reigns forever and ever. Amen."

Bob Smietana on X: "Oh no! The dulcet tones behind “You got mail” are no more https://t.co/uHA21L1XaH" / X

Rob on X: "When your wife sends you to the store with a grocery list 😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/gKfHn3UABV" / X

Audrey on X: "If a church is doing this, you should walk out. These people were discerning enough to see Brian is a charlatan https://t.co/DwHw4HlAf8"

<a href="https://x.com/kateshellnutt/status/1855974515899056261">kate shellnutt on X: "The veteran suicide rate is about twice that of the non-veteran US adult population.🎗️ https://t.co/mXO2OINAjo"</a>
<a href="https://x.com/pastorjgkell/status/1854162667373547588">Garrett Kell ن on X: "If your candidate lost do not despair, but look to Jesus who never fails you. If your candidate won do not be deceived, but trust in Jesus who is the only certain help. All kingdoms will fade. Jesus reigns forever and ever. Amen."</a>
<a href="https://x.com/bobsmietana/status/1855053067680461031">Bob Smietana on X: "Oh no! The dulcet tones behind “You got mail” are no more https://t.co/uHA21L1XaH" / X</a>
<a href="https://x.com/_ROB_29/status/1855619556955377999">Rob on X: "When your wife sends you to the store with a grocery list 😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/gKfHn3UABV" / X</a>
<a href="https://x.com/DelaKram75/status/1855802967623950509">Audrey on X: "If a church is doing this, you should walk out. These people were discerning enough to see Brian is a charlatan https://t.co/DwHw4HlAf8"</a>

Guest: Jerry Riendeau, staff member with Cru at James Madison University - Discussion on his article, “Join a “hyper local” church” - August 12, 2021

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