(00:00-09:22): Brian and Ian discuss : “How two poems about the coronavirus went viral by addressing spiritual needs”. “Pandemic” by Lynn Ungar, and "In the Time of Pandemic," by Kitty O'Meara both initially posted to Facebook, have become sensations online, reposted everywhere.

(09:22-18:45): Timothy’s ministry is a Chicago-based organization whose mission is to serve the poor, the homeless, and the broken-hearted through God's grace and love. Another cool sports story: “MLB, Fanatics Agree to Produce Masks, Gowns Instead of Jerseys Amid COVID-19”. 

(18:45-27:39): We hear from Pastor Josh Moody from College Church at Wheaton College on his encouragement through uncertain times. He emphasizes that we believe and are loved by a completely certain God, and how He is still in control.

(27:39-36:57): “Everything’s Canceled! Dealing with Disappointment in Pandemic” writes Abbey Wedgeworth in The Gospel Coalition. “The marriage supper of the lamb is a feast that cannot be delayed and will not be canceled.”

(37:53-48:36): Brian and Ian offer some devotional reflections to help during this crisis. 

(48:36-58:49): We hear from Dr. Warren Anderson, Director, Demoss Center for Worship in the Performing Arts and Dean of the Chapel at Judson University. He shares a blog post of his, A Thought to Consider in Light of the Well-Intended (and Possibly Completely Correct) Exhortation to Seize the Moment of “Unprecedented Opportunity”

(58:49-1:09:12): GOOD NEWS! We are always about bringing uplifting and positive news amidst this crisis. Taylor Swift and Chris Hemsworth are sharing immensely, some hotels are opening their rooms for those in need, and the Pope has some encouraging words. 

(1:10:16-1:17:11): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”

(00:00-09:22): Brian and Ian discuss : &ldquo;<a href="https://religionnews.com/2020/03/27/how-two-poems-about-the-coronavirus-went-viral-by-addressing-spiritual-needs/">How two poems about the coronavirus went viral by addressing spiritual needs</a>&rdquo;. &ldquo;<a href="http://www.lynnungar.com/poems/pandemic/">Pandemic</a>&rdquo; by Lynn Ungar, and "<a href="https://www.sapeople.com/2020/03/18/and-the-people-stayed-home-by-kitty-omeara/">In the Time of Pandemic,</a>" by Kitty O'Meara both initially posted to Facebook, have become sensations online, reposted everywhere.
(09:22-18:45): <a href="https://www.timothysministry.org/">Timothy&rsquo;s ministry</a> is a Chicago-based organization whose mission is to serve the poor, the homeless, and the broken-hearted through God's grace and love. Another cool sports story: &ldquo;<a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2883249-mlb-fanatics-agree-to-produce-masks-gowns-instead-of-jerseys-amid-covid-19?fbclid=IwAR09deEgfhcNuXf0L8pp5y6m6KGbP0SeCHbvEXiX1DuNyOnOEo4K3ADWN2M">MLB, Fanatics Agree to Produce Masks, Gowns Instead of Jerseys Amid COVID-19</a>&rdquo;.&nbsp;
(18:45-27:39): We hear from <a href="https://www.college-church.org/staff.php">Pastor Josh Moody</a> from College Church at Wheaton College on his encouragement through uncertain times. He emphasizes that we believe and are loved by a completely certain God, and how He is still in control.
(27:39-36:57): &ldquo;<a href="https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/canceled-disappointment-pandemic/">Everything&rsquo;s Canceled! Dealing with Disappointment in Pandemic</a>&rdquo; writes Abbey Wedgeworth in The Gospel Coalition. &ldquo;The marriage supper of the lamb is a feast that cannot be delayed and will not be canceled.&rdquo;
(37:53-48:36): Brian and Ian offer some devotional reflections to help during this crisis.&nbsp;
(48:36-58:49): We hear from Dr. Warren Anderson, Director, Demoss Center for Worship in the Performing Arts and Dean of the Chapel at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JudsonU/?__tn__=K-R&amp;eid=ARCOYm9ZPUkIHIK6DK5tdKkT5U-VyOkP2Kewl103Px-xsNmpvrExoLLnD3gaY0fPQbLVXdviBsKWG2EK&amp;fref=mentions&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARB96maVaFnr40GUuoPmZ6pG6yeVUuCbzHNxFZQKL2qEXL84mTGAhHd6SG35rdtgEcNqCvymAS86FHnT84_P_s7WPQsgUSGcxhg3lxNQKYy0Plkna-MVVzLAk3cXYgvLhq8ohqdW8huC9AcZhwVD8kPcnX46BtPSg54lQ1K4KL5Dt01CkW4DB1JqrPoA7AUqJEn-nY-d-ntibeNTZikLB4BI6sVeBQWBHeWmhHgDwcQjKHWf-FILU-bhD5DRAQyqJ_kMjQT5JMR5NfgKCznXcCNzLCGFtx-7oSF4wbsnN6pvdZ-5fCofeqEpjef4MMdP2IsmOcLCZiQblYzOaPVsmxk">Judson University</a>. He shares a blog post of his, <a href="https://emmausroadworshipers.com/2020/03/23/a-thought-to-consider-in-light-of-the-well-intended-and-possibly-completely-correct-exhortation-to-seize-the-moment-of-unprecedented-opportunity/">A Thought to Consider in Light of the Well-Intended (and Possibly Completely Correct) Exhortation to Seize the Moment of &ldquo;Unprecedented Opportunity</a>&rdquo;
(58:49-1:09:12): GOOD NEWS! We are always about bringing uplifting and positive news amidst this crisis. <a href="https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/apparently-taylor-swift-is-just-giving-thousands-of-dollars-away-to-out-of-work-fans/">Taylor Swift</a> and <a href="https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/chris-hemsworth-is-giving-away-free-virtual-workouts-during-quarantine-season/">Chris Hemsworth</a> are sharing immensely, some <a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/hotels-offer-up-free-rooms-to-medical-workers-battling-covid/">hotels are opening their rooms</a> for those in need, and the <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/03/27/read-pope-francis-urbi-et-orbi-address-coronavirus-and-jesus-calming-storm?fbclid=IwAR1CC2TbCksPnlotxV3l2O29AwgOFLf0108aID8hrmaaByeE3mTKA9llcxM">Pope has some encouraging words</a>.&nbsp;
(1:10:16-1:17:11): Brian and Ian&rsquo;s &ldquo;Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet&rdquo;

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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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