(00:00-7:16): Brian and Aubrey discussed Apoorva Mandavilli’s New York Times article, “A ‘Historic Event’: First Malaria Vaccine Approved by W.H.O.”

(7:16-24:06): Matt Smethurst, Managing Editor of The Gospel Coalition and Lead Pastor of River City Baptist Church, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his book, “Deacons: How They Serve and Strengthen the Church” and his Gospel Coalition article, “Don’t Follow Your Heart.”

Check out Matt’s articles at thegospelcoalition.org and connect with him on Twitter at @MattSmethurst

(24:06-32:39): Brian and Aubrey talked about the school shooting in Texas.They also discussed Sonya Spillmann’s Gospel Coalition article, “How Do We Stay Joyful when Life Feels Heavy?” 

(32:39-49:50): Dr. Angie Ward, Assistant Director of the Doctor of Ministry program at Denver Seminary and the Author of “I Am a Leader: When Women Discover the Joy of Their Calling,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her new book, “When the Universe Cracks: Living as God’s People in Times of Crisis.” 

Learn more about Angie at angieward.net and connect with her on Twitter at @angiewardphd

(49:50-58:39): Brian and Aubrey celebrated Abdulrazak Gurnah, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. And Aubrey hosted a Literature Quiz Show with Brian From and special guest, Kevin Sampson!