(00:00-7:55): Should the local church be run the same way as a Walmart? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and commented on a tweet from Carey Nieuwhof, “Why is the local Walmart run better than the local church? That's a tragedy.” 

(7:55-26:36): Taylor Schumann, writer and activist, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her new book, “When Thoughts and Prayers Aren't Enough: A Shooting Survivor's Journey into the Realities of Gun Violence.”

Learn more about Taylor at taylorschumann.com and connect with her on Twitter at @taylorsschumann

(26:36-36:20): Brian and Aubrey talked about cancel culture, freedom of speech, and the controversy surrounding Dave Chappelle’s Netflix special “The Closer.” 

(36:20-44:06): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Traci Rhoades tweet, “A willingness to see other viewpoints doesn't mean you don't have your own. Thinking it does misses the point.” 

(44:06-53:54): Brian and Aubrey chatted about the importance of words of affirmation and reacted to the following stories: 

“Iris Apfel shares her secret to living to 100”

“This 2-year-old's morning mantra is the pep talk we needed today”

(00:00-7:55): Should the local church be run the same way as a Walmart? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and commented on a <a href="https://twitter.com/cnieuwhof/status/1449479517840592901?s=11">tweet from Carey Nieuwhof, &ldquo;Why is the local Walmart run better than the local church? That's a tragedy.&rdquo;</a>&nbsp;
(7:55-26:36): Taylor Schumann, writer and activist, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her new book, <a href="https://www.ivpress.com/when-thoughts-and-prayers-aren-t-enough">&ldquo;When Thoughts and Prayers Aren't Enough: A Shooting Survivor's Journey into the Realities of Gun Violence.&rdquo;</a>
Learn more about Taylor at <a href="https://www.taylorschumann.com/">taylorschumann.com</a> and connect with her on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/taylorsschumann?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@taylorsschumann</a>
(26:36-36:20): Brian and Aubrey talked about cancel culture, freedom of speech, and the <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/dave-chappelle-netflix-special-critics-cancel-culture-1235028197/">controversy surrounding Dave Chappelle&rsquo;s Netflix special &ldquo;The Closer.&rdquo;</a>&nbsp;
(36:20-44:06): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on <a href="https://twitter.com/tracesoffaith/status/1450416384576458760?s=21">Traci Rhoades tweet, &ldquo;A willingness to see other viewpoints doesn't mean you don't have your own. Thinking it does misses the point.&rdquo;&nbsp;</a>
(44:06-53:54): Brian and Aubrey chatted about <a href="https://parade.com/1222906/hollyhays/words-of-affirmation-examples/">the importance of words of affirmation</a> and reacted to the following stories:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LVh1tuGyyU">&ldquo;Iris Apfel shares her secret to living to 100&rdquo;</a>
<a href="https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/style/story/girls-positive-affirmations-good-vibes-today-80640441">&ldquo;This 2-year-old's morning mantra is the pep talk we needed today&rdquo;</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.

The Common Good Podcast

The Common Good

Taylor Schumann discusses her new book, “When Thoughts and Prayers Aren't Enough,” Brian and Aubrey react to the controversy surrounding Dave Chappelle’s Netflix special “The Closer,” and they share encouragement from a 2-year-old and a centenarian - October 19, 2021