40 pieces of advice for the Christian life & what can we do about our relentless self-interest?
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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.
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Catherine McNiel joined Aubrey Sampson to pinch hit for Brian From. Catherine is the author of the new book “Fearing Bravely: Risking Love for Our Neighbors, Strangers, and Enemies”
(00:00-08:22): Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will require university students and professors to register their political beliefs with the government. Catherine shared her reaction as someone who previously worked in HR.
(08:22-17:01): Tim Challies has more advice for Christian life. Aubrey and Catherine shared their reaction.
(17:01-26:34): Aubrey and Catherine are both writers. They shared the best pieces of advice they’ve ever gotten as content creators.
(26:34-35:01): Beth Moore posted on Twitter: “I’m convinced to my core much of our misery & discontentment is tied to relentless self interest. You don’t need a resource to change the way you pray. Just a made up mind.” Aubrey and Catherine shared their thoughts.
(35:01-44:06): Aubrey and Catherine talked about what Biblical humility looks like, in response to a video from Lisa Harper.
(44:06-53:47): When pain is chronic and ongoing, how do we find the strength to endure?
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