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Aubrey and her husband Kevin--also a pastor at Renewal Church in West Chicago-- explore the process of grief and heartache, the experience of the dark night of the soul, and Kevin's research on multi-ethnic living. They emphasize the importance of listening, building relationships, and engaging in multi-ethnic life as a reflection of the gospel. In this conversation, Aubrey and Kevin play a trivia game, discuss bizarre house rules, and talk about raising teenage sons.

Takeaways:

• Grief and heartache can be difficult to navigate, but finding healthy ways to process and lean on others for support is crucial.
• Engaging in multi-ethnic living is a reflection of the gospel and requires listening, building relationships, and challenging one's own biases and assumptions. Trivia games can be a fun way to engage and entertain
• House rules can vary greatly from one household to another
• Raising teenage sons comes with its own joys and challenges

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Christa Hardin has counseled couples for two decades and hosts the popular podcast Enneagram + Marriage. In this episode she sits down with Aubrey and her husband Kevin for an extended interview about their types and how they interact with each other, communicating through conflict, and even using the enneagram to parent. 

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What were the biggest headlines of 2023? Brian and Aubrey look back on them and then Aubrey shares something she's been working on as she writes her next book: 12 reflections on fresh grief, one for each month of 2023. Then, they're talking about 6 ways to love like Jesus in the New Year.

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We're debating a list of the year's top theology news from The Gospel Coalition, and then a question posed by frequent guest of the show Karen Swallow Prior: when does free speech go too far? Later, a sermon clip from Rich Villodas: "there's no brokenness beyond God's ability to repair."

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Clarissa Moll posted something on Instagram that has us thinking. She said, "...there is no secret language that transcends death. Death isn’t like summer camp; your person can’t send postcards back home." What do you think? Later, it's the parable of the overstepping elder, a cringey moment from Aubrey's weekend, and via Buzzfeed, cringeworthy things we've somehow normalized.

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Brian and Aubrey are shocked at how close Christmas is. Then, remember our conversation last week about the university presidents who couldn't quite answer questions about free speech in that congressional hearing? One of them has already stepped down, and the president of Harvard is being defended by faculty while she faces similar criticism. Then, Brian & Aubrey are reflecting on the mission of Food for the Poor, reacting to the Time Person of the Year news (and follow-up news), and an upcoming Rob Reiner Documentary on Christian Nationalism Featur[ing] Interviews With Prominent Evangelicals.

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Here it is--the segment causing all the controversy on social media--which be our most controversial Top 5 list yet. DO NOT MISS IT. 

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Pastor Jim Scudder Jr. discusses the upcoming Christmas pageant at Quentin Road Baptist Church in Lake Zurich, Illinois. He shares the excitement and popularity of the pageant, which features angels, Gabriel, and even a walking camel. Pastor Jim also mentions a ticket giveaway for listeners of the radio station. He then talks about his recent trip to Israel and the heartbreaking events he witnessed there. He emphasizes the importance of standing for Israel and shares a powerful story of a menorah made from Hamas rockets. Pastor Jim encourages listeners to turn up the lights and share the light of Jesus during this Christmas season.

Hear Pastor Jim's radio program, InGrace, on AM1160 and streaming at 1160hope.com every weekday at 10am.

Takeaways:

• The Christmas pageant at Quinton Road Baptist Church is a popular and exciting event, featuring angels, Gabriel, and a walking camel.
• Listeners have the opportunity to enter a ticket giveaway for the pageant.
• Pastor Jim Scudder Jr. recently visited Israel and witnessed the heartbreaking events happening there.
• He emphasizes the importance of standing for Israel and shares a powerful story of a menorah made from Hamas rockets.

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Paul Jacobs with Food for the Poor (FFTP) joins Aubrey to describe the incredible work being done around the world by that organization, and to share the story of Sister Edna's Nutritional Center. To learn more, visit 1160hope.com and click on the red FFTP banner.

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Aaron Andries, singer and songwriter of Graveyards to Gardens and Worship Pastor at Renewal Church in West Chicago, joins Aubrey in studio for a special visit. They chat about the creative life and Aaron plays songs from his upcoming album, "Just Some Songs," available December 22 wherever you download music.

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Friend of the show and New York Times columnist David French has us all migrating to Threads, as he reveals why he left the platform currently known as X and formerly known as Twitter. You will NOT want to miss this conversation about getting out of toxic spaces to find healthier ones (both online and at church).

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"Smartphones are basically kryptonite for learning," says one expert. And that makes Brian wonder: should schools ban phones altogether? 

Schools across U.S. join growing no-phone movement to boost focus, mental health - CBS News

Then, astounding new statistics on divorce: third marriages have the highest divorce rate (73%), and 40% of new marriages Include a partner who Is remarrying. What does it mean for the church?

Revealing Divorce Statistics In 2023 - Forbes

And last, we're guessing Christmas carols based on alternative titles.

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Friend of the show Bob Smietana joins to talk about a surprising news story from the week: the resignation of Scott Sauls from his Nashville-area megachurch. Brian and Aubrey react with him to the news and talk about celebrity pastor culture.

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Ingrid Faro says she was deconstructing before it became a term–which is when God sent her to seminary to get answers.

"Most people don’t have a clear concept or definition of evil," Ingrid says. "We’ve generally avoided talking about evil or suffering. Therefore, we’re easily confused or conflicted when it slaps us in the face. But God wants us to discern good from evil, and to learn the different ways evil gains access into our lives, both through natural means and through malevolent spiritual forces."

Ingrid's new book, "Demystifying Evil: A Biblical and Personal Exploration," is available now for preorders.

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Renew Church in Westmont is holding a women's retreat Nov. 3-4--and Aubrey will be speaking.

Per event organizer, pastor's wife and Women's Ministry Director Kristal Armstrong: "The retreat provides nurturing for the whole woman. Our first night (Friday) gives ladies the opportunity to focus on self care... Day 2 (Saturday) brings our inspiring breakouts, powerful main sessions and a panel who will discuss the "real deal" when it comes to a variety of women's issues."

Learn more and register via Facebook.

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If you're a pastor in need of a break--this is for you. Joe Jensen, Senior Vice President at Barna, introduces the Resilient Pastor Roundtable event in Naperville happening TOMORROW--Thursday, October 26, from 9am-3pmCT. Register for free at Barna.com/Roundtable.

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It's launch day for Aubrey! Be sure to grab a copy of Big Feelings Days: A Book about Hard Things, Heavy Emotions, and Jesus' Love--TODAY on Amazon, and then leave a review. Brian and Aubrey also chat with Jason Jimenez about parenting Gen Z, a new piece from Christianity Today (The Obscenity of War in This Present Evil Age), and a sermon clip from Louie Giglio that has them scratching their heads.

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Bestselling author Michelle McKinney Hammond joins for an extended interview to talk about her new book (When Shift Happens: Say Yes to Your Next!) and she's making Aubrey cry. (Some of Michelle's key advice: Make sure you’re getting advice from someone who is successful in what you want to do.)

There are TWO upcoming opportunities to see Michelle in the Chicago area. The DIVA principal women’s conference October 13 and 14 at Park Community Church, Chicago, IL. Then, a Friday evening concert and worship with Relevance, Michelle’s music ministry all the way from Ghana, West Africa, will close out the conference. This will be their American debut celebrating the release of a new project being released by Orchard/Sony Music. Relevance will also be performing at City Winery in Chicago on October 17th at 7 PM.

For more information and to register, visit thedivaprinciple.net.

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Aubrey and Brian talk about humility, fake apologies, and from the L.A. Times, the the nostalgia and power behind the smell of Disneyland.

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What does genuine Christian living look like in the 21st century, and how can we be motivated to live that way?
The answer comes from Jesus’ sermon in Luke 6 (sometimes known as the Sermon on the Plain), which starts, “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the
kingdom of God,” and goes on to lay out God’s vision statement for the Christian life. It is a manifesto that has nothing to do with politics, culture or personality, but rather God’s intentions for his people.

Bible teacher and radio voice Alistair Begg unpacks this sermon, encouraging Christians to live a radically different life that upends the world’s values and philosophies. It’s a lifestyle that is counterintuitive and countercultural, yet one that God blesses with true meaning and impact. 

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