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Empire State Entrepreneurs: NY Business LawEmpire State Entrepreneurs: NY Business LawBrian Higgins of Shea's Performing Arts CenterBrian Higgins has been a mainstay in Buffalo for decades. Even in his time in state and federal government, he was fighting to give Western New York the best opportunities to thrive. Now, as CEO and president of Shea's Performing Arts Center, the former congressperson comes back home to serve the community through the arts. Listen as Brian takes Dave from his humble beginnings in South Buffalo all the way to the nation's capital, and back again.Brian Higgins' Early Life and EducationBorn and raised in South Buffalo, the second youngest of...2025-06-0344 minThe Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O\'KeefeThe Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O'KeefeNewly Uncovered Surveillance Footage: Brian Higgins at Canton PD During Critical Hours Newly Uncovered Surveillance Footage: Brian Higgins at Canton PD During Critical Hours On Day 14 of the Karen Read retrial, defense attorney Alan Jackson presents newly surfaced surveillance footage from the Canton Police Department. The video captures ATF agent Brian Higgins arriving at the station around 1:30 AM on January 29, 2022—shortly after leaving the residence where Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe was later found deceased. This footage, not disclosed during the initial trial, shows Higgins inside and outside the police station during the early morning hours. The defense highlights this as a significant development, questioning Higgins' activities and th...2025-05-1332 minThe Emily ShowThe Emily ShowBrian Higgins Texts EXPOSED! Trooper Bukhenik Deflects Reports DELAYED up to 581 Days! | Case BriefsWatch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/Fpf2EGgVDzgDay 13 of the Karen Read Retrial happened on May 9, 2025. Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik is back on the stand with Cross Examination and Defense Attorney Alan Jackson keeps cornering him about Proctor's true involvements. At one point he says that he gave evidence bag to someone but didn't know who. A significant portion of the day involved reading text messages between Brian Higgins and Karen Read into evidence. These texts were described as...2025-05-1037 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastGod's Right To Change The Plan (Classic Episode - 2020)People generally want to feel in control. We work, think, and plan to map out where our lives are going. But sometimes, it feels like God comes along and totally changes the plan. This can leave us confused, wondering how our lives got turned upside down, and worst of all, wondering if we ever really heard God in the first place. In this episode, Aaron and Brian talk about their personal experience with this in the past few years, how Covid has turned this into a very common experience, and how learning to trust God is worth it even...2025-04-011h 19The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastDebate: Without the Serpent, Would Adam and Eve Still have Sinned? | Brian Higgins & Aaron SalvatoIn this episode (Part 2 in our series on the nature of Sin and Hell), Brian and I do something we rarely do – we disagree. We dive into the question: If the serpent hadn't shown up in Eden, would Adam and Eve have still sinned? It's a thought-provoking debate that not only questions the inevitability of sin but also challenges us to consider the dynamics of temptation and will.But our conversation doesn't stop there. We go beyond the debate to explore the broader implications of the Fall. How does this event shape our understanding of redemption, gr...2024-04-0838 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastTheology: What is the Nature of Sin? | Brian Higgins & Aaron SalvatoIn this episode, Brian Higgins and I dive into a topic that's foundational yet often elusive – the nature of sin. This isn't just another rundown of wrongdoings; it's a profound theological exploration that invites you to rethink what you know about sin.We attempt at peeling back the layers to reveal sin not as a mere catalogue of missteps, but as a deep, underlying corruption that affects every part of our being. Drawing from the rich tapestry of Scripture, we start in the Garden of Eden, uncovering insights about God’s intentions and mankind’s fall. We the...2024-03-2537 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastReturning To The King - Do you see Him merely as Savior... or as Lord? | Brian Higgins & Aaron SalvatoAs followers of Jesus, we often begin our journey with a fairly simplistic view of who He is - a divine savior who absolves us of our sins and provides a comforting presence in our lives. But as our faith deepens, we start to realize that there's so much more to Him. In this episode Aaron and Brian dive into the transformational journey of understanding Jesus beyond the role of Savior and embracing Him as Lord. Drawing from their personal experiences and the lessons they've learned over the years, they invite you to explore the possibility of reacquainting y...2023-10-2344 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastRe-Centering on Jesus: Purpose, Hope, and Regaining Childlike Wonder | Brian Higgins & Aaron SalvatoIn this episode, Brian and Aaron reunite after a long time off from recording together. The two friends help each other rekindle their fervor for Jesus and share their journey with the listeners. Amidst the bustle of their lives, which includes navigating changes in their careers, evolving responsibilities in parenthood, and returning to local ministry work, they delve into the question of how to maintain a genuine connection with Jesus. 🤔They reflect on their experiences, the transformations they've undergone, and how their faith has played a crucial role in all these. 🔄Throughout the ep...2023-10-1659 minLeeds Business InsightsLeeds Business InsightsS3E10: Brian Higgins - Sales Is Really About Building RelationshipsOur guest today says sales is all about helping buyers make informed purchase decisions and giving them the information they need. But there is so much more nuance behind that simple definition, and what goes on in the day to day of a salesperson. So we are thrilled to be discussing applicable lessons from sales that can be useful for any professional with Brian Higgins, a Teaching Assistant Professional at Leeds Business and sales and business development executive. Brian joins host Amanda Kramer to talk about misperceptions many have ab...2023-07-1921 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastWhy Does Yahweh Seem So Angry in the Old Testament? - (GoodLion Classic Episode)This week we're thrilled to revisit an important conversation with one of our longest-running and most cherished guests, Dr. Gerry Breshears.Gerry, a beloved Seminary Professor and mentor to many, joins us again to wrestle with the difficult but essential topic of God's judgment and wrath. Our listeners know this is a subject close to Aaron and Brian's hearts, and Gerry provides his gracious yet challenging insights.We examine how God's wrath in the Old Testament fits with His love in the New. We also look at Greg Boyd's cruciform hermeneutic, and Gerry helps us consider whether...2023-07-101h 24The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastGetting Honest About Depression and the Christian Church - With Wesley Towne (Classic GoodLion Episode)Join Aaron and Brian as they tackle one of the hardest topics facing Christians and the church today: depression. In this honest and illuminating episode, they sit down with pastor Wesley Towne who has spent years ministering to those struggling with mental illness.This episode was recorded shortly after the tragic loss of Pastor Jared Wilson, bringing the topics of depression and struggle into sharp focus. Wesley shares openly about his own journey, helping remove some of the stigma that prevents many Christians from facing mental health issues. Aaron, Brian and Wesley tackle...2023-06-261h 20The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastA Raw Conversation On Sex Scenes, Christians, and Media - (GoodLion Classic Episode)Welcome to a classic two-part episode of The GoodLion Podcast! It's a marathon not a sprint as Brian and Aaron dive into the complex issue of violence, sex and nudity in media.The popular show Game of Thrones sparked many conversations about how Christians should consume media with sex scenes. These episodes, recorded in 2019, tackle that debate head on with nuance, depth and understanding.Brian and Aaron explore whether Christians should watch sex scenes and potential impacts on the soul. They discuss the complex factors at play, from Biblical principles to...2023-06-191h 46The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastShame, Sin, & What Tim Mackie Taught Us About Righteousness - (Classic GoodLion Episode)Aaron and Brian welcome you to revisit two early episodes from Season 1 that set out to deeply explore the meaning and importance of righteousness. These episodes were part of their initial ‘Righteousness’ mini-series where they sought to understand what righteousness truly means and how it should impact the lives of Jesus followers.In Part 1, Aaron shares his reflections on righteousness and clips from Dr. Tim Mackie of the Bible Project that shed new light on its original Hebrew meaning. Hearing Tim's insights was a major revelation for Aaron that changed how he understood the concept....2023-06-121h 10The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastGoodLion Update: School of Discipleship Ministry Reports, Great Things in Store for the Podcast, & an Update on Aaron's Seminary JourneyIn the season finale of Season 9 of the GoodLion podcast, we take a moment to appreciate the incredible journey we've been on, and share with you some awesome news. As we dive behind the scenes, we express our heartfelt gratitude to our steadfast listeners, both old and new, for accompanying us on this spiritual path.A Ministry Update:First, a ministry field report: we're thrilled to announce that GoodLion Ministries has been expanding its reach with the establishment of the GoodLion School of Discipleship in Yukon, Oklahoma. This new venture is a multi-church ministry effort where...2023-06-0619 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastBattling Intrusive Thoughts (Aaron & Brian) - Strategies for the Christian to resist and overcome thoughts of doubt, discouragement, & fear and re-center on Christ.Struggling with Intrusive Thoughts and Doubts? You're not alone.Most Christians experience doubt from time to time, but for some the struggle with intrusive thoughts that breed uncertainty can become all-consuming. In this episode, Aaron Salvato answers a question from listener who struggles with random sudden thoughts that cause them to question if their faith is real. Aaron shares his own experience with disruptive intrusive thoughts as a young teen and how he overcame them. He discusses how God sees those who doubt and affirms that grace is bigger than any issue of the mind.2023-05-2241 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastLove & Holiness - The Character of Yahweh (2nd Hand Seminary) | Jon Markey, Austin Palmer, & Johnny GolightlyIn this episode, host Aaron Salvato and three of his classmates from Western seminary sit down to discuss theological concepts surrounding the love and holiness of God's character. Aaron frames this episode as an experience of"secondhand seminary", a gateway into learning and diving deeper into one's faith. Aaron explains that historically, this concept has helped him grow in his walk with Christ through listening to friends and mentors who attended seminary share the things they were learning: "It would inspire me to go read some of the books that they were reading or listen to some of the...2023-03-011h 23The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastDevotions, or Devoted? - Aaron Salvato & Brian Higgins | Classic EpisodeIn this classic episode from season 2 of the Goodlion podcast, we join hosts Aaron Salvato and Brian Higgins on a deep dive into the Christian idea of "devotions." We explore the tension that many of us feel when it comes to devotions, often seeing them as just another chore. However, we discover that devotions are meant to be an opportunity to grow closer to God and become more devoted to Him and His kingdom. Many Christians feel a tension when it comes to devotions. They often feel like devotions are just another chore, something they have t...2023-02-1047 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastWhat Exactly IS the GoodLion Podcast?The GoodLion Podcast is a show that explores the intersection of faith and culture. Hosts Aaron Salvato and Brian Higgins have been doing the show for 8 seasons and have built a loyal audience of young adults and youth who are hungry for authentic conversations about spirituality and the world around them.In this episode, Aaron addresses a question that they often get from new listeners: "What is the GoodLion Podcast?" He explains that the he and Brian see the show as a platform for open and honest discussions about the Christian faith and how it...2022-12-1432 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastTo The Christian Who Has Lost Their Passion - Resist Apathy pt3Brian and Aaron respond to a message from a listener who 1. admits her struggle with apathy, and 2. also shares some beautiful insight on how to resist it! In this episode we try our best to acknowledge just how easy it is to lose our passion for God, but also just how possible it is to find our way back to Jesus. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2022-10-041h 08The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastWake Up To The Story - Resisting Apathy pt.1Part one of a new series by GoodLion Ministries called "Resisting Apathy". Aaron and Brian speak into the problem of apathy in the Christian life, noting how it is a problem that is born out of complacency and a disconnect from Christ. Christian apathy is defined as a lack of interest or concern for the things of God. It is a problem that plagues the church and keeps people from truly following Jesus.  As two former youth pastors, Aaron and Brian have seen so many young Christians ride the roller coaster of faith, swinging from "on fi...2022-09-081h 10The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastCommunity - A Mess Worth MakingBrian Higgins shares with us about the necessity of community in the Christian life. We are currently living through a post-pandemic cultural moment where many Christians are finding it hard to regain community. We also know many young people who've graduated out of youth group and now are trying to navigate their 20s also struggle greatly to find community. It can be easy to give up. In this episode we want to share with you why we believe community is important, even if it's messy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...2022-08-1624 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastMission Drift, Political Extremes, and Wisdom in the Negative World - Mike DoyleIn a cultural moment that is growing hostile towards the Church, it's becoming easier than ever for Christians to slip into mission drift. “Without careful attention, faith-based organizations will inevitably drift from their founding mission. It’s that simple. It will happen.” - Peter GreerOut of defensiveness and self preservation, it can become easy for us to turn our mission field into a battle field, where the focus and goal shifts from reaching the lost to defeating them in political and social battles. This isn't to say Christians should not have...2022-08-011h 13The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastTim Keller, the War on Winsomeness, & Responding to the "Negative World."Many Christians now sense the world has shifted. While culture was once positive towards Christianity, we now see a world that has shifted from openness, to indifference, and now hostility.A negative world.Which begs the question... how do we respond to this idea of the negative world? How do we adapt? How do we avoid negative responses that hold us back from our mission, and focus on the kind of response that makes a difference in this broken world?Today on the GoodLion Podcast, I once...2022-07-191h 22The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastAbortion, Christians, & The Value of a Life (with Ryan Lynn) / RebroadcastAbortion is a hot button topic that is often debated by both Christians and non Christians. Ryan Lynn (Founder of the Speak Life Collective) is here to challenge us on how we can think through this divisive topic as followers of Christ. In this discussion, Aaron and Brian dialogue with Ryan about the value of an unborn life, how to respond to those who hold pro-choice views, what it means to be pro-life, the ethics of abortion, how to get involved with this ideological battle as a peacemaker, how to show grace and compassion to women who've struggled through this...2022-06-251h 28The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastLiving In The Negative World - (Mike Doyle)Throughout our lives many of us have heard older generations harken back to a time when Christians were accepted, praised, and embraced by the culture.Everyone went to Church on sundays. People seemed to hold a Christian worldview and morality, and it was rare to find someone who didn’t believe in Heaven or Hell. A world that was positive towards Christians.Some people my age remember a more neutral world, where Christianity was seen as one of many belief systems free thinkers could choose from.Bu...2022-06-081h 01The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastBrian and Aaron Become Dads - (Season 8 Premiere)The GoodLion Podcast is back for season 8! Brian and Aaron sit down for a heart to heart about a recent big change in their lives: becoming fathers!  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2022-05-251h 08The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastGerry Breshears: The Mechanics Of Salvation - (Best of GLP)This week we present to you an old episode from season 2! We are hoping it will bless some of you listeners who may have missed it the first time it aired. Aaron & Brian get the amazing Dr. Gerry Breshears on the show to discuss all our burning questions about Salvation. What does it mean to be saved? Can you lose your salvation? How do you know someone is saved? All this and more on today’s GoodLion Podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...2022-02-041h 11The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastThe Joys and Challenges of Holy Sexuality - with Dr. Christopher YuanSexuality is one of the main ways people identify themselves today. Our modern moment asks people to freely express who they are by unchaining themselves from traditional concepts of sexuality. This has led many Christians to revert to hardline stances about what a person must be, and particularly, what a person must avoid, in order to be accepted by God.What if there was a different way to look at sexuality? A way more Biblical, more God-honoring, and more holistic?In this conversation, Aaron and Brian talk to Dr. Christopher Yuan...2022-01-051h 28The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastNavigating The Highs and Lows of Faith - Why do I feel close to Jesus one day, and distant the next?Aaron and Brian take some time to answer a great question from a friend: "Why do I feel closer than ever to Jesus one day, and then other days I feel so distant I hardly remember I'm a Christian?"We believe this is a real, raw, and valid question that gets to the heart of what so many Christ-followers face: the roller coaster of faith. We would be the first to admit, we have experienced this struggle ourselves!In this episode we want to help you face this challenge, and help you understand...2021-12-2044 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastWrestling With The Supernatural - (With Michael Bowles) | A discussion on demons, healings, signs from God, and other spiritual experiences.Aaron and Brian chat with their friend Michael Bowles (Pastor, former youth pastor, and current student at Western Seminary) about the challenges of wrestling through the supernatural. The guys talk about their own experiences with things like God speaking, signs from God, healings, and even exorcisms of demons... while acknowledging that in a lot of our western Church culture the supernatural can seem bizarre and rare. Our goal In this episode is to help you wrestle with the reality of the supernatural, and your relationship with the miraculous as a follower of Jesus. This is a...2021-12-141h 13The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastNavigating Change - With Sarah YardleyMost people struggle with change. When we go through major change in a short period of time, it can easily overwhelm us. Learning to navigate change well is crucial to follow Jesus well in a constantly changing world. In this episode, Aaron and Brian sit down with Sarah Yardley, Mission and Ministry Lead at Creation Fest UK and author of MORE > Change: Navigating Change With An Unchanging God. Sarah’s life story has included a lot of change. She’s served in multiple churches in southern California before sensing God calling her to move to Cornwall, England. That move came...2021-11-161h 06The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastThe Messiness of Church Unity in the 2020s - With Scott SaulsIn a culture where every issue requires us to take sides, finding unity is incredibly difficult. This has shown up in the church as Christians are dividing over covid, politics, and much more.In this episode, Aaron and Brian are joined by Scott Sauls, Senior Pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee and author of “A Gentle Answer: Our Secret Weapon in an Age of Us Against Them.” Aaron and Brian ask Scott about the difficulties of pastoring in a divided culture and how the church can find and promote unity that is based on Jesus....2021-11-091h 12The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastDon’t Try To Build The House While It’s Burning - with Justin ThomasThe last 18 months seemed to tear everything apart. The normal structures of our lives, our work, and our relationships seems to have fallen completely apart.For many of us, this has created a sense of loss. The things we trusted in let us down and now we don’t fully know where to turn. We’re not sure what we can or should trust in anymore.For others, this has led to a strong desire to rebuild. Rather than wallow in the sadness of loss, we want to simply put our heads down and remake the worl...2021-11-021h 23The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastEngaging with Real Deconstruction: A look at Exvangelical memes - With Dominic Done!Deconstruction is a growing trend in religious and philosophical circles. While many Christians have begun to address deconstruction, we don’t often engage with deconstructionist ideas directly.In this episode, Aaron and Brian are joined by Dominic Done, author of When Faith Fails: Finding God In the Shadow of Doubt and founder of a ministry to skeptics and doubters called Pursuing Faith. Aaron, Brian, and Dominic respond directly to deconstructionists memes to answer questions coming directly from people wrestling with deconstruction.Throughout this conversation, Aaron, Brian, and Dominic seek to find th...2021-10-1950 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastWhy You Should Rest - Season 6 FinaleAs Aaron and Brian get ready to go on an official break, they reflect on the importance of rest, the pitfalls of workaholism in ministry, and the call of Jesus to ruthlessly eliminate hurry from our lives and embrace a lifestyle of resting in Christ as we live and serve with Him. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2021-08-261h 05The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastYoung People, Postmodernism, and How it Blinds Their Eyes to TruthIn this episode, Aaron and Brian explore the way that postmodern thinking is currently effecting young people.As two former youth pastors, we have a huge heart for young people. They aren’t just the future of the church, they are the present. If you’re a young person between the middle school and college age listening to this, we appreciate you, and we are glad you are here.One of the biggest problems we’ve been seeing about postmodern philosophy is it’s assault on the concept of objective truth. The assertion that eve...2021-07-131h 24The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastThe Dangers of PostmodernismPostmodernism may be today’s common thinking, but is that a good thing? In this episode, Brian and Aaron push past the facade of freedom postmodernism offers to explore some of its dangers.The second episode of this new miniseries begins with a quick recap on what postmodern thinking actually is, something that is not always easy to define. With that definition in mind, Aaron and Brian highlight the fact that some of postmodernism’s conclusions lead to scary places for Jesus followers and non-believers alike.We hope this episode puts words to thin...2021-06-231h 13The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastWhat is Postmodernism, and why should we care?In this episode Brian & Aaron begin to scratch the surface of a notoriously hard to define topic: postmodernism, specifically postmodern philosophy. While western culture has been in the grip of a postmodern movement and mood since the 1960s, many Christians struggle to identify what exactly postmodernism is, and why it presents a problem for the Church.In part one of a new miniseries, the guys jump headfirst into the discussion, doing their best to research, learn, and share their findings. They take a look at Modernism and how it led to Postmodernism, and discuss one of...2021-05-311h 06The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastExiting Survival Mode (Brian Higgins)In this midweek message, Brian takes us through the example of Peter and shows us a path to get out of "survival mode" as we fix our eyes on Jesus. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2021-05-2629 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastBefore You Plant A Church - With Pilgrim BenhamBrian Higgins sits down with church planting veteran Pilgrim Benham to discuss the ins and outs of everything you need to know before you plant a church.Show Links:- Join the GoodLion Community on Discord!- Submit questions that you want Brian and Aaron to answer or make content about!- Submit questions specifically about youth ministry!- Visit our website! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...2021-05-171h 09The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastChristianese Showdown - Brian Vs AaronIn this BONUS episode Aaron & Brian square off to see who can fire off the most "Christainese" phrases in rapid succession. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2021-05-1209 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastAbortion, Christians, & The Value of a Life (with Ryan Lynn)Abortion is a hot button topic that is often debated by both Christians and non Christians. Ryan Lynn (Founder of the Speak Life Collective) is here to challenge us on how we can think through this divisive topic as followers of Christ. In this discussion, Aaron and Brian dialogue with Ryan about the value of an unborn life, how to respond to those who hold pro-choice views, what it means to be pro-life, the ethics of abortion, how to get involved with this ideological battle as a peacemaker, how to show grace and compassion to women who've struggled through...2021-05-111h 23The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastQ&A - How Do You Avoid Sin?Ask GoodLion: What are your strategies for avoiding sin? Brian and Aaron discuss the importance, of confession, openness, accountability, and resisting the devil so he will flee from YOU (instead of the other way around.)   -----------   Ask GoodLion is a video series from Aaron Salvato & Brian Higgins, two Bible-theology nerds and hosts of The GoodLion Podcast (https://goodlion.io/glp/) These guys love theology, deep thinking, and asking tough questions. The tagline of their show is “No Easy Answers.” We here are GoodLion believe the Church should be a place where tal...2021-03-2914 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastIs God Allowing Suffering Just As Bad As Him Causing It?When God made the world, he called it good... and yet when we look at the world today, a lot of times it doesn't really seem very good. It's filled with pandemics and violence and racism and division. And that's just this year, when we look back at human history, it is filled with all kinds of terrible things. We've talked to on this podcast about whether or not God causes evil, and while we recommend you go back and listen to those past episodes, our short answer was no, God doesn't cause evil, but he does allow it...2021-03-201h 13The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastQ&A: Majoring on the Minors? (Eschatology, Calvinism Debates, and LGBTQ issues)Ask GoodLion: How are ways that Christians “major on the minors?” Aaron and Brian discuss eschatology, Calvinism / Arminiamism debates, LGBTQ issues, and how the way we talk about these things impacts our Kingdom Witness. ----------- Ask GoodLion is a video series from Aaron Salvato & Brian Higgins, two Bible-theology nerds and hosts of The GoodLion Podcast. These guys love theology, deep thinking, and asking tough questions. The tagline of their show is “No Easy Answers.” We here are GoodLion believe the Church should be a place where talking through questions should be normal...2021-03-1117 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastQ&A: Are words necessary when preaching the Gospel?Ask GoodLion: Are words necessary when preaching the Gospel, or is the often attributed to St. Francis of Assisi quote “Preach the Gospel.... and if Necessary use words” good advice? Aaron and Brian dive into the necessity of preaching when it comes to “preaching the Gospel.” -------------------Ask GoodLion is a video series from Aaron Salvato & Brian Higgins, two Bible-theology nerds and hosts of The GoodLion Podcast (https://goodlion.io/glp/​). These guys love theology, deep thinking, and asking tough questions. The tagline of their show is “No Easy Answers.” We here are GoodLion believ...2021-03-0513 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastWarnings About Progressive Christianity (Repost from Can I Say That?)Aaron gets invited to come onto Brenna Blain's podcast "Can I Say That?", a podcast that tackles tough topics around Christianity and faith. In the episode, Aaron speaks with Brenna about the topic of Progressive Christianity. What is progressive Christianity? What are some common held beliefs of those who would consider themselves to be progressive Christians? Why is this an important topic to study?Like most things we talk about on the show, we tried to cover it with a ton of grace and compassion, but that doesn't stop Aaron from issuing some warnings to those...2021-02-241h 08The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastDoes God Cause Evil and Suffering? - ft Gerry Breshears and John PiperIn this episode, we dive into some dangerous territory: questions about God's sovereignty. The sovereignty of God can be an extremely challenging topic for Christians. A lot of the debate centers on the phrase "God is in control." What do we mean when we say God is in control? For many, this question leads to an even bigger one: if God is in control, does that mean he causes evil and suffering?Brian and Aaron contrast two theological views of the issue, one framed by renowned reformed pastor John Piper and the other b...2021-02-151h 18The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastFollowing Jesus In The Midst of Same Sex Attraction - Brenna BlainBrenna Blain (host of the Can I Say That? Podcast) shares her story about the unique challenges of being a same sex attracted woman of faith. She tells us about her testimony of following Jesus, what led her to embrace an orthodox view of sexuality and faith,  the important role that sensitive/empathetic youth ministry can play in a SSA child's life, and answers questions like "are all Christians called to be straight?" It's a nuanced conversation and we hope it helps you in your walk with Jesus and your pursuit of growing in understanding about this extremely important t...2021-02-011h 24DisruptorsDisruptorsMaking $1MM Tax Free – Alex Moses & Brian Higgins on How They’ve Done 350+ BRRRRs & Own 160+ Rentals Alex Moses and Brian Higgins talk about how they originally started working together, were working on BRRRRs for out of state investors, and eventually buying BRRRRs for themselves. They also talk about where they get their deals from and have borrowed over $12MM in private money. Video Replay of Interview with Alex Moses and Brian Higgins Sign up for our free wholesaling course: https://www.jotform.com/Trang_Steve/ask-me-anything Want to close more deals without spending any more money? Go to https://www.disruptors.com Follow me on IG: https...2021-01-291h 05Just Get StartedJust Get Started#142 Paul Higgins on Leaving Corporate America, Entrepreneurship and Kidney DiseaseEpisode 142 features Paul Higgins, a High-Performance Mentor and Author and Podcast Host of Build Live Give.Find Paul Online:Podcast - https://paulhigginsmentoring.com/podcast/Book - https://www.amazon.com.au/Build-Live-Give-Lifestyle-Business-ebook/dp/B07YKK7M73Masterclass - https://www.buildlivegive.com/smmasterclassWebsite: https://paulhigginsmentoring.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulhigginsmentoring/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulHiggins555Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulhigginsmentoring/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUmIG9TF9O8dLV2MkGKXktg/featured?disable...2021-01-2539 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastStrength In The Weak PlacesNo one wants to admit they are weak. Our culture puts a high value on strength. But even the strongest among us have weaknesses. Everyone does, even though we all try to mask it. In this episode, Aaron and Brian open up about their own weaknesses and vulnerabilities, how they have effected them in life and ministry, and most importantly, how they have found strength in Christ in their moments of weakness.1 Corinthians 12:9-11“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weak...2021-01-251h 19The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastWhy Wait For Marriage? (With Jon Keith and Jordan Aly) - A Discussion on dating and sexuality.Aaron sits down with his old friend Jordan and her boyfriend (now fiancé since the time of this recording!) Hip-Hop and R&B artist Jon Keith to discuss dating, sex, and waiting for marriage to engage in sexuality. In this culture it's harder than ever for couples to wait, and many don't even really have a theology for "why" they should wait or what the purpose is. Many people who have struggled and made mistakes in this area are constantly battling guilt and shame and finding it difficult to feel right with God. In this episode, Jordan and Jon Keith h...2021-01-181h 19Over & Under: Artists ExposedOver & Under: Artists ExposedEpisode 38: Brian HigginsBrian Higgins is a storyteller across the board who incorporates film, stand up comedy, and visual arts to create community. Brian helped found the Nonprofit Organization "Mental Healthy Fit" to help end mental health stigma through education, entertainment, and impact. Brian talks about what lead him to help create the organization, what films inspired his voice, and some Irish folklore.  You can find Brian Higgins at:  www.mentalhealthyutah.org www.facebook.com/BMHiggins Follow Chaz on Twitter/Instagram/Letterboxd: https://twitter.com/yaboichazzeh https://www.instagram.com/yaboichazzeh/ https://letterboxd.com/yaboichazzeh/   Follow the Podcast on...2021-01-081h 15The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastThe What and Why of DiscipleshipBrian and Aaron discuss discipleship. What is discipleship? Why do we do it? Why is it important? What are ways we misunderstand it? All these questions and more on today’s GoodLion podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2021-01-061h 10The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastA holiday break + Some rad links!Aaron and Brian are taking a few weeks off for the holidays! For now, here's some links to dive deeper into what we do at GoodLion!Show Links:- Join the GoodLion Community on Discord!- Submit questions that you want Brian and Aaron to answer or make content about!- Submit questions specifically about youth ministry!- Visit our website! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...2020-12-1903 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastAaron & Brian Do AventAaron and Brian have a holiday hangout and discuss a topic that they know nothing about: Advent! Is it essential to the faith? Is It just "Hipster Christmas?" Or is it something more? Can it help us grow during the season of Christmas and fix our eyes more on Christ? Brian and Aaron intend to find out as they ask both friends and strangers on social media about the true meaning of Advent.Show Links:- Join the GoodLion Community on Discord!- Submit questions that you want Brian and...2020-12-1152 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastQuestions About Systemic Racism, With Benjamin MorrisonOn this week's episode, Aaron sits down with Pastor Benjamin Morrison to discuss two articles he wrote for CalvaryChapel.com about the issue of systemic racism. The articles received some pushback due to the tense feelings many people have in this moment around the topic, and so Aaron and Ben take time to flesh out a lot of the common concerns and issues that revolve around the term. It's a lengthy yet interesting discussion that gets to the heart of the issue and how Christians can think critically about it.Benjamin Morrison is the planter and...2020-12-051h 54The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastCross-Culture Christianity - With Phil MetzgerAaron sits down with Phil Metzger (lead pastor at Calvary San Diego) to talk about the art of "Crossing Cultures." Phil and his family have spent meant years overseas as missionaries and in that time he has learned all about how to communicate and relate to those who see the world differently. The first season of Phil's show is all about racial relations, and so Aaron and Phil discuss the problem of racial blindspots, the need for openness to different points of view, the necessity of reconciliation and forgiveness, and the debate around the "hot button" issue of the...2020-11-211h 15The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion Podcast5 Ways to Re-Center on Jesus When The World Seems CrazyAaron & Brian are back together to talk about 5 practical ways to Re-Center ourselves on Jesus (when the world seems crazy.) In all the insanity, loss, and change of 2020, many of us have felt distant from God, or like we've lost our focus on our purpose. Aaron and Brian walk us through these ideas: Return to Scripture Get back into Prayer (and pray purposefully) Less Screen-Time and Phone-Time Meditate on Jesus Serve OthersWhile this episode and discussion is laid back and fun, it packs some deep i...2020-11-121h 30The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastNo Matter Who Wins, Jesus Is KingAs we wait for election results, Aaron wrestles through his own doubts, anxieties, and fears around the effects of political ideologies and parties on both the Church and the world, the uncomfortableness of being "politically homeless", and delivers a message of hope about the reality that "If Jesus is King, that changes everything."Show Links:- Join the GoodLion Community on Discord!- Submit questions that you want Brian and Aaron to answer or make content about!- Submit questions specifically about youth ministry!...2020-11-0451 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastLiving Like Jesus In Election SeasonThe 2020 election is one of the most pervasive and divisive topics in American culture. In this episode, Brian discusses the culture of anxiety surrounding the election, they way Jesus calls His people to live, and gives some practical reminders for Christians.Show Links:- Join the GoodLion Community on Discord!- Submit questions that you want Brian and Aaron to answer or make content about!- Submit questions specifically about youth ministry!- Visit our website! This is a public episode...2020-10-3129 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastDiving Deeper into Doubts and QuestionsAaron & Brian take an episode to respond to more questions from listeners about doubts and faith. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2020-10-2353 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastSocial Media: Distraction, or Gospel Opportunity?Aaron & Brian are back with Season 4 of the GoodLion Podcast! Is social media a distraction to Christians, or does it actually present one of the greatest Gospel/Evangelism mission fields of our time? What happens when we stop viewing social media as negative, or allowing it to influence us negatively, and instead focus on how we can use it to share Jesus with others? ––The GoodLion podcast is a show by Aaron Salvato and Brian Higgins, the founders of CGN’s GoodLion Podcast Network. Each episode, their goal is to ask hard questions, push pa...2020-09-181h 19The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastPeople of Peace in the Midst of a Culture WarIn this episode, Brian and Aaron discuss the reality of "Cultural Pharisees". At one time, Conservative Christians were seen as the strict moralists of the day, but currently, we see some of the same legalism on the left (a concept we shamelessly stole from Mark Sayers). We discuss the need for Christians to be people of peace in the midst of rapidly changing cultural landscapes and culture wars. We also explore the necessity for Christians who hold non-affirming theology (regarding LGBT issues) to do so with love, grace, and compassion, and discuss some hopeful stories about how to do...2020-07-2752 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastThe Challenges of 2020 - A recap with Aaron and BrianAaron & Brian are back recording together for the first time in weeks, and they have a LOT to decompress about. Life, work, COVID, Racial tensions, division in the Church, discouragements, and most importantly: hope in Christ. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2020-07-221h 17The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastThe Cup Of Wrath - Understanding God's Justice and MercyWhy is God's wrath often depicted in the Scriptures as a cup of wine? How are we to understand God's wrath theologically? Who must face God's wrath? Who will be spared? Does the Christian have to worry about wrath? And what's the deal with Final Judgement? Aaron and Brian wrestle through these tough theological topics on today's episode of the GoodLion Podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2020-07-0559 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastCan Wrath Be Redemptive? | Tough Questions for the Current Crisis miniseries p3As we wrestle through the tough questions raised by Covid-19, we begin to look at the topic of God's wrath. Could God be the one behind this pandemic? Is it a sign of His wrath? What even IS wrath? We see clear examples of God judging people harshly all throughout scripture, especially in the Old Testament. What is the purpose of wrath? Mere crime and punishment? God getting angry and doing something about it? Or could it be possible that God's wrath actually plays an extremely important role in the story of redemptive history? Is it possible that God's...2020-05-221h 12The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastDoes God Punish The World With Pandemics & Natural Disasters? | Tough Questions for the Current Crisis miniseries p2When we face a some sort of big global crisis, many make statements about how this is certainly proof of God's wrath and judgement against the world. Aaron and Brian dive into this concept, examining the Prophets' warnings, specific examples of God's judgement in the OT, and the importance of context in the metanarrative of Scripture. As usual, there are no easy answers found here, but at the GoodLion Podcast we want to continue to dive deep into the concepts and stories of the Bible and show how they directly relate to the current Covid-19 crisis Christians around the...2020-05-0837 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastDid God Cause Covid-19 in order to Punish Specific People? | Tough Questions for the Current Crisis miniseries p1The Covid-19 Crisis has been the most challenging thing our world collectively has faced since WW2. For many, a part of that challenge has been the tough theological questions that have been raised about God, His Love, His Judgment, His Mercy, and His plan in all of this. In today's episode Aaron & Brian dive into the question: Did God Cause Covid-19 in order to Punish Specific People? They examine some claims by popular televangelists about God's judgement, discuss our tendency to want a "scapegoat" for the issues we face, and try to begin to lay a theological groundwork for...2020-05-0134 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastDoes Contentment Make Us Complacent? (Bonus)Aaron and Brian answer a question from their buddy Sam. We've been preaching a lot about finding contentment in Jesus, but is their a danger we can have towards growing complacent or apathetic? If we don't push ourselves, will we just grow stale? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2020-04-2715 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastThe Difference Between Contentment and Ambition (Bonus)In this short bonus episode, Brian and Aaron answer a question from a listener about finding the balance between being ambitious, and finding contentment in Jesus. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2020-04-2414 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastWhat Exactly Is Spiritual Thriving?Everyone is focused on improving themselves during the Covid-19 crisis, but how does that work spiritually? Most people think of adding a lot of spiritual habits to their daily routine. In this conversation, Aaron and Brian unpack what the God really wants out of us and how spiritual thriving is less about doing things for God and more about being with God. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2020-04-171h 27The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastOur Wives talk with us about Marriage in the Covid-19 Age!Wives of the hosts Brooklynn Salvato and Tori Higgins join Brian and Aaron for a very special episode. We talk about what marriage is like in this crazy cultural moment, discuss how some countries like China are reporting spikes in divorce rates due to quarantine life, and we try to lay out some key ways you can keep your marriage healthy through this crisis. We had so much fun having the girls on the show, we may need to make this a recurring thing...  This is a public e...2020-04-101h 05The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastContent in Christ Alone - Contentment in the midst of Quarantine (pt 2)What does scripture say about contentment? How can we find contentment in Jesus alone? And how can we be satisfied when God changes our plans? Aaron and Brian study scripture and share their personal testimonies of what God has taught them in the past 2 years of unexpected life changes. All this and more on today's GoodLion Podcast.#covid19 #cgncovid19 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2020-04-0448 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastContentment in the Midst of Quarantine - Part 1How can followers of Jesus practice contentment while living in this discouraging moment of Covid-19? Aaron and Brian discuss the vices of discontentment and comparison in creativity, ministry, and daily life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2020-03-2844 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastFear, Faith & The CoronaVirusBrian and Aaron discuss all the chaos enveloping our lives with the outbreak of COVID-19! If God hasn't given us a Spirit of fear... what do we do with the very real emotions of fear many of us are feeling? How can we handle conspiracy theories and fear mongering? What is the balance of trusting God and healthy caution / obedience to authorities? And what hope do we have for the future? We also take some time to answer great questions from the folks in our instagram group chat. All this and more on today's GoodLion Podcast! ...2020-03-201h 19The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastWhat are Spiritual Disciplines?In a world of instant, some of the best things take time. This is especially true in the Christian walk. The common Christian phrase for this steady change is “spiritual disciplines”. In this episode, you get to come behind the scenes as Aaron and Brian plan out a new series on the Spiritual Disciplines. We discuss what spiritual disciplines are, why they matter, and how to think rightly about them. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2020-03-0637 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastEvangelism: How to share Jesus with the people you know!Most Christians have friends who are not believers, but sharing Jesus in those friendships can be really hard. In this episode, Aaron and Brian talk through the dynamics of evangelizing from the framework of strong relationships to help bring the gospel into any friendship. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2020-02-2147 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastEvangelism: 3 Methods for sharing The Gospel with total strangers.Sharing the gospel is hard. No matter how much we may want to evangelizing, getting ourselves to do it can be tough. In this episode, Aaron and Brian talk through the difficulties of sharing the gospel with strangers and offer methods to ease some of the tension of those tough conversations. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2020-02-1547 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastBalancing Ministry with AdultingBrian and Aaron discuss the challenges of adulting while doing ministry. Both share their experience of formerly being full time youth pastors, who now are working full time outside of the church while still pursuing ministry and serving the Church. A great episode for anyone who ever struggles trying to balance it all! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2020-02-0222 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastWhat if my faith makes me an outcast?What do you do when your faith makes people see you as "uncool?" Brian and Aaron field a question from a listener. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2020-01-1318 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastDevotions or Devoted? - a look at the purpose of personal time with God.Should we read the Bible as a devotional, or should we read the Bible and pray in order to grow more devoted to Jesus and His Kingdom? Aaron and Brian discuss the classic Christian idea of “devotions.” Why do we do them? Is there more to it than just checking off a box on the Christian to do list? All this and more in today’s episode! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2020-01-0243 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastCultural Moment: Kanye, Critics, & Christianity (With Kellen Criswell & George Scanlan)Aaron sits down with CGN team members Kellen Criswell and George Scanlan to talk about Kanye's new album. How should we treat celebrity conversions? Should we be critical, or optimistic?Bonus features: Brian Higgins makes an epic cameo at the end, and Kellen and George brainstorm about some new podcast ideas: "Bad Tiger" and "Mediocre Leopard."#kanye #jesusisking This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2019-11-0850 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastQ&A: Should Christians Be Set Apart From Sex, Drugs, Music, and Politics?Our First Mailbag Episode! Aaron And Brian Tackle The topic Of Being “set Apart” from a listener who writes in asking "Should Christians Be Set Apart From Sex, Drugs, Music, and Politics?" This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2019-11-0153 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastThe Mechanics of Salvation - With Dr. Gerry BreshearsAaron & Brian get the amazing Dr. Gerry Breshears on the show to discuss all our burning questions about Salvation. What does it mean to be saved? Can you lose your salvation? How do you know someone is saved? All this and more on today's GoodLion Podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2019-10-051h 08The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastThe Importance of ConfessionBrian discusses with Aaron the topic of confession. Why should christians practice confession? Does confession mean you need a priest? Should we be open with our community? How do we trust one another? All this and more on today's GoodLion Podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2019-09-281h 02The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastDepression, Suicide, and Christianity (With Wesley Towne)In the wake of pastor Jarrid Wilson’s tragic suicide, Aaron & Brian sit down with pastor/speaker Wesley Towne to have a serious conversation about depression, anxiety, and suicide within the church.Wesley Town is a pastor and speaker who is currently focusing his efforts on speaking and teaching on Suffering and Mental Health.Check out his website at https://www.wesleytowne.com, where you can book him to speak at your church and check out his podcast Betters Days (a podcast about Mental Health + Suffering, and what it means to be human an...2019-09-211h 23The GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastResponding to Christian Leaders Leaving The Faith: Josh Harris, Marty Sampson, and reacting to those who struggle with grace, truth, and love.Aaron and Brian discuss the recent news about author Josh Harris and Hillsong worship leader Marty Sampson publicly stepping out of Christianity and how Jesus followers can handle these types of situations involved friends and family who struggle with the same things. We look at doubt, questioning, and wrestle with the meaning of the word "apostasy." Our heart is to help Christians see that this very real problem can be approached with grace, truth, and love. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...2019-08-2350 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastHungering and Thirsting For Righteousness | Righteousness mini series Finale (Pt.7)For our final episode in the righteousness mini series, Aaron and Brian discuss what they learned about this topic, and dive deeper into what it means to "hunger and thirst for righteousness." This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2019-07-2141 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastUpdate - Returning from Hiatus, GoodLion PodClasses, Q&A Episodes, and fresh content coming soon!Hey everyone! Just wanted to give you an update on where Aaron and Brian have been and let you know about the exciting stuff coming upon next on the GoodLion Podcast!2019-06-2610 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastThe Self-Righteous Pastor | Righteousness mini series Pt.5Aaron Salvato, Brian Higgins, Bryan Stupar, and Char Broderson talk about self righteousness in the life of a pastor, and practices to overcome this pitfall! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2019-05-0631 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastSinners Made Righteous | Righteousness mini series Pt.4In part 4, Brian and Aaron discuss how Jesus was a friend of sinners, we hear a testimony from Nathaniel Bedson, and a discussion on self righteousness and our personal struggles with this sin by a group of Calvary Pastors (Zak Shellabarger, Wavey Cowper, Char Brodersen, and Bryan Stupar.) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2019-05-0155 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastSelf Righteousness and Legalism | Righteousness mini series Pt.3What does it mean to be Self-Righteous? What is Legalism? In This episode of the Righteousness Series we take a look at the "Selective Sanctification" that comes with self righteousness, explore what Jesus meant when he said our righteousness must exceed the righteousness of the Pharisees, and look at how our standing with God has less to do with us and more to do with Christ.Hosts Brian and Aaron discuss Legalism, while guests Nick Cady, Brian Stupar, and Wavey Cowpar discuss the pitfalls of self righteousness that Christians can easily fall into! This is a p...2019-04-2345 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion Podcast#4 | Questions from first-time Youth Pastors!Brian and Aaron answer rapid-fire questions from guys who are just getting started as youth workers.  How do you balance life and ministry when you work part time? How do you lead when your volunteers are older than you? How can you empower your leaders to have a bigger role? How do you measure success in youth ministry? How do you build community coming into a new place What are some practical steps in developing a strong leadership team When planning a youth camp/retreat what have you found to b...2019-04-1728 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion Podcast#3 | Five things we would tell our younger selves about being a Youth Pastor.Brian Higgins and Aaron Salvato share from their combined 20+ years of Youth Ministry experience by answering the question... "What would you tell your younger self about youth ministry if you could travel back in time to your first year as a youth pastor?"  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2019-04-1759 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastRighteousness and Sin | Righteousness mini series Pt.2In episode 2 we explore the relationship between righteousness and sin. We look at how Jesus deals with sinners in the story of the woman caught in Adultery. Brian Higgins and Aaron Salvato discuss what Sin actually is and how it relates to righteousness, and pastor Brian Stupar shares with us strategies to overcome the endless cycles of guilt and shame. Finally we hear a true story from Aaron about how righteousness was found in the middle of a friend's lies and drug addiction. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...2019-04-1045 minThe GoodLion PodcastThe GoodLion PodcastWhy start a Podcast about Preaching? - Brian HigginsWe talk with Brian Higgins about preaching, youth ministry, and why he started his podcast “First Time Bible Teacher.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodlionpod.substack.com2019-03-2551 minEmpowered Relationship Podcast: Your Relationship Resource And GuideEmpowered Relationship Podcast: Your Relationship Resource And GuideERP 132: How To Work With Your Soul's Agenda With Ani Anderson & Brian TrzaskosGUEST: ANI ANDERSON AND BRIAN TRZASKOS Ani Anderson and Brian Trzaskos are a dynamic husband and wife team who help compassionate entrepreneurs create the financial freedom they really want without compromising their integrity. As sought after rehabilitation and energy medicine professionals for over two decades, they have helped thousands of people achieve their desires through employing natural law and sensation-based mindset practices. Together they have created multiple businesses, a teaching institute, blended a family, and love sharing with other couples the secret to their success. (Please listen to the podcast episode or read the transcript to hear ex...2018-01-0156 minI am Salt Lake PodcastI am Salt Lake PodcastEpisode 109 – Brian HigginsIn this episode of the podcast I am joined by Brian Higgins. We talk about all of the film festivals he is involved in, we talk about his upcoming Demon Chaser film challenge, his move from Ireland to the United States, what brought him to Utah, his British film podcast, the 48 hour film festival and how he got involved with that, what he enjoys about living in Salt Lake City, and everything else in between. Be sure to check out the Demon Chaser film challenge at Tower Theatre. Wednesday, October 16th at 7pm. ...2013-10-1400 min