A Burden For The Times

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3 brothers that take on BIG topics in order to decipher what is Bona fide truth, what is just Bogus and what is Biblical. Join us as the Burden Brothers have clarifying conversations about our current culture and race relations.

  1. FEB 20

    Black Clergy Who Shaped the Movement

    Black History Month continues, and this week we turn our attention to Black clergy whose voices shaped both the church and the culture. Before we dive into history, we start with a lighter question that takes us back to the preachers who influenced us growing up. Some answers may surprise you. Then we explore three powerful and very different figures. One saw the beauty of Christ in the middle of injustice and helped shape a movement from behind the scenes. Another became known as a steady, Scripture-centered voice in an era often drawn to spectacle. The third remains one of the most recognized and debated names connected to civil rights and ministry. This episode isn’t just about history. It’s about legacy, influence, and how we remember leaders. It’s about the power of preaching, the weight of conviction, and the complicated stories behind public ministry. You may walk away with a new name to study, a new book to read, or a new perspective to consider. Books Mentioned: Jesus and the DisinheritedA Dream Deferred: The Jesse Jackson StoryListen in and join the conversation. Thanks for Listening! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

    34 min

  2. FEB 7

    The Black History That Shaped Us

    Every February, we pause our usual format to reflect, remember, and learn. In this Black History Month episode, the conversation takes a personal and thoughtful turn as the hosts explore the people who first shaped their understanding of Black history. From well-known names to voices that deserve more attention, this discussion highlights how curiosity, reading, and lived experience shape how we see the past and understand the present. Along the way, the group reflects on education, perseverance, and why telling these stories still matters today. This episode also features a special voice who brings a fresh, generational perspective to the conversation, offering a powerful reminder that Black history is not just something we study, but something that continues to shape lives in real and meaningful ways. Thanks for Listening! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

    27 min

  3. JAN 23

    2025 - Year in Review

    What if the moments we barely noticed last year are the ones shaping everything ahead? As the year opens, the conversation goes deeper than resolutions and recaps. This episode looks back at the past year through a wider lens, asking which moments truly mattered, which ones slipped by unnoticed, and what they reveal about where we are headed next. From personal reflections to cultural and national shifts, the discussion wrestles with memory, fatigue, faith, and the challenge of making sense of a year filled with noise, change, and unanswered questions. This is not about hot takes or headlines for headlines’ sake. It is about discernment, perspective, and learning how to look back wisely so we can move forward faithfully. Thanks for Listening! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

    45 min

  4. JAN 9

    New Year's Resolutions

    We’re back. After a short break, A Burden for the Times returns with a fresh conversation to start 2026 the right way. This episode kicks off the new season by digging beneath the surface of New Year’s resolutions, not just what we want to change, but why change so often doesn’t stick. From lighthearted banter to honest reflection, we talk about habits, failure, accountability, and the difference between wishful thinking and lasting transformation. Along the way, we explore why some goals quietly fade, why others reshape our lives, and how grace plays a role in both. Whether you are a resolution person, a word of the year person, or someone who gave up on goals a long time ago, this conversation is for you. A new year. A new season. A better way forward. Thanks for Listening! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

    47 min

  5. 12/05/2025

    Ten Questions, Twenty Answers: Our 2025 Reading Recap

    In this bonus episode of A Burden for the Times, Aaron and his wife Erin Burden sit down at their kitchen table for a fun, honest, book-lover’s conversation. Together, they walk through ten questions about their 2025 reading year — with twenty very different answers. You’ll hear how many books each finished (spoiler: the numbers are wild), which stories made them laugh, what shaped them spiritually and personally, and which titles didn’t make the cut. From leadership and spiritual formation to historical fiction, juvenile fantasy, and social issues, this episode is a relaxed, thoughtful look at what they loved — and what they didn’t — in 2025. In This Episode: How many books did Aaron (113+) and Erin (218+) finish this year?Which book made them laugh out loud as a family?The most formative books — from church leadership to marriage, justice, and race.Which popular books they completely forgot they read.Book recommendations they’d gladly hand to a friend.The biggest surprises (good and bad).Books they kept thinking about long after finishing.What they’d reread again… and again.Titles outside their usual genres — from Russian literature to tech & AI.The rare books Erin didn’t finish… and the ones Aaron quit without hesitation.Plus: each shares their Top 5 Books of the Year, bonus honorable mentions, and a few great audiobook tips. Whether you love reading or just want some next-read inspiration, this episode is a warm, real conversation about books, growth, marriage, and what shaped their year. Get the full list of books here: Thanks for Listening! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

    55 min

  6. 11/21/2025

    Charlie Kirk (Part 3): The Final Conversation

    In this final part of our Charlie Kirk trilogy, the Burden brothers wrestle with the hardest question yet: Has his influence been better or worse for American society? After two episodes examining his rhetoric and platform, we now face the aftermath of his assassination. Did polarized political discourse create the conditions for this tragedy? What should the church's response have been? And when we weigh all the variables—the conversions, the controversies, the patriotism, the divisiveness—where do we land? Anton, Aaron, and Adrian find surprising agreement on some points and sharp division on others. From soundbite culture to Christian nationalism, from David the warrior to Peter the hothead, this conversation refuses easy answers. One of us separates his verdict into two parts: better for America, questionable for Christianity. The others push back hard. Along the way, we reveal what quote should go on each brother's t-shirt (hint: context is everything), debate whether imperfect people can still be heroes, and reflect on what it means to die with honor in a culture that demands perfection. Key themes: Rhetoric, algorithms, and the polarization greenhouseThe evangelical response to tragedy vs. political opportunityBetter vs. perfect: Can flawed people make kingdom impact?American exceptionalism vs. kingdom-mindednessWhat kind of influence actually honors ChristListen if you've ever asked: "Can we celebrate someone's good without endorsing everything they did?" Season Finale Thanks for Listening! Thanks for Listening! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

    59 min

  7. 11/07/2025

    Charlie Kirk (Part 2): The Debate Over Debate

    In this second part of our Charlie Kirk conversation, the Burden brothers continue an unfiltered discussion about faith, conviction, and tone. Is “hard truth” automatically harsh? Can strength and gentleness coexist in public witness? And what happens when political identity gets tangled with Christian belief? Anton, Aaron, and Adrian unpack how conservative voices have shaped college campuses, why tone matters as much as truth, and what real masculinity looks like when it’s governed by the Spirit rather than ego. From Turning Point USA to Philippians 4:5, this episode wrestles with the tension between boldness and humility—and asks what kind of strength actually honors Christ. Key themes: The effectiveness and limits of platformed debateMasculinity vs. toxic masculinity in Christian culturePolitical conservatism and Christian witnessGentleness as strength under controlHow to engage convictionally without losing compassionListen if you’ve ever asked: “How do we stand firm in truth without losing grace?” Thanks for Listening! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

    49 min

  8. 10/24/2025

    Charlie Kirk: Masculinity, Femininity, and the Kirk Effect

    In this episode, we dive into one of the most volatile cultural conversations of the year—the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Rather than rushing to react, we stepped back to ask the deeper questions: What made him such a polarizing yet influential voice? How does bold speech intersect with biblical conviction? And when does “masculine strength” cross into moral compromise? We explore the tension between conviction and compassion, leadership and gentleness, and what it really means to represent Christ in the public square. This isn’t an easy episode—but it’s an honest one. (Part 1) Listen for: A candid discussion on faith, masculinity, and free speechThe spiritual lessons behind a cultural crisisHow Christians can engage culture without losing their witness Thanks for Listening! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

    42 min
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3 brothers that take on BIG topics in order to decipher what is Bona fide truth, what is just Bogus and what is Biblical. Join us as the Burden Brothers have clarifying conversations about our current culture and race relations.

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  • Creator
    Burden Brothers
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    129
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 A Burden For The Times
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