Loving Big Brother: The Future Is Now

John W. Whitehead October 5th, 2009

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"He loved Big Brother."–George Orwell, 1984

1984 portrays a global society of total control in which people are not supposed to have thoughts that in any way disagree with the corporate state. There is no personal freedom. Snitches and surveillance cameras are everywhere. And people are subject to the Thought Police, who deal with anyone guilty of such thought crimes. The government, or "Party," is headed by Big Brother, who appears on posters … (Read More)

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Losing America & Fathers – John Armstrong & Larry Gelwix on SBE

Erik Guzman June 19th, 2009

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News flash! Christians are losing America.

Should we try to get it back? Should we even care? If so, what can the average ham and egger Christian do about it?

Join founder and president of ACT 3, John Armstrong, on this edition of SBE as we talk about the end of Christian America, Oprah and civil religion.

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Then, a nod to Father's Day with Coach Larry Gelwix … (Read More)

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Our Favorite Lib – Tony Campolo on SBE

Erik Guzman June 5th, 2009

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This week on Steve Brown Etc….two old white guys for the price of one! Join Steve and his old buddy Tony Campolo as they hang out, abuse each other and bring some wisdom on where to look for some hope in these troubled times.

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You've probably seen Tony talking about politics and religion on Nightline, CNN, MSNBC, Politically Incorrect, etc. He's Prof … (Read More)

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Does the Afghanistan War Represent Graveyard Thinking?

John W. Whitehead April 15th, 2009

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"I fear that President Obama, finding himself embroiled in an unwinnable war, with too much invested in treasure, lives and reputation to just pick up and walk away, will share the fate of another liberal Democratic president whose dreams for a "Great society" had to be abandoned because of his decisions to become involved in quagmire."–Professor Camillo Bica

Afghanistan has become America's war–a very expensive war at that and one w … (Read More)

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The End (of 2008) is Near – Tony Campolo on SBE

Erik Guzman December 26th, 2008

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Here we are as in olden days, happy golden days of yore. Our faithful friend, Tony Campolo, who is dear to us gathered near to us once more.

Join us on this post-Christmas edition of Steve Brown Etc. as we talk about President-elect Obama, race relations, evangelicals, abortion and the end of the world as we know it. Happy New Year!

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The Case for Civility – Dr. Os Guinness on SBE

Erik Guzman April 4th, 2008

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The world is being torn apart by religious extremists, divisive political rhetoric, shrill secularists and uptight culture warriors. But how do we hold on to our deepest beliefs while living together with our deepest differences (especially those of a religious and ideological nature)?

Dr. Os Guinness joined us this week to answer that question and talk about his new book, The Case for Civility: And Why America's Future Depends on It. Use one of the options at th … (Read More)

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