Churched - Matthew Paul Turner on SBE

Erik November 14th, 2008

If you've responded to more than one altar call in your life, or if you're scared Jesus might come back while you're going to the bathroom, or if you have friends and family that drive you nuts with their religion, don't miss this edition of Steve Brown Etc. Use one of the options below to listen.

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Matthew Paul Turner joined us on SBE this week to talk about growing up in a fundamentali … (Read More)

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Etcetera - 11.05.08 - Viva La Revolucion!

Erik November 6th, 2008

My comrade, Hurk, joined me in the studio yesterday to bask in the glow of our new glorious leader. Use one of the options below to listen.

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We attempted to discuss the election of Barack Obama in the context of our troubled history, the sovereignty of God, and personal responsibility. In short, we bit off more than we could chew.

Regardless of how you voted, I hope you find something wort … (Read More)

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The Change Manifesto - John W. Whitehead on SBE

Erik September 26th, 2008

Don't miss this edition of SBE with one of our heroes, a man who has been called, "the Tom Paine of our time," John W. Whitehead. Use one of the options below to listen.

America needs change, but Whitehead says the president isn't the answer. Instead, he calls us back to what the Founding Fathers of America originally intended: A nation whose ultimate power base is the will of its citizens.

In Whitehead's new book, The Change Manifesto, he goes beyond alarmist rhetor … (Read More)

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The Constitution Is the Issue

John W. Whitehead September 16th, 2008

“In America, the law is King. For as in absolute governments, the King is law, so in free countries the law ought to be king; and there ought to be no other.”—Thomas Paine

As usual, the contenders for the White House are making a lot of promises about what they will change if elected. They’re singing the siren song all politicians adopt by telling us exactly what we want to hear: reduce taxes, lower gas prices, reform Social Security and provide us with more and more benefits. In other w … (Read More)

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Time for Some Campaignin'

Erik September 2nd, 2008

There won't be an Etcetera podcast today or tomorrow. When you've recovered from the shock and sadness, check this out (and look for yours truly at the end).

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Advancing the Christian Tradition - Dr. John H. Armstrong on SBE

Erik August 29th, 2008

There are fewer and fewer people in this generation that publicly profess Christian faith and commitment. What's more, the role of the Church in politics and culture is changing, but not in the way you might think!

Dr. John H. Armstrong joins us on this edition of SBE in the wake of Obama's acceptance speech (and McCain's choice of running mate) to talk about the advancement of the Christian tradition in the third millennium. Use one of the options below to listen.

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