Rush Limbaugh (hearts) Elton John

Terry Mattingly June 14th, 2010

If you have read GetReligion for more than a week or two, you probably have noticed that we live in the age of the simplistic label. If you noticed that fact, then you also must have noticed that your GetReligionistas are not fond of labels - especially in religion coverage.

It's just too easy to divide the world into left and right, moderates and fundamentalists and assume that news consumers have some idea what those words mean. Isn't that right, Bill Keller? This is particularly tru … (Read More)

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Sin Boldly - Cathleen Falsani on SBE

Erik Guzman April 10th, 2009

Celebrated and award-winning religion columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times, Cathleen Falsani, stopped by the show this week. Join us as we talk about sinning boldly, believing more boldly still, and finding God in places he's not supposed to be.

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Justice is getting what you deserve. Mercy is not getting what you deserve. And grace is getting what you absolutely don't deserve. In Sin … (Read More)

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Dancing with Democrats - Dr. Joel Hunter on SBE

Erik Guzman January 16th, 2009

Join conservative spokesman, Dr. Joel Hunter, on this edition of SBE as we discuss the controversy surrounding his association with President-elect Obama, Rick Warren's involvement in the inauguration, pro-life Democrats, Obama's Christian faith and more.

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Dr. Hunter is a registered Republican, he says he's not part of the religious left and he delivered the closing prayer at t … (Read More)

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I’m Excited About 2009

Steve Brown January 6th, 2009

I’m excited about 2009.

No, that isn’t a Christian cliché where Christians (it’s part of the liturgy) say they're “excited” about everything from a Christian concert to a funeral. I’m not excited because I’m a Christian.

Frankly, sometimes being a Christian isn’t exciting at all. It’s as dull as dust. If the level of my commitment were dependent on “excitement,” I would join some Wicca group. They don’t tithe, have very few rules and—I’m told—“do church� … (Read More)

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

Erik Guzman December 26th, 2008

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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Tony Campolo is professor emeritus at Eastern Universi … (Read More)

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Churched - Matthew Paul Turner on SBE

Erik Guzman 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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