The Church & Politics – Tony Campolo on SBE

Erik Guzman July 18th, 2008

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Our Favorite Lib., Tony Campolo, joins us on this edition of Steve Brown Etc. to give us the latest on his efforts to represent pro-lifers "to the highest members of the Democratic Party." Use one of the options below to listen.

Mr. Campolo has been appointed to the Democratic Party's platform committee and he says Democratic officials are open to hearing his argument that abortion is a human rights issue. We talk about that and the need for Christian … (Read More)

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The Chronicles of Narnia – Douglas Gresham on SBE

Erik Guzman June 13th, 2008

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A once-free land under the thumb of a twisted ruler. A prince who has risen to give hope to the people and lead them to victory over evil.

No, not Prince Caspian. I'm talking about Obama!

Use one of the options below to join us on this edition of SBE as Steve attempts to straighten out my "spurious" political views.

Then, stick around for a visit from Douglas Gresham, co-producer of the Narnia films and C.S. Lewis' stepson, as he talks about ma … (Read More)

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From our “no comment” department

Terry Mattingly June 10th, 2008

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The following is not taken from a news story. It's part of a column from (wait for it) the San Francisco Chronicle. And, yes, we have crossed paths with this man's work before.

So I have no comment on Mark Morford's answer to the question: What's really going on with Obama (no other names needed at this point)?

I have no comment about the headline: "Is Obama an enlightened being? Spiritual wise ones say: This sure ain't no ordinary politici … (Read More)

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Etcetera – 06.04.08 – Fan Boys

Erik Guzman June 5th, 2008

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From Obama to Weezer, we're fans. Join us on this edition of Etcetera as we talk politics, new music, and how you can get the punchlines to jokes we don't feel comfortable delivering on the podcast. Use one of the options below to listen.

Here are some links that came up in this show…

- Be an official fan of Etcetera and join the Etcetera Facebook group (Have you heard about the new black iPhone?)

- Hillary Clinton song – Unelectable

- SBE show o … (Read More)

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We the Purple – Marcia Ford on SBE

Erik Guzman May 30th, 2008

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Sick of partisan politics? Are independent voters on the verge of ushering in real change, or will the two-party system squelch their voice?

Marcia Ford, author of We the Purple: Faith, Politics and the Independent Voter, joins us on this edition of SBE to talk about how rabid partisanship is prompting voters to go independent and how the Republicans & Democrats are reacting.

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Click here to visit Marcia's blog. Also, … (Read More)

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Obama's Pastor & The Frog

Steve Brown March 20th, 2008

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It's not an uncommon problem. In fact, I have a degree of sympathy for Barack Obama.

What do you do when your pastor says really stupid things?

It's not that I have to apologize for my pastor. I'm thankful that I don't; but, frankly, I suspect that a lot of friends have had to apologize for me.

If you ever visit the Key Life building, you should note a cartoon that hangs on the wall in the lobby. It's a picture of a pastor standing in fron … (Read More)

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