The Year of Living Biblically - A.J. Jacobs on SBE

Erik April 11th, 2008

Join us on SBE this week along with our guest A.J. Jacobs as we discuss his book, The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible.

What happens when an agnostic journalist and author in New York City sets out to follow over 700 Biblical rules as literally as possible for an entire year? We're talking everything from the Ten Commandments to obscure stuff like not wearing clothing of mixed fiber, not shaving the sides of his beard and b … (Read More)

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The Case for Civility - Dr. Os Guinness on SBE

Erik April 4th, 2008

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 the bottom of this post to l … (Read More)

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Through a Screen Darkly (Re-Air)

Erik February 22nd, 2008

With Steve out of town and the Oscars coming up this Sunday, radio stations across the country will be re-airing the previously broadcast episode of SBE with Jeffrey Overstreet, author of Through a Screen Darkly: Looking Closer at Beauty, Truth and Evil in the Movies. Listen using one of the options below.

Overstreet hopes to, "help moviegoers develop the ability to explore the stories of popular culture, highlighting what is excellent and identifying what is flawed or indulgent, in order … (Read More)

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Scandalous Freedom Archive

Erik November 12th, 2007

Here's a complete archive of the Scandalous Freedom podcasts. It's a handy reference point if you missed any. Just click the title to go to that message and download or listen. It's also a great way to share the series with friends. Simply click the "mail" icon below to send this page.

In this series, Steve Brown disabuses you of your confusion about freedom, grace and forgiveness. In his inimitable style, Steve describes how real Christianity calls us to live beyon … (Read More)

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Holding the Land

Erik October 29th, 2007

Today's podcast marks the end of our audio series on Scandalous Freedom. As you've listened to Steve, we hope that you've begun to discover the radical grace and freedom that's yours in Christ.

But watch out! When you walk in God's unconditional love, it's gonna drive the legalists nuts. While at times that can be a lot of fun, it's dangerous business being free. There are all kinds of forces that will work against your freedom. And if you start setting … (Read More)

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Harry Potter: Even Worse than the Smurfs

Mark Tesreau July 9th, 2007

Recently, I listened to the pastor of a well known mega-church sermonize from Revelation 21:8 that we should not see the Harry Potter movies because Harry is a sorcerer and sorcerers are going to Hell. So as not to take him out of context, his comments were as follows.

"I really think you ought to think long and hard before you let your children go see Harry Potter at the movie. I really want to encourage you in that area. God has, in the Old Testament and the New, come down hard a … (Read More)

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