Why I Went Back to Church

Susan Isaacs August 31st, 2010

I’ve heard my share of “leaving church” stories; and not from immature, fair-weather Christians but from long-term, mature believers – many who had been in leadership. They grew disillusioned by schisms and scandals, they got tired of what felt like a formulaic service, they didn’t feel fed, they didn’t feel needed. So they left – not God, but church. And they’re not alone. Anne Rice is just the latest statistic. As George Barna said in his book, Revolution, people are “leavin … (Read More)

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Evolving in Monkey Town - Rachel Held Evans on SBE

Erik Guzman August 27th, 2010

Rachel Held Evans grew up in Dayton, Tennessee, a town that epitomized Christian fundamentalism during the Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925.

Join Rachel on Steve Brown Etc. as we talk about her crisis of faith and how she came to a place where knowing all the answers isn't as important as asking questions.

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Rachel Held Evans is an award-winning writer and author of Evolving in Monkey Town: H … (Read More)

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"Killing the Indian in the Child" & Forgiveness - Maracle & Boone on SBE

Erik Guzman August 20th, 2010

Could you forgive the people who took your children from you and then reeducated them in an effort to destroy your way of life? Me either, but that's what's happening in Canada.

Join Barry Maracle and Steve Boone as we talk about the Canadian government's effort to "kill the Indian in the child" and the extraordinary forgiveness of Canada's native peoples.

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Emotionally Healthy Spirituality - Pete Scazzero on SBE (Re-Air)

Erik Guzman August 13th, 2010

From the outside, it looked like Pastor Pete Scazzero was on top of the world. The church he planted in New York was filling up with people (many of them new Christians) and the atmosphere was electric. But on the inside, Pete was secretly dying. Then he hit the wall.

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Whether you're in full-time ministry or a regular churchgoer, don't miss Pete Scazzero on Steve Brown Etc. this w … (Read More)

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The Problem of Pornography

John H. Armstrong August 10th, 2010

No subject makes me quite as uncomfortable to speak or write about as pornography. I suppose this is because I know the problem is so profoundly difficult yet I actually know so little about it. I have read very little on the subject and never attempted to counsel porn addicts. I have, rightly I think, preferred allowing those more skilled to help men in the grip of this mind-numbing, soul-destroying sin. I have known a few friends who’ve had serious struggles with pornography and I am keenly … (Read More)

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New Creation vs New Car!

Steve Brown August 9th, 2010

Guess what?

I just got a new car!

I know, I know, that's not very spiritual, but I'm in that stage where I have to tell someone and you're it. It's a black (befitting the clergy) Honda Accord and I like it a lot.

I generally run cars into the ground, often getting close to 200,000 miles out of them. My old car was a hybrid with 125,000 miles on it. If the batteries go in a hybrid, it can cost up to $4,000. Given that batteries don't last forever and on the advice of a me … (Read More)

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