Etcetera - 05.27.08 - The Resistance is Futile

Erik May 28th, 2008

Join me, Sharon and Hurk for a rockin' good time as we discuss the "3,000 member nationwide Christian group" that's calling for a boycott of Starbucks because of their new/old logo.

Mark Dice of The Resistance says the image is, "…extremely poor taste, and the company might as well call themselves Slutbucks." Which begs the question…"Mark who of the what?" Use one of the options below to listen.

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Bella - Eduardo Verástegui on SBE

Erik May 23rd, 2008

Eduardo Verástegui joined us on Steve Brown Etc. this week to talk about his critically acclaimed movie Bella, the journey that led him to Hollywood and the reason he's there. Use one of the options below to listen.

Bella was one of the most honored films of 2007 - including the coveted People's Choice Award at the Toronto Film Festival. Eduardo plays the role of Jose in the movie, a man who had money, fame and success, but didn't find what really matters in life until he lost … (Read More)

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Homosexuals & Evangelicals - The Internet Monk on SBE

Erik May 9th, 2008

The Internet Monk, Michael Spencer, joins us on Steve Brown Etc. this week to talk about gays, lesbians and evangelicals. Use one of the options below to listen.

When homosexuals listen to evangelicals, what do they hear? One friend of mine suggested that we sound like the teacher from the Peanuts cartoons, "Wa wah wa. Wah wa wa wah." But much of the time, our words are far more caustic. Join us as we discuss the subject in the context of Michael's insightful and controversi … (Read More)

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A New Kind of Conservative

Erik February 29th, 2008

If you're a politically conservative Christian, but feel misrepresented by the Religious Right, don't miss this week's Steve Brown Etc. Conservative spokesman, author and pastor Dr. Joel Hunter joined us to talk about his new book, A New Kind of Conservative.

Dr. Hunter holds traditional biblical stands on abortion and homosexuality, but is at the same time seeking to expand the political discussion to include other biblical concerns, such as poverty, justice issues, the enviro … (Read More)

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Avoiding Some Church Troubles

Tony Campolo January 14th, 2008

Every denomination in America is facing the real possibility of schism because of differing views on the place of gays and lesbians in the Church. Almost all churches, including most Fundamentalist churches, are open to homosexuals attending their worship services. Even homophobic Christians welcome gays and lesbians in the hope that they will hear the Gospel and maybe get saved. Those who are convinced that those with homosexual attractions can be changed through “coming to know Christ,” … (Read More)

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The Changing Politics of Evangelicals

Tony Campolo December 17th, 2007

It is increasingly obvious that the once unified front that the Religious Right once presented to the world is fractured and has fallen into a variety of pieces. Chuck Colson, one of the most intelligent and effective spokespersons for that powerful bloc of Evangelical voters that so faithfully delivered elections into the hands of the Republican Party, has been claiming otherwise. But with Pat Robertson endorsing Rudy Giuliani; most Southern Baptist leaders find their flag bearer in Mike Huck … (Read More)

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