One.Life – Scot McKnight on SBE

Erik Guzman March 25th, 2011

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When Jesus announced the arrival of God's kingdom, what was he talking about? And what does it have to do with my sex life?

Join Scot McKnight on Steve Brown Etc. as we talk about moving beyond the boredom of religion toward a vision of the kingdom of God that revolutionizes every area of life.

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Scot McKnight (PhD. Nottingham) is the Karl A. Olson Professor in R … (Read More)

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Devastation in Japan & Generation Ex-Christian – Drew Dyck on SBE

Erik Guzman March 11th, 2011

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The devastation in Japan in the wake of the Tsunami is heart-wrenching. Tragedy on the scale that we're witnessing inevitably brings up the question, "Where is God in all this?"

Join us on this edition of Steve Brown Etc. as Steve addresses that question. We can't promise an answer, but it will be good to be together.

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Then, Drew Dyck joins us to … (Read More)

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Permission to Speak Freely – Anne Jackson on SBE

Erik Guzman March 4th, 2011

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Church is not a safe place to be honest about our struggles. If you don't believe that, try confessing. Then step back, watch the fireworks and join Anne Jackson on this edition of Steve Brown Etc.

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Anne Jackson is the author of Permission to Speak Freely: Essays and Art on Fear, Confession, and Grace. Anne is on a mission from God to make church a safe place … (Read More)

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Fall to Grace – Jay Bakker on SBE

Erik Guzman February 18th, 2011

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Jay Bakker's Christian faith has been through the ringer.

As the son of Jim and Tammy Faye, at the age of 11, Jay's life was shattered by the very public downfall of his parents' PTL ministry, watching his dad go to jail and suffering the resulting ostracism from the church. He's been picking up the pieces and building a monument to God's grace ever since.

Join Jay on this edition of Steve Brown Etc. as we talk about his journey from disill … (Read More)

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Hipsters & Sex – Brett McCracken & Dan Allender on SBE

Erik Guzman February 11th, 2011

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Christian hipsters got you down? Does your sex life need redeeming? Then this hip and sexy episode of Steve Brown Etc. is for you!

First up, join Brett McCracken as we talk about what happens when church and cool collide. Brett's the author of Hipster Christianity. He's also managing editor at Biola magazine and a frequent contributor to Christianity Today and Relevant magazines.

Then, Dr. Dan Allender stops by to talk about his Redeeming Sexuality confere … (Read More)

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On Delivering the Truth in Love

John H. Armstrong February 8th, 2011

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For as long as I can remember I have found that few Christians know how to deliver reproof to their brothers and sisters in a way that is effective and humane. We have turned "speaking the truth in love" into a virtual blank check to correct others at any time and in any form we think permissible.

Our reasoning seems simple enough. The Scripture speaks of loving reproof and the wounds of a friend. We then take these kinds of wisdom texts and immerse them in ou … (Read More)

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