Holding on to Hope – Nancy Guthrie on SBE

Erik Guzman September 16th, 2011

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Nancy Guthrie and her husband, David, have had to face the pain of burying two of their children. Their daughter, Hope, and their son, Gabriel, each lived only six months. And yet, they have found a way through the suffering to hold on to hope in a loving God.

Join Nancy Guthrie on Steve Brown Etc. as she tells her story and helps us find joy in the presence of God on the path of pain.

Nancy and her husband are the hosts of Respite, a retreat for couples who have face … (Read More)

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cartoon: Christopher Hitchens is Dying

nakedpastor August 15th, 2010

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(If you're on the front page of the site, click the title of this post to see the cartoon.)

We never cease to amaze me. When I read that some Christians are praying for the famously outspoken atheist Christopher Hitchens to die, well… we never cease to amaze me. He is dying of esophageal cancer. I created this indisputable cartoon as a reminder to all of us… all of us… that all paths lead to the grave. I know what happens after that is where the … (Read More)

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New Creation vs New Car!

Steve Brown August 9th, 2010

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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 … (Read More)

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Death Be Not Proud – Susan Isaacs on SBE

Erik Guzman July 30th, 2010

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Writer, actor and funny lady Susan Isaacs is our guest this week on Steve Brown Etc. She joined us from the mountaintop in Colorado, but she's emotionally in the valley. Don't miss this thoughtful discussion about death, suffering and a good God who's in control of the whole mess.

(If you're on the front page of the site, click "Read More" to see audio player options.)

Susan Isaacs is the author of Angry Conversations with God: A Snarky b … (Read More)

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For Honey: Death Be Not Proud

Susan Isaacs July 26th, 2010

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"It is a fearful thing to love what death can touch." – Chaim Stern

This is a eulogy to a pet. If you are not inclined to maudlin pet tributes nor have room in your theology for pets in heaven, then save me the embarrassment and yourself the frustration, and give this piece a skip.

My dearest cat died on Sunday. Honey was 13 years old. I'd held out hope she would be one of those cats that made it to 18. But even if she had, it wouldn't hav … (Read More)

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Remembering Michael Spencer – Chaplain Mike & Jeff Dunn on SBE

Erik Guzman April 30th, 2010

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Michael Spencer, aka The Internet Monk, was a uniquely honest, thoughtful and gifted communicator. We were fortunate to have him as a semi-regular on Steve Brown Etc. and one of our guest bloggers. Sadly, Michael died on April 5 after a four-month struggle with cancer. He was 53.

Join Chaplain Mike and Jeff Dunn from InternetMonk.com on SBE as we remember the iMonk and talk about his soon-to-be released book Mere Churchianity: Finding Your Way Back to Jesus-Shaped S … (Read More)

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