Jesus Deficit Disorder - Leonard Sweet & Frank Viola on SBE

Erik Guzman August 6th, 2010

You've probably heard the joke about the little boy digging through a giant pile of horse manure. An eternal optimist, he exclaimed, "With all this horse poop, there has to be a pony in here somewhere!"

It's kinda like that in the church. Where's Jesus? We're buried in guilt from not living up to the demands of moralism and social justice. All the while, Jesus is in this mess somewhere.

Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola are here to get us digging in the right di … (Read More)

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A Jesus Manifesto - Leonard Sweet & Frank Viola on SBE

Erik Guzman October 30th, 2009

Leadership principles, church programs, moralism and guilt…is that what Christianity is all about? Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola say we're missing something. Actually, they say we're missing Someone.

Join Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola on Steve Brown Etc. as we discuss A Jesus Manifesto for the 21st Century.

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Dr. Leonard Sweet is a historian of American culture, futurist, pre … (Read More)

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From Eternity to Here - Frank Viola on SBE (Re-Air)

Erik Guzman July 17th, 2009

Q: What do you get when you cross a forgotten woman, an eternal quest and a new species?

A: The meaning of life.

Frank Viola stopped by Steve Brown Etc. to talk about that "eternal purpose" in the context of the three stories in his new book, From Eternity to Here: Rediscovering the Ageless Purpose of God.

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Etcetera - 04.2009 - May Cause Drowsiness

Erik Guzman April 30th, 2009

Don't let the title of this show fool you. Sharon, Matt, John and I had a rip-roaring good time. But, if you plan on listening all the way through, beware of my "revelation" at the end of the program. It could knock you out quicker than the swine flu. For your own safety, don't listen while operating heavy machinery.

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From Eternity to Here - Frank Viola on SBE

Erik Guzman April 24th, 2009

Q: What do you get when you cross a forgotten woman, an eternal quest and a new species?

A: The meaning of life.

Frank Viola stopped by Steve Brown Etc. this week to talk about that "eternal purpose" in the context of the three stories in his new book, From Eternity to Here: Rediscovering the Ageless Purpose of God.

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If you've been burned or bored by religion, don't miss … (Read More)

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Steve Brown Etc. Pop Program Archive

Erik Guzman October 23rd, 2008

Don't miss these popular episodes of Steve Brown Etc. Click on the links below to read a description of the topics covered and to access the audio.

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Listen via the player at the bottom of each post or download the file for later. You can also email the programs to friends and family. Just click the envelope icon next to the audio options to share.

- Tony Campolo - The Church & politics

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