Good News, Simple Living & 9/11 – Tony Campolo on SBE

Erik Guzman September 9th, 2011

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This week on Steve Brown Etc., two old white guys for the price of one! Join Steve and Tony Campolo as Tony gives us some good news, talks simplicity and shares his thoughts on the 10-year anniversary of 9/11.

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You've probably seen Tony talking about politics and religion on Nightline, CNN, MSNBC, Politically Incorrect, etc. He's Professor Emeritus of Soci … (Read More)

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Helping Haiti – Tony Campolo on SBE

Erik Guzman April 2nd, 2010

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Join Our Favorite Lib., Tony Campolo, on this edition of Steve Brown Etc. for an update on Tony's work in Haiti. How do you make a real difference in that country post-earthquake without creating dependence through paternalism?

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We also discuss global warming and U.S. energy policy.

Tony is professor emeritus of sociology at Eastern University and president of the Evan … (Read More)

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Old Men on a Mission – Tony Campolo on SBE

Erik Guzman February 12th, 2010

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With all the books Tony Campolo has written, he could kick back and retire on the royalties, but that's just not his style. Join us as Tony and Steve discuss how to keep on truckin' and have a great time doing it.

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We also talk about how Tony's relief work in Haiti is progressing a month after the earthquake, and we find out if he's led Nancy Pelosi to C … (Read More)

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Destruction in Haiti (and the Destructiveness of Words)

Susan Isaacs February 2nd, 2010

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My husband Larry used to travel a lot when he wrote for World Vision. He visited countries all over the world that suffer from poverty. World Vision's mission is to help the poor with basic needs and education. Larry's a pretty idealistic guy, but Haiti was the only country he felt was beyond hope. He could physically feel the oppression and despair. He couldn't wait to leave. In fact, the official he interviewed encouraged him to do so as soon as possi … (Read More)

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Haitian voices: God and the quake

Terry Mattingly January 27th, 2010

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So far, nothing I have seen coming out of Haiti has changed my mind about how journalists should approach the basic "theodicy" story.

I've said it several times already (click here and then here), I am really not that interested in what American religious broadcasters or even articulate American academics have to say about the role that God or the spirits did or didn't play in causing the hellish earthquake that rocked Port-au-Prince and the surround … (Read More)

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Clusterfuzzle – Susan Isaacs on SBE

Erik Guzman January 15th, 2010

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Anne Lamott says that laughter is the carbonated form of holiness. If that's true, Susan Isaacs is an effervescent, snarky, super-saint.

Join Susan on this week's Steve Brown Etc. as we discuss the tragedy in Haiti, Pat Robertson, and we finally get the answer to the question, "If there's a good God, why does he allow so much pain and suffering?" How's that for comedy?!! Waka waka.

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