Religion: Sickness or Cure? – John Armstrong on SBE

Erik Guzman May 27th, 2011

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Radical Islam, Catholics vs. Protestants, Harold Camping, those people with the "God hates fags" signs…Is religion the cause of the world's problems or is it the solution?

John H. Armstrong is here to talk about pursuing unity with diversity through religion. Don't miss this week's Steve Brown Etc.

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The Son of Man Came to Serve

John H. Armstrong May 16th, 2011

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In Matthew 20 Jesus speaks of the Son of Man coming into the world as a servant. He teaches his followers to serve as he served. No single Christian principle has produced more good in the world than this: serving others. Here is how Jesus teaches his followers:

You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be leader among you must be your … (Read More)

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Who Is My Neighbor? – Wayne Gordon on SBE

Erik Guzman May 13th, 2011

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Somewhere in the Bible we're told, "love your neighbor as yourself." If your next door neighbor drives you nuts like mine does, you may be tempted to ask, "Well…what exactly does the Bible mean by 'neighbor?'" (Let's hope it's metaphorical.)

Join Wayne Gordon on Steve Brown Etc. as he gives us a lesson on neighbors, learned from a man left for dead.

In 1975, Wayne Gordon moved to one of the poorest neighborhoods in A … (Read More)

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Love Sleeping Comfortably with Convictions?

Steve Brown May 3rd, 2011

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I was recently at Malone University in Canton, Ohio.

I participated in their World View Forum where I debated Shane Claiborne on the subject of civil disobedience. Shane is the author of a number of books including The Irresistible Revolution and Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals. He is the founder of The Simple Way, a ministry to the poor in Philadelphia, and has been on our talk show a number of times. (We helped him raise money when a major fire burned d … (Read More)

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Heaven, Hell & Rob Bell

John H. Armstrong March 8th, 2011

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The evangelical world was rocked a bit last week by a debate created by Rob Bell's forthcoming book, Love Wins (Harper/Collins, 2011). I read the posts attacking the book, written by Reformed writers who speak with deep certitude about everything they seem to talk about in opinion pieces. Some even went so far as to condemn Bell as a heretic. (Where have I heard this before?)

Into the fray came Mark Galli, senior managing editor of Christianity Today. Galli offers … (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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