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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Love, Sex, Marriage. All or none of the above

Susan Isaacs February 22nd, 2011

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I just spent a lovely Valentine's Day with my husband. It was our sixth Valentine's Day together. We met in January of 2006 and were married that August. (Hey, when you've spent your entire adult life unmarried, you don't waste time dating Mr. Wrong or letting Mr. Right get away.) It's been a terrific four and a half years. We'd each spent years in counseling before we met, so I like to say that Larry came "plug-and-play." We get … (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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How Other Worldly Should I Be?

John H. Armstrong October 18th, 2010

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It seems to me that much of the emphasis of evangelicals on piety and Christian living is rooted in a false dichotomy, or dualism. Spirituality, at least the way I learned about it, meant to withdraw from the world. And devotional life, or quiet time as we call it, means to get my battery charged so I can function in the world without being overwhelmed by it. The image is much like that of a modern battery-powered car. You plug it in overnight and then it runs for so ma … (Read More)

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Mom and Dad, I'm Gay – John Freeman on SBE

Erik Guzman June 11th, 2010

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So, you're a Christian parent and your son or daughter just told you he or she is gay. Now what? Join John Freeman as we talk about it.

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John Freeman is President of Harvest USA, a ministry of truth and mercy to those impacted by and struggling with pornography, internet compulsions, and homosexuality. Listen as he talks about his experiences with parents whos … (Read More)

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Love, Power & Homosexuality – Campolo & Freeman on SBE

Erik Guzman May 7th, 2010

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Love or power, Christianity or homosexuality…are these choices we really have to make? Let's talk. Join Tony Campolo and John Freeman on Steve Brown Etc.

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First up, Tony Campolo and his new book, Choose Love Not Power: How to Right the World's Wrongs from a Place of Weakness. Tony is a popular commentator in the media on politics and religion. He&# … (Read More)

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