Gone Fisching - John Fischer on SBE

Erik November 21st, 2008

Join us on this week's Steve Brown Etc. as we talk with author and musician John Fischer about uptight religious folks, contemporary Christian music, and our misguided attempts to change the world.

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With 12 albums and 15 books to his credit, John currently writes for Chuck Colson's Breakpoint.org, Relevant magazine and Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) magazine. His daily devotional, Catch of the … (Read More)

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Internet MONKeying Around - Michael Spencer on SBE

Erik October 31st, 2008

The Internet Monk (if that is his real name) stopped by on this Halloween weekend edition of Steve Brown Etc. to try to corrupt us with his sorcerer's ways. Can you believe that this guy says it's all right for Christians to celebrate Halloween? What's next, voting Democrat?!! Yup, that too.

Join us as we talk about fear and voting in the post-evangelical wilderness.

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Gimme that old time politics

Terry Mattingly October 14th, 2008

If you’re like me, you have probably been feeling a bit down in recent weeks as the White House race has, at times, veered off into a muddy ditch or two. It’s easy to argue about who has been throwing what, but there’s no doubt that both sides are getting hit. It’s especially depressing, but not surprising, to see all of the religion hooks in this muddy drama.

This brings us to one of best political features that I have seen in the Washington Post Style section in quite some time. This p … (Read More)

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Dr. Joel Hunter's Prayer

Erik September 2nd, 2008

In case you missed it (I did), here's Dr. Joel Hunter praying at the close of the Democratic convention. Thoughts?

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Advancing the Christian Tradition - Dr. John H. Armstrong on SBE

Erik August 29th, 2008

There are fewer and fewer people in this generation that publicly profess Christian faith and commitment. What's more, the role of the Church in politics and culture is changing, but not in the way you might think!

Dr. John H. Armstrong joins us on this edition of SBE in the wake of Obama's acceptance speech (and McCain's choice of running mate) to talk about the advancement of the Christian tradition in the third millennium. Use one of the options below to listen.

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Lord, Save Us From Your Followers - Dan Merchant on SBE

Erik August 22nd, 2008

Why is the gospel of love dividing America? Dan Merchant spent two years looking for answers to that question, and the result is the entertaining and thought-provoking documentary, Lord, Save Us From Your Followers.

Dan's quest to explore faith and culture in America included everything from engaging people on the street as "Bumpersticker Man," to interviewing experts, to shooting a game show called "Culture Wars." Use one of the options below to hear all about it.

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