Gimme that old time politics

Terry Mattingly October 14th, 2008

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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 St … (Read More)

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Living Faithfully in a Pluralistic World

John H. Armstrong July 14th, 2008

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One of the more vexing questions faithful Christians face more and more is the one raised by the claims of Jesus that he is the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6). Is salvation found in no other way than through conscious faith in Christ alone? It has become customary to agree that there are three alternative answers to this question.

1. Exclusivism

This is the traditional answer and the one held by almost all Christians who are conservative. There is "no othe … (Read More)

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Etcetera – 06.10.08 – The Singularity is…hey look, a robot monkey head!

Erik Guzman June 11th, 2008

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The new iPhone is here and the Singularity is near. Join us on this edition of Etcetera as we discuss the religion of technology (Technianity?) in the wake of High Priest Father Steve Jobs' recent revelation.

Today a new gadget, tomorrow…direct brain-computer interfaces and super intelligence. Use one of the options below to listen. It's electronical!

Here are some links that came up in this show…

- The Singularity is Near

- Spend some time … (Read More)

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The Year of Living Biblically – A.J. Jacobs on SBE

Erik Guzman April 11th, 2008

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Join us on SBE this week along with our guest A.J. Jacobs as we discuss his book, The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible.

What happens when an agnostic journalist and author in New York City sets out to follow over 700 Biblical rules as literally as possible for an entire year? We're talking everything from the Ten Commandments to obscure stuff like not wearing clothing of mixed fiber, not shaving th … (Read More)

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The Case for Civility – Dr. Os Guinness on SBE

Erik Guzman April 4th, 2008

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The world is being torn apart by religious extremists, divisive political rhetoric, shrill secularists and uptight culture warriors. But how do we hold on to our deepest beliefs while living together with our deepest differences (especially those of a religious and ideological nature)?

Dr. Os Guinness joined us this week to answer that question and talk about his new book, The Case for Civility: And Why America's Future Depends on It. Use one of the options at th … (Read More)

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The Internet Monk

Erik Guzman January 25th, 2008

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Blogging, podcasting, and other new media are changing our culture in dramatic ways. One obvious example is the role that the Internet, bloggers, and YouTube are playing in this year's election.

Another example (and maybe not so obvious…yet) is the way these new technologies are challenging and transforming the Church.

This week on Steve Brown Etc., we're joined by popular blogger, podcaster, and self-described post-evangelical, Michael Spencer (a.k.a … (Read More)

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