The Internet Monk

Erik January 25th, 2008

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. The Internet Monk).

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A Beautiful Messy Image

Erik November 9th, 2007

What does it mean to be part of the kingdom of God in a jacked up world? Is the Church here to clean up the mess? Or do we have a more divine purpose?

Rick McKinley joins us on SBE this week to talk about his book, This Beautiful Mess: Practicing the Presence of the Kingdom of God, and how the Imago Dei Community in Portland is living out his message. Check out the show and visit Rick's blog.

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The God of Intimacy & Action

Erik September 28th, 2007

If you're like me, you may want to be more involved in evangelism and social justice, but often find yourself overwhelmed by the pressures of everyday life. There's just no energy left to strive for holiness and God's redemptive work in the world.

Well, slack no more! Here's the surprising solution to our conundrum. Tony Campolo and Mary Darling join us today to talk about reconnecting ancient spiritual practices, evangelism, and justice.

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Death by Suburb - Dave Goetz

Erik June 28th, 2007

Many times the idea of a thing is very different from the thing itself. Think about family vacations. Visions of relaxation and intimate time with loved ones quickly give way to an exhausting schedule packed with activities, not to mention the friction caused by close proximity to the strangers with whom you live.

The spiritual disciplines are that way. Contemplating oneness with the God of the universe sounds great, but get still and alone with Him long enough and it starts to feel like that … (Read More)

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