Barack, What Happened to All the Change You Promised?

John W. Whitehead July 20th, 2009

The unemployment rate in the U.S. now stands at 9.5% and soon will top 10%. And the number of U.S. households on the verge of losing their homes soared by nearly 15% in the first half of this year. This has caused some economists to question whether or not the country is headed toward another economic meltdown–a point of no return. However, watching the news coverage of Barack Obama’s adventures while in office, you might be forgiven for thinking there were no problems left to solve in t … (Read More)

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Our Favorite Lib - Tony Campolo on SBE

Erik Guzman June 5th, 2009

This week on Steve Brown Etc….two old white guys for the price of one! Join Steve and his old buddy Tony Campolo as they hang out, abuse each other and bring some wisdom on where to look for some hope in these troubled times.

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You’ve probably seen Tony talking about politics and religion on Nightline, CNN, MSNBC, Politically Incorrect, etc. He's Professor Emeritus of Sociology a … (Read More)

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News Alert: Be Very Afraid!

Steve Brown February 12th, 2009

I may have told you before but, for a short period of time, we had a Playboy link on this blog. It was kind of jarring to the Christians who saw it.

If you clicked on it, do you know what happened?

No, no, no. We wouldn't do that!

If you clicked on that link, you ended up at the website of Campus Crusade for Christ with an opportunity to hear a plan of salvation.

I would have left it there, but Jesus made us take it down. I think he said something about the ends not justifying the means and … (Read More)

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The End (of 2008) is Near - Tony Campolo on SBE

Erik Guzman December 26th, 2008

Here we are as in olden days, happy golden days of yore. Our faithful friend, Tony Campolo, who is dear to us gathered near to us once more.

Join us on this post-Christmas edition of Steve Brown Etc. as we talk about President-elect Obama, race relations, evangelicals, abortion and the end of the world as we know it. Happy New Year!

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The Greatest Christmas Gift

John W. Whitehead December 22nd, 2008

When my dad returned to Pulaski, Tennessee, after serving in World War II, he couldn't find a decent-paying job. My birth barely a year later only reinforced what my parents already knew–they had no choice but to leave their home and family and this small southern town behind.

Factory towns were booming in the north. So, like hundreds of other desperate families, my parents packed their meager belongings and we moved to Peoria, Illinois, where my dad got a factory job at Caterpillar … (Read More)

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The New Conspirators - Tom Sine on SBE

Erik Guzman December 19th, 2008

The volatility of the new global economy and the growing recession are presenting unprecedented challenges for those most vulnerable to the upheaval. At the same time, the American Church is bleeding the people and resources required to meet the needs of our poorest neighbors.

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Enter the new conspirators, a growing number among us who are quietly planting the future one mustard seed at a ti … (Read More)

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