This week we are joined by New Testament scholar and professor at Brite Divinity School Warren Carter for the first part of a discussion on the gospel of John’s relationship to the Roman empire.  If you are a fan of his previous work on the gospel of Matthew (like me) then even you may [...]

 

 The Gospel of John & Empire with Warren Carter: Homebrewed Christianity ep.21 [47:45m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Have you ever wondered what kind of Father and Son conversation took place after Abe was interrupted when sacrificing Issac? I have. Now we have the answer….

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Steve Knight pointed me to the video of Don Miller doing the benediction at the Democratic National Convention on its opening night. I thought his prayer did a good job giving voice to the many passionate Christians in America who dream of a different country and world because of our actions as individuals, churches, [...]

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I think this might be the most refreshing political discussion with religious leaders in a long time.
Richard Land says, “Conservatives too often think God is on their side….doing so is idolatry….Liberals too often think God doesn’t have a side.”

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This quote is from “Religion in the Making,” which I have been rereading only to find more sweet quotes for the sharing.  Enjoy this one, it is a goodie and a point that sounds similar to Doug Pagitt in his newest book.

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This week author and blogger Daniel Radosh joins us to discuss his new book ‘Rapture Ready.’  It is an outsiders journey to understand America’s evangelical subculture.  I can’t overstate how much fun the interview was and the book is even better.  I started reading it and couldn’t put it down.  Not only is it hilarious, [...]

 

 Rapture Ready with Daniel Radosh: Homebrewed Christianity ep.20 [57:44m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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What a closing line, “Nations don’t invade other nations in the 21st century.”

You heard it hear first. Straight talk. The century didn’t start until May 1st 2003 where our current President said…

When I heard McCain say this I called a friend and he told me about this…the end part….I laughed….

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I got a message from a blogger asking if I was ever going to share my responses to all my previous blogging on Pannenberg, so since that means at least one person presumably wants them I share some of them.  The first is Pannenberg’s decision to use lordship as a primary category.  I’ll look at [...]

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My best buddy from High School, James Beikmohamadi, was part of creating the Jingle Generator and let me tell you it is very entertaining.  Go check it out, but first listen to the new Homebrewed Christianity jingle.  Where else can you get an award winning producer like Tommy Silk to do your jingle?  Enjoy.

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This week all-star philosopher John Caputo is our guest as he shares his philosophical and theological journey through his career.  If you are already a Caputo fan you will hear how he managed to make his more recent theological turn.  If you aren’t a fan yet, then you will be.  He shares how an early [...]

 

 John Caputo on From Radical Hermeneutics to the Weakness of God: Homebrewed Christianity 19 [84:29m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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