Here is a quote from Pastor Joel Hunter in the latest episode of This American Life: The Inauguration Show. I first heard about Joel because his church in Florida started a few 'creation care' programs that ruffled some feathers among evangelicals. He has partnered with Interfaith Power & Light … Read more about Permission granted
Really?
What an amazing performance. But I was floored by this comment. 'On this spot where we're standing 46 years ago Dr King had a dream. On Tuesday, that dream comes to pass.' This was an unbelievably important step for race reconciliation in America...but, really? … Read more about Really?
Bishop Robinson’s Invocation
Invocations are a touchy subject these days. Here's Bishop Gene Robinson in the NY Times on the subject of prayer at inaugural events: Bishop Robinson said he had been rereading inaugural prayers through history and was “horrified” at how “specifically and aggressively Christian they … Read more about Bishop Robinson’s Invocation
Meet Elder Napoleon
Deacon Elder Napoleon first contacted us on New Year's Eve via the call-in line (678-590-BREW), and we played it on Episode 39 with Marjorie Suchocki to wrap up Season 1. Well, rest assured, as I will, that our Mormomergent friend wasn't just a flash in the pan. We got this email from him this … Read more about Meet Elder Napoleon
The Rev. Canon Sally Bingham: Homebrewed Christianity 40
In episode 40, the first episode of Homebrewed Christianity Season 2, we finally reveal the much anticipated 'hypaliciousness'. Listen for the list of what is new this year for the podcast. The controversy over the new Emergent National Coordinator is settled, we share our plans for upcoming … Read more about The Rev. Canon Sally Bingham: Homebrewed Christianity 40
St. Augustine chimes in on the Burris appointment
There was a column in the NYT the other day by Stanley Fish comparing the controversy surrounding the Burris appointment to the Donatist Controversy. While the government is not a religious institution, I believe if St. Augustine were an influential person in today's American politics, his judgment … Read more about St. Augustine chimes in on the Burris appointment
Initiating Peace in Palestine
During the Advent season, my cousin Tim Palmer, college minister at Aldersgate United Methodist (and a pretty talented songwriter) in Abilene, Texas launched 'The Bethlehem Initiative'. The idea was simple: sell rad t-shirts to raise money benefiting Combatants for Peace. The organic t-shirts were … Read more about Initiating Peace in Palestine
Chad’s Blogolutions
With the upcoming launch of the new Homebrewed Christianity website comes my new blogging endeavor. Since Tripp posted his blogolutions, I thought it would be fitting for my first post to include my own. Blog Tripp has chosen a question, a Gospel, a theologian, and a doctrine for the year. I think … Read more about Chad’s Blogolutions
Real Live Preacher and a Christmas Story You’ve Never Heard: Homebrewed Christianity 36
Gordon Atkinson was very kind to talk to me last weekend. He was on his wife's cell phone (because he was having trouble with his) in his backyard, and this episode is the result of our conversation. I enjoyed talking about the theme of hospitality in A Christmas Story You've Never Heard and The … Read more about Real Live Preacher and a Christmas Story You’ve Never Heard: Homebrewed Christianity 36