Whitehead, in his little book on symbolism, makes a great observation on the ever-changing meaning different symbols have through history. I read this quote and started thinking 'what Christian symbols need adaptation and which need a revolution?' … Read more about Adaptation or Revolution?
Pannenberg – Creation pt.3 (Ontological Priority of the Future)
Pannenberg wants to explain how one can affirm the freedom of God, the integrity (freedom) of creation, and the eschatological coming of God in his doctrine of creation. He does so with the ontological priority of the future. Hopefully I don't ruin this part, since it is one of my favorite parts … Read more about Pannenberg – Creation pt.3 (Ontological Priority of the Future)
Homebrewed Christianity 6 “Jonathan Wilson Hartgrove talks race, gets Neo-Monastic, and Jesus”
On this episode Jonathan Wilson Hartgrove of the Rutba House rocks it out with Chad. He shares a bit out of his new book on race in America entitled 'Free to be Bound.' Since all I did was blab in the intro I will say that Chad did a great job and I am still thinking about some of Jonathan's … Read more about Homebrewed Christianity 6 “Jonathan Wilson Hartgrove talks race, gets Neo-Monastic, and Jesus”
I Got my Mux On
So Chad and I had some technical difficulties (my laziness) and the new Homebrewed Podcast will be up shortly, but in the present check out my Muxtape. I saw Josh Brown doing it and thought of the mixtape competitions from div school organized by Mike Lee and had to do it. This is my mix of songs … Read more about I Got my Mux On
Pannenberg – Creation pt.2
Pannenberg grounds his understanding of creation in the biblical witness. Most unique is his conclusion that the history of salvation gave a historical narrative from which the claim for Creation out of nothing can be made, because the God of the exodus is the sole deity and creator. The … Read more about Pannenberg – Creation pt.2
Pannenberg – Creation pt.1
Central to the Christian faith is the affirmation that God is Creator and for Pannenberg the content of God’s act of creation must be developed in relationship to the infinite and eternal nature of God, while also affirming the radical freedom of God. Creation is understood to be a singular act of … Read more about Pannenberg – Creation pt.1
Homebrewed Christianity 5 “A (super sweet) conversation with Brian Mclaren”
This was an awesome conversation Chad and I had with Brian McLaren. We talk a bit about his Deep Shift tour and his most recent book (Everything Must Change), but mostly we talk about how to understand the kingdom of God and its relationship to the church today. It was a ton of fun and we are very … Read more about Homebrewed Christianity 5 “A (super sweet) conversation with Brian Mclaren”
Pannenberg – Trinity pt.3
Pannenberg turns from the Trinitarian identity of God to discuss the attributes of God from the perspective of God’s essence. He begins with the infinity of God and develops his understanding of holiness, eternity, omniscience, and omnipotence. For the infinite to function as the place of … Read more about Pannenberg – Trinity pt.3
New Song: Peace Be Still (Psalm 46)
A few weeks ago Mike (the senior minister) asked me to play some music with his sermon on Psalm 46 and I ended up writing a rendition of the Psalm that was weaved through the sermon. A number of people have asked for the song so I recorded in the office today to share. Question: So if you steal … Read more about New Song: Peace Be Still (Psalm 46)
Homebrewed Christianity 4 “Tony Jones on wikichurch, ordination, and the Hauerwasian Mafia”
This week I talk Tony Jones, Emergent Village guru in residence. Today is his 40th birthday so I thought I would let Tony know that I am glad he was born. I think the conversation is pretty good and it should inspire you to check out his new book, which I liked and Greg Horton didn't, but either … Read more about Homebrewed Christianity 4 “Tony Jones on wikichurch, ordination, and the Hauerwasian Mafia”
Homebrewed Christianity 2.2 “A Church Historian Talks to Doug Pagitt and Tim Conder”
Here is the second half of the conversation between Doug Pagitt, Tim Conder, and Bill Leonard. Enjoy it, I did. … Read more about Homebrewed Christianity 2.2 “A Church Historian Talks to Doug Pagitt and Tim Conder”
Pannenberg – Trinity pt.2
After having begun his doctrine of God, Pannenberg turns to his understanding of the essence and attributes of the Triune God. Important here is how the discussion of God’s essence and attributes is informed by the previous philosophical discussion, but distinctively by the self-revelation of God … Read more about Pannenberg – Trinity pt.2