2013 was an amazing year on the Homebrewed Christianity Podcast network. So Bo and I decided that we would do a little year-end review show. You will get to hear some of our favorite clips, hear what was going through our heads during some of the online scuffles, and find out just who won the … Read more about The 2013 Homebrewed Christianity Podcast Awards!
John Piper’s WAMM Calvinist
One might think it a bummer timing-wise for John Piper, releasing his new poem/video foray into the arts just before Beyoncé surprised the music world with a new album (and accompanying videos), but with the amount of tweets and Facebook shares it's getting, it appears Beyoncé and Piper might just … Read more about John Piper’s WAMM Calvinist
TNT: Letters Edition
A cast of two halves! In the first half Bo and Tripp respond to 3 letters from listeners. Then we get a call with Micky Jones about choosing a seminary (43rd minute) - and when we come back for the 4th and final letter things get a little rowdy. It turns out the resurrection is a topic that … Read more about TNT: Letters Edition
12 Years A Slave and the Cross of Christ
by Bo Sanders 12 Years A Slave is one of the most powerful movies I have ever seen. The cinematic elements compliment the twisted and troubling plot to create a riveting experience for the viewer. What follows is a theological reflection - for a more formal review of the movie check out Pop … Read more about 12 Years A Slave and the Cross of Christ
The Limits of Labels
I have insomnia tonight - a rare occasion these days. I’m not in the mood to read any more about the use of Gadamer’s hermeneutical circle in Practical Theology so I brewed some coffee and revisited some of the online happenings from the past couple of months. I found 3 pairs of things that I … Read more about The Limits of Labels
Leaving Behind The ‘Liberal’ Label
Once is an incident. Twice is a trend. Three times is a pattern. This the now the 3rd time this thing idea about shying away from the label 'liberal' has come up. I heard it for the first time almost 10 years ago: "Emergents are just cool liberals". This came from conservative, evangelical … Read more about Leaving Behind The ‘Liberal’ Label
Living Out Faith Loud (Day 15)
I’m blogging my way through Neighbors and Wisemen for Lent. Today we read chpt. 15 where the author tells us a story about Dr. John Perkins’ visit to a packed Reed College auditorium. For those of you who don’t have the book, here are some selections from the chapter to get you up to speed. With … Read more about Living Out Faith Loud (Day 15)
Day 14: Going to College with Christians
I have been waiting for us to arrive at Reed College. While I was fascinated with Albania and appreciate the Horse Brass Pub very much, I love Reed. I first learned about Reed through the book Blue Like Jazz which was written by Tony’s friend named named Don - who he mentions in this … Read more about Day 14: Going to College with Christians
Unlikely Allies and Not That Kind of Christian (Day 10)
I have had some unlikely allies over the years. I have seen people who are passionately against Christianity and even loudly non-christian be softened and encouraging about the way I live out my faith. It turns out that it has something to do with not being ‘that’ kind of a Christian. This is … Read more about Unlikely Allies and Not That Kind of Christian (Day 10)
Why Christians Aren’t Funny
A couple weeks ago, Relevant Magazine (the most relevant of all magazines) published an essay on Christianity's tenuous relationship with humor titled Why Christians Aren't Funny. Christian and Jordan consider themselves moderately funny and definitely students of comedy, so they invited the … Read more about Why Christians Aren’t Funny
Phyllis Tickle on Emergence Christianity
Before the big event in Memphis to celebrate Phyllis and her book Emergence Christianity, Tripp got to chat with the first-lady of emergence. This is Phyllis at her best! As many of you know there was concern leading up the conference and controversy coming out of it. This interview we recorded … Read more about Phyllis Tickle on Emergence Christianity
Brian’s Best Book So Far
I have read a lot of Brian McLaren books. Pre-Seminary has was a go to thinker and writer for me. I use him as a resource now - I hand out his books to lots of people. In the past year I have led two long-term studies through A New Kind of Christianity and Naked Spirituality at my church. I’m … Read more about Brian’s Best Book So Far