Imitation, Simulation, and Repetition – How We Imagine Ourselves part 6

Imitation, Simulation, and Repetition Madan Surap’s Identity, Culture and the Postmodern World is the most expansive and impressive examination that I have encountered around the issues of societal conception and cultural identities. His basic assertion, which is expanded as the work progresses, … Read more about Imitation, Simulation, and Repetition – How We Imagine Ourselves part 6

Day 17: Spiritual Freegan

On last week’s TNT podcast, we were asked (via Twitter) a question about the possibility of being a christian or christ-follower if you are sick of ‘church’.  It was a great conversation that began with Steve Knight taking issue with the term ‘church’.  If you see ‘church’ as a once a week … Read more about Day 17: Spiritual Freegan

Ian Ebright on Drone Warfare, the Return of “Community”, and Wondering Why Women Love “The League”

After hearing an anecdote about Christian's massive parenting fail (which cost him $75), we welcome our guest, Ian Ebright, a contributor to Relevant Magazine and Red Letter Christians, and founder of Broken Telegraph. He is currently raising funds on Kickstarter for From the Sky, a film on the … Read more about Ian Ebright on Drone Warfare, the Return of “Community”, and Wondering Why Women Love “The League”

What If Rob Bell Planted Another Church? (hint: Eucharist)

In the most recent episode of Homebrewed Christianity, I asked Rob Bell what he would do if he were starting from scratch again.  I was particularly intrigued for three main reasons: 1) I actually am starting a new gathering so I wanted to pick his brain. 2) Bell is so creative and innovative - … Read more about What If Rob Bell Planted Another Church? (hint: Eucharist)

The Beat of a Different Drum: Friday Night at Wild Goose West

Friday night at Wild Goose West will be one to remember!  The theme is "The Beat of Different Drum: living life by the rhythm of God"  Our topic will be getting in sync with the rhythm of God through community, practice, and sacrament. We will be talking about the practice and intentionality of … Read more about The Beat of a Different Drum: Friday Night at Wild Goose West

Shalom and the Community of Creation with Randy Woodley

Randy Woodley is the Associate Professor of Faith and Culture and the Director of Intercultural and Indigenous Studies at George Fox Seminary in Portland Oregon. His new book is Shalom and the Community of Creation. Randy is also the author of Living In Color: Embracing God's Passion for … Read more about Shalom and the Community of Creation with Randy Woodley

Waking Up to Community & Empire with Marc Ellis

Dr. Marc Ellis is renowned thinker and a Jewish Liberation Theologian. In this interview with Bo & Tripp  he speaks candidly about community, empire, Biblical scholarship, Israel, the Apostle Paul, Evangelics, and legendary people that he knew (like Dorothy Day). Marc Ellis is widely regarded … Read more about Waking Up to Community & Empire with Marc Ellis

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