This is a different show this week. First of all, apologies for the delay in release, as Amy and I (Christian) had to make an emergency trip to be with Papa Russ while he died. You'll hear more about it in the show, actually. It's a somewhat shorter and differently structured episode this week. … Read more about No More Far-Aways and Bellybutton Death
Memory, Forgiveness, and Volf’s Heaven
I just recently came across the short 2006 article, "Letting Go: The Final Miracle of Forgiveness," (available here and here) from Miroslav Volf, and it set off an "uh-oh" warning bell for me. Since it is a line of reasoning I've never thought through all the way before I figured I'd pop on here and … Read more about Memory, Forgiveness, and Volf’s Heaven
The John 14:6 Challenge Edition!!! [TNT 39]
Over 50 different HBC Deacons have answered the call. They responded to the John 14:6 Challenge & now Bo and I get to Nerd Out with some of your calls! It was a ton of fun to interact with you all and we will be looking forward to more interactive fun in the near future. The release of … Read more about The John 14:6 Challenge Edition!!! [TNT 39]
What if John 14:6 isn’t even about Salvation?
Over the past two months we have been having a lot of fun talking about John 14:6. The release of Brian McLaren's new book Why Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road?: Christian Identity in a Multi-Faith World and our subsequent live event with him at Wild Goose West (audio … Read more about What if John 14:6 isn’t even about Salvation?
Can I worship to this song? Poetics and Process
I live in a worship culture. Part of it is the North American context. Part of it has to do with my living between two worlds - my family and friends are Evangelical-Charismatic and I work at a Mainline church with a serious music program ... including a gargantuan Pipe Organ. I love music. I … Read more about Can I worship to this song? Poetics and Process