Liberal Christianity has a problem. I am not a liberal myself, but I do get to hang out with many liberal Christians and I can say with some confidence that I see where the problem is seated. [1] Liberal Christians ‘get it’. They are more mature or wise than their fundamentalist cousins from the … Read more about Liberal Christians Are Not Going To Hell
Rob Bell HiJacks the Podcast #zesty
Rob Bell is back on the podcast but this time he is hijacking it! With a packed brewery full of local LA Homebrewed Deacons Rob decided to hijack the podcast and turn things around. This time Tripp had to answer the questions. What ensued was quite the conversation. I am sure no one expected … Read more about Rob Bell HiJacks the Podcast #zesty
Is anyone else nervous about Rob Bell’s new book? I am
So my friends, Tweeter-verse, and church office have seen the arrival of Rob Bell's new book "What We Talk About When We Talk About God" today. I think we are all mostly excited, if not a little apprehensive. I want to get something on the table and then ask a question. This will not be Love … Read more about Is anyone else nervous about Rob Bell’s new book? I am
You have to believe in Hell, Predestination, Election and the Book of Revelation
On last week’s TNT I said something that I have heard a lot of positive - and some negative - feedback on. I thought it would be good to continue the conversation here on the blog. My assertion was that: If you are a Christian, you have to believe something about hell. It is just not an option to … Read more about You have to believe in Hell, Predestination, Election and the Book of Revelation
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
Rob Bell Wins
I watched the live- webcast of the Rob Bell interview about his new book "Love Wins" and blogged a couple of thoughts on it at an Everyday Theology. It got a good response so I thought I would post it here. In case you had not seen the webcast, you can watch the video of the event here Here are … Read more about Rob Bell Wins