Last week, at the Phyllis Tickle event, the ‘authority question’ came up, as it will/should whenever someone starts talking about ‘the Spirit’. I was sitting out in the audience for the Fuller Seminary part of the evening. A little debate/concern arose about the issue of authority - especially … Read more about The Authority Question – Pentecostals & Methodists
Reclamation, Religion and Consumerism’s Bricolage: in conversation with Philip Clayton
A couple of weeks ago I had a very interesting conversation with Philip Clayton. Several of us went out for lunch after the High Gravity session on Religion & Science. We were at a restaurant where the walls were decorated with a busy collection of reclaimed signs, old pictures and repurposed … Read more about Reclamation, Religion and Consumerism’s Bricolage: in conversation with Philip Clayton
Speaking In Tongues Isn’t What It Used To Be
On the latest episode of TNT I was asked to quickly define ‘Glossolalia’ a.k.a. speaking in tongues. I said some things in that opening segment that I want to clarify here. Here are 4 thoughts: Initial Design The original miracle that we read about in Acts 2 and the story of Pentecost is … Read more about Speaking In Tongues Isn’t What It Used To Be
A Pope from the Southern Hemisphere! This is a game-changer
For those of us from missionary backgrounds, we have saying (myself for almost 2 decades) that if when the Catholic Church elects a pope from the Southern Hemisphere - S. America, Africa, Asia, or Islands - that is would be a game changer. Well that has happened. Cardinal Bergoglio of Argentina … Read more about A Pope from the Southern Hemisphere! This is a game-changer
One – the Gospel According to Mike Williams
A Gospel Freed From Christianity “ONE – The Gospel According to Mike” uncovers the good news in a way never before examined in traditional religion by removing layers of sectarian doctrines and denominational views that have been piled upon it for centuries. It’s a gospel unhidden and unfettered … Read more about One – the Gospel According to Mike Williams
Why didn’t God tell me? The Minority Report
I'm passing this work on to you, my son Timothy. The prophetic word that was directed to you prepared us for this. All those prayers are coming together now so you will do this well, fearless in your struggle, keeping a firm grip on your faith and on yourself. - 1 Timothy 1:18 (Message) Do not … Read more about Why didn’t God tell me? The Minority Report
Pentecostals & Progressives
In the most recent podcast episode Mike Morrell interviews Leif Hetland, a charismatic signs & wonders Pastor. Afterward I get to talk to with Tripp about my thoughts on reconciling the best of Pentecostal practices with a Progressive Christianity. Here are my two big points: What … Read more about Pentecostals & Progressives
Seeing Through Heaven’s Eyes: Leif Hetland with Mike Morrell
Leif Hetland talks with Mike Morrell about his book "Seeing Through Heaven's Eyes" and encourages us to take a different view of ourselves and our world. Leif is a signs-and-wonders Charismatic minister who has taken his ministry to over 70 countries. When we see ourselves as Abba sees us - … Read more about Seeing Through Heaven’s Eyes: Leif Hetland with Mike Morrell