- 17 May 2013: Unfinished – Richard Stearns on SBE – Richard Stearns had it all: a prestigious job as CEO for Lenox, a ten-bedroom house on five acres and a company Jaguar. Why in the world would he give it all up to go serve the poor? Yup, you guessed it, God hijacked his life. (If you’re on the front page of the site, click [...]
- 10 May 2013: Killing Jesus – Stephen Mansfield on SBE – “The execution of Jesus was a crime born of the streets, the barracks, the enclaves of the privileged, and the smoke-filled back rooms of religious and political power brokers. Its meaning lives in these places still.” – Stephen Mansfield (If you’re on the front page of the site, click “Read More” to see audio player [...]
- 7 May 2013: God’s Favorite Place on Earth – Frank Viola on SBE – Jesus was a man of sorrows. From the stable to the cross, he was rejected at every turn. But there was one place where Jesus was welcome–a place where he could rest and recharge with friends. (If you’re on the front page of the site, click “Read More” to see audio player options.) Join Frank [...]
- 3 May 2013: G.R.A.C.E. – Boz Tchividjian on SBE – As Assistant State Attorney for Florida’s 7th Judicial Circuit, Basyle “Boz” Tchividjian was personally responsible for the prosecution of hundreds of cases of child sexual abuse. That experience left an indelible impression and inspired him to found an organization called G.R.A.C.E., Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment. (If you’re on the front page [...]
- 26 April 2013: The Leap – Lon Garber on SBE – Are you haunted by a nagging unfulfilled dream? Maybe you’re restless because you know in your gut that you were made to live in a larger story. If so, it may be time to take the leap. If not, it may be time to take a nap… not that there’s anything wrong with that. (If [...]
- 19 April 2013: Landmarks – Bill Delvaux on SBE – Where are you going? How do you know if it’s the right direction? What if you’re not smack dab in the middle of God’s will like me, but rather you are in fact… LOST! (If you’re on the front page of the site, click “Read More” to see audio player options.) Join Bill Delvaux on [...]
- 18 April 2013: Thinking about the Dark – (If you’re on the front page of the site, click “Read More” to see audio player options and listen to a clip from Steve on the tragedy in Boston as heard on stations across the country.) It’s April 18 and, as you know, our country has had a very bad week. It started with the [...]
- 12 April 2013: Not Today – Brent Martz on SBE – In India, the Dalit people are considered sub-human. They are outside the caste system and their children are often enslaved in India’s thriving sex trade. (If you’re on the front page of the site, click “Read More” to see the trailer for Not Today and audio player options.) A new movie in theaters this weekend, [...]
- 5 April 2013: How then Should We Work? – Hugh Whelchel on SBE – CEOs, plumbers, salesmen… does your job have any value to God? If you think your work is insignificant because you’re not working full time to change the world and usher in the Kingdom, we have some good news for you. (If you’re on the front page of the site, click “Read More” to see audio [...]
- 29 March 2013: Obamacare & Religious Liberty – Jamie Dean on SBE – “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…” – First Amendment to the US Constitution Obamacare’s contraceptive mandate is threatening to put the First Amendment under the knife by forcing employers to act contrary to their religious convictions. (If you’re on the front page of the site, [...]
- 22 March 2013: Finding Moosewood, Finding God – Jack Perkins on SBE – At the pinnacle of his career, big-time TV anchorman, Jack Perkins, gave it all up for life in a cabin on an uninhabited island off the coast of Maine. Well, it wasn’t entirely uninhabited. God was there. (If you’re on the front page of the site, click “Read More” to see audio player options.) Join [...]
- 15 March 2013: Who Do You Think You Are? – Mark Driscoll on SBE – Who do you think you are? Are you your job, your religion, your family, your stuff? Many cobble together an identity and get by. Some suffocate under identities forced on them. Some have their identities stolen. Some of us are who we believe we are. (If you’re on the front page of the site, click [...]
- 8 March 2013: A Rabbi Looks at the Last Days – Jonathan Bernis on SBE – So the Mayans were wrong about the world ending in 2012, that doesn’t mean you have to give up hope. Rabbi Jonathan Bernis says we could be close to closing up shop and calling it a day. (If you’re on the front page of the site, click “Read More” to see audio player options.) Join [...]
- 1 March 2013: Faith, Doubt & Other Lines Crossed – Jay Bakker on SBE – Good news, doubt is good for your faith! Questioning everything you believe can actually make you a better believer. (If you’re on the front page of the site, click “Read More” to see audio player options.) Join us as we talk with Jay Bakker about his struggle with the Christian faith and the light of [...]
- 22 February 2013: A Violent Grace – Michael Card on SBE – Telling people that God isn’t mad at them is a dangerous business. It cost Jesus his life. (If you’re on the front page of the site, click “Read More” to see audio player options.) Join Michael Card on Steve Brown Etc. as we talk about his book, A Violent Grace: Meeting Christ at the Cross. [...]
- 15 February 2013: Grace Junkies Unite! – Justin Holcomb on SBE – God loves addicts, thieves, liars, child molesters, pagans and even people who’ve beat you up with religion. That kind of indiscriminate love can either offend you or set you free! (If you’re on the front page of the site, click “Read More” to see audio player options.) Justin Holcomb mainlines grace and he joins us [...]
- 8 February 2013: Valentine’s Day Therapy – Sharon Hersh on SBE – Love on the rocks? Ain’t no big surprise. Do we want something out of our relationships they simply can’t give? (If you’re on the front page of the site, click “Read More” to see audio player options.) Join Sharon Hersh on Steve Brown Etc. as we jump into the Valentine’s Day hype and talk about [...]
- 1 February 2013: The Utter Relief of Holiness – John Eldredge on SBE – What would your life be like without anger, contempt, jealousy and addiction? Would it be a relief? Is it even possible? (If you’re on the front page of the site, click “Read More” to see audio player options.) John Eldredge is our guest this week, here to talk about his new book, The Utter Relief [...]
- 25 January 2013: The Idolatry of God – Peter Rollins on SBE – Good news, that new job isn’t going to make you happy. A new lover isn’t going to make you happy either. Same thing with money, fame, good looks and God… Wait a minute! Good news? (If you’re on the front page of the site, click “Read More” to see audio player options.) Join our new [...]
- 18 January 2013: Getting Better? – Nate Larkin on SBE – Have you given up on getting better? Is getting our lives together even possible? If we could get better, would we even know we pulled it off? (If you’re on the front page of the site, click “Read More” to see audio player options.) Join Nate Larkin on Steve Brown Etc. as we talk about [...]
- 11 January 2013: Top Religion Stories of 2012 – Terry Mattingly on SBE – Evangelicals voting for a Mormon president, the “nones” now the fastest-growing religious group in the US, Obamacare forcing Catholics to provide contraception… Religion was all up in the news in 2012. (If you’re on the front page of the site, click “Read More” to see audio player options.) Join founder and editor of GetReligion.org, Terry [...]
- 4 January 2013: The Pressure’s Off – Dr. Larry Crabb on SBE (Re-Air) – Is the pressure driving you nuts? Do you try and try to do the right thing, only to find your life falling apart anyway? Well, do we have a show for you! (If you’re on the front page of the site, click “Read More” to see audio player options.) Join Dr. Larry Crabb on Steve [...]
- 28 December 2012: Grace, Scandalous Grace – Max Lucado on SBE (Re-Air) – It doesn’t matter what you’ve done, who you’ve done it with, or how far you’ve fallen, if you want God’s unending love and affection, it’s yours for the taking. Grace is scandalous! (If you’re on the front page of the site, click “Read More” to see audio player options.) Join Max Lucado on Steve Brown [...]
- 21 December 2012: The Saint Who Would Be Santa – Adam English on SBE – Even if you and your family manage to keep Christ in Christmas, Santa Claus is probably in there too. But how did a fourth century bishop from Turkey end up becoming such a big part of celebrating Jesus’ birth? (If you’re on the front page of the site, click “Read More” to see audio player [...]
- 14 December 2012: Jesus: A Theography – Leonard Sweet & Frank Viola on SBE – We’re all familiar with the Christmas story–little baby Jesus in a manger, wise guys, shepherds, etc. Ho ho-hum, right? If Christmas has become less than mind-blowing for you, don’t miss this edition of Steve Brown Etc. (If you’re on the front page of the site, click “Read More” to see audio player options.) Join us [...]
- 7 December 2012: A Year of Biblical Womanhood – Rachel Held Evans on SBE – What is biblical womanhood? Is it having your rebellious children killed? That’s prescribed in the Bible. What about polygamy, is that biblical womanhood? Or is it as simple as wearing head scarves and keeping quiet in church? How does one decide which rules to follow? Let’s talk. (If you’re on the front page of the [...]
- 30 November 2012: Lincoln’s Battle with God – Stephen Mansfield on SBE – It’s easy to believe when the weather is fair, but when storms pour death, tragedy and pain into our lives, it’s a challenge to trust God. Abraham Lincoln was a man of sorrows who can teach us something about how to fight through that challenge and take shelter in faith. (If you’re on the front [...]
- 23 November 2012: Bond of Brothers – Wes Yoder on SBE – Most men are hiding. We live in fear of exposing our insecurity, shame and secrets, so we go silent or shallow. If you long for the depths or you’ve ever grown tired of banging your head against some mad brother’s wall, let’s start talking. (If you’re on the front page of the site, click “Read [...]
- 16 November 2012: The Cross in the Closet – Timothy Kurek on SBE – What happens when a straight man who was raised in a strict, conservative Christian home in the Bible Belt decides to come out as gay to his family and friends? He writes a book about his year-long charade that’s endorsed by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and then gets asked to come onto Steve Brown Etc. to [...]
- 9 November 2012: The Pressure’s Off – Dr. Larry Crabb on SBE – Is the pressure driving you nuts? Do you try and try to do the right thing, only to find your life falling apart anyway? Well, do we have a show for you! (If you’re on the front page of the site, click “Read More” to see audio player options.) Join Dr. Larry Crabb on Steve [...]
