Episode Archives
Propaganda, “Rap On” or, Value Other Voices
My ears are old. I confess that when it comes to music I am often stuck in a time warp. My time spent listening to music in those adolescent and teenage years seem decades ago. Indeed they are. But, I still like music from the late 60’s and 70’s. … Continue reading
Pastor As Pirate or, Better Than Pulpit Freedom Sunday
Pirates open up spaces closed off by power. Kester Brewin, in Mutiny, traces the history of pirates and piracy in Europe. He even includes modern Somali pirates in his examples. When access to goods and services become blockaded by power and privilege pirates emerge to open those channels … Continue reading
Where Did I Get That? Happy Birthday Dad
Some pastors enjoy the privilege of their parents being part of their church family. I do. Some fifteen years ago my Dad drove out to our house. He had a question. Would it bother me if he and Mom joined our church? I responded that it would not bother … Continue reading
Protecting Privilege or, Will We Work for Justice?
She had tears in her eyes. He acknowledged the need to radically re-think how we learn to view others. These are just two responses to our use of N.T. Wright‘s, Surprised by Hope, for our Sunday morning Bible Study. Collectively we wrestle with eschatological visions cast for … Continue reading