Episodes: Masonry

Episode 1: How We Started Podcasting

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in...

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Reading Dead People, Leading Life Giving Community: An Interview with Wade Burleson

Former President of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma and Trustee with the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, Wade Burleson is not currently involved in denominational politics. Church, community and family take up his time. Related posts: The Circles of Faithful Presence: An(other) Interview with David E. Fitch Community Witness Shame –...

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Open Carry: No Need for Guns for Justice

A friend and I have been kicking around the idea of putting together, The Golden Calf Network. We would keep a careful eye on Christian culture and see what gets the ire up. No related posts.

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You Had Me at the First Sentence: Alex Jones, Megyn Kelly and Tom Brokaw Vying for Power

I am not sure how the article will conclude. One thing about which I am confident, the first sentence struck me immediately. Related posts: Whose History? Whose Independence? An Interview with Alan Cross The Rolling Stone’s Grasps Is Better than Liberty’s or, Why It Matters How You Read the Scripture The Impossibility of Ethics? –...

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WWF, Congressional Baseball, and Violence In Us All: An Interview with Eric E. Hall

The Facebook post read, “(sic)Que the across-the-aisle finger pointing! If your reaction to this shooting is “see, violent libtards!” rather than concern for the congressman and the state of our nation at large, then you are part of the problem. Thoughts be with our representative and please use this as a call to action for...

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Ricky, the Genius at Lowe’s

Remodeling rarely goes as planned. Our project is no exception. Related posts: The War We Ignore Brian McLaren, James MacDonald, and The Elephant, Part 1 David “@fitchest” Fitch Points to Material Realities in Proclamation You Won’t Hear Pastor Pedro from the Big Stage Radical Faithfulness

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She Does Not Just Wear the Clerical Collar: An Interview with Lori Walke

Lori walked briskly through the Rotunda. Determined to raise awareness among Oklahoma congressional representatives of the harmful effects of predatory lending, she stood out among the crowd. It was the collar. Or was it? Related posts: Zhand, Sobrino, and Editing Isaiah Poverty, American Christianity, and The Church, An Interview with Ryan Abernathy Beauty May Liberate...

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Stop Ripping Off My Scab

If anyone is going to pick at my scab, it will be me! Related posts: The Rupture of Forgiveness In a World of Revenge Forgiveness Is the Key – Weekly Video with Bishop Desmond Tutu The Word(s) That Change(s) the World Legitimizing Power, The Poor, and Jesus Only By Persistence and Fortitude

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A Mystery No More

Hesitant. Yes, that would be the best word to describe my gut feeling about posting this piece. Related posts: The Lights Are Flickering – What’s A Church to Do? Why Should Lyle Care? Lyle On Commandments – Love Wins I Thought Most Pastors Were Short Timers Hope in the Hospital? or, No Escape for the...

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When Momma Speaks: Don’t Reject Your Mother’s Teaching

Solomon knew what he was talking about. Intuitively we know it to be true. Experientially we take in the reality. Related posts: No Miracle for You or, Perhaps John D. Caputo Gives Faith a Chance Revisit Liberation Theologies? What Are You Going to Do About the Blacks? or, Could it Have Been Me? The War...

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Resolution Without Resolve Subverts Loyalty

Sunday evenings spent on the porch often provide an occasion to unwind from a busy day. A phone call interrupted the quiet. No related posts.

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Christians Don’t Have an Answer to Suffering But . . . : An Interview with Jason Micheli

Christians don’t have an answer to the question of suffering. Christians have a community of care.  Related posts: (His) Cancer Is Funny: An Interview with Jason Micheli The Color of Your Eyes – Thoughts from the Edge Simple Answers Don’t Work for Some People Honesty and a Posture of Hatred Toward Suffering with Jason Micheli...

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