Rev. Katherine Willis Pershey and I talked about sex. Sure, we talked about other things, but when one writes a book called, Very Married: Field Notes on Love & Fidelity, sex is going to be part of the conversation. In fact, it was most of the conversation. Katherine and … [Read more...]
SC 32 The Convergence Lectionary Part 2: A Conversation with Dr. Eric Elnes and Rev. Floyd Tompkins
I hope you had a chance to catch Part 1 of my conversation with these Biblical scholars. In this episode Eric and Floyd get deeper into the details of the Convergence Lectionary. In Eric's words, here's what the curriculum with cover: For those of you unfamiliar with the … [Read more...]
SC 31 The Convergence Lectionary Part 1: A Conversation with Dr. Eric Elnes, Rev. Floyd Tompkins, and Dr. Jim McDonald
Justice. Peace. Love. The lessons of Jesus lead to these three things. The ways of our world? Not so much. I sat down with Dr. Jim McDonald, President of San Francisco Theological Seminary, Rev. Floyd Thompkins, Director of the Center for Innovation in Ministry, and Dr. Eric … [Read more...]
SC 11 Shattering Stigma: Mental Illness and the Church, with Leanne Sype
Is talking about mental illness still taboo? Shattering Stigma with Stories, founded by Tara Rolstad, includes a leadership team and group of speakers encouraging others to shed light on bi-polar disorder, depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders and more. Do you suffer … [Read more...]
A Response To Those Complaining About “The Church”
There have been approximately 1,284,956 posts about Americans disgruntled with "the church". And I think there have been as many more responses. I feel I need to add one more reply because: I have a blog and I can. That’s it. Just (a). The internet is FILLED with complaints … [Read more...]