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Forgiveness is more scandalous, but more miraculous, than we sometimes realize. Let's talk about it with Ruth Graham on this episode of Steve Brown, Etc.

Biblical truth in the wildly popular Netflix series 'Stranger Things'? Michael Heiser says it's not only there, there's a LOT of it. He sat down with guest host Matthew Porter and the Etcetera gang this week to discuss his new book, 'The World Turned Upside Down: Finding The Gospel In Stranger Things.'

Dr. Michael S. Heiser is a biblical scholar, author, blogger, and podcaster.  He’s written numerous best-selling books, including 'The Unseen Realm,' 'Supernatural,' and 'The Bible Unfiltered.'  Michael also serves as the Executive Director of the School of Theology at Celebration Church.

 

If you have ever felt crushed by shame or struggled to accept God’s unconditional love, THIS is the episode for you. Hang out as Steve and the gang discuss the difference between guilt and shame with counselor and author Andrew Bauman. Andrew’s new book is called Stumbling toward Wholeness: How the Love of God Changes Us. 

Andrew J. Bauman is a licensed mental health counselor. He holds a master of arts in counseling psychology from The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology and is currently working on his doctorate. He and his wife, Christy, run Collective Hope Counseling in Seattle, Washington. He’s written and co-written three books.

What does it mean to be a white person? And when it comes to race relations, are believers responsible for more than just 'not being racist'? You'll be challenged as you listen to this week's episode when Steve and the gang sit down with pastor and author Daniel Hill to discuss his new book, 'White Awake: An Honest Look at What It Means to Be White'

Daniel Hill is the founding and senior pastor of River City Community Church, a vibrant, multiethnic church in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago.  He is the author of 10:10: Life to the Fullest and his new book is called White Awake: An Honest Look at What It Means to Be White. 

 

If you've been abused—or know someone who has—then this is the episode for you. Steve and the gang sat down to talk with author and abuse survivor Jennifer Greenberg about her new book, Not Forsaken: A Story of Life After Abuse: How Faith Brought One Woman From Victim to Survivor. From the topics of righteous anger to forgiveness to boundaries, it's a powerful and important conversation worth hearing and sharing.

Also check out co-host Justin Holcomb's book, God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies

Jennifer Michelle Greenberg is a Christian, Texan, and stay-at-home mom of three who enjoys heavy metal and black licorice. Jennifer is also a singer and musician. Her music has been covered by Christianity Today, Houston Chronicle, and NPR, among others.

Also, check out this video from Jennifer's talk at the ERLC/Caring Well conference

What is 'natural theology' and why should you care? Find out when Steve and the gang sit down with renowned theologian and author N.T. Wright to discuss his latest book. 

N. T. Wright is the former Bishop of Durham in the Church of England and one of the world’s leading Bible scholars. He currently serves as the chair of New Testament and Early Christianity at the School of Divinity at the University of St. Andrews. For twenty years, N.T. taught New Testament studies at Cambridge, McGill, and Oxford Universities, and he has been featured on ABC News, Dateline, The Colbert Report, and Fresh Air. N.T. has written numerous books and his latest is called History and Eschatology: Jesus and the Promise of Natural Theology.

 

All our lives, we've heard we should 'carpe' the 'diem.' But what does that mean for a believer? How do we make our days count? This week, Steve and the gang sit down with author and friend of the show, Os Guinness, about seizing the day -- and what we do once we've seized it.

Os Guinness is an author and social critic. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of London and his D.Phil in the social sciences from Oriel College, Oxford.  Os has spoken at numerous major universities and at political and business conferences around the world.  He’s written or edited more than thirty books and his latest is called Carpe Diem Redeemed: Seizing the Day, Discerning the Times.

Does your heart ever feel restless, like what you're looking for is always just up ahead, around the bend? Our friend Saint Augustine felt the same way. This week, Steve and the gang talk to author and professor James K. A. Smith about how Augustine's journey reflects our own in some uncanny ways.

James K. A. Smith is a professor of philosophy at Calvin College and an award-winning author and speaker. He regularly writes for publications such as the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Slate, First Things, and Christianity Today. James also serves as editor-in-chief of Image journal.  His latest book is called On The Road with Saint Augustine: A Real-World Spirituality for Restless Hearts.

For more on St. Augustine, check out our series A History of Grace, here and here.

Did America have a Christian founding? The answer may surprise you. Let's talk about it with Mark David Hall on Steve Brown, Etc.

Since 2001, Mark David Hall has served at George Fox University where he is the Herbert Hoover Distinguished Professor of Politics and Faculty Fellow in the William Penn Honors Program. Mark received a BA in political science from Wheaton College and a PhD in political science from the University of Virginia. In addition to teaching, he is director of the John Dickinson Forum for the Study of America's Founding Principles. Mark has written or co-edited twelve books and his latest is called Did America Have a Christian Founding? – Separating Modern Myth from Historical Truth.  

 

Your addiction may start with you, but its effects could be felt for generations.  Scared yet?  Don't be, because there's real hope.  This week, we talk about getting sober with Michael John Cusick.  It's a powerful and encouraging conversation you'll want to watch and share.

Michael John Cusick is a licensed professional counselor, spiritual director, speaker, and author of two books:  Surfing for God: 'Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle' and 'Somebody’s Daughter: An Experiential Guide.'

Michael holds dual masters degrees – one in Biblical Counseling from Colorado Christian University and another Masters in Counseling Psychology from the University of Denver.  Michael also founded Restoring The Soul, a ministry that provides life-changing soul care to Christian leaders.