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For some of us, stumbling isn't an accident, it's a preferred means of locomotion. Self-help formulas can't fix someone whose self is the problem. The only hope is a Father who keeps coming after his children no matter how far they fall.

Join Mike Khandjian on Steve Brown, Etc. for real life stories of God's relentless love from his new book, A Sometimes Stumbling Life: Making Sense of Our Struggles and God's Grace in the Journey of Faith. Dare to believe that "God didn’t send Jesus to make us perfect but to make us his."

Mike Khandjian is the Senior Pastor of Chapelgate Presbyterian Church, near Baltimore, Maryland.

“Mom, Dad...What’s Sex?” That question may make parents uncomfortable, but these days it’s a rare privilege to even be asked. In fact, our children’s understanding of sex is being shaped by our culture before the question even occurs to them.

Join Jessica Thompson and Joel Fitzpatrick on Steve Brown, Etc. for a discussion of their new book, Mom, Dad...What’s Sex?: Giving Your Kids a Gospel-Centered View of Sex and Our Culture. A healthy view of sex starts with the one who created it.

Jessica Thompson is a popular conference speaker and author. Joel Fitzpatrick has served as an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America with a focus on youth and family.

Hope for the future seems to be in short supply these days. Who can blame us? Our children go to school wondering if it's their turn to get gunned down in class. Our country is deeply divided. Racism, terrorism, and instability plague us. It's enough to make even Christians doubt that God is in control.

Join Caleb Kaltenbach on Steve Brown, Etc. for a discussion of his new book, God of Tomorrow: How to Overcome the Fears of Today and Renew Your Hope for the Future. God exists in the past, present, and future, and we can trust him to walk with us into tomorrow.

Caleb Kaltenbach is a pastor and popular speaker on issues of faith, reconciliation, and sexual diversity. Don't miss Caleb's previous appearance on SBE talking about his book, Messy Grace: How a Pastor with Gay Parents Learned to Love Others Without Sacrificing Conviction. 

Christians aren't known for being funny. Comedy takes a certain freedom that one doesn't come by while tiptoeing around sacred cows or worrying if one's jokes are grieving the Holy Spirit. Even so, every once in a while, some Christians do dare to dance on the lines and invite the sacred cows over for a barbecue.

Join Kyle Mann from the Christian news satire site The Babylon Bee as he talks about their new book, How to Be a Perfect Christian: Your Comprehensive Guide to Flawless Spiritual Living. You won't only get the holiness help you need, you'll actually witness the rare Evangelicus Humorous in its native habitat.

Kyle Mann is editor in chief of The Babylon Bee. 

Chad Bird blew up his life. His infidelity not only left his marriage in ruins, it also destroyed his career as a pastor and seminary professor. Chad left to struggle with his demons in the cab of his truck as he drove nights through the oil fields of Texas. Like they say, if you're going through hell, keep going.

Join Chad Bird on Steve Brown, Etc. as he tells his story and talks about his new book, Night Driving: Notes from a Prodigal Soul. You'll hear about the healing work that God's grace does in the darkness, and how to keep on truckin' into the light.

Chad Bird is a truck driver, speaker, scholar, and writer who delivers biblical truth to broken people like himself. Connect with Chad at ChadBird.com.

Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and insanely talented harmonica player Buddy Greene has been delighting and inspiring audiences for over 30 years. It’s a career that includes playing with Jerry Reed and writing the music for “Mary, Did You Know?” He even did an album with our very own Steve Brown.

Join Buddy on Steve Brown, Etc. as he traces his spiritual and musical journey as heard on his new album, Looking Back. It's a great time with fun stories, laughs, and Buddy Greene music. Don’t miss it!

Visit Buddy online at BuddyGreene.com. 

Is Bible reading just another burden that's been loaded onto your back by toxic religion? Do you feel guilty when you read it? Do you feel guilty when you don't? The truth is, reading the Bible doesn't have to come with all that baggage.

Join Elyse Fitzpatrick on Steve Brown, Etc. for a discussion of her new book, Finding the Love of Jesus from Genesis to Revelation. Instead of a chore to check off your to-do list, you'll see that reading the Bible is life-giving when you realize it's really an epic love letter from God to humanity.

Elyse Fitzpatrick is a popular conference speaker, teacher, and author who has written over 20 books on living the Christian life. Connect with her online at ElyseFitzpatrick.com.

Dr. Hugh Ross is an astrophysicist, best-selling author, and a popular speaker on the compatibility of science and Christianity. He's also on the autism spectrum.

Join Dr. Ross on Steve Brown, Etc. as he tells his story of growing up with undiagnosed autism, his struggle to overcome limitations, and how God guided his path to make him the man he is today.

Dr. Hugh Ross is the founder and president of Reasons to Believe, an organization dedicated to building faith in the God revealed in nature and Scripture. Visit Reasons.org to check out what they do.

Also, don't miss Dr. Ross on SBE talking about his book, Beyond the Cosmos: The Transdimensionality of God.

Refugees, undocumented immigrants, women’s rights, male power and privilege...those words probably have you thinking of recent headlines instead of the ancient book of Ruth in the Bible. But, like that old spaghetti sauce commercial says, “It’s in there!”

Join Carolyn Custis James on Steve Brown, Etc. for a discussion of her new book, Finding God in the Margins: The Book of Ruth. You’ll see how God shows up for those who have been marginalized and calls us into radical new ways of living together as human beings.

Carolyn Custis James has degrees in sociology and biblical studies. She’s the founder and president of the Synergy Women’s Network and a popular speaker for women’s conferences, churches and other Christian organizations. Connect with Carolyn at CarolynCustisJames.com.

Second place is the first loser. That's the way of the world, but it's not the only way.

Join Jon Tyson on Steve Brown, Etc. for a discussion of his new book, The Burden Is Light: Liberating Your Life from the Tyranny of Performance and Success. In Jesus' kingdom, the winners are losers, and he gives his name to those striving to make a name for themselves.

Jon Tyson is a church planter in New York City. He's a popular speaker on the intersection of faith and culture, and has appeared at the Q Conference, Catalyst, and more.