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[sbpodcast wrap] john saddington :: 5:13

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 25 May 2012 06:58:42 +0000

This week Travis and Jonathan discuss our episode with John Saddington and what redeeming technology could look like. We also decide that Thomas has the best Scottish cowboy impersonation.

Also in this episode you’ll hear two brief clips Thomas and Jonathan made with the Songify app. We invite you to do better! We’re pretty sure you can. Simply download the FREE Songify app for iOS or Android and create away.

Once you’ve finished your track email it to us or send us the link via Twitter. Perhaps next time we’ll share your creation on the sbpodcast wrap.

books we’re reading:

Ed Dobson – A Year of Living Like Jesus
Charles Lee – Good Idea. Now What.
Henri J. M. Nouwen – The Return of the Prodigal Son

music we’re listening to:

Karla Adolphe

music from the show:

Lisa Von H – In, Out…

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john saddington :: 5:12

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:23 +0000

John Saddington

This week we talk with blogger, entrepreneur and “netizen” John Saddington.

John started his technology career coding games on a Commodore 64 and went on to work for several Fortune 50 companies before heading out on his own through starting a number of start-ups, including 8bit – the company behind Standard Theme (among other things).

John is also nearing the completion of his Masters degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and spends time coaching bloggers and others through his blog, Tentblogger, as well as one on one. Through it all he continues to explore the art of digital publishing and science of human capital.

During our chat, John talks about the importance of experimenting and being entrepreneurial in both business and the church and finding ways to redeem technology and the tools around us for the Kingdom.

And of course, what would be a chat with John Saddington without some background on Standard Theme?

music ::

“Relaxed Artifacts” by Super_Sigil is licensed under a Creative Commons license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

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[sbpodcast wrap] sarah moon :: 5:11

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:00:40 +0000

This week we kick off a new experiment with the podcast – a new bi-monthly wrap-up of each of the stories we hear on our podcast.

We’ll keep bringing you the great stories with our podcast followed the next week by a wrap-up and blether from our co-hosts and others in the sbpodcast tribe.

We invite you to listen in and the drop us a note or leave us a voice message and tell us what you think. Call the listener line – 972-535-8980 or click the big “Send Voicemail” button on the right hand side of the screen.

music we’re listening to:

The Sing Team
Kishi Bashi (Tiny Desk Concert)
Thomas’ netlabel
Young Oceans
Ian McIntosh
Leonardo Rosado

books we’re reading:

Faithful Citizenship by Greg Garrett
Mark for Everyone by N.T. Wright
From Here to Eternity by Frank Viola
The Shack by William Young

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sarah moon :: 5.10

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:00:42 +0000

Sarah Moon

This week’s guest is Sarah Moon. She’s a writer and student, currently attending Bowling Green State University in Ohio, pursuing a degree in Women’s Studies.

She’s a feminist and a member of BGSU’s Organization for Women’s Issues. She’s passionate about reconciling her Christian faith with feminism and helping make the church a better place for women everywhere.

This week she chats with us about feminism, faith, abuse, and making the Church a more woman-friendly place.

Music ::

Katie Herzig – Free My Mind

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The Passion :: 5.9

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:00:29 +0000

Dawn - Photo by Stewart Cutler

This week we share the story of above all stories — the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus (as told by John).

We invite you to join us as we listen and meditate on the story.

Readings by:

John 12:1-11 – Thomas Mathie
John 12:20-36 – Travis Mamone
John 13:18-38 – Andy Weir
John 18:1-26 – Dr Bex Lewis
John 18:28-40 – Kara Ellcey
John 19:1-25 – Jonathan Blundell
John 19:28-42 – Stewart Cutler
John 20:1-18 – Keri Lehmann’
Benediction – Stephanie Shepherd

Music by:

Cousin Silas – In the Corner of the Sky
Shekinah – The Flood
Wisely Woven – Contratio
Spiritualized – I Want You (Instrumental Long Mix)

Closing benediction by Gus Kroll

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eric elnes :: 5.8

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:30:03 +0000

eric elnes

This week we talk with Rev. Eric Elnes, Ph.D. about his weekly interactive webcast, Darkwood Brew.

Elnes hosts the weekly show and is also the pastor of Countryside Community Church in Omaha, Nebraska and has published several books along the way, including the Phoenix Affirmations.

Eric shares how three (seemingly) separate events in his life all came together to not only take his passion for small groups to a new level, but also bring the show to fruition.

The Phoenix Affirmations (Version 3.8)

As people who are joyfully and unapologetically Christian, we pledge ourselves completely to the way of Love. We work to express our love, as Jesus teaches us, in three ways: by loving God, neighbor, and self.

(Matt 22:34-40 // Mk 12:28-31 // Lk 10:25-28; Cf. Deut 6:5; Lev. 19:18)

Christian love of God includes:

1. Walking fully in the path of Jesus, without denying the legitimacy of other paths that God may provide for humanity;

2. Listening for God’s Word which comes through daily prayer and meditation, studying the ancient testimonies which we call Scripture, and attending to God’s present activity in the world;

3. Celebrating the God whose Spirit pervades and whose glory is reflected in all of God’s Creation, including the earth and its ecosystems, the sacred and secular, the Christian and non-Christian, the human and non-human;

4. Expressing our love in worship that is as sincere, vibrant, and artful as it is scriptural.

Christian love of neighbor includes:

5. Engaging people authentically, as Jesus did, treating all as creations made in God’s very image, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental ability, nationality, or economic class;

6. Standing, as Jesus does, with the outcast and oppressed, the denigrated and afflicted, seeking peace and justice with or without the support of others;

7. Preserving religious freedom and the church’s ability to speak prophetically to government by resisting the commingling of church and state;

8. Walking humbly with God, acknowledging our own shortcomings while honestly seeking to understand and call forth the best in others, including those who consider us their enemies;

Christian love of self includes:

9. Basing our lives on the faith that in Christ all things are made new and that we, and all people, are loved beyond our wildest imagination – for eternity;

10. Claiming the sacredness of both our minds and our hearts, and recognizing that faith and science, doubt and belief serve the pursuit of truth;

11. Caring for our bodies and insisting on taking time to enjoy the benefits of prayer, reflection, worship, and recreation in addition to work;

12. Acting on the faith that we are born with a meaning and purpose; a vocation and ministry that serve to strengthen and extend God’s realm of love.

music ::

Bhi Bhiman – Guttersnipe

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matt barber :: 5.7

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:00:02 +0000

matt barber

This week we talk with television and film editor and director Matt Barber. Barber has worked on a number of projects including television’s The OC and Chuck and on the films Weathered and Not That Funny.

He’s currently directing the documentary, Jesus Don’t Let me Die Before I have Sex.

During our interview, Barber shares how he became interested in the topic and how you can help see the documentary be completed.

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bruce epperly :: 5.6

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:30:07 +0000

bruce epperly

This week we talk with Bruce Epperly. He’s a theologian, ordained minister, blogger and author of several books, including ‘A Holy Adventure’ and ‘Process Theology: A Guide for the Perplexed.’

During our chat, he shares his thoughts on process theology and what it means to live a holy adventure.

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jeremy john :: 5.5

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:28:35 +0000

jeremy john

this week we talk with christian activist and occupy dc lay pastor, jeremy john. john shares what led him towards activism and then towards faith and how the occupy movement has become a huge focal point for his life.

things to consider while listening ::

what does “christian anarchy” mean to you?
should christian’s protest and take part in civil disobedience?
what issues are you passionate enough about to risk imprisonment?

music ::

david nilsson – just breathe

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pam hogeweide :: 5.4

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:53:04 +0000

pam hogeweide

pam hogeweide is the author of the new book “unladylike: resisting the injustice of inequality in the church.” today she talks about her book, and how women and men can end sexism in the church.

music ::

admiral bob (feat. shannon hurley) – sunshine (unplugged)

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luke harms (pt 2) :: 5.3

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:09:58 +0000

this week we continue our talk with US army veteran luke harms.

harms served in both iraq and afghanistan as a member of the US army and then returned to afghanistan as a civilian contractor.

harms shares his unique perspective on the war and the military meta-narrative and the struggle he faced adjusting from living in a combat zone to civilian life.

be sure and listen to part 1 of luke’s story if you haven’t already.

things to consider as you listen ::

what does it mean to be a maker of peace?
do you agree that by viewing one group as sub-human, it enables us to view anyone as sub-human?
how has guilt played a part in your journey?
how can we better process guilt and tragedy in our lives and the lives of those around us?
how has nationalism and/or american exceptionalism shaped your view of the current war on terror?

related ::

luke harms part 1

luke’s blog
luke on twitter
tony campolo shares his draft story (prince of peace – god of war)

music ::

psalters – dumpter divers

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luke harms :: 5.2

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:27:55 +0000

luke harms

this week we talk with US army veteran luke harms.

harms served in both iraq and afghanistan as a member of the US army and then returned to afghanistan as a civilian contractor.

harms shares his unique perspective on the war and the military meta-narrative and the struggle he faced adjusting from living in a combat zone to civilian life.

things to consider as you listen ::

how does harms story compare to the narrative you’ve heard about the wars in iraq and afghanistan?
how did 9/11 shape and inform your theology and ideology?
how has the “army hero” meta-narrative shaped your view of the military?
how has nationalism and/or american exceptionalism shaped your view of the current war on terror?

music ::

psalters – dumpter divers

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joy bennett :: 5.1

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:49:10 +0000

joy bennett

we’re kicking off 2012 with a conversation with blogger joy bennett.

joy is, ‘a Christian woman writing through grief and loss depression, and the overhaul of my faith in the face of suffering.’

joy’s oldest child was born with severe special needs and passed away in 2008 at the age of 8 and she shares her journey on her blog and this week with the sbpodcast family.

joy describes herself:

I am a writer, mother of four, wife, reader, follower of Christ, bereaved, asker, and lover of rich soil, good food, music, and sunshine, listener… in no particular order. Two of my children were born with serious congenital heart defects, including my first. It was quite an initiation to motherhood. Between the two of them, we’ve been through six open-heart surgeries and countless nights in the hospital. This writer learned to give shots, insert feeding tubes, run i.v. pumps, measure in mLs, and pronounce words like tracheomalacia. I’ve blogged since 2005, writing on faith and doubt, family life (which is always humorous even with the medical spin), grief, and the depression that I only recognized a year after our oldest died at the age of 8.

some questions to ask yourself while you listen ::

what tragedies or crisis in your life have shaped your faith?
what helped you through the crisis?
how can you use your experience to help walk others through their journey?
do you believe that all things are good – even the “bad things” – or do you agree more with joy that “good can come out of bad things?”

music ::

ureiel asher – i don’t know

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the christmas nines 2011 :: 4.40

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:46:45 +0000

it’s time for our (almost-annual) christmas special! this year we’re bringing back “the nines” with readings from the sbpodcast crew and our listeners.

a little background from wikipedia:

The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is a format for a service of Christian worship celebrating the birth of Jesus that is traditionally followed at Christmas. The story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus is told in nine short Bible readings from Genesis, the prophetic books and the Gospels, interspersed with the singing of Christmas carols, hymns and choir music.
The format was based on an Order drawn up by Edward White Benson, later Archbishop of Canterbury but at that time Bishop of Truro, in Cornwall, for use on Christmas Eve (24 December) 1880. Tradition says that he organized a 10 pm service on Christmas Eve in a temporary wooden shed serving as his cathedral and that a key purpose of the service was to keep men out of pubs on Christmas Eve.
The original liturgy has since been adapted and used by other churches all over the world. Lessons and Carols most often occur in Anglican churches, but also in some Roman Catholic, Lutheran parishes, and Presbyterian institutions. However numerous Christian churches have adopted this service, or a variation on this service, as part of their Christmas celebrations. In the UK, the service has become the standard format for schools’ Christmas carol services.

we hope you enjoy the readings, the music and have a wonderful time with friends and family remembering the birth of our savior.

readings ::

genesis 3:8-19 – jonathan blundell
genesis 22:15–18 – tim jones
isaiah 9:2; 6–7 – laurie blundell
isaiah 11: 1–3a; 4a; 6–9 rob griggs-taylor
luke 1: 26-35; 38 – stewart cutler
luke 2: 1; 3–7 – travis mamone
luke 2: 8–16 – will taylor
matthew 2: 1–12 – thomas mathie
john 1: 1–14 – olwyn matthie

additional greetings ::

pastor nar
miriam mathie

music ::

john wickham – the holly and the ivy
the lower lights – in the bleak midwinter
the argyle project – jesus christ, the apple tree
so elated – redemption
stephanie gray – o come, o come emmanuel
shaun groves – kingdom coming
the lower lights – oh come all you faithful
will taylor – silent night
fields of ypress – heaven’s lullaby
the lower lights – little drummer boy
ben thomas – peace, here
tripp fuller – promise

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ariah fine :: 4.39

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:48:06 +0000

ariah fine

this week we talk with author, and community organizer ariah fine about his latest project, clean water for elirose.

ariah shares why community and social justice matter to him and how he was inspired to write a children’s book to share the story of clean water with his young children.

some questions to ask yourself while you listen ::

what issues are dear to your heart?
are resources available to explain those issues to people of all ages?
what resource could you create to better explain the issue?
what could you and your family do to help provide clean water for people around the world?

music ::

so elated – god is with us

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joshua becker :: 4.38

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:30:24 +0000

joshua becker

this week we talk with blogger and author joshua becker.

joshua is an associate minister for a church outside phoenix, arizona and he writes about his journey towards becoming a minimalist in his spare time.

he shares how he stumbled into the idea of minimalism, what a rational minimalist entails and how it plays out with his faith.

music ::

justin horrell – christmas time is here

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lucas land :: 4.37

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:30:50 +0000

lucas land

now that you’re all stuffed from a big thanksgiving meal — we talk food and food ethics with farmer and all around ag-guy, lucas land.

lucas and his family have been involved in farming and agriculture for several years, including a post-graduate internship at world hunger relief in waco, texas. and he’s just returned from a brief stay in bolivia where he focused on water issues.

he’s actively involved in finding and sharing the intersection between our faith, ethics and the food we eat.

music ::

jj heller – wake up the world

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joshua hanson :: 4.36

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:30:57 +0000

joshua hanson

this week we talk with joshua hanson, one of the founders of nomad’s land in alabama. nomad’s land is a 40-acre property that’s becoming a place of rest for weary travelers built around sustainable building and agriculture.

joshua talks about his “rock-n-roll” lifestyle following the grateful dead and other bands around the country, ending up meeting with a shaman who bathed him in cow manure and how a group of ex-hippies showed him a love he hadn’t experienced anywhere else.

related ::

nomad’s land
kingdom promotions

music ::

jes karper – the third kind

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dr. carl bradley :: 4.35

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000

dr carl bradley

this week we talk with dr. carl bradley, a man of many hats. dr. bradley is an educator, a former school administrator and he’s been a church organist for most of his life.

he’s served as a teacher in the public elementary school system, an administrator at both baylor university and the university of mary hardin-baylor and now teaches at temple college and works in supervisory roles helping train new teachers.

dr. bradley shares that while he initially felt called “into the ministry” he discovered that “ministry” encompasses so much more than just a 9-5 job at the local church.

music ::

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stephen burke :: 4.34

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:00:43 +0000

stephen burke

this week we talk with stephen burke, who heads up the Lord will provide end-time ministry.

stephen talks about how he transitioned from an advertising exec, to a church planting ministry and now into a ministry in building cities of refuge.

music ::

wisely woven – throne to the earth

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joy wilson :: 4.33

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:35:27 +0000

joy wilson

this week we talk with joy wilson, who’s an author and a provocateur. joy and her husband, bud, are two life-long hippies. she is an outlaw preacher and an active participant in kairos prison ministry.

she’s recently published her book, “uncensored prayer: the spiritual practice of wrestling with god.”

she gives us a great insight into her writing and her story on this week’s podcast.

music ::

paul haggis – disco (doontown)

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carl medearis :: 4.31

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:00:08 +0000

carl medearis

this week, we chat with carl medearis, an expert in arab-american and muslim-christian relations and the author of several books on the topic. medearis is a catalyst for a number of current movements in the middle east to promote peace-making, as well as cultural, political and religious dialog leading toward reconciliation.

during our conversation, medearis explains how he learned to stop evangelism while serving as a missionary in beirut, lebanon and hopes to encourage other followers of jesus to do the same.

music ::

fun – bensen hedges

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angela lau :: 4.30

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:00:44 +0000

angela lau

this week we talk with “recovering math teacher” angela lau. angela shares how she came to america in her early childhood, grew up knowing and seeking the asian-american dream and how that shifted when she began to find her identity elsewhere.

related ::

angela on twitter

music ::

digital primitives – ol’ saint peter

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nicole cottrell :: 4.29

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:29:57 +0000

nicole cottrell

this week we chat with modern reject, nicole cottrell.

nicole is a wife, mom and has a constant craving for something sweet. she blogs at modern rejects and this week shares some of her story with the sbpodcast tribe and shares and why she’s found the organic church model to be beneficial to her craving for sweet community.

and don’t forget – we’re looking forward to hearing your thoughts and messages as part of the sbpodcast 1more event. the deadline for submission is oct. 24th.

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1more :: 4.28

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:59:02 +0000

As Reformation Day 2011 approaches, we’re excited to share the info on our latest crowd-sourced project: 1more.

To pull it off, we need your input.

We’re asking one simple question: If you could share one message with the Church universal – what would it be?

To share your input, simply record a video (five minutes or less) and post it to your favorite video sharing site. Then send us the URL to your video.

We’ll post all the videos on Oct. 31, 2011 right here on our website for everyone to watch and more importantly — listen.

For more details be sure to listen to this week’s podcast – or visit the 1more page right here on our website.

related ::

more info on 1more

music ::

heatherlyn – we have a dream

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robb sutherland :: 4.27

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:03:29 +0000

rob sutherland

this week we talk with mr sutherland. no, not that sutherland… our sutherland is way cooler. i mean really, how many anglican priests do you know that also play guitar in local pubs and plan in bands with sweet names like metanoia? see!

robb shares his story and reveals how his questions of doubt and having a space to ask them actually led him towards the faith and ultimately into the priesthood.

music ::

dj stewart cutler – something beautiful intro
mr little jeans – the suburbs

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steve knight :: 4.26

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:46:48 +0000

steve knight

when we last spoke to steve knight, he was working for SIM International and was the resident blogger for emergent village. none of that holds true anymore. find out what he’s up to now as he continues to fine tune his passion groove towards planting missionally minded churches.

music ::

leagues – magic

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heatherlyn :: 4.25

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 05:17:43 +0000

heatherlynn

heatherlyn is back!

heatherlyn is a nationally touring, soul-roots-rock independent singer and song-artist. her soulful, honest, hopeful voice resonates with people from all various walks of life.

she returns to the podcast to talk about her upcoming album, storydwelling and shares some of the song writing process and the stories behind the music.

music ::

heatherlyn – be the love

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elora nicole ramirez :: 4.24

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 18:29:03 +0000

elora nicole

this week we talk with up and coming author elora nicole about her story and how she’s seen God as a protector throughout her life — even in those times when He felt most distant.

UPDATE: Help Elora and Russell raise funds to bring home their forever child:

music ::

shaun groves – kingdom coming

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alise wright :: 4.23

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:24:03 +0000

alise wright

this week we talk with writer alise wright.

wright talks about her struggles with depression, her interfaith marriage and her upcoming project with citivas press, not alone.

music ::

derek webb – one
alan levi – facebook

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simon g cutmore :: 4.22

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 20:06:13 +0000

simon cutmore

simon cutmore is a music-lover, foodie, gig goer, real ale drinker, preston north end supporting, technophile, father, brother, husband, son, vicar, blogger, and follower of The Way.

cutmore talks about how an interest in heavy metal led him to an understanding of God’s love and his current position as a vicar watching over three churches on the edge of rickmansworth in hertfordshire. he’s married with three sons.

Join us on Google+ :: https://plus.google.com/111994824306591735885/about

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alastair mccollum :: 4.21

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 02:43:31 +0000

alastair mccollum

alastair mccollum is a westcountry boy (sw of england, that is) with a passion for the gospel, motorbikes and bike culture, worship, philosopy, theology, guitars, single malt whisky, real ale, cinema and all things french. mccullum also have has a strange love of “church.” he’s married to jo with two children – katherine, aged 9 and jack aged 6.

related ::

mccollum’s blog
mccollum on twitter

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david “ellis” barnsley :: 4.20

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:30:55 +0000

david ellis barnsley

david “ellis” barnsley is a ‘professional antagonist.’ he’s a pastor and the only full-time non-denominational chaplain in the united kingdom. he is a church-planter (vintage faith community, in wolverhampton) at heart and is always open to invitations for good conversation over great coffee. he’s also a welshman married to a texan, holly (which makes him pretty cool in our book). they have two boys, dylan and coen.

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tony campolo :: 4.19

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:00:12 +0000

Tony Campolo

dr. tony campolo is professor emeritus of sociology at eastern university, a former faculty member at the university of pennsylvania, and the founder and president of the evangelical association for the promotion of education.

he’s also a story-teller extraordinaire and has written more than 35 books and blogs regularly at redletterchristians.org. campolo lives with his wife peggy live near philadelphia and they have two children and four grandchildren.

in our chat with dr campolo, he shares a big part of his family’s story and how it’s impacted his perspective on the world around him… and tells us about a special lady in his life who inspired him to tell great stories.

music ::

dave andrews – Jesus for prime minister

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brian g. murphy :: 4.18

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 27 May 2011 20:24:47 +0000

brian g. murphy

brian gerald murphy is the founder of a web & media firm, co-founder of sanctuary collective, and co-creator of the legalize trans* campaign and product line. he conspires with visionary individuals and organizations to change the world through web and media.

music ::

bellarive – love has found us
david bazan – pink and brown

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russell ramirez :: 4.17

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 13 May 2011 06:56:47 +0000

russell ramirez

russell ramirez (aka the rocking chef) is a “culinarian” who works as a chef in austin, texas. he shares with us his journey on how God led him from a “calling to ministry” to being a chef and to a new understanding of what ministry looks like in a missional 24/7 context.

UPDATE: Help Elora and Russell raise funds to bring home their forever child:

music ::

lovelite – apathy
so elated – open my heart with knives

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elaine dreeben :: 4.16

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 06 May 2011 20:05:05 +0000

elaine dreeben

elaine dreeben is a seminiary student who blogs about faith and food on reverendchef.com. she shares her story and chats about cookings, food justice, and the spirituality of food.

music ::

hearts of palm – no water
jes karper – land of the free

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gene anderson :: 4.15

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:57:17 +0000

gene anderson

gene anderson is a presbyterian minister and blogger based in st. petersberg, florida. he stops by something beautiful this week to talk about his life, his work with the homeless, and his struggle with bipolar disorder.

music ::

clive parnell – walk with me
explosions in the sky – a song for our fathers

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shay kearns :: 4.14

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:13:06 +0000

shay kearns

this week we talk with shay kearns. shay is a seminary graduate on the ordination path who also happens to be a transsexual man. he joins us to talk about gender identity, faith, and conversation and how they all intersect in his life.

additional downloadable resources from shay (zip file)

music ::

jonathan blundell – weapons of love
derek webb – what matters more (remix)

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david wynd :: 4.13

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 03:15:10 +0000

david wynd

our guest this week is david wynd. wynd is a church leader and is currently training to be a minister with the methodist church in the manchester area. he’s married and is an artist with a passion for street art and photography. he is visionary and thinker and is always looking for new ways to push things forward.

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tripp fuller :: 4.12

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:14:26 +0000

tripp fuller

this week we talk with homebrewed christianity co-host tripp fuller. along with hosting a pretty sweet podcast, tripp helps organize the big tent christianity events, has collaborated on a book with phillip clayton and is working on his PhD in philosophy of religion and theology at claremont graduate university.

tripp shares his story and how it gives him amazing hope for the future of the church any why theology is important to christianity today.

music ::

in your people – tripp fuller

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brian mclaren :: 4.11

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 05:27:57 +0000

brian mclaren | via brianmclaren.net

our guest this week is brian mclaren. mclaren has been named one of time magazines most influential evangelicals and he’s been called the “godfather of the emergent church.” he’s an author, speaker, activist, and theologian (but you probably already know all that).

this week he stops by to share some of his story and shares why understanding the narrative is so important in our understanding of The Story.

music ::

brian mclaren – becoming
brian mclaren – i wonder how you love me

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shaun groves :: 4.10

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 23:00:18 +0000

shaun groves

this week we talk with shaun groves. shaun describes himself as a communicator who’s known by a lot of titles: singer/songwriter. speaker. blogger. husband. daddy. friend. he feels and thinks deeply and laughs easily. and though he spent a number of years at the top of the CCM charts, he’s now found his voice and passion in being a spokesperson for compassion around the world.

music ::

shaun groves – sing
shaun groves – kingdom come

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dr. bex lewis :: 4.9

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 05:04:05 +0000

dr bex lewis

multi-talented dr bex lewis is a UK based academic, social media navigator and renowned expert on british propaganda posters of the second world war. she’s also heading up the big bible project, an initiative that promotes bible reading within a community setting.

and along with all that – we’re thrilled to have her share her story on this week’s podcast!

music ::

jennifer knapp – on love
bifrost arts – i sought the lord

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jeff goins :: 4.8

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:07:49 +0000

jeff goins

jeff goins joins us this week to talk about his work as a writer and mission and web strategist. jeff works for the nonprofit, adventures in missions and has helped them with their marketing and innovation since 2006.

from his blog:

I love compelling stories, worthy causes, and Pez candy.
Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, I moved to Nashville after graduating from Illinois College and spending a year of playing music all over the U.S. I now live in Tennessee with my wife Ashley and our dog Lyric.

music ::

white collar slideshow – the parasite matrimony
white collar slideshow – pardon thy monster

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emily timbol :: 4.7

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 22:12:34 +0000

emily timbol

emily timbol is a blogger and a regularly contributor to burnside writers collective. this week she stops by something beautiful to talk about her faith journey, her favorite writers, and her work with the lgbt community.

music ::

bellarive – sing
bellarive – love has found us

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nadia bolz-weber :: 4.6

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:45:09 +0000

nadia bolz-weber

this week we talk with emergent-lutheran nadia bolz-weber. weber is the mission developer for house for all sinners and saints in denver, colorado. the community is “an urban liturgical community with a progressive yet deeply rooted theological imagination.”

she’s also the author of salvation on the small screen? 24 hours of christian television.

nadia talks about missional church gatherings with transFORM:

music ::

immortal beats – yourtimeisover
the frozen ocean – drawing circles in the sand

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jon birch (asbo jesus) :: 4.5

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 20:54:47 +0000

jon birch

this week jon birch (aka asbo jesus) chats with our special guest, will taylor.

jon is a cartoonist, musician and all around media guru. he talks about his life, what led him to the asbo jesus cartoon and how he sees his faith through the eyes of his cartoon.

asbo jesus

music ::

andrew mccracken – opening collect – remix
paula spurr – chocolate ice cream cone

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margaret feinberg :: 4.4

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:49:27 +0000

margaret feinberg

this week we talk with speaker and author margaret feinberg. feinberg was recently named one of the “30 Emerging Voices” who will “help lead the church in the next decade” by charisma magazine and one of the “40 Under 40″ who will “shape christian publishing by christian retailing.”

margaret lives in morrison, colorado, with her husband, Leif. when she’s not writing or traveling, she enjoys anything outdoors, lots of laughter, and their superpup, hershey.

video promoting scouting the divine:

An Introduction to Scouting the Divine: My Search for God in Wine, Wool, and Wild Honey from Margaret Feinberg on Vimeo.

music ::

josh woodward – swansong
josh woodward – overthrown

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will taylor :: 4.3

somethingbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com (something beautiful crew) — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:00:03 +0000

william james taylor

in this week’s podcast, thomas has a (rather long) blether with will taylor.

at the age of 36, will says he still hasn’t got it worked out — or possibly even worked out what “it” is. he describes himself as “slowly but purposefully moving through life, mission and faith.” he’s doing this in his context as a youth and community worker in a church of about 70 people in southeast UK and is also as a husband to esther and and a dad to two girls, millie and bella.

music ::

blancheneige bazaar orchestra – orient express

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