Posted on May 3, 2019
by Josh Scott
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These are our issues to sort, not our children’s. We must respond to these situations and issues in ways that create a world that is a just, generous, and equitable place for future generations.
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Category: Faith, humanness, Issues that matter, politics, progressive evangelical, theologyTags: 2 Kings, America, Babylon, Bible, Children, Climate Change, Descendants, Equality, Equity, faith, future, Gun Reform, Hebrew Bible, Hezekiah, Isaiah, Judah, LGBTQ+, NRA, Old Testament, politics, Racism, religion, religion and politics, Set House in Order, White Supremacy
Posted on April 17, 2019
by Josh Scott
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Palm Sunday is about a different vision for the world, marked by justice, compassion, and peace, instead of injustice, oppression, and violence. Holy Week begins by asking us to choose which world we will live in.
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Category: Bible, church seasons, Faith, God, politics, progressive, progressive evangelical, theologyTags: christianity, cross, crucifixion, Gospel of Mark, Holy Week, Judaism, Kingdom, Kingdom of God, Lent, Palm Sunday, Palms, Roman Empire, Rome, Triumphal entry
Posted on March 27, 2019
by Josh Scott
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One of the things I love most about the Bible is that after almost thirty-eight years it continues to surprise me.
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Category: Bible, Faith, God, politics, Preaching/Teaching/Sermonizing, progressive, progressive evangelical, theologyTags: Empire, Faith and Reason, Gospel of Mark, Holy Week, interpretation, interpretation of the bible, interpreting the bible, Jesus, John Dominic Crossan, Kingdom, Lent, lenten season, Marcus Borg, parable, Progressive Christianity, Progressive theology, Roman Empire, Rome, The Last Week
Posted on April 27, 2018
by Josh Scott
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This week I was so fortunate to chat with Diana Butler Bass. It’s a wide-ranging conversation, but we do talk about her new book, Grateful, which is a must read. For more on Diana, or to buy her new book, click here. Listen to “Diana…
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Category: methodist, Ministry, pastor, Pastoring, podcast, politics, Preaching/Teaching/Sermonizing, progressive, progressive evangelical, theologyTags: Diana Butler Bass, faith, grateful, gratitude, podcast, politics
Posted on April 18, 2018
by Josh Scott
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So thrilled to chat with Brian McLaren for this week’s The Space Between podcast. We talk the Bible, politics, even toilet repair. Give it a listen and a share! Listen to “Brian McLaren” on Spreaker.
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Category: Bible, evangelical, Faith, God, Ministry, pastor, Pastoring, podcast, politics, progressive, progressive evangelical, theologyTags: Bible, Brian McLaren, christianity, Donald Trump, faith, Islam, politics, Progressive Christian, progressive evangelical, Racism, religion, The Bible, Theology, truth, White Supremacy
Posted on February 26, 2018
by Josh Scott
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This week I talk with Terry Shoemaker about the culture wars, and the problem of labels in religion and politics. Listen to “Terry Shoemaker, the Culture Wars, & the Failure of Labels.” on Spreaker.
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Category: evangelical, Faith, God, podcast, politics, theologyTags: Barack Obama, Christian, christianity, Conservative, Culture, Culture Wars, Democrat, Donald Trump, GOP, Jesus, Liberal, Obama, podcast, politics, Presidential politics, progressive, religion, Republican, The Donald, Trump
Posted on February 7, 2018
by Josh Scott
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As we approach the beginning of Lent I am reminded of how difficult it can be to find a litany for Ash Wednesday…
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Category: church seasons, Faith, God, humanness, pastor, politics, Preaching/Teaching/Sermonizing, progressive, progressive evangelical, rural church, theologyTags: Ash Wednesday, christianity, environment, faith, humanity, Lent, Litany, religion
