He may be the most interesting person you’ve never met. He’s Mo Leverett and this week he talks to Steve and the gang about his remarkable life of music and inner-city ministry. The post Mo Leverett | A Servant Song | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.द्वारा Steve Brown Etc.

Do you lead an ordinary – even unexciting – life? Good news: God wants to use YOU. This week, Steve and the gang chat with theologian and author Chad Bird about how God can surprise us. Chad is the author of the newly-reprinted “Your God Is Too Glorious: Finding God In The Most Unexpected Places.” The post Chad Bird | Your God Is Too Glorious | Ste…

It’s our annual Thanksgiving show. This year’s episode is stuffed with laughs, trivia, and more than a few moving stories. Join us! The post Thanksgiving 2024 | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.द्वारा Steve Brown Etc.

An “epistle of straw”?! What was Luther thinking? This week, Steve and the gang chat with pastor and author Bob Hiller about the pithy and punchy book of James. Bob has written a book called “Finding Christ In The Straw: A 40-Day Devotion On The Epistle of James.” The post Bob Hiller | Finding Christ In The Straw | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first …

SBE is going to the movies! This week, the Etcetera gang chat with producers Kevin Downes and Andy Erwin about their new film, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. https://bestchristmaspageantever.movie/ The post Kevin Downes & Andy Erwin | The Best Christmas Pageant Ever | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.…

You want your kids to be good, but what if just “being good” misses the point? This week, Steve and the gang chat (and laugh hard) with authors Elyze Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson about a new perspective on parenting. Elyse and Jessica have just released an updated version of their classic parenting book called “Give Them Grace: Leading Your Kid…

Are you hoarding some junky spiritual ideas and traditions? This week, Steve and the gang chat with pastor and author Matt Popovits about ditching that spiritual clutter and getting back to what’s essential. Matt’s new book is called “Junk Drawer Jesus: Discarding Your Spiritual Clutter and Rediscovering The Supremacy of Grace.” The post Matt Popov…

Will heaven be boring? Heavens, no! This week, Steve and the gang chat with author Jordan Raynor about what the Bible REALLY says about eternity. Jordan’s latest is a picture book called “The Royal In You.” The post Jordan Raynor | The Royal In You | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.द्वारा Steve Brown Etc.

If you ever suspect you’re disappointing God, we have good news. This week, Steve and the gang chat with author Gretchen Ronnevik and take a fresh look at spiritual disciplines. Gretchen’s new book is called “Ragged: Spiritual Disciplines for The Spiritually Exhausted.” The post Gretchen Ronnevik | Ragged | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key L…

You’ve heard it before: “I’m spiritual, not religious.” This week, Steve and the gang chat with Michael Horton about the surprisingly deep roots of this idea. Michael’s new book is called “Shaman And Sage: The Roots of ‘Spiritual But Not Religious’ In Antiquity” The post Michael Horton | Spiritual But Not Religious | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared firs…

This week, it’s a free ‘four’ all with the Voices of Key Life joining Steve in the studio for the first time ever. Hang out as they share stories, laughs, and discuss why they’re hopeful for the future of the church. The post Voices Of Key Life | State Of The Church | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.…

Our churches face some real challenges – but there’s hope. This week, Steve and the gang chat with veteran church consultant Thom Rainer about identifying the dangers that threaten our fellowships. Thom’s latest book is called “Where Have All The Church Members Gone? How To Avoid The Five Traps that Silently Kill Churches.” The post Thom Rainer | 5…

Where have all the atheists gone? This week Steve, the gang, and broadcaster Justin Brierley discuss how the shine wore off New Atheism. Justin’s new book is called The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God: Why New Atheism Grew Old And Secular Thinkers Are Considering Christianity Again. The post Justin Brierley | The Fall Of New Atheism | Steve Bro…

What does it mean to be ‘clothed with Christ’? This week, Steve and the gang chat with pastor and author Brian Thomas about how to REALLY dress to impress. Brian’s latest book is called “Clothed With Christ: A Biblical Style Guide For Sinners.” The post Brian Thomas | Clothed With Christ | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.…

Want to know about anxiety? Ask a mother of nine – make that ELEVEN. This week, Steve and the gang chat with Kimberly Iverson about an unexpected solution when things don’t go to plan. Kimberly’s new book is called “Memoir From The Manic Years: Discovering Humility As The Antidote To Anxiety.” The post Kimberly Iverson | The Antidote To Anxiety | S…

Let’s eat! This week, Steve and the gang chat with author/pastor Alex Early about his new devotional cookbook and about finding God in the kitchen. Alex’s new book is called Among The Pots and Pans: Connect With God, Love Your Neighbor, Nourish Your Community Through The Art of Cooking. The post Alex Early | Among The Pots And Pans | Steve Brown, E…

He stood up for the truth and they canceled him for it. But that wasn’t the end of the story. This week, Steve and the gang chat with author and veteran TV writer Karen Hall about the courage and legacy of Father Paul Mankowski. Karen’s new book is called The Sound of Silence: The Life and Canceling of a Heroic Jesuit Priest. The post Karen Hall | …

The future isn’t frightening if you know the future. This week, Steve and the gang chat with author and friend Max Lucado about the end times and what follows. Max’s latest book is called What Happens Next: A Traveler’s Guide Through The End Of This Age. The post Max Lucado | What Happens Next | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.…

It’s the OLD Testament in a brand NEW light. This week, Steve and the gang are joined by author Chad Bird for a breezy, but powerful tour through the first 39 books of the Bible. Chad’s new book is called Hitchhiking with Prophets: A Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament. The post Chad Bird | Hitchhiking With Prophets | Steve Brown,…

It’s a word mentioned hundreds of times in the Bible, yet we rarely discuss it. This week, Steve and the gang chat with pastor and author Adam Ramsey about honoring one another and the powerful impact it can have on our churches. Adam’s new book is called Honor: Loving Your Church By Building One Another Up. The post Adam Ramsey | Honor | Steve Bro…

It’s summer, so let’s hang out with Steve and the Etcetera gang. This week, it’s no guests, no agendas – just some fun stories, favorite episodes, and reminders of God’s grace. The post The Etcetera Gang | Summer Spectacular | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.द्वारा Steve Brown Etc.

Their books have been called “profound” and “gripping”, but also “controversial.” This week, Steve and the gang chat with best-selling authors Paul Young and Baxter Kruger about the book that changed their lives some 17 years ago. Paul Young wrote 2007’s “The Shack” and Baxter Kruger wrote 2012’s “The Shack Revisited“. The post Paul Young & Baxter …

Stop striving and start living – is it possible? This week, Steve and the gang chat with author Kyle Winkler about what happens when we stop trying to please a God who’s already pleased with us. Kyle’s new book is called “Permission to Be Imperfect: How to Strive Less, Stress Less, Sin Less.” The post Kyle Winkler | Permission To Be Imperfect | Ste…

This prayer is less than a hundred words, yet it contains the entire gospel. This week, Steve and the gang chat with pastor and author Adriel Sanchez about The Lord’s Prayer and how we often misunderstand it. Adriel’s new book is called “Praying With Jesus: Getting To The Heart Of The Lord’s Prayer.” The post Adriel Sanchez | Praying With Jesus | S…

Critical Race Theory – what is it and why should we care about it? This week, Steve and the gang sit down with author Ed Uszynski to discuss the controversial topic. Ed’s new book is called “Untangling Critical Race Theory: What Christians Need to Know and Why It Matters” The post Ed Uszynski | Untangling Critical Race Theory | Steve Brown, Etc. ap…

This might get crazy… This week, for the first time ever, Steve sits down with Pete Alwinson, Matt Heard, Justin Holcomb, and Jerry Parries – the Voices of Key Life – to share some stories and, of course, talk about grace. The post Pete Alwinson / Matt Heard / Justin Holcomb / Jerry Parries | Voices of Key Life | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on…

A study Bible created for men? You bet. And guess who wrote a devotional for it? This week, Steve and the gang chat with author and media veteran Robert Wolgemuth about guys and God. Robert’s latest book is one he edited called the “Men’s Daily Bible” The post Robert Wolgemuth | Men And The Bible | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.…

Are we weak by God’s design? If so, what does that mean for us? This week, Steve and the gang chat with Eric Schumacher about why Jesus is drawn to – not repelled by – our frailty. Eric’s latest book is called “The Good Gift of Weakness: God’s Strength Made Perfect in the Story of Redemption” The post Eric Schumacher | The Good Gift Of Weakness | S…

When it comes to Contemporary Christian Music, you may love the rock, but what role did culture, commerce, and politics play in its growth? This week, the Etcetera gang chats with Dr. Leah Payne about the past, present, and future of this history-shaping musical movement. Leah’s new book is called “God Gave Rock and Roll to You: A History of Contem…

When we can’t see eye-to-eye, can we still see heart-to-heart? This week, Steve and the gang sit down with attorney and author John Inazu. On the docket: having conversations when connection seems impossible. John’s new book is called “Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect” The post John Inazu …