Steve Brown, Etc. on Oneplace.com: Recent Episodes

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A weekly talk show featuring Steve and the rest.Key Life exists to communicate that the deepest message of the ministry of Jesus and the Bible is the radical grace of God to sinners and sufferers.Because life is hard for everyone, grace is for all of us. And grace means that because of what Jesus has done, when you run to him, God’s not mad at you.All of the radio shows, sermons, books, and videos we produce work together toward one mission: to get you and those you love Home with radical freedom, infectious joy and surprising faithfulness to Christ as your crowning achievement.Learn more:http://www.keylife.org

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Are we still sinners? Are we now saints? This week, Steve and the gang chat with pastor/author Luke Kjolhaug about this perennial question and discuss why the answer really does matter.The post Luke Kjolhaug | Sinner Saint | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Does a border get to dictate who our neighbors are? This week, Steve and the gang have a thought-provoking conversation with author Isaac Villegas about illegal immigration, civil disobedience, and our call to hospitality. The post Isaac Villegas | Migrant God | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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If you feel stuck, the path forward COULD start with looking back. This week, Steve and the gang chat with therapist and author Adam Young about engaging your past with []The post Adam Young | Make Sense Of Your Story | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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If you're alive, there's SOMETHING you need relief from. This week, Steve and the gang sit down with David Zahl to discuss some common stresses and unexpected remedies.The post David Zahl | The Big Relief | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Four pastors and a bishop walk into a studio. No, it's not a joke – it's this week's Steve Brown, Etc. Buckle up for a no-holds-barred conversation about the ins and outs of leadership, pastoring, and more!The post Voices Of Key Life | Pastors Uncensored | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Youve heard it before: Im spiritual, not religious. This week, Steve and the gang chat with Michael Horton about the surprisingly deep roots of this idea. Michaels new book is []The post Michael Horton | Spiritual But Not Religious (Re-air) | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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What can Mister Rogers teach us about glorifying God in our work? This week, Steve and the gang chat with author Jordan Raynor about five remarkable believers and the lasting impact of their careers.The post Jordan Raynor | Five Mere Christians | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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"Thank you, Lord, for trouble." If you've never prayed that, maybe it's time you did. This week, Steve and the gang get real with Ray Ortlund about hitting rock bottom – and the loving Savior we'll find there. The post Ray Ortlund | Good News At Rock Bottom | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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She was openly mocked, shamed, and abused by her own church leaders. Then something amazing happened. This week, Steve and the gang chat with Aimee Byrd about seeking God's face and finding our own.The post Aimee Byrd | Saving Face | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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A shocking tragedy nearly wrecked his faith. This week, Steve and the gang chat with author Sam Storms about what to do when we doubt God's goodness and love.The post Sam Storms | The Steadfast Love Of The Lord | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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It's easy to forget that God's family is BIG. This week, Steve and the gang chat with Michael Horton and Justin Holcomb about a global perspective on Jesus' three roles.The post Michael Horton Justin Holcomb | Prophet, Priest, And King | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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If we're married to grace, then why do we still flirt with legalism? This week, Steve and the gang chat with Andrew Farley about the Gospel and why it's more radical than we realize.The post Andrew Farley | Gospel Zero | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Lucifer, Beelzebub, Old Slewfoot... Who IS this guy anyway? This week, Steve and the gang sit down with Jared Brock to untangle some long-held (but theologically flawed) beliefs about El Diablo.The post Jared Brock | A Devil Named Lucifer | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Politics? On Steve Brown, Etc.?! Yep. No matter what side of the aisle you're on, you'll find something encouraging AND challenging as we discuss navigating our current political landscape as believers.The post Steve Brown | Not Politically Correct (Just Correct Politically) | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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It's not too late to get healthy. Seriously. This week, Steve and the gang chat with Steve McKinney about fitness and why it matters.The post Steve McKinney | The Gospel Of Fitness | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Arrested, imprisoned, and sentenced to death for becoming a Christian. But that was just the start of Marzi Amirizadeh's journey with God.The post Marzi Amirizadeh | A Love Journey With God | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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C.S. Lewis has influenced millions, but who influenced him? The answer may surprise you. This week, Steve and the gang chat about it with author/professor Jeffrey Barbeau.The post Jeffrey Barbeau | C.S. Lewis Romanticism | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Childhood trauma and addiction... If you feel alone in facing those demons, this show is for you. This week, Steve and the gang chat with author Barry Smith about how God's grace helps us heal from our past pain.The post Barry Smith | Grace In The Morning | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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It's a new year, but many challenges for the Jewish people remain the same. This week, Steve and the gang talk about it with Jonathan Feldstein, Founder and President of the Genesis 123 Foundation.The post Jonathan Feldstein | Israel 2025 | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Before he dreamed up Hobbits and the Shire, J.R.R. Tolkien served in WWI. So how did that affect his worldview? Thats the fascinating question Steve and the gang explore with []The post Graham McAleer | Tolkien, Philosopher of War | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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It's our special Christmas episode with cake, stories, laughs (did we mention cake?), PLUS an exclusive live music performance. And stick around for Steve's reading of the Christmas story!The post Steve Brown | Christmas 2024 | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Are there actually parables in "A Christmas Story"? Author Quentin Schultze says yes. This week, the Etc gang talks with Schultze about the classic film and his friend, writer Jean Shepherd. The post Quentin Schultze | Youll Shoot Your Eye Out! | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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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.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Do you lead an ordinary - even unexciting - life? Good news: God wants to use YOU.The post Chad Bird | Your God Is Too Glorious | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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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.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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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. The post Bob Hiller | Finding Christ In The Straw | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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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.The post Kevin Downes Andy Erwin | The Best Christmas Pageant Ever | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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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.The post Elyse Fitzpatrick Jessica Thompson | Give Them Grace | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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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. The post Matt Popovits | Junk Drawer Jesus | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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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.The post Jordan Raynor | The Royal In You | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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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. The post Gretchen Ronnevik | Ragged | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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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.The post Michael Horton | Spiritual But Not Religious | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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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.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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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.The post Thom Rainer | 5 Traps That Kill Churches | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Where have all the atheists gone? This week Steve, the gang, and broadcaster Justin Brierley discuss how the shine wore off New Atheism.The post Justin Brierley | The Fall Of New Atheism | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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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.The post Brian Thomas | Clothed With Christ | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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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.The post Kimberly Iverson | The Antidote To Anxiety | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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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.The post Karen Hall | The Canceling Of A Priest | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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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. The post Max Lucado | What Happens Next | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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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.The post Chad Bird | Hitchhiking With Prophets | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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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.The post Adam Ramsey | Honor | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Its summer, so lets hang out with Steve and the Etcetera gang. This week, its no guests, no agendas – just some fun stories, favorite episodes, and reminders of Gods []The post The Etcetera Gang | Summer Spectacular | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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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.The post Paul Young Baxter Kruger | The Shack 17 Years Later | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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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.The post Kyle Winkler | Permission To Be Imperfect | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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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.The post Adriel Sanchez | Praying With Jesus | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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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.The post Ed Uszynski | Untangling Critical Race Theory | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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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 Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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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.The post Robert Wolgemuth | Men And The Bible | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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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.The post Eric Schumacher | The Good Gift Of Weakness | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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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.The post Leah Payne | God Gave Rock And Roll To You | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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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. The post John Inazu | Learning To Disagree | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Have you been disillusioned by the church? Now what? This week, Steve and the gang chat with Aimee Byrd about hurt and the hope that follows.The post Aimee Byrd | The Hope In Our Scars | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Tertullian, Augustine, Barth... Don't know them? Don't worry! This week, Steve and the gang chat with authors Jennifer and David McNutt about theologians, their work, and why it matters.The post Jennifer David McNutt | Know The Theologians | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Have questions about what Jews believe? We have the answers – actually, Shai Held does. This week, Steve and the gang speak with the rabbi about the essentials of the Jewish faith in a fun and eye-opening conversation.The post Shai Held | Judaism Is About Love | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Can people with differing religious and political views get along? Friends Mark Pinsky and Rusty Wright think so. This week, Steve and the gang chat with the veteran writers about their enduring, if unlikely, friendship and what we can learn from it.The post Mark Pinsky Rusty Wright | The Odd Couple | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Could coming to the END of yourself be the START of finding peace? This week, Steve and the gang chat with author/speaker Joel Muddamalle about the hidden power of humility and how his unusual journey led to some surprising insights.The post Joel Muddamalle | The Hidden Peace | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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What can the first century church teach us about politics today? Maybe a lot. This week, Steve and the gang chat with author Preston Sprinkle about how we can create REAL change and influence.The post Preston Sprinkle | Exiles | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Men, your unprocessed pain is slowly killing you – but there's hope. This week, Steve and the gang chat with author Pat Morley about childhood wounds and how to overcome them.The post Pat Morley | From Broken Boy To Mended Man | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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It's been a long, strange trip for Marvin Olasky, from atheist Marxist to Jesus follower to journalist and advisor to President George W. Bush. This week, Steve and the gang hang out to discuss his journey toward contentment.The post Marvin Olasky | Christian Contentment | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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When it comes to politics, is Jesus the ultimate party crasher? This week, Steve and the gang chat with pastor and author Josh Butler about what to do when ideology turns into idolatry.The post Joshua Butler | The Party Crasher | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Is it possible to live JOYFULLY in a world so full of anger and anxiety? Brant Hansen says 'yes.' This week, Steve and the gang chat (and laugh hard) with the author and radio host about finding God's peace amidst evil and chaos.The post Brant Hansen | Life is Hard, God is Good, Let’s Dance | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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That thorn in your flesh? It could be a gift from God. This week, Steve and the gang chat with counselor and author Daniel Bush about how negative experiences can actually bring us closer to the heart of God.The post Daniel Bush | Still Undefended | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Anti-semitism – is it getting worse? What can we do? This week, Steve and the gang have a timely conversation with author and radio host Charles Moscowitz about this challenging topic.The post Charles Moscowitz | Defeating Anti-Semitism | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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This week it's less books and more banjos. Join us as Steve and the gang hang out with friend and Nashville recording artist Buddy Greene, talking music and swapping stories.The post Buddy Greene | Picking and Grinning | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Grace. That's it. That's the message. This week, Steve and the gang hang out with Andrew Farley for a conversation that runs the gamut from reverent to riotous.The post Andrew Farley | The Message is Grace | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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More than a quarter of evangelicals DON'T believe the Bible is true. This week, Steve and the gang discuss biblical inerrancy with our favorite scientist, Dr. Hugh Ross.The post Hugh Ross | Rescuing Inerrancy | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Think you've screwed up too often to be used by God? A guy named Jacob disagrees. This week, Steve and the gang hang out with bestselling author Max Lucado to discuss God's unfathomable love.The post Max Lucado | God Never Gives Up On You | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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It's a seminary in a box, it's free, and it's changing the world. This week, Steve and the gang chat with author, theologian, and founder/president of Third Millennium Ministries, Richard Pratt. The post Seminary In A Box | Richard Pratt | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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What does the philosopher Kierkegaard have to do with the Gospel? More than you might think. This week, Steve and the gang get existential with author Craig Hefner.The post Craig Hefner | The Changelessness of God | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Can we really be friends with Jesus? And if so, what does that mean for us? This week, Steve and the gang hang out with author Jared Wilson to discuss our true standing with the Son of God. The post Jared Wilson | Friends With Jesus | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Does the Bible support same-sex marriage? You know the answer, but the answer is just the beginning. This week, Steve and the gang chat with author Preston Sprinkle about this persistent issue and about turning the possibility of conflict into an opportunity to show God's love. The post Preston Sprinkle | The Bible and Same-Sex Marriage | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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40 million people are now dechurched. The problem is big – but there's hope. This week, Steve and the gang chat with authors Jim Davis and Michael Graham about this pressing issue for the church. The post Jim Davis Michael Graham | The Great Dechurching | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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An overly ambitious liar who fathered children with four women... there's a lot we can learn from Jacob. This week, Steve and the gang chat with author Chad Bird about this unlikely 'hero' God chose to change history and what that means for us. The post Chad Bird | Limping With God | Steve Brown, Etc. (Re-air) appeared first on Key Life.

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Have tragedy or hardship ever led you to ask, "Why me?" You're not alone. This week, Steve and the gang speak with disability advocate Hector Del Valle about his extraordinary journey and how he found God on the other side of that question. The post Hector Del Valle | Why Me? | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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We only do it a few times each year – an episode with just us, no guests. This time, Steve and the gang discuss everything from artificial intelligence to Christians in Hollywood. Pull up a chair and hang out awhile! The post Steve Brown | An A.I. Steve? | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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Grace – even after we get it, we still might not really 'get' it. This week, Steve and the gang sit down with priest and author Paul Zahl to discuss God's amazing love for us. The post Paul Zahl | Grace in Practice | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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What can we learn about God from puppies? More than you'd think! This week, Steve and the gang are talking all things dogs with author and speaker Travis Vining. The post Travis Vining | God and Dogs | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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When it comes to understanding Revelation, do you feel 'left behind'? This week, Steve and the gang chat with professor/author Scot McKnight about this much-debated book. The post Scot McKnight | Revelation For The Rest Of Us | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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Can we celebrate our country without worshipping it? This week, Steve and the gang talk faith and politics with author Paul D. Miller. The post Paul D. Miller | Christian Nationalism | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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Friends with Jesus... is it possible? And if so, what are the implications for us? This week, Steve and the gang hang out with pastor and author Mike McKinley to ponder this world-changing idea and discuss how Mike breathed new life into an often-overlooked theological classic. The post Mike McKinley | Friendship With God | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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Dads, you know SO many things – but not what your daughter is thinking. Want to? This week, Steve and the gang hang out with father/daughter team Jay and Rae Anne Payleitner to discuss how fathers can become GirlDads. The post Jay and Rae Anne Payleitner | GirlDad | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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We've all been there – it seems like God has left town with no forwarding address. What to do? This week, Steve and the gang get real with pastor and author Adam Mabry about this very relatable challenge. The post Adam Mabry | When God Seems Gone | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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A mixed-race kid in search of the mom he's never known. It's not a movie – it's the moving life story of journalist John Blake. This week, Steve and the gang chat with John about his amazing journey and what he learned along the way. The post John Blake | More Than I Imagined | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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Mental health, church abuse, the limits of pastoral counseling... these topics and more are all fair game this week when Steve and the gang chat with counselor Jeremy Jobson.The post Jeremy Jobson | Christians and Mental Health | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Hey, you. Yes, YOU! If you belong to God, you're blessed. But there's more to the story. This week, Steve and the gang hang out with author Larry Dixon to discuss how good we really have it.The post Larry Dixon | Bless-ed | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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A God named... Josh? This week, Steve and the gang hang out with author and filmmaker Jared Brock to discuss the surprising implications of a Savior who is both Holy God and Wholly Human. The post Jared Brock | A God Named Josh | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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God promised to bless those who bless His chosen people, but how best to do that? This week, Steve and the gang discuss that topic with Yael Eckstein, President and CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and JewsThe post Yael Eckstein | Christians Helping Jews | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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You know it. You feel it. Something is missing in our lives, but what to DO about it? This week, Steve and the gang hang out with author Os Guinness to discuss the ways God reminds us that He's there. The post Os Guinness | Signals of Transcendence | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Does today's American church find itself at the same crossroads as the German church of the 1930s? This week, Steve and the gang chat with author and radio host Eric Metaxas about Christians' involvement with politics.The post Eric Metaxas | Letter to the American Church | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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You've heard some radio shows about humility, but this one is the BEST! This week, the Etcetera gang hangs out with pastor and author Gavin Ortlund to discuss this oft-overlooked virtue and why it's so important.The post Gavin Ortlund | Humility | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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If you think 'Amazing Grace' is powerful, just wait til you hear the story BEHIND the hymn. This week, Steve and the gang chat with author and professor Bruce Hindmarsh about the gritty-but-redeemed life of John Newton and the timeless lyrics he penned.The post Bruce Hindmarsh | The Amazing Story of Amazing Grace | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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The bad news is, we're a bunch of Pharisees. The good news... well, the good news is what Steve and the gang talk about this week with author Michael Reeves.The post Michael Reeves | Evangelical Pharisees | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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You've heard about "Jesus Revolution'" and maybe even seen it. Now, Steve and the gang chat with the film's producer, Kevin Downes, about how the project came together and what it was like for Steve to pastor in the midst of that transformative era.The post Kevin Downes | Jesus Revolution | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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When it comes to Corrie ten Boom, if you've only read "The Hiding Place", you only know half the story. This week, Steve and the gang hang out with bestselling author Larry Loftis to discuss Corrie's life and the transformative power of forgiveness.The post Larry Loftis on Corrie Ten Boom | Steve Brown Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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An overly ambitious liar who fathered children with four women... there's a lot we can learn from Jacob. This week, Steve and the gang chat with author Chad Bird about this unlikely 'hero' God chose to change history and what that means for us.The post Chad Bird | Limping With God | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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When it comes to America's future, the way forward may be to go back. This week, Steve and the gang hang out with author and social critic Os Guinness to discuss the dangers our country faces and what it will take to protect our freedoms.The post Os Guinness | Zero Hour America | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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A rescue mission that has existed since Ulysses S. Grant was president? Must be doing something right. This week, Steve and the gang chat with Laura Childers about the work and enduring legacy of The Bowery Mission in NYC.The post Laura Childers | Homeless Not Hopeless | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Abusive church leadership – why does it happen and what can we do about it? This week, Steve and the gang hang out with author Michael Kruger to discuss this pressing issue. The post Michael Kruger Bully Pulpit appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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They told you "righteous anger" was good, even necessary – but they lied. This week, Steve and the gang hang out with author and radio host Brant Hansen to discuss everybody's favorite default emotion. The post Brant Hansen | Unoffendable | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Human trafficking is a serious problem, but one TV show is aiming to make a difference. This week, the Etcetera gang hangs out with writer/director/actress/producer Nicole Abisinio to discuss her new dramatic series, "The Advocate"The post Nicole Abisinio | The Advocate | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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It's a new year, but ministry leaders still struggle with the same old challenges. This week, Steve and the gang talk to Dr. Heather Jordon Clark about how we can care for others while not forgetting to care for ourselves.The post Heather Clark | Minister Well | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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The Trinity – what if we've been thinking about it wrong all this time? This week, Steve and the gang enjoy an insightful chat with Michael Reeves about the relevance and importance of this topic that so often gets pushed aside.The post Michael Reeves | Delighting In The Trinity | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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What does it REALLY mean to be a Christian? This week, it's back to the basics as Steve and the gang hang out with former pastor and best-selling author Thom Rainer, discussing the importance of returning to the essential beliefs and practices of our faith. The post Thom Rainer | I Am A Christian | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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It's a Wonderful (Key) Life! This week, Steve and the gang tell some stories, eat some cookies, and talk all things Christmas. It's one of our favorite episodes of the year, so grab a hot chocolate and hang out with us a while (Scrooges and Grinches welcomed).The post Steve Brown | Christmas Show 2022 | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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It may be the most important virtue of our time – and it's vanishing. This week, Steve and the gang talk to authors Richard Foster and Brenda Quinn about the importance of – and misunderstandings about – endangered ideal.The post Richard Foster Brenda Quinn | Learning Humility | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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What if we've been looking at work completely wrong? This week, Steve and the gang chat with speaker and author Jordan Raynor about how our labor really does matter.The post Jordan Raynor | The Word Before Work | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29

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Advent is all about anticipation, but are we missing that in all of our busyness? This week, Steve and the gang hang out with author and professor Jared Wilson to discuss preparing our hearts for "God with us" and about Jared's new Christmas book, Gifts of Grace: 25 Advent Devotions. The post Jared Wilson | Gifts of Grace | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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This week, it's just Steve and the gang and we're stuffing this special Thanksgiving episode full of stories and laughs, alongside a generous serving of wisdom from the Old White Guy. So pull up a chair and hang out with us! The post Steve Brown | Thanksgiving 2022 | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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Happily ever after... is it just for fairy tales? If not, how do we get it? This week, Steve and the gang talk to author and speaker Charlie Collins about the hard-won lessons he's learned about creating a marriage that lasts. The post Charlie Collins | Happily Ever After? | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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Your young child just asked where babies come from – NOW what? This week, Steve and the gang hang out with Justin and Lindsey Holcomb to discuss God's love for creating and "the talk before The Talk." The post Justin Lindsey Holcomb | God Made Babies | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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Should orthodoxy be... thrilling? This week, Steve and the gang hang out with professor and author Trevin Wax who makes the case that not only is orthodoxy exciting, but heresy is downright BORING. The post Trevin Wax | The Thrill of Orthodoxy | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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You know about laughter. And you sure know about lament. But did you know they go together? This week, Steve and the gang talk about finding joy in the tears in a special first-ever live version of the show. The post Steve Brown | Laughter and Lament | SBE appeared first on Key Life.

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Jesus has some interesting folks in his family, but guess what – he's not ashamed of ANY of them. This week, Steve and the gang chat with pastor and author Erik Raymond about how amazing that really is. The post Erik Raymond | He Is Not Ashamed | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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With Hugh Ross on the case, it's getting harder and harder to deny the existence of a loving creator God. This week, Steve and the gang chat with Dr. Ross about exciting new scientific evidence that points to a finely tuned universe. The post Hugh Ross Designed To The Core appeared first on Key Life.

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With no warning, a mysterious and dangerous illness attacks your child. What would you do? For Kris DenBesten, it's no 'what if?' - he lived it. This week, Steve and the gang chat with the author and CEO about his remarkable experience. The post Kris DenBesten | Gracyn’s Song | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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Could our weaknesses and limitations actually be a doorway to something more? This week, Steve and the gang chat with author David Zahl about the freedom found in setting realistic expectations for others – and ourselves. The post David Zahl | Low Anthropology | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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Do you work in full-time ministry? Of course, you do! This week, Steve and the gang chat with Bryan Chapell about our jobs and how God imbues even the lowliest work with significance and dignity. The post Bryan Chapell | Grace at Work | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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Grace – even when we HAVE it, we still might not GET it. This week, Steve and the gang chat with church planter and author Tom Wood about just how amazing grace really is. The post Tom Wood | Getting Everything for Nothing | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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Are you hurt? Scared? Feeling guilty? You may be closer to true faith than you realize. This week, Steve and the gang hang out with pastor and author Scott Sauls to discuss our pain and how God never lets it go to waste. The post Scott Sauls | Redeeming Regret, Hurt, and Fear | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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We all want to live intentionally for Jesus and do the good works prepared for us, but... how? This week, Steve and the gang chat with author and Promise Keepers president Ken Harrison about what it takes to truly live for God – without losing sight of grace. The post Ken Harrison | A Daring Faith in a Cowardly World | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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Do the words "liturgy" or "sacramental" make you nervous? This week, Steve and the gang hang out with pastor and author Father Aaron Damiani to discuss the enduring power of ancient church practices. The post Aaron Damiani | Earth Filled With Heaven | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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You know the name Eugene Peterson, but who WAS the man behind 'The Message'? This week, Steve and the gang hang out with author Winn Collier to discuss the life and work of the influential minister and author. The post Winn Collier | The Life of Eugene Peterson | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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Men, if you've hurt your wife through pornography, it's not too late to turn the page. This week, Steve and the gang chat with author and counselor Curtis Solomon about this devastating addiction and offer hope for those struggling with it. The post Curtis Solomon | Redeem Your Marriage | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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Is it possible to lead without long-term planning? This week, Steve and the gang chat with author and university president Roger Parrott about a radically different way of leading in business and ministry. The post Roger Parrott | Opportunity Leadership | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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You'll laugh! You'll cry! Possibly all within the same episode. This week, the Etcetera gang chats with television veteran Dan Merchant about his two radically different TV shows. The post Dan Merchant | Youll Laugh! Youll Cry! | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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"Evangelical." Should the label be discarded or defended? This week, Steve and the gang talk with author Michael Reeves about that term and about the gospel at the crossroads of modern-day culture and politics. Michael’s latest book is called " The post Michael Reeves | Evangelical Integrity | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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Is it okay for men to grieve the loss of their baby who was never born? This week, Steve and the gang sit down with Eric Schumacher to talk about men, miscarriage, and embracing the pain when our plans fall apart. The post Eric Schumacher Men and Miscarriage appeared first on Key Life.

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It's the 23rd Psalm like you've never heard it before. This week, Steve and the gang chat with author and counselor K.J. Ramsey about her experiences of faith, fear, trauma, and overcoming abuse. The post K.J. Ramsey | The Lord Is My Courage | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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The worst thing you could possibly imagine just happened to you – now what? This week, Steve and the gang talk about loss, grief, and faith with Cameron Cole, someone who speaks about those subjects from hard-won experience. The post Cameron Cole | Finding Hope in Tragedy | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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Is someone you know "deconstructing" their faith? Are you wondering what that means exactly? This week, Steve and the gang hang out with author Trevin Wax to discuss doubt, deconstruction, and disenculturation. The post Trevin Wax | Deconstructing Faith | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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Are you a creator? Michael Card says you are. This week, Steve and the gang hang out with the award-winning songwriter, musician, and author and discuss the deeper implications of our desire to make something from nothing. The post Michael Card Christ and Creativity appeared first on Key Life.

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It's a NEW way of looking at the Old Testament. This week, Steve and the gang hang out with author Greg Lanier to discuss the surprising and beautiful way the two testaments work together. The post Greg Lanier | Old Made New | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

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