So, in the wake of all the Love Wins kerfuffle, I received an email from someone who listened to the radio interview I did with Michael Horton. And the question he asked was this: Are penal substitution and universalism mutually exclusive? Here’s how we got there. On the interview, I asked Mike if understanding the atonement via the penal substitutionary theory was essential for a person to be considered a Christian. He answered that yes, it is. Other metaphors that... Read more
I was thrilled when Mike Horton agreed to come on Doug Pagitt Radio with me last Sunday to discuss Love(s) Wins. Mike is known to be among the more thoughtful, enjoyable members of the Neo-Reformed tribe, and he proved to be just that on the show. The first of three video segments is below the jump, and you can find the other two by clicking through to YouTube. Two thoughts about my chat with Mike. First, what he gets right.... Read more
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Here’s my interview yesterday with Rob Bell on Doug Pagitt Radio. I’ll post the rest of the show throughout this week, with my thoughts. But for now, here’s this. And, if you’re in the Twin Cities, maybe I’ll see you at Rob’s appearance tonight at Wayzata Community Church. Read more
Then so are others like you — smart, literate, theologically engaged people. That’s who reads this blog — just skim some of the comments! Well, if you want to reach a crowd like this, why not consider advertising here at TonyJ.net?!? Advertise your book, seminary, grad school, website, or music here. Heck, you can advertise just about anything! If you’re interested, drop me an email and we’ll take it from there. And thanks for reading! Read more
Today, from 12noon – 2pm CDT, I’m guest hosting Doug Pagitt Radio Doug Pagitt Radio, talking with Keith DeRose, Michael Horton, and a special surprise guest! The entire two hours will be devoted to a discussion of the book, in advance of Rob’s appearance Monday night at Wayzata Community Church. You can tune in right here to watch the show live. You can look below the video for the interactive chat and the social media stream. (more…) Read more
Craig Goodwin, who’s wonderful book I highly recommend, has written up some steps for Becoming a Family of Plenty on Beliefnet. A clip below. Above, a photo of the labyrinthine garden that he and his family planted. The Labyrinth shape echoes the historic practice in the church of walking a labyrinth as a lived metaphor of our winding journey to God at the center. The convergence of our backyard, a vegetable garden, and a labyrinth has been a spark to... Read more
If you were going to have a few minutes on a radio show to interview Rob Bell, what question would you ask him? Hypothetically speaking, of course. 😉 Read more
All this week, I’ll be posting about Rob Bell’s controversial new book, Love Wins. And this Sunday, April 10, I’ll be guest hosting Doug Pagitt Radio from 12-2pm CDT, talking with Keith DeRose, Michael Horton, and a special surprise guest! The entire two hours will be devoted to a discussion of the book, in advance of Rob’s appearance the following night at Wayzata Community Church. I was sitting in a college course entitled, “The Theology of Augustine,” when the estimable... Read more
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