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Episode 22: Lazarus at the Gate

10/21/2016

In the first episode of Sectarian Review’s series “The Helpers,” Danny welcomes Christa Lee-Chuvala and Elizabeth Grady-Harper to talk about Lazarus at the Gate, a small-group study curriculum designed to encourage giving. Unlike some financial programs popular in American churches, Lazarus emphasizes generosity from the beginning of financial planning, not as just a long-term goal. How has consumerism corrupted our vision of finance? How can the friendship of small-group study help us be more generous?

Danny’s “Squinty-eyed mistrust of Dave Ramsey”
Introduction of guests
The Boston Faith and Justice Network
Thanks to Kristen Filipic
Free markets versus Christian Faith
Why don’t we talk about money?
The conflation of theology and Americanism
Great power and great responsibility
Practicing or Preaching the prosperity gospel
Who are our Lazaruses and are we the Rich Man?
The history of the program
The program’s evolution
Lazarus at the Gate as an Open Source curriculum (unlike Dave Ramsey’s thing)
A curriculum adaptable to local context
A curriculum out of control (and that’s a good thing)
Small Group context
Liberation Theology in the South?
Nuts and Bolts - What does this look like?
The embarrassment of opening our books
The paradox of “success”
Where to give?
“Official” versus “unofficial” channels of giving
Contact information: www.bostonfaithjustice.org

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Episode 21: Science Fiction and Theology

10/9/2016

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Once again, Sectarian Review explores the genre of Science Fiction. This time, Megan Von Bergen joins Danny for a conversation about how scifi engages with questions about God, creation, and theology. How can speculative fiction push people of faith to boldly go where no man has gone before? How can this type of story provide a safe space to try out dangerous ideas? Plus listen for Danny and Megan's recommendations. Also, if you'd like to write a review for the show's blog, visit www.sectarianreviewpodcast.com and check out the blog.

Update:
Megan has written a follow-up blog post about the show and its subject matter. You can read that here.

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Episode 22: Lazarus at the Gate

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