Author Archives: Chaplainmike

Internet Monk Radio Podcast #147

This week: The Gospel in a celebrity worshiping culture. Thoughts on evangelicals and homosexuality. Support the IM sponsors: New Reformation Press. New products available: New music and DVDs. Emmaus Retreat Center. A great place for your next group or individual retreat. E3 Sudan is church planting and training pastors in the Sudan. LCMS Plan forContinue reading “Internet Monk Radio Podcast #147”

God Isn’t Gamey: My New Hot Button

I’ve got a new hot button. I experienced it this week and I think it’s best to warn the general public that until I make some progress in sanctification, pushing this button could result in an ugly scene. (Before I say this, I know there are a bunch of books on this subject and I’veContinue reading “God Isn’t Gamey: My New Hot Button”

First, Second and Third Thoughts on the CStone 09 “Gay Rights and Wrongs” Panel

On Friday, July 3, I moderated a panel at Cornerstone 09 on the topic of “Gay Rights and Wrongs.” Here is the blurb from the CStone web site: Gays, Rights & Wrongs (Moderator: Michael Spencer, w/Andrew Marin, Richard Amesbury, Tony Jones, Christine Sneeringer & Frank Carrasco ) “Is homosexualty still a sin – or aContinue reading “First, Second and Third Thoughts on the CStone 09 “Gay Rights and Wrongs” Panel”

CStone 09: A Few Thoughts Now and A Lot More Later

UPDATE: A few photos are at my Facebook page. I still can’t upload photos here for some reason. Denise and I just returned home from Cornerstone 09. We have a lot to do, but I will get right back to blogging and podcasting later tonight and tomorrow. My apologies to the Pirate Christian radio audience.Continue reading “CStone 09: A Few Thoughts Now and A Lot More Later”

“What are your thoughts on a Biblical model for youth ministry?”

Moving on, folks. Moving on. Reader Chris has written me a couple of notes on my overall views of youth ministry. I owe him an answer, but I’d like to open up a couple of posts on the general idea of where we are going in youth ministry. I’ve been involved primarily with teenagers forContinue reading ““What are your thoughts on a Biblical model for youth ministry?””

Danny Akin’s Comments on Mark Driscoll

Southeastern Theological Seminary President Danny Akin on Mark Driscoll: I appreciate Mark Driscoll and Acts 29. Southeastern has no formal relationship with either, but I am thankful for many aspects of both ministries. I think there is much that our students can learn from them. Mark and I have become good friends, but I doContinue reading “Danny Akin’s Comments on Mark Driscoll”

The Driscoll Debate: iMonk vs Turk, Part 2

UPDATE: Justin D. Barnard at Mere Comments has a much more useful and on point critique of Driscoll here. First of all, let me thank Frank for the opportunity to have a good discussion about the issue of pastoral accountability in the internet age (a very important topic) and for having such a constructive andContinue reading “The Driscoll Debate: iMonk vs Turk, Part 2”

A List of Factors Affecting Current Events in the SBC

Last night I had the opportunity to talk to a group of about 20 longtime SBCers on recent events in the SBC. These are folks who work with me at a ministry that is partially (6%) funded by Cooperative Program funds, so there is some interest. Many, not all, are older and had a lotContinue reading “A List of Factors Affecting Current Events in the SBC”