Author Archives: Chaplainmike

David Sessions Riffs on “The Coming Evangelical Collapse”

I appreciate the good work of David Sessions at Patrol Magazine. He’s breaking new ground everyday. If you want the same beat as Relevant, but with more intelligence, wit and edge, hit Patrol and make it a regular feed. Patrol editor David Sessions takes on my “Coming Evangelical Collapse” in a sizable column. You’ll findContinue reading “David Sessions Riffs on “The Coming Evangelical Collapse””

Twenty-Five Sortof Random Things I Do and Don’t Believe

Relax. It’s not a meme. Nor should it become one. Though, I feel divinely led to tag…. 1. I don’t believe gay marriage is the biggest threat to the family. Not by anything approaching a long shot. I’ve worked with thousands of students in my life, and the messed up kids were messed up byContinue reading “Twenty-Five Sortof Random Things I Do and Don’t Believe”

Amy Welborn’s husband, Michael Dubruiel 1958-2009

Donations to the Welborn family can be sent through paypal or other credit cards here. UPDATE: If you haven’t visited Amy’s blog, she’s asking folks who want to help to simply buy Michael’s books. She can’t fill orders from her site, but says buy them from anywhere. So there you go. Protestant friends might findContinue reading “Amy Welborn’s husband, Michael Dubruiel 1958-2009”

Archbishop Williams Loses His Mind

Church of England Archbishop Rowan Williams has clearly lost his mind. What he’s asking of churches is…..it’s…..well……… In these times when the church has the opportunity to show great film clips, debate homosexuality, have a kickin’ band and Comedy Central in the pulpit, Archbishop Rowan is suggesting….that….. I can’t say it. It’s simply unthinkable inContinue reading “Archbishop Williams Loses His Mind”

Christine Wicker: The Internet Monk Interview with the Author of Fall of the Evangelical Nation

UPDATE: I’m just curious: do some of you always descend into railing preacher mode when you encounter a person who isn’t on the same page as you, or is today just not your day? Internet Monk.com is extremely honored to have Christine Wicker in the house for the IM interview segment today. Christine is theContinue reading “Christine Wicker: The Internet Monk Interview with the Author of Fall of the Evangelical Nation”

iMonk 101: Gospel Relevance = Gospel Application

Considering the discussion on treating servers like Jesus would, this seemed like a good post to resurrect. From April of 07. Studying Acts with my students, it’s freshly clear to me that the immediate struggle of the early Christians was not only, or even particularly, theological, but practical. How do we live out, in theContinue reading “iMonk 101: Gospel Relevance = Gospel Application”

Open Thread: What are some Christians thinking when they justify rudeness with religion?

I’m not trying to promote a pile-on here, but this story effectively points out something I’ve experienced many times. It’s a story about Christians justifying rudeness with religion. Here’s the short version, but you’ll want to read all of what the original poster had to say.

Internet Monk Radio Podcast #126

This week: Douglas Wilson: Heretic, Know it All Clergy, Thoughts on the Coming Evangelical Collapse. Randy Stonehill. The new CD, Paradise Sky. Our sponsors are: 60 Ways to Leave Your Mother…Alone. A comic by Michael Buckley. New Reformation Press. Download new teaching by Dr. Rod Rosenbladt. Zaccheus Press– Fine Catholic Books, including Priestblock 25487. WantContinue reading “Internet Monk Radio Podcast #126”

Pastor Wyman Richardson: “Jesus Is Lord”

Liturgical Gangsta Dr. Wyman Richardson is a Southern Baptist pastor in Georgia. He recently was invited to do a “devotional” for the Georgia House of Representatives. Looks like preaching to me. It’s a great talk, and while we don’t have an mp3, the text is on his website at Walking Together. Outstanding job, Dr. Richardson.Continue reading “Pastor Wyman Richardson: “Jesus Is Lord””