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As Groucho Marx said:

“Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read.”

The fact is that books are our friends. Unlike human friends, they never change.

But we do. Important books stick with us. As we change, they remind us of who we used to be.

While I hope that this this episode provides some great resources for you, I really hope that it helps you seek out a few good friends.

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Legend has it that Karl Barth once said that preachers should have the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in another. I’d like to think that if he were alive today, Karl would say that we should have a Bible in hand and a podcast in our ears.

I won’t mention the obvious listens like This American Life or Radiolab. Chances are if you don’t listen to them already it’s because you don’t own earbuds.

If you are a Church Planter, Pastor or just a reflective follower of Jesus, you should be listening to the following podcasts: Continue Reading…

Not Dead Yet!

Chris —  January 29, 2015

Here’s an excerpt from today’s post for Fresh Expression US, entitled Dying Church? Five Signs You Still Have Something to Give:

For many declining churches, their primary asset may be their building. In years past, the building may have been solely dedicated to official church activities. Today, the building sits vacant most of the week.

Have you thought creatively about how your building can be a blessing to your community?

A few options might include:

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The first two episodes of Tear Gas and Gumdrops, my new podcast with college buddy, youth minister and Marvel Comics guru Kyle Sapp is now live in iTunes.

TEAR GAS& GUMDROPS

The goal is similar to the goal of this website and the Boots on the Ground Facebook Group, to provide honest, helpful, grounded dialogue about ministry in the real world.

Listen! Subscribe! Leave us a review! Spread the word!