eric bryant is back for a return visit to the something beautiful podcast. we catch up on what eric’s been up to over the last year or so, including the re-release/re-packaging of his book peppermint filled pinatas as not like me. eric’s an author, stand-up comedian, speaker, and a pastor on staff with Mosaic in [...]

this week we chat with ryan kemp-pappan, who’s “bladder than a ham samich!” ryan is a blogger, minister and the co-host of the hardcore xianity podcast. on this episode he shares some of his background and how he learned to die to self while in africa. he also discusses the roots of dmergent and hardcore [...]

this week we talk with jason fowler, founder of wisely woven creative media and sustainable traditions. jason talks about his progress from a traditional American background to that of experimenting with a sustainable life and building intentional community by living on a farm with his wife, five children and another family. related :: wisely woven [...]

this week we talk with nathan and kaycee white who are serving missionally in costa rica. they tell us about their work with a local children’s home and discuss a few of the differences between doing ministry in the u.s. and costa rica and how they’ve overcome some of the challenges along the way. related [...]

this week we chat with brett mccracken, author of the new book, “hipster christian.” he discusses the book and what led him to documenting hipsters christians: from the Jesus movement of the 60s, to the young restless reformed movement and emergents of today. brett lives in LA and currently works full-time for biola university as [...]

this week travis talks with stumbling toward faith author renee altson. renee talks about her story of abuse growing up and how she’s overcoming it day by day. related :: renee’s blog renee’s book, stumbling toward faith renee’s photography music :: david bazan – bless this mess zehnder – i believe – ©2008 Tim Gibbs [...]

this week we talk with tom sine, author, speaker and adjunct faculty at fuller theological seminary in seattle. he also serves as the research and hospitality guy at the mustard seed house in seattle, where he and his wife are learning to better live in community with several other friends. we also welcome a new [...]

this week on the show we talk with church planter, blogger, podcaster and #outlawpreacher Pastor Nar. Pastor Nar talks about his upbringing in a fundamental evangelical church and how that contrasted with the relationships he was building with folks on the streets of Hollywood. he also talks about how he ultimately found permission and freedom [...]

it’s time for another something beautiful musical interlude! this week we try and mix it up with a little hip-hop, some ambient, dance and acoustic folk. let us know what you like or what you don’t like. leave us a comment here, or call our listener line at 972-535-8980. we hope you enjoy it! music [...]

this week we talk with the whiskey preacher, phil shepherd. phil’s a pastor of the eucatastrophe in fort worth, texas, a church for outlaws and outcasts. phil tells us about growing up as a “funagelical” in alaska and how he made his way south and ultimately starting a church with his wife stephanie in fort [...]

as a follow-up to Friday’s podcast, we’re sharing some of Thomas’ thoughts that he shared with his tribe on Sunday, June 13, 2010. we hope you enjoy what Thomas has to say as he shares his heart with his local tribe, as well as the entire sbpodcast tribe. related :: hear thomas’ story on the [...]