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eric bryant :: 3.31

Jonathan D. Blundell — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:00:06 +0000

eric bryant

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 Los Angeles.

music ::
mike monday – robot go disco
immortal beats – your time is over
moby – mistake
bodies of water – rise up careful

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ryan kemp-pappan :: 3.30

Jonathan D. Blundell — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:00:08 +0000

ryan kemp-pappan

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 xianity.

from his blog:

I seek to have the faith of Peter, the conviction of Paul, the love of Jesus, and the honesty of Johnny Cash. I am biblically sound and Spirit-lead. I am socially liberal which lends to a theology rooted in Calvin [I am totally depraved since 1975], grown in the soils of Tillich [love the New Being, the old is not cast off. Rather the old is transformed and realizing what it has always been meant to be], Gutierrez [I have a mourning heart for those that are oppressed, suffer, and struggle in poverty], and Brueggemann [I am called to be prophetic. As a leader in my community, I am called to realize the Kingdom of God to those that seek it. I am to be the transformational voice as I am motivated via the Spirit to communicate to my community as we are transformed and indulge in the ways of God].

music ::
shekinah – i am a wanderer, hide not this testament
bodies of water – ever with us

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jason fowler :: 3.29

Jonathan D. Blundell — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:15:17 +0000

jason fowler

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.

music ::

medium – mass marone
allen levi – bless the hands

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nathan and kaycee white :: 3.28

Jonathan D. Blundell — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:05:22 +0000

nathan and kaycee white

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.

(BTW – 35 degrees celsius is 95 degrees fahrenheit.)

music ::

mike monday – robot go disco
matt stevens – song for dan
wiselywoven – contratio
wiselywoven – throne to earth

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brett mccracken :: 3.27

Jonathan D. Blundell — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 22:00:36 +0000

brett mccracken

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 managing editor for biola magazine. in his spare time, he writes movie reviews and features for christianity today as well as contributing frequently to relevant magazine.

music ::
wiselywoven – throne to earth
ordinary time – river
holy ghost! – i will come back

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Just worship

Jonathan D. Blundell — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:47:10 +0000

“I can’t stand your religious meetings. I’m fed up with your conferences and conventions.
I want nothing to do with your religion projects, your pretentious slogans and goals.
I’m sick of your fund-raising schemes, your public relations and image making.
I’ve had all I can take of your noisy ego-music. When was the last time you sang to me?
Do you know what I want? I want justice-oceans of it. I want fairness-rivers of it.
That’s what I want. That’s all I want.” Amos 5:21-24

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7 podcasts you may have missed

Jonathan D. Blundell — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:15:51 +0000

If you’re new to the podcast, or even if you’ve been a long-time listener, there may be some podcasts out there that you’ve missed.

I thought I’d put together a list of some of them, inspired by Darren Rowse’s 7 Links challenge (with a few adaptations for our site).

Perhaps I can get Thomas and Stewart (and maybe even Travis) to follow suite.

1. My First Podcast

My first podcast was the “premiere” episode of the something beautiful podcast, in which Thomas and I chat about our vision and dream for the podcast: 052208 (beta). However my first official interview for the podcast was a couple weeks later with Chad Crawford (episode 1.2).

2. The podcast I enjoyed doing most

There are countless interviews I’ve loved doing over the past 2+ years. Lindsay Cofield, Andrew Jones, Phil Shepherd, Paula Spurr, Brandt Russo and many, many others. But probably my all time favorite still has to be my interview with Trucker Frank (Frank Schutzwohl) we had such a great time that like several others, we had to split it into two episodes.

3. A podcast that has had a great discussion

Perhaps unfortunately, many of the comments I hear about our podcasts don’t take place here on our website. They may be via Twitter, Facebook messages, email or face-to-face. I think of the two podcasts that have led to the most discussions I’ve been involved in, have been Thomas’ inteview with Adele Sakler (part 1 and part 2) and then Adele’s interview with Peter Rollins. Of my own interviews, I’ve probably had more more discussions about my interview with Andrew Jones and my first chat with Greg Garrett (part 1, part 2) more than any others.

4. A podcast episode on someone else’s podcast I wish I had done

Chad and Tripp get the winner on this one. And it’s a such a close race it’s hard to pick a true winner – so I give you my top 4 (two of them with Craig Atwood)!

NT Wright
Suffering and Meaning with Prof. Bob Mesle (part 1, part 2)
The Luther Story on The Reformation Day Podcast with Prof. Craig Atwood – this one even got a nod in my novel
A Faithful Flaming Heretic and Divinely Sanctioned Violence with Dr. Craig Atwood

5. A podcast you’re most proud of

Another tough one to narrow down… but I’m going to go with two very personal podcasts – My Dad and My Grandma.

6. A podcast I wish more people had listened to

I think by far, I wish more people had listened to the interview with Lindsay Cofield. It was early on in our podcast and it’s one that I gained a lot of inspiration from.

7. Our most listened to podcast

Podcasts are somewhat hard to track (Google Analytics doesn’t play as well with mp3 downloads as with page visits) and quite honestly, I’ve been slack in tracking our downloads this year after moving web hosts twice. But… according to Google Analytics, our top visited podcast has been our interview with Greg Holder. However, according to statician, Margino Verror, our current holder for the most downloaded/listened to podcast goes to Mark Horvath (part 1, part 2).

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Sara Miles – The Work of Ordinary Saints

Jonathan D. Blundell — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:00:28 +0000

Another beautiful story from Spencer Burke and TheOozeTv:

The ability to act as Jesus acts is not something that belongs exclusively to ordained clergy or ‘holy” people, but is something we all have by the simple virtue of being human and having God’s life breathed into us. These are the hopeful words of author Sara Miles in her ThinkFWD interview with Spencer Burke.

Sara’s recent book, Jesus Freak, is based on her belief that ordinary people are “authorized and empowered to do Jesus’ work of feeding, healing and raising the dead.” The Spirit moves through all people in every time and place, says Sarah, and the term “saints” refers to all of God’s holy people. Whether working in a food pantry, at the office, or conversing with friends—we are about God’s work.

Sara is the director of the Food Pantry at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church in San Francisco. Each week the food pantry is set up in the center of the church and over 600 families in need gather to receive food. “It’s like a farmer’s market in heaven,” laughs Sara. “We are gathered around an altar and surrounded by saints. Everything is free and everyone is welcome.” In keeping with the “we’re all saints doing God’s work” philosophy, the Food Pantry is run by volunteers, many of whom came to get food, and stayed to help out.

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renee altson :: 3.26

Jonathan D. Blundell — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 03:15:55 +0000

Renee Altson

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.

music ::
david bazan – bless this mess
zehnder – i believe – ©2008 Tim Gibbs Zehnder, Tom Zehnder, Chris Henrikson, Keith Jones and Chenjerai Kumanyika

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tom sine :: 3.25

Jonathan D. Blundell — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:00:36 +0000

Tom Sine

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 co-host to the something beautiful team – travis mamone. you’ll be hearing more from him in upcoming weeks.

music ::
dj haggis – jamesie
shekinah – the writer’s ink
shekinah – the flood
peter la grand – when the colours die

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Pastor Nar :: 3.24

Jonathan D. Blundell — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:45:03 +0000

Pastor Nar

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 in following God beyond the traditions of his youth. Nar also tells us some of the history and background behind the #outlawpreacher hashtag and how he got involved.

music ::
stryper – to hell with the devil
spiritualized – shine a light

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musical interlude :: 3.23

Jonathan D. Blundell — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 04:20:10 +0000

190610_ Trabant #1 | photo by headphonaught

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 ::
dj schmolli – wonderwall tempest
mr j medeiros – broken windows
moby – one time we lived (matrix & futurebound remix)
kings of leon – use somebody (rac remix)
djsiah – eden
brioskj – gnome ballad
dead heart bloom – here we are
the nowhere boys – old man soil
great lake swimmers – pulling on a line (live)
derek webb – this too shall be made right
tripp fuller – in your people
jennifer knapp – on love
hearts of palm – goldfish
kazoo funk orchestra – baby you’ve no eyes

if you enjoyed this episode, please be sure and support the artists featured. also, please consider making a donation to charity:water. your donation of $20 can provide clean water for a person in need for the next 20 years!

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phil shepherd :: 3.22

Jonathan D. Blundell — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:00:28 +0000

Phil Shepherd

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 worth.

music ::
thin lizzy – whisky in the jar
mike doughty – the only answer

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thomas mathie :: 3.21.1 (special bonus episode)

Jonathan D. Blundell — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 23:00:43 +0000

Thomas Mathie - THE headphonaught

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.

music ::
medium – christian

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thomas mathie (headphonaught) :: 3.21

Jonathan D. Blundell — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:00:04 +0000

Thomas Mathie - THE headphonaught

we’re back from a short break and we turn the tables on thomas and ask him to tell “the rest of the story.” he shares about his life growing up, how he became involved with the Salvation Army, his passions and more on this week’s episode.

music ::
the underscore orchestra – blue draggish
kazoo funk orchestra – baby you’ve no eyes

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tyler wigg-stevenson :: 3.20

Jonathan D. Blundell — Fri, 21 May 2010 03:35:48 +0000

Tyler Wigg-Stevenson

this week we talk about nuclear abolishment with Tyler Wigg-Stevenson, the founder of the Two-Future Project. Tyler shares his passion for abolishing nuclear weapons and why it matters to people around the world — especially people of faith.

A Baptist preacher with a decade of experience in nuclear weapons policy, Tyler has dedicated much of his adult life to the abolition of nuclear weapons and the attainment of the post-atomic age. He converted to Christianity shortly after graduating from college, while working for the late U.S. Senator Alan Cranston. That conversion began a journey that would lead him to seminary in New Haven, where he met both his future wife, Natalie, and the congregation at Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church, who baptized and eventually licensed and ordained him to gospel ministry.

music ::
flobots – white flag warriors

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roy w. petersen :: 3.19

Jonathan D. Blundell — Fri, 14 May 2010 15:00:03 +0000

Roy W. Petersen

this week we talk with writer, director and film maker, roy w. petersen. roy grew up in new york where he got his start in the arts.

roy talks about how he found the obsession to create film and mesh it with his faith (including a stint with the 700 Club). he also talks about his latest film which takes a look at Todd Bently and the Lakeland Revival.

trailer for the Florida Outpouring:

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music ::
dead heart bloom – hymn #5

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george elerick :: 3.18

Jonathan D. Blundell — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:49:15 +0000

George Elerick

this week we chat with george elerick, who describes himself as…

“a heretic who follows jesus. cultural theorist. barbarian philosopher. i still like Tang, the powdered drink. life is a beautiful scandalous mystery. i am what i want you to think i am. i like people. i like movements. i like chicken. i like music. i like speaking. i want to endorse a life of redemptive peace, grace, love.”

music ::
thaxton – shades of grey

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ragan sutterfield :: 3.17

Jonathan D. Blundell — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:00:22 +0000

Ragan Sutterfield

this week we talk with writer, cultural critic, and farmer, Ragan Sutterfield. he’s written for a variety of magazines including Plenty, Men’s Journal, Paste, Gourmet, Spin, and Books & Culture on issues relating to good food, sustainability, and contemporary culture. he is also one of the founders and operators of a farm at Felder Academy, a public charter school for troubled youth.

music ::
dj stewart cutler – starwars geek mix
dokashiteru (feat. colin mutchler) – home tonight

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kevin hendricks :: 3.16

Jonathan D. Blundell — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 03:02:01 +0000

Kevin Hendricks and family

this week we catch up with Kevin Hendricks and what’s been going on with him and his family since our first chat in 2008. he talks about being a stay at home dad, the adoption of his son Milo, bald birthday benefit, charity:water and his new book, Addition by Adoption.

we strongly encourage you to order his new book — not only is it a great read, but a portion of the proceeds go directly to building a new water well in Ethiopia.

The book will be available from Amazon.com on May 11 for $9.99.

Or you can pre-order now through April 20:

Pre-order now!

music ::
bodies of water – doves circle the sky
jennifer knapp – on love

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