Freedom… we love it, we celebrate it, but do we really UNDERSTAND it from a biblical perspective? This week, Steve and the gang chat with author Brad Littlejohn about this timely topic. Brad’s new book is called Called To Freedom: Retrieving Christian Liberty In An Age License. The post Brad Littlejohn | Called To Freedom | Steve Brown, Etc. appear…

Are we still sinners? Are we now saints? This week, Steve and the gang chat with pastor/author Luke Kjolhaug about this perennial question and discuss why the answer really does matter. Luke’s new book is called “Sinner Saint: A Surprising Primer For The Christian Life.“ The post Luke Kjolhaug | Sinner Saint | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Ke…

Does a border get to dictate who our neighbors are? This week, Steve and the gang have a thought-provoking conversation with author Isaac Villegas about illegal immigration, civil disobedience, and our call to hospitality. Isaac’s new book is called “Migrant God: A Christian Vision for Immigrant Justice.” The post Isaac Villegas | Migrant God | Ste…

If you feel stuck, the path forward COULD start with looking back. This week, Steve and the gang chat with therapist and author Adam Young about engaging your past with kindness. Adam’s new book is called “Make Sense Of Your Story: Why Engaging Your Past With Kindness Changes Everything.” The post Adam Young | Make Sense Of Your Story | Steve Brown…

If you’re alive, there’s SOMETHING you need relief from. This week, Steve and the gang sit down with David Zahl to discuss some common stresses and unexpected remedies. David’s new book is called “The Big Relief: The Urgency Of Grace For A Worn-Out World.” The post David Zahl | The Big Relief | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.…

Four pastors and a bishop walk into a studio. No, it’s not a joke – it’s this week’s Steve Brown, Etc. Buckle up for a no-holds-barred conversation about the ins and outs of leadership, pastoring, and more! The post Voices Of Key Life | Pastors Uncensored | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.…

You’ve heard it before: “I’m spiritual, not religious.” This week, Steve and the gang chat with Michael Horton about the surprisingly deep roots of this idea. Michael’s new book is called “Shaman And Sage: The Roots of ‘Spiritual But Not Religious’ In Antiquity” The post Michael Horton | Spiritual But Not Religious (Re-air) | Steve Brown, Etc. appe…

What can Mister Rogers teach us about glorifying God in our work? This week, Steve and the gang chat with author Jordan Raynor about five remarkable believers and the lasting impact of their careers. Jordan’s newest book is called “5 Mere Christians: Binge-Worthy Biographies That Show You How To Glorify God In Your Work.“ The post Jordan Raynor | F…

The roots of Western civilization go all the way back to… Mt. Sinai?! This week, it’s Hammer Time as Steve and the gang chat with Newsweek’s Josh Hammer about how the Jewish people’s past impacts our present culture. Josh’s new book is called “Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West.” The post Josh Hammer …

“Thank you, Lord, for trouble.” If you’ve never prayed that, maybe it’s time you did. This week, Steve and the gang get real with Ray Ortlund about hitting rock bottom – and the loving Savior we’ll find there. Ray’s new book is called Good News at Rock Bottom: Finding God When the Pain Goes Deep and Hope Seems Lost. The post Ray Ortlund | Good News…

She was openly mocked, shamed, and abused by her own church leaders. Then something amazing happened. This week, Steve and the gang chat with Aimee Byrd about seeking God’s face and finding our own. Aimee’s new book is called “Saving Face: Finding My Self, God, and One Another Outside a Defaced Church.” The post Aimee Byrd | Saving Face | Steve Bro…

A shocking tragedy nearly wrecked his faith. This week, Steve and the gang chat with author Sam Storms about what to do when we doubt God’s goodness and love. Sam’s new book is called “The Steadfast Love Of The Lord: Experiencing the Life-Changing Power of God’s Unchanging Affection.” The post Sam Storms | The Steadfast Love Of The Lord | Steve Bro…

It’s easy to forget that God’s family is BIG. This week, Steve and the gang chat with Michael Horton and Justin Holcomb about a global perspective on Jesus’ three roles. Michael and Justin’s new book is called Prophet, Priest, And King: Christology In Global Perspective. The post Michael Horton & Justin Holcomb | Prophet, Priest, And King | Steve B…

If we’re married to grace, then why do we still flirt with legalism? This week, Steve and the gang chat with Andrew Farley about the Gospel and why it’s more radical than we realize. Andrew’s new book is called “Gospel Zero: Reclaiming the Radical Message of Grace.” The post Andrew Farley | Gospel Zero | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life…

Lucifer, Beelzebub, Old Slewfoot… Who IS this guy anyway? This week, Steve and the gang sit down with Jared Brock to untangle some long-held (but theologically flawed) beliefs about El Diablo. Jared’s new book is called A Devil Named Lucifer: Uncovering the Diabolical Life of Satan and How to Resist Him. The post Jared Brock | A Devil Named Lucifer…

Politics? On Steve Brown, Etc.?! Yep. No matter what side of the aisle you’re on, you’ll find something encouraging AND challenging as we discuss navigating our current political landscape as believers. The post Steve Brown | Not Politically Correct (Just Correct Politically) | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.…

Are we drifting from the Gospel (and are we prepared for that answer)? This week, the Etcetera gang chats with author Jared Wilson about real gospel-centrality and how to get it back. Jared’s latest book is called “Lest We Drift: Five Departure Dangers from the One True Gospel.” The post Jared Wilson | Lest We Drift | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared fir…

Do you ever feel unloved by God? If so, there’s good news. This week, Steve and the gang chat with author Elyse Fitzpatrick about God’s faithfulness to the often-unfaithful saints of the Bible. Elyse’s new book is called “Unloved: The Rejected Saints God Calls Beloved.” The post Elyse Fitzpatrick | Unloved | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key …

Is it possible to live JOYFULLY in a world so full of anger and anxiety? Brant Hansen says ‘yes.’ This week, Steve and the gang chat (and laugh hard) with the author and radio host about finding God’s peace amidst evil and chaos. Brant’s new book is called “Life is Hard, God is Good, Let’s Dance: Experiencing Real Joy in a World Gone Mad” The post …

It’s not too late to get healthy. Seriously. This week, Steve and the gang chat with Steve McKinney about fitness and why it matters. Steve’s new book is called “The Gospel of Fitness: A Rational Approach to Aging Gracefully.” The post Steve McKinney | The Gospel Of Fitness | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.…

Arrested, imprisoned, and sentenced to death for becoming a Christian. But that was just the start of Marziyeh Amirizadeh’s journey with God. This week, Steve and the gang speak with Marziyeh about her miraculous story of faith and her escape from a brutal Islamic regime. Marziyeh’s latest book is called “A Love Journey With God: From Pain to Love,…

C.S. Lewis has influenced millions, but who influenced him? The answer may surprise you. This week, Steve and the gang chat about it with author/professor Jeffrey Barbeau. Jeffrey’s new book is called “The Last Romantic: C.S. Lewis, English Literature, and Modern Theology“. The post Jeffrey Barbeau | C.S. Lewis & Romanticism | Steve Brown, Etc. app…

Childhood trauma and addiction… If you feel alone in facing those demons, this show is for you. This week, Steve and the gang chat with author Barry Smith about how God’s grace helps us heal from our past pain. Barry’s new book is called Grace In The Morning: A Former Pastor’s Memoir of Overcoming Childhood Trauma and Addiction. The post Barry Smit…

Their books have been called “profound” and “gripping”, but also “controversial.” This week, Steve and the gang chat with best-selling authors Paul Young and Baxter Kruger about the book that changed their lives some 17 years ago. Paul Young wrote 2007’s “The Shack” and Baxter Kruger wrote 2012’s “The Shack Revisited“. The post Paul Young & Baxter …

It’s a new year, but many challenges for the Jewish people remain the same. This week, Steve and the gang talk about it with Jonathan Feldstein, Founder and President of the Genesis 123 Foundation. The post Jonathan Feldstein | Israel 2025 | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.By Steve Brown Etc.

Before he dreamed up Hobbits and the Shire, J.R.R. Tolkien served in WWI. So how did that affect his worldview? That’s the fascinating question Steve and the gang explore with professor/author Graham McAleer on this week’s episode. Graham’s new book is called Tolkien, Philosopher of War. The post Graham McAleer | Tolkien, Philosopher of War | Steve…

It’s our special Christmas episode with cake, stories, laughs (did we mention cake?), PLUS an exclusive live music performance. And stick around for Steve’s reading of the Christmas story! The post Steve Brown | Christmas 2024 | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.By Steve Brown Etc.

Are there actually parables in “A Christmas Story”? Author Quentin Schultze says yes. This week, the Etc gang talks with Schultze about the classic film and his friend, writer Jean Shepherd. Quentin’s new book is called “You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out: Life Lessons From The Movie ‘A Christmas Story.‘” The post Quentin Schultze | You’ll Shoot Your Eye Ou…

He may be the most interesting person you’ve never met. He’s Mo Leverett and this week he talks to Steve and the gang about his remarkable life of music and inner-city ministry. The post Mo Leverett | A Servant Song | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.By Steve Brown Etc.

Do you lead an ordinary – even unexciting – life? Good news: God wants to use YOU. This week, Steve and the gang chat with theologian and author Chad Bird about how God can surprise us. Chad is the author of the newly-reprinted “Your God Is Too Glorious: Finding God In The Most Unexpected Places.” The post Chad Bird | Your God Is Too Glorious | Ste…