Brian McLaren on Walter Brueggemann

Today’s guest post is from author and speaker Brian McLaren. McLaren has written over a dozen books, including A New Kind of Christianity, A Generous Orthodoxy, Naked Spirituality, and Why Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road? In 2012, McLaren released four short works of fiction entitled The Read more

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Rob Bell on Walter Brueggemann

In the coming weeks, we’ll feature guest posts by well-known writers, teachers, and thinkers who have been influenced by Walter Brueggemann’s work. We’re starting off in fine style, with an entry from author and teacher Rob Bell. Brueggemann’s influence is most keenly seen in Bell’s Jesus Wants to Save Christians Read more

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Q&A with Brueggemann #5: Writing Advice

Amy asked: “What do you think is the most important ritual you have cultivated for yourself when it comes to writing?” Brueggemann’s response: “Have a disciplined schedule of writing and stay at it; read a lot so that one comes to the task always with fresh resources in hand. But Read more

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Q&A with Brueggemann #3: Psychotherapy

Eric B asked: “You’ve been outspoken about the importance of your own therapy. Do you see psychotherapy to be a spiritual practice? How do you understand it within the context of Scripture?” Brueggemann’s response: “I think it can be a spiritual practice, depending on how it is done. I think Read more

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Q&A with Brueggemann #2: New Trajectories

Alexander Holmes-Brown asked: “What is the most interesting and provocative new horizon in OT studies that you’ve seen recently?” Brueggemann’s response: “I am intrigued with the canonical shape of the Psalms. I think we have much work to do there. And I think attention to the multi-voiced character of the Read more

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Q&A with Brueggemann #1: Why Pray?

Suzanne Stewart asked: “Why pray?” Brueggemann’s response: “We pray because our life comes from God and we yield it back in prayer. Prayer is a great antidote to the illusion that we are self-made.” Leave your responses in the comments.

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