Monthly Archives: May 2009

Remembering Larry Dalton

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Stephen

For the past couple of weeks, after hooking up an old record player I bought at a yard sale recently, I’ve been listening to a lot of the vinyl albums I have. One artist whose work I didn’t have in … Continue reading →

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Trey Anastasio (of Phish) with the Baltimore Symphony

Posted on May 24, 2009 by Stephen

One project that has occupied much of my time over the last couple months has been doing all the music prep. for a concert that took place this past Thursday, a concert by the Baltimore Symphony. Last year, a friend … Continue reading →

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Derek Webb, Muppets, a Kick Drum and the Holy Spirit

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Stephen

Quick, name the last time an artist sampled a clip from Sesame Street in their song? The answer: Derek Webb, in a newly released song from his upcoming album, “Stockholm Syndrome.” Here’s the Sesame Street clip: Derek’s song is titled … Continue reading →

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Forget Your Presuppositions (Presenting the Gospel)

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Stephen

Start from zero. Try to forget your presuppositions. What do you say to someone who doesn’t seem to have any of the same questions you do about life and religion when they ask you what and why you believe? In … Continue reading →

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Theology on Tap

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Stephen

Last Wednesday, I joined my friend Matthew Paul Turner for a quick one-day trip down to Atlanta for a speaking gig he had. After reading a couple excerpts from his book Churched, along with some new essays, for the Wednesday … Continue reading →

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