Just a short post today to mention a couple of resources that I have found really helpful recently.

The first is Living the Questions. Although it is expensive to buy outright (we have borrowed our copy) it is a great resource that I am considering purchasing. It is a set of DVDs that is split into 20 minute session. Each session deals with a topic and has interviews/storytelling from numerous ‘progressive’ Christians. It has well known Christian authors, speakers and academics (Marcus Borg, John Cobb, John Dominic Crossan, John Shelby Spong, Walter Brueggemann, Hans Kung, Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza to name a few) as well as local saints. It tackles some of the big issues of the Christian faith. If you think you know all the answers and there is a ‘right’ way to believe then this probably isn’t going to interest you. A group of us meet together most weeks to watch the DVD, eat some supper and chat about the issues it raises. It has been a very life giving resource for all of us, we all highly recommend it!

The second is Something Beautiful Podcast. I follow a couple of these guys on twitter and have found their conversations really interesting. I decided to subscribe to the podcast and have found it really interesting. I am a bit behind on the podcasts, but the one I was listening today said something that encapsulates the idea behind the podcast. “We want to hear your story because people can’t argue with your experience.” The podcast usually interviews someone to hear their story and how God has impacted their life. My only warning is that it is usually hosted by someone with a thick Scottish accent but don’t let that put you off.

So check out those two great resources. Have anything your finding interesting or helpful lately? Let us all know about it in the comments.