Doug looks at abiding in community when we “don’t like people.”
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God Limits Humans and Divides Community (Podcast)
Doug looks at something pastors and theologians seldom discuss: God limited human capacity and divided human community. A provocative show about the power of humans and the plan of God to stop us from destroying each other, his plans and his creation.
Fully Human in Community (Podcast)
To be human is to be in community. On today’s show Doug talks about how community makes us more human. He looks at why Eve was created last and why there is no such thing as a self-made person. He also talks about his struggles with dyslexia and his calling to be a writer. The […]
An Introduction to The Community of God (Podcast)
On today’s show Doug talks about Chapter One of his new book, The Community of God: A Theology of the Church From a Reluctant Pastor. He looks at the myth of utopian community and why a theology of Christian community is so important. The Community of God: A Theology of the Church From a Reluctant […]
A Reflection on Subterranean: Rooting in Community
Dan White Jr. has written a new book called Subterranean: Why the Future of the Church is Rootedness. This post is part of the “Blog Tour” for the book. I’m focusing on Chapter 10: Rooting in Community. When Dan White Jr. asked me to join the blog tour for his new book Subterranean: Why the […]
A Community I Can Touch
A Community I Can Touch By Doug Bursch This portal to community, smooth to the touch. Touch, touch, touch; one finger to navigate, investigate, communicate and explore. Two fingers to zoom in and out, to center your eyes with your interests. Seeking interest as you endlessly filter; through updates, posts and tweets. Updates, posts, and […]
Overcoming Overwhelming
It’s easy to get overwhelmed. Many problems in life are overwhelming. Some of us have been avoiding our snail mail. Our mail box is stuffed full of bills like a collection agency piñata. Our credit cards are winning. Our bank accounts are losing. Savings is nothing more than a category on our bank statements. The […]