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Sin Divides Families, Churches, Nations (Podcast)
Doug looks at the dividing reality of sin and the uniting reality of healthy community. When sin rules a relationship, we use the language of division. When God rules a ...
Sin Divides Families, Churches, Nations (Podcast)
Doug looks at the dividing reality of sin and the uniting reality of healthy community. When sin rules a relationship, we use the language of division. When God rules a relationship, we use the language of “us.” On today’s show we examines how sin divides families, churches and even nations. Doug talks about how George […]
Pursuing the Tree of Ruin (Podcast)
On today’s show Doug looks at trying to control God and people. We all do it, how come? Also, we examine the why behind the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil and the power of human choice. Doug also delves into his struggles with being an introvert. The Community of God: A Theology […]
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 […]
What is Wrong with the Church (Podcast)
What is wrong with the church? There is a whole industry of books, conferences and experts talking about why the church is declining. On today’s show Doug talks about an answer many are overlooking. The Community of God: A Theology of the Church From a Reluctant Pastor is available through Amazon or this Website
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 […]
New Content, Same Religious Spirit (Podcast)
Sometimes people embrace new religious content but keep the same religious spirit. On today’s show Doug talks about new forms of legalism and the difference between living according to the Spirit versus living according to the flesh. Click here to order The Community of God: A Theology of the Church from a Reluctant Pastor by […]
A Better Dialogue in a Bitter World (Podcast)
After a long hiatus, the Fairly Spiritual Show is back! Doug Bursch talks about the difference between a reconciling and a partisan dialogue.
Review of The 5th Avenue Theatre’s Production of The Secret Garden: Sleepy Beauty
After watching The 5th Avenue Theatre’s opening night production of The Secret Garden I was reminded of my recent trip to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. While visiting the tulip festival I was at first overwhelmed by the acres of vibrantly colored tulips in full bloom. From a distance, the rows of flowers looked as […]
A Review of Murder for Two: The 5th Avenue Theatre/ACT–A Contemporary Theatre’s Delightful, Comedic, Piano-Centric Farce
Don’t let the rather mundane and boring title fool you, Murder for Two is an innovative, consistently creative, hilarious musical comedy farce. This 5th Avenue Theatre/ACT–A Contemporary Theatre co-production is the Pacific Northwest premiere of what happens when just two gifted actors and one well-tuned grand piano embody the interrogation of a room full of […]
Thematic Bible Reading Plan by Craig DesJardins (2017)
Every year I post an updated thematic Bible reading plan prepared by Craig Desjardins and printed with his permission. This reading plan is a fresh and exciting way to read your way through the Bible. Please feel free to share with your friends and congregation. 2017-single-sheet 2017-bible-reading-calendar