Interviews
Jesus Manifesto: The Interview of Frank Viola and Len Sweet by Mike Morrell
1. Jesus: He’s the central figure of our faith, and yet in so many ways He’s like a living Rorschach test – everyone sees what they want to see: Mystic, sage, redeemer, prophet, reformer. Who is your Jesus? Is He the Jesus of history? The Christ of faith and inner experience? What are your... »
Interview with Brian McLaren: Generous Orthodoxy…
Next-Wave: Tell us a little about your background? McLaren: I grew up in a Christian family, wonderful parents, but a pretty narrow church experience among a small group called the Plymouth Brethren — which is also the background of Garrison Keillor and Jim Wallis, by the way. It was a restorationist, fundamentalist group — giving me a... »
Interview with McLaren: The Last Word…
Next-Wave: Brian, you’ve been dubbed a “postmodern pioneer” and named one of the 25 most influential evangelicals in America, had your books banned and speeches cancelled, what’s your reaction to the controversy and the notoriety? McLaren: It’s all been kind of strange, and I try not to think about it too much. The good news is that... »

