What is Christian Radical?
Christian Radical is a website designed to give honest reviews and feedback about the arts in the Christian community, including but not limited to books, film and music. In addition, we will also post miscellanous articles relating to the Christian faith, and perhaps some pop culture observations.

What do you mean by Radical?
By radical, we mean radical. We believe that Jesus Christ wants us to serve Him with 100% of who we are. When Jesus was asked what is the greatest commandment, he said “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:30 He wants us to be completely devoted and surrendered unto Him.

We do NOT endorse or condone violence of any kind, for our Lord called us to LOVE our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. That in itself is radical.

John MacArthur wrote a fantastic book that i recommend called 12 Ordinary Men. The book looks into the backgrounds of all the disciples. As you study the lives of these men, it is hard not to notice that these men come from all different walks of life. So much so that if these guys were to walk around in their community where they lived, they would have shown each other nothing more than contempt. A tax collector and a Fisherman would have despised each other in their lives. A tax collector would have been perceived as a sell-out by everyone in Israel. As a result, a tax collector would have been shunned from the community.

Take the above information and now look at John 13:35 “By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” What we have among the disciples is an illustration of loving our enemies. It takes Love to a whole new level and it is a testimony of a changed heart through the power of the Holy Spirit. Many times individuals try to explain away Jesus call for us to love our enemies, however, we believe he meant what he said. That doesn’t mean it will be easy, but it is what he calls us to do.

Do you have a Statement of Belief?
In this day and age, there tends to be quite a wide spectrum of belief within the Christian churches of the world. Though it can sometimes be tedious, we feel it is important that we state our beliefs in writing. Visit the About Us section to read those. In short, we affirm the Apostle’s Creed.

How do i send my CD, book, movie, etc for review?
email: christianradical@gmail.com

Texas indie rock all stars The Eastern Sea posted a new video “LIE” from their forthcoming CD the plague available June 22. CD is available for pre-order now on their facebook page, see link below.

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Let God’s Word and faith shape your politics, not politics shape your faith lest you become your own God.

Being a Christian does not mean you must be a republican nor does it mean you should be a democrat. Your citizenship is in heaven. It is more important that we show the love of Christ in our lives than win a nasty ugly political debate, bring shame upon Christ with the words and attitude we have chose to use and demonstrate.

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“I don’t want to see religious bigotry in any form. It would disturb me if there was a wedding between the religious fundamentalists and the political right. The hard right has no interest in religion except to manipulate it.”

— Rev. Billy Graham, Parade, 1981

With Lent set to kick off on Wednesday, I wanted to recommend a few books that will take you just a bit deeper into the understanding of who Jesus Christ is. Not the American Jesus we see manipulated for political gain, but the Jesus of Nazareth, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Savior of the world! Every pastor in the US should read these three books and the way Jesus is taught and presented will never be the same again!

Sitting At The Feet of Rabbi Jesus
How the Jewishness of Jesus Can Transform Your Faith
Ann Spangler & Lois Tverberg

From the slip cover: By immersing yourself in the culture, customs, prayers and feasts of the first-century Jews, you can enrich your own understanding of the Bible and of Jesus- drawing near to the greatest of all rabbis.

The Feasts of the Lord
God’s Prophetic Calendar From Calvary to the Kingdom
Kevin Howard & Marvin Rosenthal

From the slip cover: Israel’s feasts are infinitely more important than just a series of cultural observances. These feasts are appointed by the Lord, and they are owned by the Lord. He called them “my feasts”. Together they form God’s prophetic calendar, outlining the work of history’s most important person – Jesus, The Messiah.

Lost In Translation
Rediscovering the Hebrew Roots of our Faith
John Klein & Adam Spears

Lost in translation covers some of the same material as the Feasts of the Lord above, but goes into greater depth in regards to culture, customs and covenants. Two Messianic Jewish pastors unpack a tremendous amount scripture. This book brings a depth to our Christian identity.

Screwtape Letters Theater Performance

Featuring: Max McLean as Screwtape Demon Extraordinaire

Location & Date: Balboa Theater, February 18, 2012, San Diego, CA

From the archives of one of the 20th century’s greatest Christian thinkers, The Screwtape Letters on stage re-visits the age old classic writing of C.S. Lewis. Max McLean and the FPA (Fellowship for the Performing Arts) have reinvented the book in such a way that makes it easy to understand and yet still does the actual story justice. The presentation runs at just around 70 minutes with no intermission and features two actors, Screwtape and his secretary. Following the show, Max took about 15 minutes to answer audience questions.

The script follows the same sequence as the book with a few modern adaptations for relevancy. In the story, Uncle Screwtape oversees his apprentice Wormwood whose job it is to entice, tempt, distract and prevent individuals from encountering the living GOD who has the power to redeem and save souls.

The performance was gripping as the design team brilliantly incorporated echoes of terror from the underworld with an eerie catacomb like backdrop that most likely sent chills up the spine of every soul in the theater. This along with Max McLean’s sinister persona made Screwtape Letters on stage a MUST SEE!!!

“A moderate religion is as good for us as no religion at all — and more amusing” – C.S. Lewis

Buy tickets for your city: www.screwtapeonstage.com

The Day Satan Called
Author: Bill Scott
2011
Rating:
AMAZON

Imagine if CS Lewis was writing the Screwtape Letters from the perspective of the demonic realm about an actual case. The Day Satan Called would be the case study and Bill Scott’s experience would be the human perspective.

The Day Satan Called is nothing short of a page turner, I read the entire book in one sitting (this was a first for me, I enjoy reading, but typically take books one or two chapters at a time ).

You won’t find a traditional ‘exorcist’ possession book where an unsuspecting individual is taken over by a demon, then the local priest/pastor casts the demon out and every one lives happily ever after. What you will find inside this book is a spiritual battle raging, fear, the occult, paranormal activity and most importantly you will find hope and power found in the only name under heaven which a man can be saved, Jesus Christ.

Bill Scott, a local radio personality finds himself unsuspectingly getting a phone call from a woman who claims to be in a witch’s coven and is going to be sacrificed on Halloween night, just a few days away. Bill immediately senses the need to help this woman, and so starts the story.

As he welcomes this woman a refuge in his house, Bill and his wife can not comprehend what they are about to encounter. Over the course of several months, they experience demonic possession, apparitions, items materializing, the casting out of demons, etc. The writer has you glued in the book with every twist and turn of the story.

Bill Scott is not the most eloquent writer, but the story doesn’t need flowery language to keep you engaged. This book is a great cross-over book for those who are obsessed with ghosts, demons, and the paranormal. It has every bit of what the secular media offers, yet is a true life story with a gripping storyline.

Heads Up: Towards the middle of the book there seems to be some contradictions arising with the main character’s story. Bill attempts to address these issues at the end of the book. As Satan is the father of lies, so the demonic realm isn’t invested in the telling the truth of their goals and purpose. Bill does not apologize for this, yet simply shares his perspective on the issue.

Rating:
Thi’sl – Beautiful Monster
Release: 2011

Thi’sl is back with his second full length album picking up right where he left off and landing him in the top 10 on itunes hip hop during the first week of sales. Not too bad for a Christian rapper. The title track off this CD is infectious – but so is the remainder of the record. He continues to mix his gritty vocals and street style giving you an authentic not too polished finished product. The CD is filled with guest spots with both recognizable names and some unfamiliar ones.

I personally have never been too impressed with the Christian music industry as it generally puts out a bunch of copy cat artists, taking whatever is popular and on the radio and adding Christian lyrics to it, rarely treading new territory or dabbling in creativity. I’m not saying that Thi’sl is doing anything ground breaking, but he is legitimately gifted and could stand his ground in the secular world as far as talent goes. Pick this up!