In this video, I interview Dr. Mark Chaves about his book, American Religion: Contemporary Trends. (See my review here.) Chaves is professor of sociology, religion, and divinity at Duke University. Continue reading Trends in American Religion
I attended Prof. Kvanvig’s lecture on atheism at Evangel University last year, but I was unaware that the video had been posted until now. So, here’s the lecture: By the way, I recently interviewed Prof. Kvanvig about his forthcoming book, Destiny and Deliberation. Here’s the video: By the way, Kvanvig is not pronounced “Kwanvig,” as I say repeatedly in the interview. Both Vs should be pronounced. Continue reading Jonathan Kvanvig: The New Atheist Movement
For those of you who suffer paraskevidekatriaphobia, I’d like to wish you a very happy Friday the 13th! _____ I hosted a “candid conversation” between my dad, who is general superintendent of the Assemblies of God, and several young AG ministers. Four years ago, they started FutureAG.blogspot.com, which was controversial at the time. Anyway, I thought the conversation was interesting. Here’s the video: _____ PrayforHuckabee.com raises a Rob Bell-like theological question: As Gov. Mike Huckabee contemplates running for president, he wants us to pray for him. “Pray that I will hear the still, small voice of the Holy Spirit as … Continue reading The World Wide (Religious) Web for Friday, May 13, 2011
I hosted a “candid conversation” between my dad, who is general superintendent of the Assemblies of God, and several young AG ministers. Four years ago, they started FutureAG.blogspot.com, which was controversial at the time. Anyway, I thought the conversation was interesting. Continue reading Candid Conversation with Future AG Bloggers
Rod Dreher writes, “This poor old world, weary of words and endless strife, religious and otherwise, doesn’t need more theological books, sermons, doctrinal discourses and debates. It needs more saints. And more storytellers.” Defending the Constitution, and the Right to Be a Jerk. It’s about Terry Jones, natch. Why conservative Christians shouldn’t give Ayn Rand a pass. How should we talk about God online. Advice from James. (And contrary to this op-ed writer’s uncertainty, James wrote James.) James Nuechterlein: “It is the assurance of the gospel that should free Christians from the compulsion to grasp for the illusory assurances that … Continue reading The World Wide (Religious) Web for Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Here are ten religious posts that caught my eye today: Lee Strobel discusses how Easter killed his faith in atheism. If you’re interested in the topic, check out N. T. Wright’s exhaustive study, The Resurrection of the Son of God, which—at 740 pages is not merely exhaustive but exhausting…to hold, anyway. Or read Michael Licona’s The Resurrection of Jesus: A New Historiographical Approach, which is 22 pages shorter. President Obama hosted an Easter Prayer Breakfast at the White House, and a reporter can’t help but note a political angle (in the penultimate paragraph). Personally, I cheer the president’s statement of … Continue reading The World Wide (Religious) Web for Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Here’s Part 1 of Paul Copan’s three-part series on the trick issue of slavery in Scripture. This article was published in the spring 2011 issue of Enrichment, the journal which I edit. I interviewed Paul about his book Is God a Moral Monster? here. Continue reading “Does the Old Testament Endorse Slavery? An Overview” by Paul Copan
Nicholas Perrin and Richard B. Hays, Jesus, Paul and the People of God: A Theological Dialogue with N. T. Wright (Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2011). $24.00, 294 pages. Jesus, Paul and the People of God publishes the papers presented at the nineteenth annual Wheaton Theology Conference, hosted by Wheaton College on April 16–17, 2010. It doubles as a Festschrift of sorts for N. T. “Tom” Wright, whose books—whether academic or popular—alternatively influence and infuriate their readers, especially their evangelical readers. Its authors, though sometimes critical of Wright’s theology, are also personal friends. The book, like the conference, examined Wright’s … Continue reading A Festschrift of Sorts for N.T. Wright by Critics Who Are Also Friends
Check out the video of my interview with Mark Batterson, author of Soulprint: Discovering Your Divine Destiny, which can be purchased here. Interview with Mark Batterson, Author of “Soulp…, posted with vodpod Continue reading Interview with Mark Batterson, Author of “Soulprint”
Here’s the video of my sermon at SeaCoast Grace Church this past weekend. Unexpected Words to People Losing Faith (John 6), posted with vodpod Continue reading Unexpected Words to People Losing Faith (John 6)
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