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Posts Tagged ‘Mark Driscoll’
Barry Hankins on Jesus, Gin, and the Culture Wars (Encore Presentation)
We are still on a sabbatical but hope to return with new audio formatting and access modes in the next month. Please stay tuned. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Christian Novetzke on Kung Fu Fighting and Eastern Religions (Encore Presentation)
Get into the octagon with Prof. Christian Novetzke as we spar intellectually about the relationship between the martial arts and Eastern religions. Karate, jujitsu, tai chi, tae kwon do, and even yoga are discussed in our fascinating interview that also explores Buddhism, Zen, Hinduism, Taoism, Confucianism and the connection between Christianity and the mixed martial arts (i.e., cage fighting). We discover the importance of self-actualization that connects all these different philosophies and martial activities. We are taking a break for the Easter holiday but will return with fresh episodes soon. Enjoy this great interview from our archives. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Jeremy Lott on the Religious Newsmakers of 2013
Jeremy Lott of RealClearPolitcs joins us to discuss the top religious newsmakers of 2013. We cover a significant ground ranging from the Boston Marathon bombers to Pope Francis. Along the way, we engage in discussions about the new direction of the Southern Baptist Convention, the issues surrounding various megachurch pastors such as Mark Driscoll and Rob Bell, the controversy surrounding religious gratuities (or lack thereof) at restaurants, and the last sermon of Billy Graham. And, of course, we get Jeremy’s thoughts on the first year (roughly) of Pope Francis’s reign. Subscribe to use on iTunes and never miss an interview! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Barry Hankins on Jesus, Gin, and The Culture Wars
You constantly hear how our contemporary era is in the throes of a “culture war” pitting the forces of secularism against religious fundamentalists. Would you be surprised to learn that this is not particularly new in American history? Prof. Barry Hankins (Baylor), author of “Jesus & Gin,” notes that cultural wars are quite common in American history. We spend time discussing one of the more prominent moments when this was true, The Roaring ’20s. We focus on Prohibition, big-name evangelists such as Billy Sunday, and the fundamentalist-modernist divide that was growing within Christianity. This podcast is a great antidote to those who think that we are living in unique times and that the secular is now conquering the religious. Send your friends a notice on Facebook or email them about this podcast. They will appreciate it! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Christian Novetzke on Kung Fu Fighting & Eastern Religions
Get into the octagon with Prof. Christian Novetzke as we spar intellectally about the relationship between the martial arts and Eastern religions. Karate, jujitsu, tai chi, tae kwon do, and even yoga are discussed in our fascinating interview that also explores Buddhism, Zen, Hinduism, Taoism, Confucianism and the connection between Christianity and the mixed martial arts (i.e., cage fighting). We discover the importance of self-actualization that connects all these different philosophies and martial activities. Stay connected with our podcast by becoming our friend on Facebook. Click the Facebook logo on the right hand column of this webpage. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Steve Pfaff on Denominationalism, Sin & Other Stuff
Sit in on a collegial discussion with Tony and his good friend Prof. Steve Pfaff as they discuss a range of topics including denominationalism and whether churches today emphasize sin enough. These two topics lead us down several different paths taking a look at how and why churches create brands, the benefits of religious pluralism, youth religious practice and whether megachurches are really just soft-peddling Christianity. This open-ended discussion is a window into what Tony & Steve often talk about while hanging out at the University of Washington and is a great wrap around to several recent podcasts we’ve featured on the show. Please help us spread the word about this free service. Tell at least two friends about us using the social media links below. Thanks! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Dave Travis on Megachurch Myths
The rise of megachurches has been one of the most interesting phenomenon shaking up the American religous landscape in recent decades. Dave Travis of the Leadership Network joins us to discuss what thse megachuchs are and look like. Along the way he counters some of the more frequent myths associted with these large congregations, including that they are “too large,” and “too theologically shalow.” We also think about the future of megachuches. Use our social media buttons below to tell at least three friends about this podcast! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Darin Mather on Evangelicals and Racial Attitudes
Darin Mather, a PhD candidate at the University of Minnesota, discusses changing racial attitudes among younger evangelicals (defined as being born after 1957) and their elders, showing how the former are much more tolerant than the latter. Mather’s research also demonstrates that younger evangelicals are becoming more tolerant of racial diversity and have a greater sense of racial solidarity much like their younger non-evangelical counterparts. However, we note that younger evangelicals differ from their peers on public policy issues such as affirmative action and economic assistance to historically disadvantaged communities. We explore reasons for these similarities and differences. “Like us” and link to us on our new Facebook fan page! See the logo below. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] W. Bradford Wilcox on Marriage
Brad Wilcox looks closely at how the institution of marriage has changed over the past several decades, with particular attention to “Middle America,” defined as middle-income Americans with high school education. Prof. Wilcox argues that increases in cohabitation, out-of-wedlock births, and divorce — which were common among the lowest socio-economic sectors of society in the 1960s and ’70s — is becoming increasingly common among “Middle America” today. We discuss some of the reasons for this trend and talk about various solutions. We close with a discussion of evangelicals men and parenting. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Mark Driscoll on the Growth of Mars Hill Church
Pastor Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill Church talks with Tony about how he managed to transform a small Bible study group in Seattle, WA into one of America’s largest and fastest growing churches. We discuss the history of Mars Hill, the church’s organization and Pastor Driscoll’s innovative pastoral stategy. Unlike many churches, Mars Hill appeals strongly to young adult males. This is a great podcast for people interested in church growth and re-invigorating church culture and organization. Subscribe to Research on Religion by entering http://www.researchonreligion.org/podcast in your iTunes, Zune or other mp3 player! Or connect with us at the iTunes store for free: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/research-on-religion/id401047404 [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] |
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