A 10th anniversary Director's Cut edition of To End All Wars is coming out this summer. Wind Cinema is releasing the Director's Cut, followed by a DVD release (check out the trailer). Brian Godawa, the screen writer, says: "This edition has added some more of the spiritual story that was cut from the original release. Their goal is to reach the Christian audience as well as secular. The movie is still R-rated, but without the F-bomb and other extreme language, and a tad less violent." Check out the Director's Cut website. You can get on their Facebook page to get updates on when the … [Read more...] about To End All Wars – 10th Anniversary Director’s Cut – This Summer
Archives for May 2010
David Powlison: What is Biblical Counseling?
A four-part seminar by David Powlison delivered at Bethlehem Baptist Church. The title of the seminar is "What Is Biblical Counseling?" … [Read more...] about David Powlison: What is Biblical Counseling?
Resurgence Interview with Michael Horton
Is here. The interview covers: What Is Moralistic Therapeutic Deism? Why You Can't "Be" the Gospel What We Should Learn From the Mainline Denominations Is the New Perspective on Paul Dangerous? Why Is the Resurgence of Reformed Theology Encouraging? Michael Horton's Advice to the Young Reformed What Is the Greatest Theological Challenge Facing the Next Generation of Pastors? Building a Kingdom vs. Receiving a Kingdom The Gospel-Driven Life … [Read more...] about Resurgence Interview with Michael Horton
Google CEO Interviews CA Gov. Candidate Steve Poizner
For CA residents, I think you'll find this interview informative and helpful. As you likely know, Steve Poizner is running for Governor of CA. He faces Meg Whitman in the Republican primary on June 8. The winner will take on Jerry Brown (D) in the general election. FWIW, I'll be voting for Poizner. Briefly, I believe that his diagnosis of CA's problems are spot-on, his proposals are rooted in data and sound principles, he has an exceptional grasp on what's going on in our state, and excellent credentials for the job. Full Disclosure: Google also hosted Jerry Brown. Meg Whitman apparently … [Read more...] about Google CEO Interviews CA Gov. Candidate Steve Poizner
Surprised by Grace by Tullian Tchividjian
Josh Harris gives Tullian's new book, Surprised by Grace: God's Relentless Pursuit of Rebels (which unpacks the gospel in a retelling of the Old Testament story of Jonah), a warm recommendation. … [Read more...] about Surprised by Grace by Tullian Tchividjian
The Social Consequences of Pornography
Mary Eberstadt, a contributing writer to First Things, and a research fellow at the Hoover Institution, has an excellent essay on the far-reaching social consequences of pornography, and the sort of multi-pronged effort that is needed to redress the damage. An excerpt: The data about the immersion of young Americans in pornography are startling and disturbing. One 2008 study focused on undergraduate and graduate students ages 18 to 26 across the country found that more than two-thirds of men—and one out of every ten women in the sample—viewed pornography more than once a month. Another study … [Read more...] about The Social Consequences of Pornography