It was a pleasure to sit down a few weeks ago with Charles Morris of Haven Today for an interview about Thriving at College. The interviews were broadcast this past Tuesday (9/4) and Wednesday (9/5). If you're interested, you can stream the audio for free (at the previous two links), or freely download the programs from the iTunes Store. (The messages are called Keeping Faith, Parts 1 and 2.) Haven Today has been discussing related issues throughout the week. … [Read more...] about Interview with Charles Morris on Thriving at College
Archives for September 2012
Mike Rowe to Mitt Romney: We Need More Trade Skilled Workers
Mike Rowe, creator and executive producer of Discover Channel's Dirty Jobs, writes an open letter to Mitt Romney. An excerpt: Even as unemployment remains sky high, a whole category of vital occupations has fallen out of favor, and companies struggle to find workers with the necessary skills. The causes seem clear. We have embraced a ridiculously narrow view of education. Any kind of training or study that does not come with a four-year degree is now deemed “alternative.” Many viable careers once aspired to are now seen as “vocational consolation prizes,” and many of the jobs this current … [Read more...] about Mike Rowe to Mitt Romney: We Need More Trade Skilled Workers
Democratic National Convention Highlights Unrestricted Legal Abortion
Justin Taylor's post captures what I was thinking as I watched some of the Democratic National Convention last night. The Democrats have chosen a new tact this year in explicitly highlighting and celebrating their support of unrestricted legal abortion. It’s an interesting strategy, given that those self-identifying as “pro-choice” are at a recorded-low. The theme, however, is consistent with the fact that President Obama—whether you agree or disagree with his philosophy in other areas—has to be acknowledged as the most extreme presidential advocate of abortion-rights in American political … [Read more...] about Democratic National Convention Highlights Unrestricted Legal Abortion
Interview with Dr. R.C. Sproul – Part 2
Dr. R.C. Sproul has a new book out this past June with David C. Cook. It's called The Work of Christ: What the Events of Jesus' Life Mean for You. Here is part 2 of the interview we recently conducted. Keep reading to learn about a chance to get a free copy. (Read part 1.) What are the similarities between the temptation of Adam and the temptation of Jesus? The similarity is basically this: Satan attacked both of them at exactly the same point - the trustworthiness of the Word of God. In the Garden of Eden, Satan came to Eve saying, “Hath God said…?” and then he told her, “You will not … [Read more...] about Interview with Dr. R.C. Sproul – Part 2
Interview with Dr. R.C. Sproul
Dr. R.C. Sproul has a new book out this past June with David C. Cook. It's called The Work of Christ: What the Events of Jesus' Life Mean for You. I was honored by the opportunity to interview Dr. Sproul on this subject. Due to its length, I'll publish the second half tomorrow. Keep reading to learn about a chance to get a free copy. What motivated you to write The Work of Christ? Was it an area in which you perceived a lack of theological understanding among Christians? Was it motivated by pastoral concern? Well, the very first series that I did in the field of adult education was in … [Read more...] about Interview with Dr. R.C. Sproul
Undaunted: The Early Life of Josh McDowell
World renown evangelist Josh McDowell has released an autobiography telling the tragic story of his early life, growing up with an alcoholic and violent father and a sexually abusive farmhand. The book is titled Undaunted: One Man's Real-Life Journey from Unspeakable Memories to Unbelievable Grace. "Undaunted is an unforgettable story of redemption that is going to bring vision and hope to the most wounded generation in our nation's history. Millions are going to see it and conclude: God can use ME!" --Dr. Dennis Rainey; President, FamilyLife They've also produced a motion picture. … [Read more...] about Undaunted: The Early Life of Josh McDowell