Soundbites & Slogans –

Our culture operates at the level of soundbites and slogans. Now, I am not suggesting that we keep the conversation at the level of sounbites and slogans, because after all, these are the biggest qeustions in life and they deserve-even demand thoughful answers. However, we have all been in situations where it would have been great to have something helpful to say regarding our Christian convictions when we are put on the spot. Again, I am the guy who loves reading books just for the footnotes. But I hope you find this series helpful to keep important conversations going and to give you confidence to engage others in spiritual conversation.

Think Christianly by Jonathan Morrow (Book Trailer)

What people are saying about Think Christianly:

“As someone who has devoted many years of ministry to teaching Christian worldview. I am thrilled to see dynamic and faithful worldview leaders like Jonathan Morrow stepping to the fore. Think Christianly, in a compelling and accessible way, equips Christians young and old to engage the culture winsomely, intelligently, and with confidence.”

Chuck Colson, Founder, Prison Fellowship
and the Colson Center for Christian Worldview

“Think Christianly is a remarkable and important achievement. Written in an interactive and accessible style, it covers an exhaustive range of topics. Indeed, I know of no other book like it in this regard, and it it now the first book to which to turn for learning the specifics of how to think Christianly.”

 – J. P. Moreland, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, 
Talbot School of Theology, Biola University,
 and author of The God Question 

“We Christians love to lob rhetorical grenades at the surrounding culture from the safety of our holy huddle. What’s far more difficult—and effective—is to engage the issues of our day with intelligence, moral clarity, and biblical wisdom. That’s exactly what Jonathan Morrow does in Think Christianly. Morrow has a knack for elucidating complex ideas and applying timeless truth to contemporary topics. He’s also done a fine job of gathering top Christian thinkers and presenting their ideas on issues ranging from the role of the Bible to bioethics. Think Christianly is a significant addition to the faith and culture conversation and a readable primer for church leaders. It belongs in the library of every thoughtful Christian.”

 – Drew Dyck, Managing editor of Leadership Journal
 and author of Generation Ex-Christian: 
Why Young Adults are Leaving the Faith…
and How to Bring Them Back (Moody, 2010)

 Every generation of Christ-followers lives at the intersection of faith and culture; now it’s our turn…

I’m convinced that the Bible doesn’t make us choose between cultivating a thoughtful faith and demonstrating radical love in our world. Yes there is much moral and spiritual confusion today and that brings with it it’s own share of challenges. But it also presents us with some amazing opportunities. So let’s learn to think Christianly and embrace these cultural moments. Let’s engage!

Barna Has Released Five Myths about Young Adult Church Dropouts

One thing that stuck out to me was this quote:

“The problem arises from the inadequacy of preparing young Christians for life beyond youth group.” Kinnaman pointed to research findings showing that “only a small minority of young Christians has been taught to think about matters of faith, calling, and culture. Fewer than one out of five have any idea how the Bible ought to inform their scholastic and professional interests. And most lack adult mentors or meaningful friendships with older Christians who can guide them through the inevitable questions that arise during the course of their studies. In other words, the university setting does not usually cause the disconnect; it exposes the shallow-faith problem of many young disciples.”

Unprepared and a Shallow Faith are something we can do something about. But not if the church continues to parrot pop-culture’s “faith as a feeling” mentality and embraces a general “anti-intellectual” posture. (more from Barna)
I go into more detail as to what we can do here.

What If Most Everything You’ve Been Told About the Scopes Trial in 1925 Was a Lie?

“A New Film, Alleged, Tells the Real Story of the Scopes Trial. It would be hard to underestimate the power that one film, Inherit the Wind, has had in shaping — and distorting — the evolution debate. In a comment that would be hilarious if it weren’t so pathetic, Judge John E. Jones of Kitzmiller v. Dover fame explained that in getting himself up to speed for the trial he watched ITW to get a sense of the “historical context.” What if someone made a dramatic film that actually told the truth about the Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925?”

Someone just did.


Discover the truth, order the DVD today:

Official Movie website

More at evolution news and views (H/T)


Unashamed the Movie – An insider’s look into the underground global christian hip hop movement (featuring Lecrae)

This film will give an insider’s look into the underground global christian hip hop movement. The film Stars Lecrae, Trip Lee, Tedashii and Sho Baraka + many more! Find out more.