This podcast continues last week’s discussion on the “visualization” trend in modern spiritual circles. How did “pop religion” develop such a following, and how can the Church avoid its nicely packaged seductions? Why are so many people convinced that they are transmission towers for positive energy?
Tune in once again to hear Dr. John Mark Reynolds and Dr. Paul Spears, professors at the Torrey Honors Institute, as they and Dr. Craig Hazen revisit their discussion on this fascinating, dangerous topic.
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One of the most popular trends in modern spirituality is the “visualization” approach, which claims that health, wealth, and happiness are only a positive thought away. These principles seem harmless, perhaps even beneficial for everyday life–but are there dangers below the surface? What’s in store for the many who follow these coffee-shop religions?
Listen as Dr. John Mark Reynolds and Dr. Paul Spears, professors at the Torrey Honors Institute, are joined by foremost apologist and Biola University professor Dr. Craig Hazen to discuss pop culture’s attempts at piety, and how Christians can counter the claims of modern spiritual gurus.
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As the internet grows more influential, its use in the church has increased as well. What are the benefits, as well of limitations, of doing church completely online? While its accessibility and ease of use may seem enticing to participate in a service from the comfort of your home, what is the effect of neglecting physical human interaction with other believers?
Join John Mark Reynolds of the Torrey Honors Institute and David Bourgeois, Associate Professor at Biola University’s Crowell School of Business as they enter this discussion of the role of the internet in ministry, and their predictions for where new media may be headed in the years to come.
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In a culture inundated with iTunes, media players, and songs-on-demand, have we lost sight of music’s intended purpose? What is its real use? What should take precedence in determining our musical choices–the melody or the lyrics? Should Christians feel remorse over some of the songs that they enjoy?
Join John Mark Reynolds, Paul Spears, and Matt Jenson of the Torrey Honors Institute as they enter into a discussion about the role of music in Christianity and culture. Get a taste of “The Music of the Spears, Reynolds, and Jenson” as it relates to goodness, truth, and beauty.
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In an overly-sexualized society in which about 97% of people will be married at some point, how should a Christian (and the church in general) think about the devout single life, in comparison to the devout married life? What does a whole and meaningful life look like in both contexts?
Join John Mark Reynolds, Paul Spears, and Dustin Steeve from the Torrey Honors Institute and the Evangelical Outpost as they begin to discuss the perception of singleness in the church and the broader culture in relationship to the perception of married life.
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