The Scriptorium Daily: Middlebrow http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com An audio show by The Scriptorium (http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com) on Culture, Christianity, and the West, where Big Ideas undergo the Digital Martyrdom. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:46:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 en © scriptoriumadmin@gmail.com () scriptoriumadmin@gmail.com() 1440 An audio show by The Scriptorium (http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com) on Culture, Christianity, and the West, where Big Ideas undergo the Digital Martyrdom. scriptoriumadmin@gmail.com No no http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/wp-content/themes/scriptorium/images/middlebrow_itunes_cover_sm.jpg The Scriptorium Daily: Middlebrow http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com 144 144 Buddhism Repackaged: More Thoughts On The “New New Age” http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/10/09/buddhism-repackaged-more-thoughts-on-the-%e2%80%9cnew-new-age%e2%80%9d/ http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/10/09/buddhism-repackaged-more-thoughts-on-the-%e2%80%9cnew-new-age%e2%80%9d/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:00:26 +0000 John Mark Reynolds http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/10/09/buddhism-repackaged-more-thoughts-on-the-%e2%80%9cnew-new-age%e2%80%9d/ 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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]]> http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/10/09/buddhism-repackaged-more-thoughts-on-the-%e2%80%9cnew-new-age%e2%80%9d/feed/ 00:01:01 This podcast continues last weekrsquo;s discussion on the ldquo;visualizationrdquo; trend in modern spiritual circles. How did ldquo;pop religionrdquo; develop such a following, and how ... This podcast continues last weekrsquo;s discussion on the ldquo;visualizationrdquo; trend in modern spiritual circles. How did ldquo;pop religionrdquo; 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. Click here to listen! Culture,,Theology scriptoriumadmin@gmail.com no No Oprah-Style Religion: Choosing The Truth Over “The Secret” http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/10/02/oprah-style-religion-choosing-the-truth-over-the-secret/ http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/10/02/oprah-style-religion-choosing-the-truth-over-the-secret/#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:00:17 +0000 John Mark Reynolds http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/10/02/oprah-style-religion-choosing-the-truth-over-the-secret/ 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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]]> http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/10/02/oprah-style-religion-choosing-the-truth-over-the-secret/feed/ 00:01:01 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 ... 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. Click here to listen! Culture,,Theology scriptoriumadmin@gmail.com no No Internet Ministry: Can the Church Effectively Gather Together Through the Internet? http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/09/11/internet-ministry-can-the-church-effectively-gather-together-through-the-internet/ http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/09/11/internet-ministry-can-the-church-effectively-gather-together-through-the-internet/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:12:57 +0000 John Mark Reynolds http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/09/11/internet-ministry-can-the-church-effectively-gather-together-through-the-internet/ 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.

Click here to listen!

]]> http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/09/11/internet-ministry-can-the-church-effectively-gather-together-through-the-internet/feed/ 00:01:01 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 ... 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. Click here to listen! Culture,,Theology scriptoriumadmin@gmail.com no No How Now Shall We Listen?: Determining What Makes Music “Good” http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/06/03/how-now-shall-we-listen-determining-what-makes-music-good/ http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/06/03/how-now-shall-we-listen-determining-what-makes-music-good/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:27:26 +0000 John Mark Reynolds http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/06/03/how-now-shall-we-listen-determining-what-makes-music-good/ 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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]]> http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/06/03/how-now-shall-we-listen-determining-what-makes-music-good/feed/ 00:01:01 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? ... 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. Click here to listen! Art,,Culture scriptoriumadmin@gmail.com no No Flourishing in Singleness http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/05/03/flourishing-in-singleness/ http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/05/03/flourishing-in-singleness/#comments Sun, 03 May 2009 11:32:05 +0000 Paul Spears http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/05/03/flourishing-in-singleness/ 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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]]> http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/05/03/flourishing-in-singleness/feed/ 26:08 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) ... 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. Click here to listen! Culture,,Misc.,,Theology scriptoriumadmin@gmail.com no No The End of the World: Why Christians are Culturally Defensive http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/04/17/the-end-of-the-world-why-christians-are-culturally-defensive/ http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/04/17/the-end-of-the-world-why-christians-are-culturally-defensive/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:25:22 +0000 John Mark Reynolds http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/04/17/the-end-of-the-world-why-christians-are-culturally-defensive/ “If your child wants bread, give them bread and not stone.” Why is most of the Christian subculture perceived as ‘cheesy,’ derivative, and defensive? Why are few Christians, especially youth, convinced of Christianity’s meaningfulness, cultural force, and complexity?

Join John Mark Reynolds from the Torrey Honors Institute, Rebecca Fort of Wheatstone Academy, and Keith Buhler, a Torrey alumnus and Wheatstone Mentor as they discuss the challenges facing Christian youth in modern culture and how Wheatstone is uniquely positioned to assist youth in the growth of their faith.

You may access the mp3 file here.

]]> http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/04/17/the-end-of-the-world-why-christians-are-culturally-defensive/feed/ 00:01:01 "If your child wants bread, give them bread and not stone." Why is most of the Christian subculture perceived as 'cheesy,' derivative, and defensive? Why ... "If your child wants bread, give them bread and not stone." Why is most of the Christian subculture perceived as 'cheesy,' derivative, and defensive? Why are few Christians, especially youth, convinced of Christianity's meaningfulness, cultural force, and complexity? Join John Mark Reynolds from the Torrey Honors Institute, Rebecca Fort of Wheatstone Academy, and Keith Buhler, a Torrey alumnus and Wheatstone Mentor as they discuss the challenges facing Christian youth in modern culture and how Wheatstone is uniquely positioned to assist youth in the growth of their faith. You may access the mp3 file here. Culture,,Education,,Misc. scriptoriumadmin@gmail.com no No Tweets and Possibility Junkies: The Online “Conversation” http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/04/12/twits-tweets-and-possibility-junkies-the-online-conversation/ http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/04/12/twits-tweets-and-possibility-junkies-the-online-conversation/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2009 06:34:41 +0000 John Mark Reynolds http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/04/12/twits-tweets-and-possibility-junkies-the-online-conversation/ Since human communication is only 15% verbal, what are the benefits and deficiencies of online communication? Is it a conversation? Or merely information distribution? Does it promote discussion and deep thinking or is it just “aphoristic” and “attention-getting?”

Join John Mark Reynolds and Paul Spears of the Torrey Honors Institute as they discuss the nature and virtues of new media as a form of community and communication with alumni Dustin Steeve.

In addition to the buttons hidden below, you may play the podcast here.

]]> http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/04/12/twits-tweets-and-possibility-junkies-the-online-conversation/feed/ 00:01:01 Since human communication is only 15% verbal, what are the benefits and deficiencies of online communication? Is it a conversation? Or merely information distribution? Does ... Since human communication is only 15% verbal, what are the benefits and deficiencies of online communication? Is it a conversation? Or merely information distribution? Does it promote discussion and deep thinking or is it just "aphoristic" and "attention-getting?" Join John Mark Reynolds and Paul Spears of the Torrey Honors Institute as they discuss the nature and virtues of new media as a form of community and communication with alumni Dustin Steeve. In addition to the buttons hidden below, you may play the podcast here. Culture,,Education,,Misc.,,Literature scriptoriumadmin@gmail.com no No Rush Limbaugh, Conservative Leader? http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/03/04/rush-limbaugh-conservative-leader/ http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/03/04/rush-limbaugh-conservative-leader/#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:28:17 +0000 John Mark Reynolds http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/03/04/rush-limbaugh-conservative-leader/ Rush Limbaugh has taken center stage as America’s conservative thought leader and figurehead. Many conservatives are happy with Rush as their thought leader, but is Rush’s current role as the figurehead and thought leader of the conservative movement the one he is best at and the one he ought to play? Is Rush’s prominence as a figurehead for conservatism to Obama’s advantage? Based on the controversy surrounding his recent post about Rush’s CPAC speech, John Mark Reynolds speaks with Professor Paul Spears and blogger Dustin Steeve about the role Rush is currently playing in conservative politics and the implications of that role for the broader conservative movement.

Listen to the Podcast HERE.

]]> http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/03/04/rush-limbaugh-conservative-leader/feed/ 34:12 Rush Limbaugh has taken center stage as America's conservative thought leader and figurehead. Many conservatives are happy with Rush as their thought leader, but ... Rush Limbaugh has taken center stage as America's conservative thought leader and figurehead. Many conservatives are happy with Rush as their thought leader, but is Rush's current role as the figurehead and thought leader of the conservative movement the one he is best at and the one he ought to play? Is Rush's prominence as a figurehead for conservatism to Obama's advantage? Based on the controversy surrounding his recent post about Rush's CPAC speech, John Mark Reynolds speaks with Professor Paul Spears and blogger Dustin Steeve about the role Rush is currently playing in conservative politics and the implications of that role for the broader conservative movement. Listen to the Podcast HERE. Politics scriptoriumadmin@gmail.com no No Why Are They Leaving? http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/02/06/why-are-they-leaving/ http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/02/06/why-are-they-leaving/#comments Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:39:31 +0000 John Mark Reynolds http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/02/06/why-are-they-leaving/ Over 50% of Christian students graduate college outside of the faith. Join John Mark Reynolds as he, Rebecca Fort (Executive Director of Wheatstone Academy) and Alishia Fry (Wheatstone Academy alumni and student at Torrey Honors Institute) discuss this phenomenon, its causes, and the ways Wheatstone Academy equips students to live for, and remain in, the Kingdom in a pervasively secular culture.

“Wheatstone Academy transforms the lives of Christian students, by engaging their minds and hearts in an unparalleled week-long experience. This summer, young men and women will be challenged by world-class Christian teachers with the vision of a life that sees the truth of Christianity and discerns the ideas that shape our culture.”

]]> http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/02/06/why-are-they-leaving/feed/ 25:35 Over 50% of Christian students graduate college outside of the faith. Join John Mark Reynolds as he, Rebecca Fort (Executive Director of Wheatstone Academy) and ... Over 50% of Christian students graduate college outside of the faith. Join John Mark Reynolds as he, Rebecca Fort (Executive Director of Wheatstone Academy) and Alishia Fry (Wheatstone Academy alumni and student at Torrey Honors Institute) discuss this phenomenon, its causes, and the ways Wheatstone Academy equips students to live for, and remain in, the Kingdom in a pervasively secular culture. "Wheatstone Academy transforms the lives of Christian students, by engaging their minds and hearts in an unparalleled week-long experience. This summer, young men and women will be challenged by world-class Christian teachers with the vision of a life that sees the truth of Christianity and discerns the ideas that shape our culture." Culture,,Education,,Misc. scriptoriumadmin@gmail.com no No Happy New Year’s from Middlebrow http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/01/01/happy-new-years-from-middlebrow/ http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/01/01/happy-new-years-from-middlebrow/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 2009 07:01:07 +0000 Fred Sanders http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/01/01/happy-new-years-from-middlebrow/ Kick off the new year right with the guys at Middlebrow as they make their big predictions for 2009. From the economy to politics to Bono, Narnia and 3-D NFL games, this is a new year’s podcast that everyone should resolve to hear.

]]> http://www.scriptoriumdaily.com/2009/01/01/happy-new-years-from-middlebrow/feed/ 00:01:01 Kick off the new year right with the guys at Middlebrow as they make their big predictions for 2009. From the economy to politics to ... Kick off the new year right with the guys at Middlebrow as they make their big predictions for 2009. From the economy to politics to Bono, Narnia and 3-D NFL games, this is a new yearrsquo;s podcast that everyone should resolve to hear. Culture,,Misc. scriptoriumadmin@gmail.com no No