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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“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.
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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.
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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.”
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.
