Does Paul Spears irrationally hate decorative plates? Does John Mark Reynolds irrationally love them? Is kitsch more than just tacky? Can value be found in bad culture? In a time when even the most candid moments can end up on YouTube, can professors afford to be silly around their students? Join the aforementioned professors and [...]
Fixing Everything
August 5, 2011 By
There are a lot of messes in the world (poverty, disease, oil spills, etc.) and a lot of different ways to try to clean them up. How should Christians think about this process? Whose responsibility is this job of “fixing everything”? Join Dr. John Mark Reynolds and Dr. Fred Sanders of the Torrey Honors Institute [...]
Sinning on Facebook
July 22, 2011 By
Facebook is pervasive in society today – for some students, it has usurped cell phones as the primary means of communication. What are the implications of this new means of social intercourse? Does Facebook help us know people more fully? Or does it give us tools to hide ourselves more effectively? Tune in to hear [...]
The Immediate Future
June 10, 2011 By
As students graduate and enter the job market, what are their prospects? Are hopeful college graduates destined for disappointment, or is there a light at the end of the recession-shaped tunnel? Are there jobs out there? How can a graduate find them? Join Dr. John Mark Reynolds, Director of the Torrey Honors Institute, and Dustin [...]
Buddhism Repackaged: More Thoughts On The "New New Age"
October 9, 2009 By
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 [...]
Oprah-Style Religion: Choosing The Truth Over "The Secret"
October 2, 2009 By
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 [...]
Internet Ministry: Can the Church Effectively Gather Together Through the Internet?
September 11, 2009 By
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 [...]
How Now Shall We Listen?: Determining What Makes Music "Good"
June 3, 2009 By
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 [...]
Flourishing in Singleness
May 3, 2009 By
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 [...]
The End of the World: Why Christians are Culturally Defensive
April 17, 2009 By
“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, [...]
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