A few months ago, I had the distinct privilege of speaking for Dallas Theological Seminary‘s “Issues in Educational Ministry” chapel series. In the first talk, I attempted to layout a biblical and historical perspective on technology, and in the second I addressed 9 issues that future seminary graduates will likely face. The first video is
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Q&A with Dr. Mark Hoffman, Professor of Religion and Media
Religion and Media Blog Tour Earlier this spring, Dr. Mark Hoffman (www.crossmarks.com) of Lutheran Seminary in Gettysburg had me Skype into a class of his in Gettysburg, and I was impressed by the caliber his students and warmed by their kindness toward me. LTSG then made the exciting announcement that it was adding a new Religion and Media
Christmas Technology & Faith Book Buying Guide
While pondering the perfect Christmas present for that someone special, you’ve undoubtedly come to the conclusion that there can be no better gift than a book on technology and faith. But you might be thinking, “There are just so many books are out there – how do I choose the right one for my special someone?”
Will the iPhone 5 Give You Utility or Positioning?
I love the fact that, as a web developer, I can make Apple launch events part of my “research.” Since the first official iPhone announcement back in 2007, I’ve been hooked on watching Steve Jobs and company reveal new hardware, software, and “one more thing.” The downside is, of course, that when the iPhone 5
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How Technology Makes Us Better Social Humans – A fascinating study of how people use social networking tools at home and in public spaces. The idea is that the social isolation that comes from living in the suburbs next to neighbors you don’t know (portrayed in Bowling Alone) is reversed by social networking. The article
BestCommentaries.com 2.0
The Big Question When I was in seminary, one of most common questions I would hear students as was “What is the best commentary on [insert book here]?” Seminary students ask the question when they have a class that covers a particular book, and pastors ask it when they start a new commentary series. The
Ode to Endorsers (1/2) – The Artists
3 Reasons Why Google+ Won’t Solve the Privacy Problem
Help Me Caption This Advertisement!
Well, this is embarrassing. As many of you know, I work for Dallas Theological Seminary and, now that I’m about to be author, they’ve decided to feature me in a print advertisement that will appear in the ECHO Conference schedule. They’re even going to give away some copies of my book to prospective students. The