August
3, 2008 – Wayne-Daniel Berard – Retrieving Our Jewishness
(September 23, 2007 Encore)
Mark 6:3
If Christians are not careful, we
have a dangerous tendency to view the Bible as an exclusively
Christian book. Where this perspective exists, we do a serious
disservice to both the Jewishness of Jesus and the Jewish roots of
our own faith. Wayne-Daniel
Berard, professor and author, who was born of a Jewish
parent and adopted by a Catholic family, practices his faith today
as a Christian and a Jew. He calls on Christians to explore "with
open heart and mind" the Jewishness not only of Jesus but of
themselves.
August
10, 2008 – Francis Collins – Faith in Science, Faith in God
(October 28, 2007 Encore)
Genesis 1
Among the top tier of scientists in the world, there is
Francis Collins.
Longtime director of the human genome project that has mapped over 3
billion letters of the human genetic code, Collins is an articulate
spokesperson for the glories of science. But he is also a person of
deep faith who is not shy to speak about the place of God in
biological science. Repudiating both anti-scientific thinking and
shallow spirituality, Collins offers a clear-headed way for
understanding the beauty of how science enhances one's reading of
the Bible.
August
17, 2008 – Philip Yancey – Part I: The Magnanimity of Grace
(April 15, 2007 Encore)
Ephesians 2:8
Philip Yancey, popular
author and reliable spiritual guide, remains the "go to" person for
any memorable discussion on the amazing character of grace. With his
candor as a journalist and his honesty as a Christian pilgrim,
Yancey outlines both the reliability and the unpredictability of
grace. He walks listeners through a love we had not counted on and a
kindness we may not think we deserve.
August
24, 2008 – Philip Yancey – Part II: Relationship in Prayer
(April 22, 2007 Encore)
Luke 18: 1-8
Award-winning author Philip
Yancey returns to take a close-up look at the shape of
prayer. If you have ever wondered what difference prayer can make in
your life, this program is for you. Yancey covers the whole terrain
of prayer, tackling some of the biggest questions surrounding its
mystery. With program host Peter W. Marty, he explores the
importance of relationship and why a meaningful prayer life will
never evolve without some genuine hunger on our part to be in God's
close company.
August
31, 2008 – Eboo Patel – The Dangers of Religious Totalitarianism
(September 9, 2007 Encore)
Acts 2:1-21
If you are tired of trying to make sense of why certain expressions
of religion irritate you so thoroughly, you need to meet
Eboo Patel. Chances are
good that what is bothering, or even infuriating you, is what Patel
calls "religious totalitarianism." Or it could be your own mistaken
assumption that no one knows the truth unless they know your version
of it. Eboo Patel is an articulate man of faith who is founder and
executive director of Interfaith Youth Core - an organization
devoted to advancing religious understanding and respect.
