February 10, 2020

author: The Guardian (Curated)

Crooked Preachers and Sexy Priests: Has TV Got a Problem With Christianity?

Faith-leaders and believers fear new religious broadcasting sees the obligatory reverence of earlier TV decades replaced by ritual ridicule.

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Dangerous Dogma

126. Liz Cooledge Jenkins on Nice Church Patriarchy

Liz Cooledge Jenkins talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about her forthcoming book Nice Churchy Patriarchy: Reclaiming Women's Humanity from Evangelicalism. She also discusses biblical interpretation, women in ministry, and church leadership practices. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter A Public Witness that helps you make sense of faith, culture, and politics.
125. Kathryn Brownell on 24-7 Politics

Kathryn Cramer Brownell, a professor at Purdue University, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about her new book 24/7 Politics: Cable Television and the Fragmenting of America from Watergate to Fox News. She also discusses the impact of individuals like Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Pat Robertson, and Donald Trump. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to…
124. Randall Balmer on Saving Faith

Randall Balmer, a professor at Dartmouth College, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his new book Saving Faith: How American Christianity Can Reclaim Its Prophetic Voice. He also discusses the insights of biblical prophets, the danger of Christian Nationalism, and the meaning of the "Word" of God. He previously appeared on episode 25. Note: Don't…
123. Greg Garrett on the Gospel According to James Baldwin

Greg Garrett, a professor of literature and culture at Baylor University, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his new book The Gospel according to James Baldwin: What America's Great Prophet Can Teach Us about Life, Love, and Identity. He also discusses reading and teaching Baldwin and traveling to track down more of Baldwin's life.…

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