From the completely random file: within just a couple of days I read a long essay on George W. Bush and then several obituaries for Steve Jobs and was struck by similarities in their leadership style–and how differently those similarities were evaluated. The first essay, “Dubya and Me,” by Walt Harrington, appeared in the Autumn…
The Church and Postmodern Culture conversation is moving to the hospitable environs of The Other Journal–a move that we hope brings new energy to the conversation. Update your bookmarks, visit the new site, and watch for info about a book giveaway. Most importantly, join the conversation!
My home institution has been in the news of late: as many probably know, Calvin College is wrestling with issues at the intersection of faith and science–specifically issues at the intersection of Reformed theological commitments and the implications of an evolutionary account of human origins. Indeed, I think it is precisely because we are a…
EerdWord, the Eerdmans blog, has just posted a little piece in which I recount the back story to my newest book, Teaching and Christian Practices: Reshaping Faith and Learning, co-edited with my good friend, David Smith. “From Book Shop to Coffee Shop” gives a glimpse of how this book on pedagogy began its life on…
As promised, here is my follow-up exchange with Christian Smith in light of my review of his book, What is a Person? Rethinking Humanity, Social Life, and the Moral Good from the Person Up–in which I clarify how much I resonate with, and appreciate, Smith’s project, but also note points of continued disagreement. CSR Exchange…
I’ve long been a friend and fan of the good folks at The Other Journal. For several years now they have been publishing theologically informed cultural commentary, along with art, fiction, and poetry, all with a solid aesthetic sense for design. However, The Other Journal has always been virtual–until now. In this age of Kindles…