From the simple setting of his own barber shop, Jayber Crow, orphan, seminarian, and native of Port William, recalls his life and the life of his community as it spends itself in the middle of the twentieth century. Surrounded by his friends and neighbors, he is both participant and witness as the community attempts to transcend its own decline. And meanwhile Jayber learns the art of devotion and that a faithful love is its own reward.
Archive for June, 2007
1st Chapters Podcast | Ep. 58 “Jayber Crow” (Wendell Berry)
Monday, June 25th, 20071st Chapters Podcast | Ep. 57 “Know Why You Believe” (Paul E. Little)
Monday, June 18th, 2007How can you know that there is a God? Did Jesus really rise from the dead? Why is there pain and suffering in the world? Do science and the Bible conflict? If you have found yourself asking similar questions about Christianity, you need to know….the Christian faith and reason are compatible.
1st Chapters Podcast | Ep. 56 “Know What You Believe” (Paul E. Little)
Monday, June 11th, 2007What does the Bible teach about God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit? What do angels, Satan and demons have to do with reality? What place should the Bible or church have in my life? Perhaps you think you know what others are telling you to believe, but deep down inside you do wonder, “What is really important to my own faith?” If so, you need to know….a Christian’s faith must be grounded in truth!
1st Chapters Podcast | Ep. 55 “A Parent’s Guide To Harry Potter” (Gina Burkart)
Monday, June 4th, 2007Harry Potter has captivated the imagination of millions of children. And Harry Potter has caused controversy in churches and schools. What’s a parent to do with the magical, mystical world of Harry and his friends? Gina Burkart chose to read the books with her own children. As they read together, she discovered many parallels between Christian faith and the themes of these books. Indeed, the escapades of Harry Potter sparked significant conversation between Burkart and her kids.
In this helpful, entertaining guide, Burkart shows how Harry Potter fits into the tradition of fairy tale writing and how this type of literature aids in building a moral framework. She highlights specific situations and emotions from Harry’s world that children face in their own life, such as fear, anger, bullies, diversity and the choice of good over evil. Instead of magic words or easy answers, Burkart offers solid, practical advice for helping parents and children navigate Harry Potter’s world–and our own–together.