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Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. TOPIC & GUESTThis week we are discussing our REWIND episode: “Getting Out of Bed When We Don't Have What it Takes w/ Alan Noble” PAIN POINTEvery morning, we wake up and we have to decide: Are we going to get out of bed…or not? There are days when it all feels like too much; the trials and tribulations of this world seem insurmountable and the lure of staying in bed and hiding from everything and everyone looks like the only solution. Every solo parent has experienced this feeling of overwhelm and knows…we still have to do it. Our kids are depending on us. Their world can't run without us. So, how do we get out of bed when we feel like we don't have what it takes? This being the week of Christmas, I feel like this could be so true for so many, especially if you're without your kids this week. GUEST BIODr. O. Alan Noble is Associate Professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University,advisor to Christ and Pop Culture and the AND Campaign, and author of threebooks: On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living, You Are Not YourOwn: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World, and Disruptive Witness: SpeakingTruth in a Distracted Age. Dr. Noble has published articles at The Atlantic, VOX,First Things, and Christianity Today. He lives with his wife and three children. https://www.oalannoble.com/ LINK TO SHOW NOTESFor all the detailed show notes, tips and links click - https://soloparent.org/show-notes-blog ASK US ANYTHING! We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Go to SoloParent.org/TalkToUs and ask us anything…it can be related to a topic we cover on the podcast, something you are facing or just something you are curious about. We want you to be part of our podcast! To receive a free SPS Welcome Toolkit with links to groups, info and a free book click - https://soloparent.org/welcome-toolkit Join our FREE daily meditational devotional - pod.link/1517894054 Download our free app - APPLE - https://apple.co/3fKOd6F ANDROID - https://bit.ly/2TvjtOs
Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. TOPIC & GUESTThis week we are discussing our REWIND episode: “Getting Out of Bed When We Don't Have What it Takes w/ Alan Noble” PAIN POINTEvery morning, we wake up and we have to decide: Are we going to get out of bed…or not? There are days when it all feels like too much; the trials and tribulations of this world seem insurmountable and the lure of staying in bed and hiding from everything and everyone looks like the only solution. Every solo parent has experienced this feeling of overwhelm and knows…we still have to do it. Our kids are depending on us. Their world can't run without us. So, how do we get out of bed when we feel like we don't have what it takes? This being the week of Christmas, I feel like this could be so true for so many, especially if you're without your kids this week. GUEST BIODr. O. Alan Noble is Associate Professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University,advisor to Christ and Pop Culture and the AND Campaign, and author of threebooks: On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living, You Are Not YourOwn: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World, and Disruptive Witness: SpeakingTruth in a Distracted Age. Dr. Noble has published articles at The Atlantic, VOX,First Things, and Christianity Today. He lives with his wife and three children. https://www.oalannoble.com/ LINK TO SHOW NOTESFor all the detailed show notes, tips and links click - https://soloparent.org/show-notes-blog ASK US ANYTHING! We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Go to SoloParent.org/TalkToUs and ask us anything…it can be related to a topic we cover on the podcast, something you are facing or just something you are curious about. We want you to be part of our podcast! To receive a free SPS Welcome Toolkit with links to groups, info and a free book click - https://soloparent.org/welcome-toolkit Join our FREE daily meditational devotional - pod.link/1517894054 Download our free app - APPLE - https://apple.co/3fKOd6F ANDROID - https://bit.ly/2TvjtOs
Content warning: This episode discusses mental affliction, self-harm, and suicide. The United States surgeon general says there should be a tobacco-style warning for social media. Why? Because the mental health crisis among young people is reaching seriously harmful levels. On this episode, associate professor, author, and cofounder and editor in chief of Christ and Pop Culture Alan Noble joins Russell Moore to discuss what such a warning may look like and the modern state of affairs in the public square. Noble and Moore talk about Noble's latest book, On Getting Out of Bed, and the differences between mental affliction and mental illness. The conversation covers the importance of friendship, embracing life as an act of worship, and how men can embody healthy masculinity. Resources mentioned in this episode or recommended by the guest include: “U.S. surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning labels for social media” Alan's #NobleWords Memes Christ and Pop Culture And Campaign Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age by Alan Noble You Are Not Your Own: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World by Alan Noble On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living by Alan Noble Mariner: A Voyage with Samuel Taylor Coleridge by Malcolm Guite Resonance: A Sociology of Our Relationship to the World by Hartmut Rosa Click here for a trial subscription at Christianity Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 256 of The Church Revitalization Podcast, we tackle the challenge of preaching in a world where attention spans are rapidly shrinking and distractions are everywhere. We explore how to craft sermons that resonate deeply while addressing the realities of modern life. We discuss the importance of capturing attention quickly, the power of storytelling in conveying deep theological truths, and the need for sermons that provide clear, actionable takeaways. This episode offers insights and practical strategies for delivering sermons that engage both the intellect and the heart.
In this episode I share my recommendations and highlights from the whiskey world for the year 2024. Discussing the growing trend of creating top drink lists and worst drink lists, expressing my dislike for these types of rankings. Instead, I offer suggestions and brands to watch out for in the coming year. I recommend attending whiskey events and meetups to broaden one's palate and understanding of the marketplace. I also mention the Kentucky Bourbon Festival as a must-visit event in September 2024. There are also subscription services to try a variety of selected whiskeys from different brands. Individual taste preferences reign supreme and I encourage listeners to explore different brands and offerings. I caution against getting caught up in age statements, non-distilling producers, and craft labels, focusing instead on whether you personally enjoy the whiskey. I then share my own tasting experiences from 2023, categorizing the whiskeys based on their scores in different categories. I highlight brands that stood out in each category, including Frank August, Barrel, Wilderness Trail, Old Line Spirits, New Riff, and more. I also discusses the divisive nature of Amburana finishes and recommend paying attention to brands like Barrell Craft Spirits, Dark Arts, and Fortuna. I briefly mention the Elijah Craig barrel proof releases and Booker's releases as must-try whiskeys for bourbon enthusiasts. Last but certainly not least the rise of American single malts and recommending paying attention to brands like Old Line Spirits and New Riff. They also mention the success of smoked whiskeys and recommend trying offerings from Spirits of French Lick and Santa Fe Spirits.
The Burden of Living and the Goodness of God with Alan NobleWe don't often talk about the courage required to face ordinary life. Such common human challenges as sorrow, despair, anxiety, and mental illness may cause us to experience life more as a burden than a gift. For many, this struggle is a constant one.In his new book, On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden & Gift of Living, author and professor Alan Noble considers the challenges that face each one of us every morning. He concludes that the simple decision to engage with the world each day constitutes a declaration of the goodness of God.“One of the things I want to remind people of is that actually just by choosing to go through the basic motions of life, you are affirming to other people that this life is good.“And just putting your feet on the ground and getting up despite the suffering you might be experiencing, communicates to other people that this life is worth living even when you are suffering. And that's a powerful witness.”Bearing witness and Carrying Each OtherAs Alan so eloquently makes the case, our call to faithfulness is not a solo journey. When we persevere despite our suffering, we communicate that God's creation is good, and it's an encouragement to others. It's by carrying and being carried by others that the pilgrim can make it home.“Now, there may come times when you are required by your suffering to radically depend upon others to carry you out of bed. My advice is to embrace those moments, knowing that you'll carry your neighbor in return when the time comes.”We hope you'll enjoy this conversation and share it with your community.This podcast is an edited version of an Online Conversation with Alan recorded in April of 2023. You can access the full conversation with transcript here. Learn more about Alan Noble.Authors and books mentioned in the conversation:On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden & Gift of Living, by Alan NobleDisruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age, by Alan NobleYou Are Not Your Own: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World, by Alan NobleJacques EllulThe Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe About Ourselves, by Curt ThompsonRelated Trinity Forum Readings:On Happiness, by Thomas AquinasOn Friendship, by CiceroMan's Search for Meaning, by Viktor FranklAugustine's ConfessionsThe Long Loneliness, by Dorothy DayWrestling with God, by Simone WeilTale of Two Cities, by Charles DickensRelated Conversations:Strength in the Second Half with Arthur BrooksCultivating a Life of Learning with Zena HitzBeing, Living, and Dying Well with Lydia DugdaleBlessings for Imperfect Days with Kate BowlerThe Burden of Living and the and the Goodness of God with Alan NobleAll the Lonely People with Ryan Streeter and Francie BroghammerTo listen to this or any of our episodes in full, visit ttf.org/podcast and to join the Trinity Forum Society and help make content like this possible, join the Trinity Forum SocietySpecial thanks to Ned Bustard for our podcast artwork.
Pastor Garrison GreeneTEXT: Proverbs 6:20-7:27BIG IDEA: Sexual sin is seductive, but suicidalOUTLINE:1) Sexual Sin is Seductive (vs. 6:20-25; 7:6-21)2) Sexual Sin is Suicidal (vs. 6:25-35; 7:22-27) i. Discern that your Creator knows best ii. Devote yourself to the word of God iii. Determine to take good care of yourself iv. Delight in belonging to your SaviorRESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in Proverbs by Danny Akin and Jonathan Akin; Kidner's Classic Commentaries: Proverbs by Derek Kidner; ESV Expository Commentary: Proverbs by Ryan Patrick O'Dowd; How Pornography Works: It Hijacks the Male Brain by Albert Mohler; Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices by Thomas Brooks; Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age by Alan Noble; Desiring God by John Piper
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. John Dyer to talk about the formative power of technology and how it deeply shapes the way we see the world around us including how we read the Scripture given the prominence of digital Bibles today. We discuss the newly revised version of his book From the Garden to the City from Kregel Publications and his new work People of the Screen: How Evangelicals Created the Digital Bible and How It Shapes Their Reading of Scripture.Meet Dr. DyerJohn serves as the vice president for enrollment and educational technology as well as an assistant professor of theological studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. He has been a technology creator for over 20 years, and his research focuses on the intersection of faith and technology, including Bible software, digital ecclesiology, artificial intelligence, and transhumanism.Resources:From the Garden to the City by John DyerPeople of the Screen: How Evangelicals Created the Digital Bible and How It Shapes Their Reading of Scripture by John DyerTranshumanism and the Image of God by Jacob ShatzerDisruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age by Alan NobleThe Tech-Wise Family by Andy CrouchNetworked Theology: Negotiating Faith in Digital Culture by Heidi CampbellThe Digital Public Square is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker. Production assistance is provided by Kadin Christian. Technical production provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.
O. Alan Noble (PhD Baylor) is associate professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University, editor-in-chief of Christ and Pop Culture, and author of numerous publications. Alan's books include, Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age, and You are Not Your Own: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World--which is the topic of this conversation. Josh and Alan talk about what makes modern life uniquely dehumanizing, why the myth of self-belonging contributes to anxiety, how the Heidelberg Catechism can help, what drew Alan to literature, and why Christians should read Cormac McCarthy.
It was my pleasure to speak with Dr. Alan Noble about his recently published book, You Are Not Your Own: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World. Dr. Noble is Associate Professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University and the founder and former editor of Christ and Pop Culture. His writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Vox, Buzzfeed, First Things, Christianity Today, and The Gospel Coalition. Noble's first book, Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age, likewise explored the contours of faith and faithfulness in our contemporary cultural milieu. In our conversation, we discuss some of the major themes of You Are Not Your Own, including how modern society undermines the possibility of human flourishing, the consequences of the relentless pursuit of efficiency, and alternative ways of imagining the good life grounded in our belonging to God. I hope you enjoy our conversation. Also, if you've not done so already, please check out the terrific program we've put together this spring at the Study Center. Best, Mike SacasasAssociate Director This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit christianstudycenter.substack.com
Dr. O. Alan Noble has been teaching composition and literature for over a decade, beginning at Antelope Valley College in his home town of Lancaster, California, and then at Baylor University. He has contributed scholarship on Cormac McCarthy and has published a book with InterVarsity Press titled, Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age....
Looking for a Reformed Church in Orange County? Check out Santa Ana Reformed; Judges Bible study starting December 2021! Please help support the show on our Patreon Page! Member of the Society of Reformed Podcasters WELCOME TO BOOK CLUB! Dr. O. Alan Noble has been teaching composition and literature for over a decade, beginning at Antelope Valley College in his home town of Lancaster, California, and then at Baylor University. He has contributed scholarship on Cormac McCarthy and has published a book with InterVarsity Press titled, Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age. In addition, Dr. Noble is Editor-in-Chief of the online magazine, Christ and Pop Culture; co-founder of the evangelical political organization, Public Faith; a member of the Leadership Council of the AND Campaign; and a freelance writer whose work has appeared in The Atlantic, Vox, Buzzfeed, First Things, Christianity Today, and The Gospel Coalition. Dr. Noble has given talks on literature, popular culture, technology, secularism, and related issues at a number of colleges, churches, and organizations. His wife, Brittany, holds a Master's Degree in Mathematics (CSUN) and Economics (Baylor). They live with three small children and attend Shawnee Pres. We want to thank IVP Academic for help setting up this interview and providing us with the necessary materials to interview Dr. Noble! Purchase the book here: You Are Not Your Own: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World Have Feedback or Questions? Email us at: guiltgracepod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram: @guiltgracepod Follow us on Twitter: @guiltgracepod Watch the video on YouTube: Guilt Grace Gratitude Podcast Please rate and subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you use! Looking for a Reformed Church? North American Presbyterian & Reformed Churches --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gggpodcast/support
It's the fundamental lie of modern life, says Alan Noble: that we are our own. Compared to our ancestors, we're less worried about war. We're less worried about starvation and famine. But by believing that we are our own, we tend to struggle with new problems: the loss of meaning, identity, and purpose.Noble says this in his new book, You Are Not Your Own: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World, published by InterVarsity:Everyone is on their own private journey of self-discovery and self-expression so that at times, modern life feels like billions of people in the same room shouting their name so that everyone else knows they exist and who they are—which is a fairly accurate description of social media.Noble's book feels like a douse of cold water that wakes us from our delusion. His book builds off the first question and answer of the Heidelberg Catechism. And he helps us find our way back to this well-worn path of divine wisdom. He writes, “Our selves belong to God, and we are joyfully limited and restrained by the obligations, virtues, and love that naturally come from this belonging.”Noble is assistant professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University and co-founder and editor in chief of Christ and Pop Culture. You may know his previous work, Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age.
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Alan Noble, professor and author of the recent book, You Are Not Your Own: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World. Today, we talk about false promises of contemporary life and how the gospel reorients our pursuit of identity in the digital age.Meet Dr. Noble: Alan Noble (PhD, Baylor University) is associate professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University, co-founder and editor in chief of Christ and Pop Culture, and an advisor for the AND Campaign. He is also the author of Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age. He has written for numerous outlets, including Atlantic, Vox, BuzzFeed, The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, and First Things.Resources:You Are Not Your Own by Alan NobleLost in the Cosmos by Walker PercyLeisure by Josef PieperLiquid Modernity by Zygmunt BaumanThe Weariness of the Self by Alain Ehrenberg
It was Stephen Covey who said, “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” More and more in this day and age, we have lost the desire and ability to actively listen. Last week, we were reminded that God intently hears our prayers - but are we listening to Him? Do we seek to silence the noise in our lives long enough to hear His voice? This week's passage shows us what happens when we take the time to listen for God's voice in our lives!
The more information bombarding us, the more our capacity to pay attention seems to shrink. Could the process of regaining your ability to tune out distractions be as simple as reading a poem? In this episode, Cameron lays out the case for reading poetry now more than ever, while Mark asks how the same approach can be applied to Scripture. Mentioned in this episode:“Training Our Attention: Why We All Need Poetry Now” (Cameron Brooks)
In different seasons of life, rest, relaxation, and play look different. What is fun when you're a parent of small children and serving youth in the church...during a pandemic? Join Sam Heaton as he shares his experience of leading, loving, and living as a follower of Jesus in the midst of seasons filled with change. If you ever found yourself worn out from a Zoom meeting, Sam offers reminders about our basic needs. Sometimes it is as simple as seeing the possibility for fun and faithfulness. At other moments, fun involves entering the world of his young son. What may have been fun years ago takes on new meaning as a parent. At the center of our conversation is a focus on authenticity. Sam reminds us what authentic community looks like and the needs of people seeking to live life in community. He shares how life can't be separated into neat quadrants. Instead, he models what an integrated life looks and sounds like as followers of Jesus. Sometimes it's messy. Other times, it's quiet moments of solitude. And still other moments, it's being self-aware enough to know why you're scrolling on social media. Finally, if you've wondered whether Sabbath is truly possible, Sam will help you see what it looks like as a parent, partner, and leader in the church. Write it Down/Talk it Out What does Sabbath look like for you in this season? What margin do you intentionally create with technology? Where are you finding mini Sabbaths during the day? Mentioned in this Episode Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age by Alan Noble The Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund The Soul in Paraphrase John Donne Poetry TS Eliot
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Alan Noble, who serves as associate professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University, and we talk about his most recent book Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age.Meet Dr. Noble:Dr. Noble also serves as the co-founder and editor in chief of Christ and Pop Culture, and as an advisor for the AND Campaign. He has written for The Atlantic, Vox, BuzzFeed, The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, and First Things. He is also the author of an upcoming book coming out this year entitled, You Are Not Your Own: Belonging to God in an inhuman worldResources:Disruptive Witness by Alan NobleYou Are Not Your Own by Alan NobleHow (Not) to be Secular by James K.A. SmithAmusing Ourselves to Death by Neil PostmanTechnological Society by Jacques EllulLeisure: The Basics of Culture by Josef Pieper
Dr. Noble has been teaching composition and literature for over a decade, beginning at Antelope Valley College in his home town of Lancaster, California, and then at Baylor University. He has contributed scholarship on Cormac McCarthy and has published a book with InterVarsity Press titled, Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age.In addition, Dr. Noble is Editor-in-Chief of the online magazine, Christ and Pop Culture; co-founder of the evangelical political organization, Public Faith; a member of the Leadership Council of the AND Campaign; and a freelance writer whose work has appeared in The Atlantic, Vox, Buzzfeed, First Things, Christianity Today, and The Gospel Coalition. Dr. Noble has given talks on literature, popular culture, technology, secularism, and related issues at a number of colleges, churches, and organizations.His wife, Brittany, holds a Master's Degree in Mathematics (CSUN) and Economics (Baylor). They live with three small children and attend Shawnee Presbyterian. IT'S NOT A LIE:Has Iain been recording with Rush?
Dr. Noble currently serves as Associate Professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University. He has been teaching composition and literature for over a decade, beginning at Antelope Valley College in his home town of Lancaster, California, and then at Baylor University. He has contributed scholarship on Cormac McCarthy and has published a book with InterVarsity Press titled, Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age. In addition, Dr. Noble is Editor-in-Chief of the online magazine, Christ and Pop Culture; co-founder of the evangelical political organization, Public Faith; a member of the Leadership Council of the AND Campaign; and a freelance writer whose work has appeared in The Atlantic, Vox, Buzzfeed, First Things, Christianity Today, and The Gospel Coalition.
Co-founder of Christ and Pop Culture Alan Noble believes deeply in the importance of learning how to interact and engage with the culture around us. "We need to talk. We need to have strong communities. We need to have these kind of conversations." Between imperfect mediums and political conflict, Noble explains how distortion and division often run rampant. In this episode of the Disrupters, Esau McCaulley and Alan noble talk truth and technology, postmodern attitudes, and the theologies of power that dominate the church today. Learn more with Noble's book Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age.
In this episode of TGC Q&A, Mike Cosper and Alan Noble address the question, “How has secularism shaped contemporary Christianity?” They discuss:How secularism has shaped the hearts of church leaders (:28)Entrepreneurship-shaped models of church (1:27)Uncontested adoption of technologies (3:20)When worship feels categorically like every other experience (4:23)Leaning into the purposeful differences (5:19)Explore more from TGC and these contributors on this subject:Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age.This episode of TGC Q&A is brought to you by Operation Christmas Child. National Collection Week is November 16 through 23. Visit SamaritansPurse.org/OCC to learn how gift-filled shoeboxes will result in evangelism and discipleship for millions of children this year.
Our series on Being a Christian in the USA continues! We talk with author and professor Alan Noble about the difficulties of speaking truthfully and graciously in a “secular age” where ultimate things are so easily pigeon-holed as consumer preferences. This is the topic of his book Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age. […] The post Alan Noble on Speaking Disruptive Truth to Distracted People appeared first on Gravity Leadership.
This week, we talk with Adam and Alicia Penning about the need to slow down and become more aware of God's presence and what He might be trying to do in our lives. In the second half of the episode, Adam and Alicia lead us in the Prayer of Examen, a guided prayer time that will help us examine our lives and pay attention to how God's at work. Resources mentioned in this episode: Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age, Alan Noble - https://www.amazon.com/Disruptive-Witness-Speaking-Truth-Distracted/dp/083084483X Music by Travis Agnew
This week, we talk with Adam and Alicia Penning about the need to slow down and become more aware of God’s presence and what He might be trying to do in our lives. In the second half of the episode, Adam and Alicia lead us in the Prayer of Examen, a guided prayer time that will help us examine our lives and pay attention to how God’s at work. Resources mentioned in this episode: Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age, Alan Noble - https://www.amazon.com/Disruptive-Witness-Speaking-Truth-Distracted/dp/083084483X Music by Travis Agnew
Join Mark Walz and John Duff at 11am for our live recording on our Facebook page of the weekly St. Luke podcast! Today we are talking about Emus in hotels and Christian living in an age of entertainment and distraction.
In today’s world, we are constantly confronted with new technology that promises to enrich our lives, educate us, or entertain us. But do we ever stop to think about how social media, video games, Zoom, smart phone devices, TV, and other technologies actually shape us instead? How can we use our screen time to the glory of God? How can we resist technology addiction? How can parents train their children to use technology to create rather than to consume? Hear the answers to these questions and more in this timely podcast takeover as Dave Furman interviews special guest Dr. John Dyer.Recommended Resources:Books:“From the Garden to the City: The Redeeming and Corrupting Power of Technology” by John Dyer — An in-depth look on the topics discussed in this episode“The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place” by Andy Crouch — A parenting book that offers ten helpful ideas for technology“The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction” by Justin Earley — Eight habits that you can implement to create new routines and bring order to your technology-filled life“12 Ways Your Smartphone is Changing You” by Tony Reinke — Helps uncover negative and sinful patterns and points readers to Jesus“Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age” by Alan Noble — A deeper look at how we construct our identity and how we can share hope in this worldOther Resources:FaithTech.com — an organization that helps people use their tech skills for God’s gloryTechLess.com — a new phone system called KidOS that creates a distraction-free phone for kids and adultsDeviceAndVirtue.com — a podcast on technology and faithSupport the show (http://redeemerdubai.com/give)
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We live in a distracted age in which many people are addicted to images and intimidated by reading.In this episode of Preachers’ Talk, Jeremy Meeks chats with Ed Copeland and David Helm about the subversive act of preaching in a distracted age.Preachers' Talk is a podcast for preachers, and those who love preaching.
Robert Plotkin, Founder of Technology for Mindfulness, joins us in episode 095 of the SHIPS Podcast! Robert talks with us about the history of technology and computers and how computers used to be a tool for focus. As time went on, however, technology grew into a machine of distraction. Robert gives our listeners tangible tips on how to practice focus in the digital age and why it is so important to practice being present. To learn more about the incredible work Robert is doing, please visit https://technologyformindfulness.com/ Robert is the Founder of Technology for Mindfulness, a leading blog and Top 40 iTunes podcast on science, technology, and mindfulness. In his Tap Into Mindfulness program, he teaches people how to be less distracted by their smartphones and how to retake control over their time to be more focused, productive, and creative. His unique approach to technology and mindfulness stems from his combination of expertise in technology (as an MIT-educated computer scientist), decades of experience with Japanese martial arts, and training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). He has written seven books on the social impact of computer technology, is a co-founder of the Hack Your Mind program at MIT, and the host of the Technology for Mindfulness podcast. Robert has recently launched the “Tap Into Mindfulness,”course designed for students and teachers to use their smartphones more mindfully to be more focused, grounded, productive and creative. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support
This is part 4/4 of Nick Nowalk's talks given over Winter Retreat. In this one, Nick talks about 10 things that separate Christian practices from normal discipline. As usual, we encourage you to listen critically and even multiple times if necessary! Timestamps: Intro (0:00) Nick Nowalk (1:34) Outro (50:23) Resources: Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age by Alan Noble Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster Spirit of the Disciplines: Understanding How God Changes Lives by Dallas Willard Links: www.cupenn.org Contact: faithandactionpodcast@gmail.com Nominate a Guest: https://forms.gle/bpcunoUDbpGDrZfM9 Credits: Hosts: Caleb Watt and Tommy Kumpf Guest: Nick Nowalk Produced by: Caleb Watt Artwork by: Sam Lee
In this episode, I'm joined by Alan Noble, editor of Christ and Pop Culture and author of Disruptive Witness, for a discussion of modernity, secularization, and the work of Charles Taylor. Books Mentioned in this Episode: A Secular Age, by Charles Taylor Liquid Modernity, by Zygmunt Bauman How to (Not) be Secular, by James K.A. Smith The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, by C.S. Lewis Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age, by Alan Noble
In a higly distracted culture which offers thousands of daily choices, how do we stay focused on Christ while helping others to understand who God is, and why we should make Him the treasure of our hearts? In this episode Tom Knight talks with Dr. Alan Noble about his book Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age. They talk about some basic ideas developed by Charles Taylor about secularization, and how social media, cell phones, and consumerism lead to a distracted age. Dr. Noble then shares several ways that we can be a witness who disrupts these routines to understand the true message of the Gospel. Dr. Noble, assistant professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist Univeristy, also has written numerous articles for magazines such as Christianity Today and First Things. Like us on Facebook@NoCampusLeft on Twitter@NoCampusLeft on Instagram The views expressed by guests on the NCL podcast are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the BSCNC.
Patreon Page // Buy Thinking Out Loud Products Alan Noble - Professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University, Editor-in-Chief of Christ and Pop Culture, and author of Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age - joins me to discuss basketball, his recent Medium article On Living, and his most recent book. Disruptive Witness is a must read for anyone working directly with young adults or with interest in reaching younger generations with the gospel. After reading the introduction and first chapter, I bought ten copies of the book to give away. Despite Alan's stubbornness and refusal to just tell me what the second half of the book entailed, I finished the book and loved it! Enjoy the interview, enter to win a free copy, and then buy a copy anyway! Follow Thinking Out Loud: Facebook / Twitter / Instagram Follow LOWERCASEPEOPLE: Facebook / Twitter / Instagram Follow MinistryCrate: Facebook / Twitter / Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Even in the early days of the internet, Brian Solis was advising prominent companies about how to use social media to connect with potential customers. He's been called "one of the greatest digital analysts of our time” and has been sought out by the likes of Oprah, Shaq and Ashton Kutcher. Brian is also an award-winning author and world-renowned keynote speaker. I met Brian at SXSW 2019, during his book launch event for Lifescale: How to Live a More Creative, Productive, and Happy Life. As Brian explains in our interview, the book developed out of a conversation he had after speaking at SXSW 2018: He was challenged to provide an answer to the questions he had raised about the dark side of social media. Lifescale became his answer. Writing the book made him rethink his priorities and pursue deeper, more meaningful connections with the people in his life. The book had a similar effect on me and helped me prepare for new creative possibilities, so I brought Brian on the show to discuss it. Some of the things Brian and I discuss in this episode include How social media can rewire people and societies When the personal approach can be right approach Using design principles to create a more reading experience The life-changing impact of Walt Disney a certain animated short How to develop deeper, more meaningful connections with others Practical things we can do to rekindle our creativity # Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make friendly, engaging videos for earnest people. # This music video I shot for Long Division, a post-rock band from Virginia, was nominated for an award by Veer Magazine. # More of my videos are here. # Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Episodes Todd Henry, founder and CEO of Accidental Creative, came on the showto discuss how to get past writer's block, live with purpose, and discover our life's work. # Related Things I met Brian at his Lifescale book event at SXSW 2019. Brian's site LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter lifescaling.me Alikeanimated short Lifescalegot included in this cnbc.com list of notable books in 2019 "Human Contact Is Now a Luxury Good"as explained in The New York Times Brian's Lifescaleevent at SXSW got mentioned as one of my highlights of SXSW 2019 Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Additional music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # Books Mentioned Lifescale: How to Live a More Creative, Productive, and Happy Life What’s the Future of Business? X: The Experience Where Business Meets Design # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Say hello on Twitter: @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!
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Alan Noble articulates a need for a kind of Christian witness which can break through the secular and distracted lifestyle dominating our culture. Unfortunately, much of how we practice and preach Christ may only be contributing to the challenges we face.Alan's book, Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in A Distracted Age, calls for a kind of witness which disrupts the ways we spend our time the ways we typically evaluate new ideas.We also explore how Christian writers can take up this disruptive task. What does it look like for writers to offer readers a disruptive witness?Get Disruptive Witness for Free: audibletrial.com/pastorwriter
My dad once said to someone that what just happened was an answer to prayer. The guy told him it was just a coincidence. So my dad said, "Funny thing. When I pray more coincidences happen." Prayer is amazing! Come listen as we talk about the Psalms and how prayer disrupts our life and the lives of those around us. "Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age" by Alan Noble Please visit our website at: bycandlelight.ca If you wish to contact us, please email: info@bycandlelight.ca We are also available on iTunes, Spotify, and Google. Music:Sparks by Chaël https://soundcloud.com/chael_music Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b… Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/XIoyEFrDRDo
This episode is the beginning of 3 guests that I know you'll love who will close out Season 1 of otherWISE. Today we talk with O. Alan Noble about technology, truth, and bearing witness in a distracted age.We talk about his latest book, Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age and we dive into specifics on how we can wisely speak the truth within a culture that is simultaneously mastered and blessed by technology.Alan is assistant professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University and cofounder and editor in chief of Christ and Pop Culture. He has written for The Atlantic, Vox, BuzzFeed, The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, and First Things. He is also an advisor for the AND Campaign.We talked about the following books:John Irving, A Prayer for Owen MeanyJohn Steinbeck, East of Eden and The Grapes of WrathWendell Berry, Hannah CoulterCormac McCarthy, The RoadMusic by Austin MartinCover art by Eric Wright/Metamora Design
Dr. Alan Noble - English professor at Oklahoma Baptist University and co-founder/editor-in-chief Christ and Pop Culture - joins us to discuss his new book, Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age. His prophetic vision for our generation is important to pay attention to, especially as he provides practical ways to better witness to our changing world. For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour
Writers can be agitators. It can be a good thing and a bad thing. But faithful writers will be a great witness to the gospel of the kingdom. Listen as Alan Noble talks to us about the journey of writing his book, Disruptive Witness. Sponsored By:Christian Standard Bible: Today's show is brought to you by The Christian Standard Bible. Offering an optimal blend of accuracy and readability, the CSB helps readers make a deeper connection with God’s Word and inspires lifelong discipleship. The CSB is equally suited for serious study or sharing with your neighbor hearing God’s Word for the very first time. Learn more at CSBible.comLinks:Intensive: GCD Writer’s Intensive — Sojourn Network — For a discount, email Jeremy Writebol - jeremy@gospelcentereddiscipleship.com
Alan Noble joins the podcast to talk about his new book Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age. The book “casts a new vision for the evangelical imagination, calling us away from abstraction and cliché to a more faithful embodiment of the gospel for our day.” Dr. Noble is Assistant Professor of English at…
Alan Noble joins the podcast to talk about his new book Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age. The book “casts a new vision for the evangelical imagination, calling us away from abstraction and cliché to a more faithful embodiment of the gospel for our day.” Dr. Noble is Assistant Professor of English at…
My guest is Alan Noble. His new book is Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age (https://www.amazon.com/Disruptive-Witness-Speaking-Truth-Distracted/dp/083084483X). These two trends define life in Western society today. We are increasingly addicted to habits―and devices―that distract and "buffer" us from substantive reflection and deep engagement with the world. And we live in what Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor calls "a secular age"―an age in which all beliefs are equally viable and real transcendence is less and less plausible. Drawing on Taylor's work, Alan Noble describes how these realities shape our thinking and affect our daily lives. Too often Christians have acquiesced to these trends, and the result has been a church that struggles to disrupt the ingrained patterns of people's lives. But the gospel of Jesus is inherently disruptive: like a plow, it breaks up the hardened surface to expose the fertile earth below. In this book Noble lays out individual, ecclesial, and cultural practices that disrupt our society's deep-rooted assumptions and point beyond them to the transcendent grace and beauty of Jesus. Disruptive Witness casts a new vision for the evangelical imagination, calling us away from abstraction and cliché to a more faithful embodiment of the gospel for our day. Alan Noble (PhD, Baylor University) is assistant professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University and cofounder and editor-in-chief of Christ and Pop Culture. Special Guest: Alan Noble.
Welcome to FORMA, a podcast featuring conversations with authors, teachers, creators, and community leaders who are carefully contemplating the nature and practice of classical education and the arts.In this episode, David chats with Alan Noble, author of Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age. Conversation touches on Alan's experiences in the homeschooling world, the reasons he wrote the book, the challenges of teaching and raising kids in an age like ours, and much, much more. **This episode is brought to you by our good friends at New College Franklin, a four year Christian Liberal Arts college in Franklin, TN that is dedicated to excellent academics and discipling relationships among students and faculty. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Welcome to FORMA, a podcast featuring conversations with authors, teachers, creators, and community leaders who are carefully contemplating the nature and practice of classical education and the arts.In this episode, David chats with Alan Noble, author of Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age. Conversation touches on Alan's experiences in the homeschooling world, the reasons he wrote the book, the challenges of teaching and raising kids in an age like ours, and much, much more. **This episode is brought to you by our good friends at New College Franklin, a four year Christian Liberal Arts college in Franklin, TN that is dedicated to excellent academics and discipling relationships among students and faculty. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
To be a Christian is to bear witness to Jesus Christ in the place and time in which you live. Every age presents unique challenges to, as well as unique opportunities for, Christian witness. In this episode, Influence magazine executive editor George P. Wood talks to Prof. Alan Noble about how Christians can bear witness to Christ in the midst of a distracted, secular culture. Alan Noble is assistant professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University, cofounder and editor-in-chief of Christ and Pop Culture, and author of Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age, published by IVP Books and hitting bookstores on Tuesday, July 17.
Inattention, forgetfulness, disorganization. Having trouble with these things? Well you’re not the only one. We live in the DISTRACTED AGE! Why? Why do you think that you have these problems? Is it ADHD, sleep, worry, anxiety, depression or just a skills deficit? Or is it the abundance of media alternatives really causing most of these problems. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Our series on Being a Christian in the USA continues! We talk with author and professor Alan Noble about the difficulties of speaking truthfully and graciously in a “secular age” where ultimate things are so easily pigeon-holed as consumer preferences. This is the topic of his book Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age. […] The post Alan Noble on Speaking Disruptive Truth to Distracted People appeared first on Gravity Leadership.
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