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The Techology Show Notes Episode 092

Tony Casey and Steve Stanley are out of the studio today so Matthew and I are running things on our own(BTW, there will be no show next week). We have two special guests coming on to discuss the Emurgency pre-conference(featuring Dr. Christian Smith) held in Jacksonville, FL a few weeks ago as part of the Gathering. Jeremy Summers is the director of Adult Ministries for the Wesleyan church. Tim Kirkpatrick is the Discipleship/Small Groups Pastor at Foster St. Wesleyan Church in Asheboro, NC. We will spend the final 30 minutes today discussing ministry to emerging adults and discipleship practices that work. [Read more…] about The Techology Show Notes Episode 092

Toms Shoes and Charity Water Team Up

Two of my favorite organizations are Toms Shoes and Charity Water. Both of these companies are changing the world and were founded by guys whose lives were dramatically impacted by God. In both cases, they saw a need and God gave them the vision to meet that need. Scott Harrison and Blake Mycoskie discovered their purpose, God gave them a passion for something, and their actions opened up a whole world of possibilities that have changed the world. Now they’re teaming up to make a difference. For every pair of the special editions shoes they sell TOMS Shoeswill donate $5 to Charity Water. We will be giving away a pair of TOMS Shoes this month to one of our newsletter subscribers. Sign up for your chance to win a great prize and help two great causes. Also, follow them on twitter at @TOMSshoes and @charitywater.

The Techology Show Notes for October 20, 2010

The Techology Show

The Techology Show
Show Notes
October 20, 2010

Welcome to The Techology Show. A weekly podcast featuring technology, theology, and everything in between. The world’s only user-antagonistic podcast. Episode #080.

Tell listeners that we will be giving details about our $50.00 Amazon Gift card giveaway at the end of the show.

Follow-up from last week’s show. Point Loma allows pastors to come for extended stays in the summer. Point Loma Nazarene University’s Center for Pastoral Leadership
Pastoral Sabbatical Leave Bibliography
http://www.pointloma.edu/PastoralLeadership/ChurchRelations/SabbaticalLeaveBibliography.htm

Heath, talk about the conference you attended

I (Tony) will talk about the Divided by Faith Conference
http://www.amazon.com/Divided-Faith-Evangelical-Religion-Problem/dp/0195147073/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1287500884&sr=1-1

Marcy, defend Glenn Beck.

NJ Student Secretely Taped having sex in his dormroom: Commits Suicide.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/09/29/rutgers-students-accused-secretly-taping-sex-dorm-posting-video-online/

Crystal Cathedral files for bankruptcy
http://blog.christianitytoday.com/ctliveblog/archives/2010/10/crystal_cathedr_1.html

Texting bans for drivers not putting dent in accident rates
http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2010/09/texting-bans-for-drivers-not-putting-a-dent-in-accident-rates.ars

Tell our listeners about:

Overcoming Physical and Sexual Abuse Webinar

Kyria talks with Cecil Murphey
by Ginger Kolbaba
On Wednesday, October 6, Kyria’s editor, Ginger Kolbaba, talked with bestselling author and physical and sexual abuse survivor Cecil Murphey on the subject of abuse. Cecil is also the author of When a Man You Love Was Abused (Kregel Publications). If you missed this powerful and important webinar, sponsored by Kregel Publications check it out here in its entirety.
http://blog.kyria.com/2010/10/overcoming_physical_and_sexual.html

DOWNLOAD OF THE WEEK
Audacity
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

THEY SAID IT

“a respected, excellent physician and surgeon for 25 years,” but “ran into sort of a perfect storm with one of his patients.”

Attorney for Doctor Michael Kamrava who is facing the possible lose of his license to practice medicine for implanting Nadia Suleman with an excessive amount of fertilized eggs.

Source: CNN

http://www.examiner.com/us-headlines-in-national/octomom-nadya-suleman-s-fertility-doctor-may-lose-medical-license

“I just told him I loved him and stay strong, He’s a strong kid, a fighter, and we believe in him. That’s pretty much the main thing.”

Khaseem Greene teammate of Eric LeGrand junior defensive tackle for Rutgers University Football team who was left paralyzed after a hit Saturday during the game.

Source: Espn.com

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/ncf/news/story?id=5700277

“At the end of the day, I’m a grown-up and I must take responsibility for my actions,” Steven Slater JetBlue flight attendant who melted down and went ballistic and quit immediately.

Source: Associated Press

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/39739154/ns/travel-news/

“Having recently finished the script after seven months and countless revisions – I’d say I’m a writer with a huge smile of satisfaction written across my face.”

Daren Jacobs staff writer who worked on the movie script of Voyage of the Dawn Treader which is schedules for a December 10th 2010 release.

Source: Narniafans.com

http://www.narniafans.com/

“We are trying to get our players to not initiate contact on defenseless players including defenseless receivers to the head or neck area with the forearm the shoulder or the helmet. We’re trying to get that out of the game,” Ray Anderson, NFL football operations executive commenting on ESPN’s “Mike & Mike in the Morning” concerning the NFL’s policy on helmet to helmet hits.

Source: ESPN.com

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5702673&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Swedish professor rejoices over laptop the thief’s memory stick miracle
http://www.thelocal.se/29636/20101015/

Explain Amazon Gift Card Give Away

Guests : Oct. 27-Matt LeRoy
Nov. 3-Phil Surett
Dec. 8 C.S. Lewis show.

Steve, Heath, Matthew where can our listeners find you.

If you want to do further research on anything we discussed today, you can find all the links to the stories we covered at our website www.thetechologyshow.com If you want to contact us, send your emails to thetechologyshow@gmail.com or leave us a voice mail by going to our website and click the “Call Me” button. Type your name and your number. Google Voice will automatically call you back. Leave a message and we may even play your comments on the air. Thanks for joining us! Good-by everybody.

The Techology Show Notes for 10-13-2010 and #FUEL2010

I won’t be on the Techology Show today because I am in Fishers, IN at Wesleyan HQ for the annual FUEL Youth Pastors Event. On the show today, they are giving away an autographed copy of Dr. H.B. London’s book Refresh, Renew, Revive. Tune in at 9 am EST at http://www.thetechologyshow.com.

I’m at FUEL to network with some great leaders and work with my good friend Matt Rhodes(who sits a few feet away now putting the finishing touches on some images). Chase Your Lion is giving away a ton of free stuff as well. If you’re coming to FUEL don’t forget to register for one of these awesome prizes including an 8 GB iPod Touch!

Also, make sure to sign up for the newsletter so you can be eligible for monthly prizes starting next month! We’re going to be giving away Andy Stanley’s new book “The Grace of God.” Here’s a preview:

The Grace of God

By Andy Stanley

Nobody deserves the sin-free life and glorious future that God offers—but remarkably, it’s ours for the taking. Why? Because of God’s grace! Join Pastor Stanley as he warns against the pitfalls of legalism and explores the transforming power of God’s unmerited favor, lavish love, and kindness. Then come to terms with your own “grace story”! 256 pages, hardcover from Nelson.

Here are the show notes:

Introduce
Dr. Fred Andrews
Rev. Phil Baily (Undergrad SWU, Master of Ministry SWU)
Rev. Steve Pickel (Undergrad SWU) 20 years in ministry

Resources about Sabbaticals
Pastoral Sabbatical Program
www.cogcmc.org/pdf/sabbatical.pdf

Point Loma Nazarene University’s Center for Pastoral Leadership
Pastoral Sabbatical Leave Bibliography
http://www.pointloma.edu/PastoralLeadership/ChurchRelations/SabbaticalLeaveBibliography.htm

DOWNLOAD OF THE WEEK
MyPublisher
http://www.mypublisher.com/

Stuxnet Worm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-11414483

THEY SAID IT

“Once you’re there … witnessing evil, and you come to the Western world and everyone is celebrating you are back—it can be aggravating.”

Robert Park, the American missionary and activist detained in North Korea for six weeks, after North Korea also released his friend Aijalon Gomes. Park is being hospitalized with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Source: Christianity Today Online

http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2010/augustweb-only/45-11.0.html

“It’s the age-old double standard, people are more critical of what she did because she’s a girl.”

Nicole Queathem, Senior at Duke University commenting on Karen Owen’s graphic PowerPoint “thesis” about all her sexual conquest while a student at Duke University.

Source: TIME.com

http://newsfeed.time.com/2010/10/08/duke-students-sex-rating-thesis-goes-viral/?iid=nfmostpopular#ixzz12CDLXdpk

“This is something that allegedly happened two years ago. We don’t want a quick resolution, but the proper resolution.”

Phil Reese, manager for New York Jets game hostess Jenn Sterger who has alleged that Brett Farve sent her racy text messages and lewd photos while he was the quaterback for the Jets.

Source: ESPN.com

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5677989

“As to performance, we’ve nothing to say that we haven’t said about the other WP7 launch devices, it’s blindingly, ridiculously, delightfully quick.”

Vlad Savov, blogger for Engadget commenting on Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 devices launched October 11, 2010.

Source: Engadget

http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/samsung-omnia-7-first-hands-on/

“…the idea that the body is a vehicle for reaching consciousness with the divine. That’s just not Christianity.”

Albert Mohler, Southern Baptist Seminary President who is calling for Christians to avoid Yoga.

Source: The Associated Press

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39553520/ns/us_news-life

“Pastor Butcher has been an Apostle ‘Paul’ of The Wesleyan Church and the wider evangelical movement who truly lived and believed ‘Nothing is impossible with God.’ His message and life will continue to flourish for generations.”

Dr. JoAnn Lyon, General Superintendent of the Wesleyan Church commenting on the death of Dr. Orval Butcher who founded Skyline Wesleyan Church and was a Pastor to Pastor’s

Source: Communications Department of The Wesleyan Church

http://wesleyan.org/doc/news_article?id=1101&src=news
Couple creates biggest little red wagon ever, turns truck into monster-size childhood toy
http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/2010/10/12/2010-10-12_couple_creates_biggest_little_red_wagon_ever_turns_truck_into_monstersize_childh.html#ixzz12CRNVgk7

Rural Church Winners!

Last week, I announced a contest where I was giving away 4 copies of Shannon O’Dell’s book, Transforming Church in Rural America. The first two winners are both Wesleyan pastors. Josh Rhone pastors Mt. Union Wesleyan Church in Pennsylvania and blogs over at www.joshrhone.com. Tim Kirkpatrick serves as the Discipleship/Small Groups Pastor at Foster St. Wesleyan Church in Asheboro, NC. You can check out Tim’s blog here. I’ve got 2 more copies to give away so leave a comment on this post to tell me why this book would be beneficial to you and you could win a copy! The winners will be announced Friday!

Transforming People and the Church and Win a Free Book!

I just finished Shannon O’Dell’s book, Transforming Church in Rural America. There are two things I love about this book. First, he includes links to videos where you can actually see the churches and places he is talking about and secondly, he removes a lot of the excuses for why rural churches aren’t growing. It is a challenging and eye opening book about how God is using Brand New Church to reach beyond the borders of it’s town of under 100 people. I will be giving away 4 copies of this book. All you have to do is

1. Leave a comment on this post about why this book would benefit you.

2. Tweet the following: @chaseurlion is giving away 4 copies of @shannonodell book. Check out http://www.chaseyourlion.com to find out how to win!

I will draw 4 names from all of the entries on Monday, May 31. This is just a small token of my appreciation for the great book, the work done by rural pastors, and the loyal supporters of Chase Your Lion.

I also came across Grounded in the Gospel: Building Believers the Old Fashioned Way. This book from J.I. Packer and Gary Parrett challenges churches to return to the proven ways of teaching children and adults the foundations of the faith. Christianity Today has an article and excerpt here. It is on my summer reading list.

Transforming Church in Rural America: Breaking All the Rurals

Small church buildings dotting the countryside are home to ministries that often struggle with limited attendance, no money, and little expectation that change can revitalize their future. In Transforming Church in Rural America, Pastor Shannon O’Dell shares a powerful vision of relevance, possibility, and excellence for these small churches, or for any ministry that is stuck in a “rural state of mind.” The book reveals:

how to generate growth through transformed lives
ways to create active evangelism in your community
no-cost solutions for staffing challenges, enhancing the worship experience, and inspiring volunteers

Focusing on vision, attitude, leadership, and innovation, you can learn the practical strategies and biblical guidance that helped to grow a church of 31 into a multi-campus church of several thousand, with a national and global outreach. Discover effective structure and ways to cast God-given vision so others can follow and make an impact. Experience the blueprint for transforming into effective, dynamic, and thriving churches- no matter where the location or how small it may be.

Grounded in the Gospel: Building Believers the Old-Fashioned Way

Historically, the church’s ministry of grounding new believers in the essentials of the faith has been known as catechesis–systematic instruction in faith foundations, including what we believe, how we pray and worship, and how we conduct our lives.

For most evangelicals today, however, this very idea is an alien concept. Packer and Parrett, concerned for the state of the church, seek to inspire a much needed evangelical course correction. This new book makes the case for a recovery of significant catechesis as a nonnegotiable practice, urging evangelical churches to undertake this biblical ministry for the sake of their spiritual health and vitality.