ESN continues its series of interviews with authors of Faithful Is Successful, with Oliver Marjot interviewing David Vishanoff. You can read Oliver's previous post on David's chapter in Faithful Is Successful here. David Vishanoff is an associate professor in the Religious Studies program at the University of Oklahoma, where he strives to put his theory of sacrificial listening into practice in both teaching and scholarship.His research is principally concerned with how religious people interpret and … [Read more...] about Listening to our colleagues: Muslim, secular, Christian. Interview with David Vishanoff
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Sacrificial Listening (Scholar’s Compass)
Some Christians have felt that this basic insight into the constructed nature of all human knowledge undermines the absolute truth of Christian doctrines, but I found that it only deepened my Christian convictions about the depravity of human nature and the grievous effects of the fall upon the way we learn and know. - David Vishanoff, "Sacrificial Listening," Faithful Is Successful p. 215 … [Read more...] about Sacrificial Listening (Scholar’s Compass)
Christian Devotional Classics: The Rule of St. Benedict
If time permits, I offer to you The Holy Rule of Saint Benedict for your consideration on this day of rest and through the coming week. Note: As the Christian Devotional Classics series builds chronologically, be sure you have at least given the first part of Thomas Merton & the Desert Fathers a look before reading further. Also, you may have interest in exploring the larger question of What is a Christian Devotional Classic? Finally, as I have already mentioned, please share your insights so that we can improve … [Read more...] about Christian Devotional Classics: The Rule of St. Benedict
A Jigsaw Guide to Making Sense of the World II
"The challenge [to seeing the big picture and living in light of the truth] is that every religion claims to grant such heavenly insight, and many peer groups will pull together to defend what is common sense at least to them. They may even point to a few pieces of the puzzle that seem to go together and support their view. A small sample of life can give you a glimpse of the big picture but it can also distort it, and when someone has drifted off course we need to try to steer them back in the right direction. Raising … [Read more...] about A Jigsaw Guide to Making Sense of the World II
On Transitions (Part II)
In the previous post, I shared some thoughts with you about why we should engage during times of transition. Throughout this post, I'll share about how we can weather these times of transition well, even coming out smiling and thankful on the other side! This post will explore these survival techniques: 1. Make sure people are praying for you. 2. Consider what the Lord might be teaching you. 3. Join a church as quickly as possible and dive in. 4. Remember, it takes time! Before getting into that list, let me … [Read more...] about On Transitions (Part II)