The Mockingcast

<p><a href="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/mbird_Cover7.jpg"><img src="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/mbird_Cover7.jpg" alt="mbird_Cover7" width="701" height="986" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-40941" srcset="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/mbird_Cover7.jpg 701w, http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/mbird_Cover7-213x300.jpg 213w" sizes="(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px" /></a></p> In this special episode of the podcast we talk about the most recent issue of our magazine which is all about the Church. We talk with the editor of the magazine, Ethan Richardson, as well Molly Worthen, Professor of History from UNC and New York Times contributor. The episode concludes with a panel Scott Jones moderated and a conference about Reformed Theology and the Mission and Life of the Church in North America sponsored by the Missio Alliance.  The post Special Episode: The Church Magazine Edition appeared first on New Persuasive Words.

<p><a href="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3001.jpg"><img src="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3001.jpg" alt="adrift_Fotor-300x300" width="300" height="300" class="size-full wp-image-40221 alignleft" srcset="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3001.jpg 300w, http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3001-150x150.jpg 150w, http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3001-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>In this episode Scott talks with <a href="http://kenyattagilbert.com/">Rev. Dr. Kenyatta Gilbert</a>, Professor of Homiletics at Howard Divinity School. Dr. Gilbert teaches preaching and is also a student of its history. Following the interview Scott is joined by David Zahl and a special guest sitting in for Sarah Condon, Leslie Hall. Among other things the three of them consider the role of jokes in church.</p> The post Preaching Can Be Powerful, But Should It Be Funny? appeared first on New Persuasive Words.

<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x300.jpg"><img src="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x300.jpg" alt="adrift_Fotor-300x300" width="300" height="300" class="size-full wp-image-40220" srcset="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x300.jpg 300w, http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x300-150x150.jpg 150w, http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x300-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p> In this episode we’re joined by John Newton, author of the Falling Into Grace: Exploring Our Inner Life With God. Following that conversation David, Sarah and Scott discuss the content of Another Week Ends.  The post Falling Into Grace appeared first on New Persuasive Words.

<p><a href="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x300.jpg"><img src="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x300.jpg" alt="adrift_Fotor-300x300" width="300" height="300" class="size-full wp-image-40220 alignnone" srcset="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x300.jpg 300w, http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x300-150x150.jpg 150w, http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x300-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p> In this episode Scott talks with Geoff Holsclaw, author of, most recently,  Transcending Subjects: Augustine, Hegel and Theology, and the co-host of the Theology On Mission Podcast. The usual suspects (Scott, Ethan Richardson and Sarah Condon) go on to talk Choose Your Own Adventure books, smugness, as well as reflecting on a story about a judge that sentences a veteran to 24 hours in jail, then joins him behind bars. The post What Is True Freedom? And What’s The Deal With Choose Your Own Adventure Books? appeared first on New Persuasive Words.

<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002.jpg"><img src="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002.jpg" alt="adrift_Fotor-300x300" width="300" height="300" class="size-full wp-image-40222 alignleft" srcset="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002.jpg 300w, http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002-150x150.jpg 150w, http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>In this episode we air a conversation that David Zahl and Scott Jones had with Derek Webb at the 2016 New York City Conference. Then the usual suspects discuss the contents of <em>Another Week Ends. </em></p>   The post Our Conversation With Derek Webb, Thoughts On Prince, And The Joys Of Crashing Weddings appeared first on New Persuasive Words.

<p><a href="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002.jpg"><img src="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002.jpg" alt="adrift_Fotor-300x300" width="300" height="300" class="size-full wp-image-40222 aligncenter" srcset="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002.jpg 300w, http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002-150x150.jpg 150w, http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p> In this special episode of the podcast all our content was recorded live from the #mockingbirdnyc2016 conference. Our usual cast of characters, with the welcome addition of Jacob Smith, talk about the story and identity of Mockingbird, and Scott has a conversation with one of our speakers, Dr. Ted Peters, joined by his wife Karen. If you couldn’t make it to the conference or you’re in NYC with some free time and can’t get enough of #mockingbirdnyc2016, check it out! The post The Mockingbird NYC 2016 Podcast appeared first on New Persuasive Words.

<p><a href="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-40222"><img class="size-full wp-image-40222 alignright" src="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002.jpg" alt="adrift_Fotor-300x300" width="300" height="300" srcset="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002.jpg 300w, http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002-150x150.jpg 150w, http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>In this episiode Scott talks with Mandy Smith, author of <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017J89YXO/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?ie=UTF8&btkr=1" target="_blank">The Vulnerable Pastor</a></em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017J89YXO/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?ie=UTF8&btkr=1" target="_blank">.</a> Then the panel talks about the loss of a great artist, Merle Haggard, and reflect on the anniversary of the loss of a great preacher of grace, Michael Spencer. We also consider what antinomianism really is and if it’s a probem.</p> The post Vulnerability, Loss & The Anti-Law appeared first on New Persuasive Words.

<p><a href="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-40222"><img class="size-full wp-image-40222 alignright" src="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002.jpg" alt="adrift_Fotor-300x300" width="300" height="300" srcset="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002.jpg 300w, http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002-150x150.jpg 150w, http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>In this episode we are privileged to talk with noted author Chris Bachelder about his newest book,<em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TMA92VW/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?ie=UTF8&btkr=1" target="_blank"> The Throwback Special.</a> </em>We also discuss some of the highlights of <em>Another Week Ends</em>, including the American Psycho musical and Microsoft’s genocidal social media bot Tay, as well as considering the relationship between faith and doubt in a post-Easter world.</p> The post Tay The Twitbot Has Spoken, We’re All American Psychos Now appeared first on New Persuasive Words.

<p>In this episode my mystery guest who’s secret identity is revealed on the podcast joins me to give a first look and reaction to the just released Batman V Superman film. <strong>SPOILER ALERT</strong>: Spoilers start at minute 12.</p> The post Special Episode: The Superman V Batman First Look appeared first on New Persuasive Words.

<p><a href="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3001.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-40221"><img class="size-full wp-image-40221 alignright" src="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3001.jpg" alt="adrift_Fotor-300x300" width="300" height="300" srcset="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3001.jpg 300w, http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3001-150x150.jpg 150w, http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3001-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>On this episode released at the end of Holy Week we talk art history with <a href="http://www.wheaton.edu/academics/faculty/m/matthew-milliner" target="_blank">Matt Milliner</a> of Wheaton College. He talks about three great artists and their eventual forsaking of their own performace idolatry. Then Ethan Richardson and Sarah Condon join our host to talk about the contents of <em><a href="http://www.mbird.com/2016/03/another-week-ends-sue-klebold-religiosity-aspergers-babylon-bees-and-holy-week-personality-types/" target="_blank">Another Week Ends.</a></em></p> The post The Passion of Christ and Our Passion for Performance appeared first on New Persuasive Words.

<p><a href="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x300.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-40220"><img class="size-full wp-image-40220 alignright" src="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x300.jpg" alt="adrift_Fotor-300x300" width="300" height="300" srcset="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x300.jpg 300w, http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x300-150x150.jpg 150w, http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x300-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>This week we have Jacob Smith back on the podcast to talk about preaching and hearing sermons during Holy Week. David, Sarah and Scott also record live from the Mockingbird Tyler conference in the Lone Star State. The stars and night are big and bright, clap, clap, clap….!</p> The post Preaching and Hearing The Word In Holy Week And A Live Recording From #MbirdTyler2016 appeared first on New Persuasive Words.

<p>This week Scott talks with David Dark, author of  <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0830844465?keywords=David%20Dark%20Life's%20too%20short&qid=1457726524&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Life’s Too Short To Pretend You’re Not Religious.</a> You can click <a href="http://newpersuasivewords.com/premier-episode-guest-david-dark/03/2016/" target="_blank">here</a> for the full length, unedited version of the conversation. Then Scott, David and Sarah talk about moral aligment, criticism and the trajic nature of suicide.</p> The post Life’s Too Short To Pretend You’re Not Religious, Let The Healing Begin appeared first on New Persuasive Words.

<p><a href="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-40222"><img class="size-full wp-image-40222 alignleft" src="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002.jpg" alt="adrift_Fotor-300x300" width="300" height="300" srcset="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002.jpg 300w, http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002-150x150.jpg 150w, http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>In this episode we sit down with John Zahl to talk music and movies. Then David Zahl, Sarah Condon and Scott Jones discuss the contents of <a href="http://www.mbird.com/2016/03/another-week-ends-inflamed-parents-leadership-science-hopeless-habits-vanderpump-rest-and-desktop-dining/" target="_blank"> <em>Another Week Ends</em>. </a></p> The post The Power of Empathy, The Excesses of Leadership and The Episcopalian Skeletor appeared first on New Persuasive Words.

<p><a href="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-40222"><img class="size-full wp-image-40222 alignright" src="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002.jpg" alt="adrift_Fotor-300x300" width="300" height="300" srcset="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002.jpg 300w, http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002-150x150.jpg 150w, http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/adrift_Fotor-300x3002-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>In this week’s episode we debut our new co-host, Sarah Condon. Sarah is an Episcopal priest, wife, mom and regular Mockingbird contributor. She, David Zahl I talk about Donald Trump, Flannery O’Conner, Facebook-like options and the power of extending gracious and encouraging words from a distance. As always you can find all the things we reference on our website, <a href="http://www.mbird.com" target="_blank">mbird.com.</a></p> The post Meet Our New Co-Host… appeared first on New Persuasive Words.

<p><a href="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/adrift_Fotor.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-40176"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-40176" src="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/adrift_Fotor.jpg" alt="adrift_Fotor" width="1400" height="1400" srcset="http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/adrift_Fotor.jpg 1400w, http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/adrift_Fotor-150x150.jpg 150w, http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/adrift_Fotor-300x300.jpg 300w, http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/adrift_Fotor-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, http://newpersuasivewords.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/adrift_Fotor-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /></a>This week we’re priveleged to have Mockingbird contributor and Rector of Calvary-St.George’s in New York City. (<a href="http://www.calvarystgeorges.org" target="_blank">http://www.calvarystgeorges.org</a>) He shares some thoughts on the theology of the cross and how it can inform the Lenten season, keeping it from being yet another venue for the pursuit of a theology of glory that celebrates human religiosity rather than clinging to divine grace. We also look at the content of <a href="http://www.mbird.com/2016/02/another-week-ends-kanye-mavis-scalia-narcissism-cancer-and-a-saintly-smackdown/" target="_blank">Another Week Ends</a> with Kanye fan and Mockingbird contributor, C.J. Green.</p> The post A Lenten Theology Of The Cross appeared first on New Persuasive Words.