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David W. Swanson

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    • Rediscipling the White Church
    • Seminary Now Course
  • How crass is your music?

    In response to a video from the Low Anthem I posted earlier this month, regular commenter Dan VBD asked an interesting question.  I’m posting his entire question here- though my response is limited to music- and hope some of you will chime in. I am curious if the name of this album [Oh My God,…

    David Swanson

    April 26, 2010
    art, culture
  • The Beloved Community

    There is a recent conversation within Evangelical circles that goes something like this: While it’s good for Christians to pursue justice we must be careful not to neglect evangelism.  The cultures at large may applaud our involvement with justice but evangelism is the true Christian distinction. After reading The Beloved Community: How Faith Shapes Social…

    David Swanson

    April 23, 2010
    book, book reviews, justice, theology
    charles marsh, The Beloved Community: How Faith Shapes Social Justice From the Civil Rights Movement to Today, The Civil Rights Movement
  • Why the Multi-ethnic Church Matters

    The following is guest post written by Edith Michmerhuizen, a friend and co-worker in mission at New Community in Bronzeville.  I found myself saying “Yes!” repeatedly while reading these paragraphs and I hope you’ll consider carefully the points Edith is making.  As always, your charitable thoughts, questions, and ideas in response to this post are…

    David Swanson

    April 21, 2010
    church, theology
    Multi-ethnic church
  • Free Kindle Version of The Divine Commodity

    A favorite book from last year- one that inspired our church’s summer conference– is now available electronically for the Kindle and is FREE for the next few days. Those of you you’ve not read The Divine Commodity by Skye Jethani may want to check out my brief review. For those like myself on whom the…

    David Swanson

    April 20, 2010
    book
    skye jethani, the divine commodity
  • Plastic Bag

    There is little to be said by way of introduction to this beautiful and creative short film.  It was directed by Ramin Bahrani, who also directed Goodbye Solo, a film I enjoyed and mentioned last year.  The iconic voice in Plastic Bag belongs to Werner Herzog and it’s a treat to hear him speak as…

    David Swanson

    April 19, 2010
    uncategorized
    Goodbye Solo, Plastic Bag, Ramin Bahrani, werner herzog
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