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Could You Move in Half a Day? - How Big is the Gap Between Econimic Classes? transcript

Could You Move in Half a Day? - How Big is the Gap Between Econimic Classes?

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Every culture has value and uniqueness, including the culture of poverty in America. Discover what happens when we recognize the gaps between economic classes and take a cross-cultural approach to interacting with poverty and homelessness."
Date: September 19, 2012
Creator: Halstead, Randy
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The School of Christlikeness transcript

The School of Christlikeness

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University
Date: September 19, 2012
Creator: Harris, Randy
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Beyone the Hype of Church Planting - Why Church Planting is Better Than They Say transcript

Beyone the Hype of Church Planting - Why Church Planting is Better Than They Say

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In 1987, we heard the "Ice Cream of the Future" was invented. The future has arrived. We still eat regular ice cream and Dippin' Dots is bankrupt. Fads come and fads go. Is church planting just the latest ministry fad?"
Date: September 19, 2012
Creator: Norsworthy, Luke
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Special Example of 'Caring for the Widows and Orphans' transcript

A Special Example of 'Caring for the Widows and Orphans'

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Sam's Place is an orphanage for the deaf in Rongo, Kenya, honoring the late Sam McReynolds of the ACU Department of Mathematics. Hear stories from the orphanage."
Date: September 19, 2012
Creator: Williams, Vernon
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Can We Go From Knowing More to Knowing God? transcript

Can We Go From Knowing More to Knowing God?

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "What is the impact of Twitter, Facebook, and social media on our family of faith, our walk of faith, and the development of our faith? Can technology take us deeper or is it a shallow journey to false friends, fast food faith, and choose our own way to God?"
Date: September 19, 2012
Creator: Hamm, Scott E.; Saltsman, George; Sharp, Eddie & Ware, Phil
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Timeless: Ancient Psalms for the Church Today - Developing a Psalter and Singing It in Churches transcript

Timeless: Ancient Psalms for the Church Today - Developing a Psalter and Singing It in Churches

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class chronicles the creation of the first Psalter/Commentary and its continued development. Learn the problems and prospects of singing the Psalms in today's church."
Date: September 19, 2012
Creator: Shipp, R. Mark
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
True Grit, Part 1 transcript

True Grit, Part 1

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Jesus teaches His followers to pray for things to be on earth as they are in heaven. But what does it look like when things on earth begin to take on realities of heaven? In the wake of Jesus, the future is more present than many realize."
Date: September 19, 2012
Creator: Graves, Josh & Seidman, Chris
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Exploring Intentional Christian Community - What are Some Paths Into Intentional Christian Community? transcript

Exploring Intentional Christian Community - What are Some Paths Into Intentional Christian Community?

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Many Christians are considering more simple, sustainable and community-based lifestyles. This six-part series invites you into dialogue with the research of three ACU professors on intentional Christian community."
Date: September 19, 2012
Creator: Lynn, Monty; Smith, Kent & Young, Brandon
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pastoral Care and Companioning the Suffering - Resurrection: Do You Believe This? transcript

Pastoral Care and Companioning the Suffering - Resurrection: Do You Believe This?

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "At some point we will enter the deep waters of suffering. We go to offer care to those facing tragedy and loss. We do not rescue or save, but we give witness to the faith."
Date: September 19, 2012
Creator: Holland, Heather E.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Putting Away Traditional Teaching on Divorce - Harmonizing Moses, Jesus and Paul transcript

Putting Away Traditional Teaching on Divorce - Harmonizing Moses, Jesus and Paul

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Do the multiple interpretations of marriage texts leave you confused? Have you heard that divorced people must remain unmarried despite being innocent of marital sin? Come examine whether the traditional teachings of mandatory celibacy for the divorced is biblical or reasonable."
Date: September 19, 2012
Creator: Jones, Barron
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wanting More Than Entertainment transcript

Wanting More Than Entertainment

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Images of intimacy with God parade through scripture. Abraham heard God; David danced as he prayed; and Paul (or his friend) visited heaven! They make it seem so easy. How do the rest of us find God?"
Date: September 19, 2012
Creator: Brecheen, Marcus
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dying to Thriving - Three Ideas That Turned Our Church Around transcript

Dying to Thriving - Three Ideas That Turned Our Church Around

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Western Hills Church of Christ experienced a 30-year decline. We were dying and needed to get healthy quick. We will present three practical strategies that played a role in turning a dying church into a thriving one."
Date: September 19, 2012
Creator: Meyer, Scott
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
From Agnos to Harvard - It's a Girl!...In the Pulpit! Twenty Years of Bridge Building transcript

From Agnos to Harvard - It's a Girl!...In the Pulpit! Twenty Years of Bridge Building

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 1:45 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Poignant and empowering stories of one Church of Christ girl's journey from her grandfather's pulpit in Agnos, Ark., to studying religion at Harvard Divinity School. Then she had to choose. She left home – the church – and was ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples)."
Date: September 19, 2012
Creator: Pulley-King, Micki
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Special Example of 'Caring for the Widows and Orphans' transcript

A Special Example of 'Caring for the Widows and Orphans'

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Sam's Place is an orphanage for the deaf in Rongo, Kenya, honoring the late Sam McReynolds of the ACU Department of Mathematics. Hear stories from the orphanage."
Date: September 19, 2012
Creator: Williams, Vernon
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Raising Nain transcript

Raising Nain

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 1:45 PM at Abilene Christian University: "As you read the Gospels, it seems Jesus is always interrupted. Diversion will look over Jesus' shoulder to observe how he interacts with and sees people who intrude. Jesus never seems to see an interruption, he always sees the person."
Date: September 19, 2012
Creator: Storment, Jonathan
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The 5 W's of Vocational Ministry - Exploring Ministry Opportunity transcript

The 5 W's of Vocational Ministry - Exploring Ministry Opportunity

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "There is growing interest in vocational ministry. Is there a need for vocational ministry? Is there support in churches for vocational ministry? Do you have the calling for vocational ministry?"
Date: September 19, 2012
Creator: Calderon, Manuel
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History

Ensemble: 2012-04-19 – Baroque Orchestra and Collegium Singers

Baroque Orchestra & Collegium Singers concert performed at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: University of North Texas. Baroque Orchestra.
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al D’Agostino. D’Agostino joined the Merchant Marine in 1945 and received training in Brooklyn. Upon completion, he was assigned to the SS Monterey where he worked as a butcher. His first trip to the Pacific was transporting European troops, who were unhappy about the looming invasion of Japan. The war ended while the Monterey was in transit, and the soldiers returning home were a much happier bunch. Even more joyful was the reunion of families when the Monterey picked up war brides and their babies from all over the Pacific and brought them back to the States. He transferred to a Liberty ship that brought German war criminals back to the States from South America, although he believes that the majority of the passengers were actually concentration camp survivors. D’Agostino was discharged but was drafted again during the Korean War and served as a radio relay operator atop a mountain in dangerous and harsh winter conditions. When he was discharged a second time, he applied his kitchen experience and attended Cornell’s hotel school. D’Agostino became the director of food service for Trans World Airlines. Before retiring, he moved …
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: D'Agostino, Al
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012 transcript

Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al D’Agostino. D’Agostino joined the Merchant Marine in 1945 and received training in Brooklyn. Upon completion, he was assigned to the SS Monterey where he worked as a butcher. His first trip to the Pacific was transporting European troops, who were unhappy about the looming invasion of Japan. The war ended while the Monterey was in transit, and the soldiers returning home were a much happier bunch. Even more joyful was the reunion of families when the Monterey picked up war brides and their babies from all over the Pacific and brought them back to the States. He transferred to a Liberty ship that brought German war criminals back to the States from South America, although he believes that the majority of the passengers were actually concentration camp survivors. D’Agostino was discharged but was drafted again during the Korean War and served as a radio relay operator atop a mountain in dangerous and harsh winter conditions. When he was discharged a second time, he applied his kitchen experience and attended Cornell’s hotel school. D’Agostino became the director of food service for Trans World Airlines. Before retiring, he moved …
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: D'Agostino, Al
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Michael W. Deery, April 19, 2012 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Michael W. Deery, April 19, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Michael W. Deery. He discusses his family, growing up during the Great Depression and what led him to join the US Navy. He describes his experiences during bootcamp and in the Pacific Theatre during World War Two.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Deery, Michael W. & Misenhimer, Richard
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Michael W. Deery, April 19, 2012 transcript

Oral History Interview with Michael W. Deery, April 19, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Michael W. Deery. He discusses his family, growing up during the Great Depression and what led him to join the US Navy. He describes his experiences during bootcamp and in the Pacific Theatre during World War Two.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Deery, Michael W. & Misenhimer, Richard
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History