Addicted to Drama - Rediscovering “Us” in a Society of “Me” transcript

Addicted to Drama - Rediscovering “Us” in a Society of “Me”

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Our culture is addicted to drama, which is bad news. A Christian counselor investigates how our drama addiction has a profoundly negative impact on our relationship expectations, while offering biblical solutions to families in crisis."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Parker, Stephen
System: The Portal to Texas History
Apocalyptic Warfare - The Dead Sea Scrolls and the New Testament transcript

Apocalyptic Warfare - The Dead Sea Scrolls and the New Testament

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In the first century, Jews everywhere were oppressed by empire. Revelation describes the Christian response, but what about other Jewish sects? This class will shed new light on the New Testament by examining the Dead Sea sect's response."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Prather, James
System: The Portal to Texas History
Being a Black ACU Student in the 1970s - What I Wish All Black Christians Knew About Race; Culture and Reconciliation transcript

Being a Black ACU Student in the 1970s - What I Wish All Black Christians Knew About Race; Culture and Reconciliation

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Two ACU alumni from the early 1970s talk about their experiences in a school that, although committed in principle to racial inclusion, was (and still is) on a journey that is not always easy or clear."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Florence, Clifford & Johnson, Bruce
System: The Portal to Texas History
Being Real - Building Real Community or Common Unity transcript

Being Real - Building Real Community or Common Unity

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Community is a buzzword in contemporary Christianity, but how do we know if we are living it out? These sessions explore what our communities look like to minority populations in them. Learn how genuine communication and active understanding lead to authentic community."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Martin, Byron
System: The Portal to Texas History
Being Wrong - 10 Common Theological Errors transcript

Being Wrong - 10 Common Theological Errors

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 1:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Discover the 10 most common theological errors people make and why we make them."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Harris, Randy
System: The Portal to Texas History
CHARIS Project Presents: Race; War and Gender - The Social Consciousness of Churches of Christ transcript

CHARIS Project Presents: Race; War and Gender - The Social Consciousness of Churches of Christ

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Churches of Christ in America have not been known for activism in social justice matters. Some oppose activism and social justice when tied to liberal politics. Is there a heritage of social justice activism that is Christian and not linked to political agenda?"
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Foster, Doug
System: The Portal to Texas History
Children Will Follow Someone; Lead Them to Jesus - New and Old Wineskins transcript

Children Will Follow Someone; Lead Them to Jesus - New and Old Wineskins

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Children's ministry is not school nor is it babysitting. It is getting on the path with our children and their families and assimilating God's words into life. If kids do not follow Jesus when they are young, they are less likely to follow Him. Discover how we help children choose to follow Jesus, starting today."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Scott, Deet
System: The Portal to Texas History
China Mission - What is God Doing in China? transcript

China Mission - What is God Doing in China?

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "China calls! China may hate America, but Chinese people love Americans. See what God is doing in China and see what you can do to participate in God's mission work there."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Cha, Kilnam
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christ's Church in the Community - Ambassadors of Reconciliation in a World of Hurt transcript

Christ's Church in the Community - Ambassadors of Reconciliation in a World of Hurt

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Christians are increasingly perceived to be judgmental and intolerant. Concern about life hereafter is interpreted as no concern for life here and now. Christ was holy and a "friend to sinners." Discover how to become Christ's church in our communities."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Langford, David
System: The Portal to Texas History
Connecting with American Hispanics in the USA - Simple But Not Easy transcript

Connecting with American Hispanics in the USA - Simple But Not Easy

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Traditional ways of connecting across racial and cultural divides have proven to be less than effective. However, this difficulty is because American Hispanics actually are searching for a relationship with God. Connection is not a one-time event but a journey of life together."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Rivera, Wilmer
System: The Portal to Texas History
Creativity and Chaos - Learning From Theologies of Marginality transcript

Creativity and Chaos - Learning From Theologies of Marginality

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "What does it mean to be "marginal?" What does it mean to be "mainstream"? Discover the difference location makes in our Christian witness and how we navigate the complex realities of a religiously plural but predominantly Christian nation."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Thweatt-Bates, Jeanine
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dislocated Exegesis - How WHERE you read the Bible influences how you read it transcript

Dislocated Exegesis - How WHERE you read the Bible influences how you read it

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Often we neglect how reading scripture in a neat, tidy pew influences how we read and hear its stories. We will practice intentionally dislocating ourselves from a place of comfort to a location corresponding to the text. We will physically go to the margins and discover Jesus there."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: McCollum, Kasey
System: The Portal to Texas History
Does "All Flesh" Mean Me? - Envisioning A Future Where Our Daughters Prophecy transcript

Does "All Flesh" Mean Me? - Envisioning A Future Where Our Daughters Prophecy

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In the world we see the conspicuous presence of women, yet the absence of women's voices in our sacred assemblies. Explore Joel's prophecy (Joel 2:28-29) through Luke and Acts to discover whether we can envision a future where God's Spirit is poured out on all flesh."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Love, D'Esta
System: The Portal to Texas History
Freely Eat a Gift from God - Freely Eat of God’s Word and Live transcript

Freely Eat a Gift from God - Freely Eat of God’s Word and Live

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "God is the key to success over addiction. God preserved me while I learned to submit my will to His. Hear God's story through my journey of losing the weight of about five women. May we freely eat of His Word and live."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Doggan, Carlee E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gender and Grace in the Body of Christ transcript

Gender and Grace in the Body of Christ

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Hear stories of churches seeking to understand the Bible's teaching about gender and worship. Gary led a congregation through study and implementation of expanded roles for women. Sara works with elders and ministers as they explore women's roles in church. Explore resources like "A Woman Called.""
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Barton, Sara & Selby, Gary
System: The Portal to Texas History
God; The Master Potter - God Finishes Us transcript

God; The Master Potter - God Finishes Us

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A live demonstration relating the ancient art of pottery to the scriptures, showing how God works to prepare, shape and finish us to serve Him according to His purpose. God is the Potter, we are the clay and the work of His hands."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Harbron, Nancy
System: The Portal to Texas History
Going Out (of Bounds) - Dating Violence in American Culture transcript

Going Out (of Bounds) - Dating Violence in American Culture

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Dating violence in America is a very real experience among many young people, including those in our congregations. Licensed professional counselor Chelsie Sargent shares stories, warning signs, and hope for change in this unfortunately prevalent occurrence."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Sargent, Chelsie
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - The Strange Cast of Characters in the Parables in Luke, Part 3 transcript

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - The Strange Cast of Characters in the Parables in Luke, Part 3

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In most stories the good guys are easy to recognize from the bad guys. In the best stories however, the characters are harder to peg and full of surprises. Jesus tells the best stories. Listen to them again."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Atchley, Rick
System: The Portal to Texas History
History of Churches of Christ in Cuba - Opening New Roads transcript

History of Churches of Christ in Cuba - Opening New Roads

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The story of Churches of Christ in Cuba, from the arrival of the first missionaries in 1935 to the explosive growth since the year 2000."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Fernandez, Tony
System: The Portal to Texas History
The History of Our Future as Next-Generation Churches: Leadership - Equipping 21st-Century Missionaries transcript

The History of Our Future as Next-Generation Churches: Leadership - Equipping 21st-Century Missionaries

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Deep change in western culture presents challenges for Christians to faithfully follow Jesus and form new Kingdom communities. Join three seasoned church planting trainers who explore the changing face of new church development in our time."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Smith, Kent; VanRheenen, Gailyn & Lambert, Scott
System: The Portal to Texas History
A History of Women in Ministry in Churches of Christ - Women Preachers; Pastors and Elders transcript

A History of Women in Ministry in Churches of Christ - Women Preachers; Pastors and Elders

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "There have been many women (both known and anonymous) who served in leadership in all three centuries of our history. These women were allowed and even encouraged by some of the more influential evangelists and authors in the history of Stone-Campbell churches."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Mitchell, Lynn
System: The Portal to Texas History
How to Love the Least of These - Effective Ways of Loving the Homeless/People transcript

How to Love the Least of These - Effective Ways of Loving the Homeless/People

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "When you look at someone, how do you see them? Do you see them at all? A homeless person is someone normally not seen, but what about the everyday folk?"
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Hewitt, Mark
System: The Portal to Texas History
How to Preach to Women - Having the Courage to Speak to Women the Way Jesus Did transcript

How to Preach to Women - Having the Courage to Speak to Women the Way Jesus Did

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Explore the longings of women today and discover how the good news of Jesus Christ meets their deepest needs. The God who is the same yesterday, today and forever offers modern women the same hope and good news received by the women in Scripture."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Bost-Henegar, Amy
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jesus Unleashed in the Margins - Everywhere You Go I’ll Follow You Down transcript

Jesus Unleashed in the Margins - Everywhere You Go I’ll Follow You Down

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Luke's Gospel suggests Jesus came to reach people on the margins of society. Christians today can embrace the ministry of Jesus, who became friends of sinners, set the captives free, and carried his cross to bring people hope and salvation."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Clark, Ron
System: The Portal to Texas History