Sometimes You Need a Story - The Power of Good TV transcript

Sometimes You Need a Story - The Power of Good TV

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class argues that television is an ideal medium for 'overhearing' truths that cannot be fully (or best) explained in words. Come hear principles and examples of the potential of television to point to God."
Date: September 21, 2011
Creator: Walters, Naomi
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Can You Hear Me Now? - Discerning God's Will for Me transcript

Can You Hear Me Now? - Discerning God's Will for Me

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Does God have a personal plan for me? If so, how do I discern it? If not, how should I then live? Come examine the role the Spirit, scripture and culture play in discerning God's will today."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Green, Gary
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cross Shaped Lives transcript

Cross Shaped Lives

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 1:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The cross is not just a historical event but a story we live. The cross is not just about saving us but guides us in life. Explore how everything in our lives can be cruciform (shaped by the cross)."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Harris, Randy
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coffee House - A Year of Biblical Womanhood transcript

Coffee House - A Year of Biblical Womanhood

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 8:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Rachel's second book, to be released in 2012, is an experimental memoir that creatively investigates the concept of "biblical womanhood." Rachel describes her yearlong effort to live the Bible's commands for women as literally as possible."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Evans, Rachel Held
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wolf in Sheep's Clothes - Narcissistic Personality's Impact on Marriage transcript

Wolf in Sheep's Clothes - Narcissistic Personality's Impact on Marriage

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Discover how to identify narcissist personality traits, deal with them effectively and protect ourselves from emotional turmoil these personalities often cause. Learn to minister to those who must live or interact with this difficult personality"
Date: September 21, 2011
Creator: Fuller, Clifton
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Future for the Latino Church - The New Hispanic Challenge transcript

A Future for the Latino Church - The New Hispanic Challenge

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Drawing from case studies of multilingual Hispanic churches that successfully evangelize, equip and empower multiple generations of Latinos for Christ, this class focuses on significant challenges and exciting opportunities facing those engaged in Hispanic ministry in the United States today."
Date: September 21, 2011
Creator: Rodriguez, Daniel
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dark Night of the Soul or Burnout - Ministering to Others in Their Dark Night transcript

Dark Night of the Soul or Burnout - Ministering to Others in Their Dark Night

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Since St. John of the Cross, the phrase 'dark night of the soul' is used for everything from a bad hair day to clinical depression. These classes examine some theories about experience of 'the dark night' and apply them for practical ministry."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Halstead, Jackie
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Can I Ever Do or Be Enough - Overcoming Expectations of Perfection transcript

Can I Ever Do or Be Enough - Overcoming Expectations of Perfection

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Expectations of perfection suffocate friendships, marriages and our sense of self. Let go of what others think, learn self-compassion, and connect with others authentically. Learn to create an atmosphere that welcomes vulnerability, compassion and connection."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Christian, Jennifer
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Elisha Was Bald, Too - Identifying the Challenges and Rewards in a Longtime Ministry transcript

Elisha Was Bald, Too - Identifying the Challenges and Rewards in a Longtime Ministry

Lecture given Monday, September 19, 2011, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Jesus may be the same yesterday, today, and forever, but the local church is not. A 65-year-old preacher reflects on four decades with one congregation and offers practical advice in ministry for young and old."
Date: September 19, 2011
Creator: Henderson, Bruce
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Worship for a New Generation - Great Music, Great Worship transcript

Worship for a New Generation - Great Music, Great Worship

Lecture given Monday, September 19, 2011, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Take a church from good worship to great worship! Inspire singers to become uninhibited worshipers and lead others in worship. Educate churches to go from half-hearted singing to becoming lost in praise and worship."
Date: September 19, 2011
Creator: Bledsoe, Darrell
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Church of Irresistible Influence - Bridge-Building Stories to Help Reach Your Community transcript

The Church of Irresistible Influence - Bridge-Building Stories to Help Reach Your Community

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Many church planters are forming faith communities different from traditional churches, yet bring people to God and transform lives. Hear three church planters describe their experience of identifying strengths from their heritage and hindrances to reaching outsiders."
Date: September 21, 2011
Creator: Willis, Mark; Monroy, Hugo & Greene, Kenneth
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lost Recordings of W. Carl Ketcherside - The Man, The Plea, the Legacy transcript

Lost Recordings of W. Carl Ketcherside - The Man, The Plea, the Legacy

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Based on recently-discovered recordings – excerpts of which will be played during the class – a panel composed of his two children, and his colleague and church historian Dr. Leroy Garrett will discuss the impact of the life and ideas of one of our movement's most controversial yet influential personalities."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Garrett, Leroy; Ketcherside, Jerry & Burton, Sue
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Worship for a New Generation - Great Music, Great Worship transcript

Worship for a New Generation - Great Music, Great Worship

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Take a church from good worship to great worship! Inspire singers to become uninhibited worshipers and lead others in worship. Educate churches to go from half-hearted singing to becoming lost in praise and worship."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Bledsoe, Darrell
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
My God Can transcript

My God Can

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Learn how God can take a body (any 'body') and mold it for use in His service. Hear how our life experiences are the location for God's activity."
Date: September 21, 2011
Creator: Reid, Robert
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Unclean: The Psychology of Missional Failure, Part 1 transcript

Unclean: The Psychology of Missional Failure, Part 1

Lecture given Monday, September 19, 2011, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Why do churches struggle to follow Jesus as he breaks bread with 'tax collectors and sinners?' One answer highlights the psychological tensions between 'purity' and 'hospitality.' Come hear Beck discuss his recent book on the psychology of missional failure."
Date: September 19, 2011
Creator: Beck, Richard
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
An Overlooked Model - Worship in Matthew's Church transcript

An Overlooked Model - Worship in Matthew's Church

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We often use the first century as a model for church life today. Discover an overlooked model from Matthew's Gospel for how his immediate audience worshipped and how church leaders should behave by letting children lead."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Harrison, John
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Striking Images from Isaiah - God as Gardener transcript

Striking Images from Isaiah - God as Gardener

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This three-member panel of leading scholars will present three striking and central images from Isaiah. A different panelist will present at each session. Then, the other panelists respond before opening the class for general discussion."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Roberts, J.J.M.; Willis, John & Willis, Tim
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Life with Lord Byron - Learning from a Master Craftsman transcript

Life with Lord Byron - Learning from a Master Craftsman

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Being married to world-famous professional golfer Byron Nelson for almost 20 years, life was filled with exciting events, travel and meetings with influential people. Discover how we learned to live with humility, humor and honor by following the master craftsman: Jesus."
Date: September 21, 2011
Creator: Nelson, Peggy
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Creating the New Heavens - Isaiah 65 transcript

Creating the New Heavens - Isaiah 65

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University
Date: September 21, 2011
Creator: Shank, Harold
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dating Jesus - The Role of Women in the Church transcript

Dating Jesus - The Role of Women in the Church

Lecture given Monday, September 19, 2011, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "For how long will women be expected to keep silent in the assembly? And to what end is that accomplished? We look at the role of women in the early church, Jesus' egalitarian attitude, and what that means for us today"
Date: September 19, 2011
Creator: Campbell, Susan
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Eductive Leadership - Coaching Worshop transcript

Eductive Leadership - Coaching Worshop

Lecture given Monday, September 19, 2011, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The good news must be demonstrated to be heard. Followers of Jesus may be heard when the visible platform of their lives is better. Eductive leadership uncovers and draws forth grace in others."
Date: September 19, 2011
Creator: Holt, Steve, Sr.; Parker, Anthony & Smith, Kent
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Looking Into Our Children's Eyes - Early Puberty and Extended Adolescence transcript

Looking Into Our Children's Eyes - Early Puberty and Extended Adolescence

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Our children are maturing sexually at earlier ages. Do we blame chemicals, hormones or obesity? Should we consider other possibilities? Discover the implications for how the church could respond as ministry leaders, parents and grandparents begin the journey."
Date: September 21, 2011
Creator: Bonner, Steven
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Moving Worship Where Our Practices Should Lead Us - The Word - Living God's Story transcript

Moving Worship Where Our Practices Should Lead Us - The Word - Living God's Story

Lecture given Monday, September 19, 2011, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We often hear about 'moving, meaningful, and authentic worship.' Sometimes what results is greater attention to forming worship than being formed by worship. Come explore worship as moving us towards discernible, active participation in God's mission in the world."
Date: September 19, 2011
Creator: Lemley, David & Cary, Jeff
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Paul and Timothy Paul and Timothy in 1 Timothy transcript

Paul and Timothy Paul and Timothy in 1 Timothy

Lecture given Monday, September 19, 2011, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Paul and Timothy are role models for deep Christian relationships. They can become role models for Christian prayer life."
Date: September 19, 2011
Creator: Fair, Ian A.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History