The Gift to Listen, the Courage to Hear

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Book Reviewed: Jackson, Cari (2003). The Gift to Listen, the Courage to Hear (Minneapolis, Minnesota: Augsburg Books). Reviewed By: Sarah Esquivel Reviewer Affiliation: Spring Arbor University ISBN-10: 0806645520 Review: Jackson explains the significance of listening and identifies the universal need to be heard. She identifies “lethal listening styles” and challenges the reader to identify which style they relate to most. …

Habits of the High-Tech Heart

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Book Reviewed: Schultze, Quentin J. (2002). Habits of the High-Tech Heart (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Publishing Group). Reviewed By: Sarah Esquivel Reviewer Affiliation: Spring Arbor University Total Pages: 209 ISBN-10: 0801027810 Review: This book challenges the reader to form healthy habits in the age of information technology. Schultze calls the reader to discern the benefit of the information technology rather …

Authentic Communication

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Book Reviewed: Muehlhoff, Tim & Lewis, Todd V. (2010). Authentic Communication (Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity Press). Reviewed By: Sarah Esquivel Reviewer Affiliation: Spring Arbor University ISBN-10: 083082815X Review: Muehlhoff and Lewis spend time defining communication and outline how the reader can improve his or her communication competence. They identify the significance of perception towards self and others and how that …

Of Games and God

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Of Games and God: A Christian Exploration of Video Games Book Reviewed: Schut, Kevin (2013). Of Games and God: A Christian Exploration of Video Games (London, Michigan: Brazos Press). Reviewed By: Mark J. P. Wolf Reviewer Affiliation: Concordia University, Wisconsin Total Pages: 224 ISBN-10: 1587433257 Review (Featured): Review of: Schut, Kevin (2013). Of Games and God: A Christian Exploration of …

More Than Talk

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More Than Talk: A Covenantal Approach to Everyday Communication Book Reviewed: Strom, Bill (2013). More Than Talk: A Covenantal Approach to Everyday Communication (Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall Hunt). Reviewed By: Geri Forsberg Reviewer Affiliation: Western Washington University Edition: 4th Total Pages: 389 ISBN-10: 1465224963 Review (Featured): Review of: Strom, Bill (2013). More Than Talk: A Covenantal Approach to Everyday Communication (4th …

Celluloid Sermons

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Celluloid Sermons: The Emergence of the Christian Film Industry, 1930-1986 Book Reviewed: Lindvall, Terry & Quicke, Andrew (2011). Celluloid Sermons: The Emergence of the Christian Film Industry, 1930-1986 (New York, New York: NYU Press). Reviewed By: Jennifer Letherer Reviewer Affiliation: Spring Arbor University Total Pages: 287 ISBN-10: 0814753248 Review (Featured): Review of: Lindvall, Terry; & Quicke, Andrew (2011). Celluloid Sermons: …

Authentic Communication

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Authentic Communication: Christian Speech Engaging Culture Book Reviewed: Muehlhoff, Tim & Lewis, Todd V. (2010). Authentic Communication: Christian Speech Engaging Culture (Downer’s Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity Press). Reviewed By: Benson Fraser Reviewer Affiliation: Regent University Total Pages: 219 ISBN-10: 083082815X Review (Featured): Review of: Muehlhoff, Tim, and Todd V. Lewis (2010). Authentic Communication: Christian Speech Engaging Culture. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity …

The Relationship Project: Moving from ‘You and Me’ to ‘We’

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By Bill Strom, Ph.D. Overview The Relationship Project challenges the popular belief that our goal in relationships is personal happiness, and that effective communication skills are the means to that happiness. These myths overlook God’s deeper calling to be redeemed people, in tune to his covenantal way, and relating from a morally virtuous center. The Relationship Project weds research in …

An Essential Guide to Interpersonal Communication, Building Great Relationships with Faith, Skill, and Virtue in the Age of Social Media

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By Dr. Quentin Schultze and Dr. Diane Badzinksi In an Essential Guide to Interpersonal Communication, Building Great Relationships with Faith, Skill, and Virtue in the Age of Social Media (due out at the end of August), leading Christian communication scholars Quentin Schultze and Diane Badzinski offer a solid Christian perspective on the topic, helping readers communicate with faith, skill, and …

Deepening the Dialogue: A conversation with Clifford G. Christians

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Producers, Stephanie Bennett and Don Piper, Palm Beach Atlantic University Overview Produced by Stephanie Bennett and Don Piper, Palm Beach Atlantic University, this 30-minute video includes an indepth interview with one of the world’s leading communication scholars and ethicists. Dr. Christians discusses the inception of the field of mass communication, social responsibility, the changing field in a digital environment, and …