The Norm of Reciprocity: Repaying Evil with Good Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. 1 Peter 3: 9 (NIV) Communication and psychology researchers commonly discuss a social convention called the norm of reciprocity to explain human …
Dissertation Research Participants Needed, by Lakelyn Taylor
Hello everyone! My name is Lakelyn E. Taylor (she/her/ella) and I am a PhD student at the University of Central Florida. I am passionate about studying religious communication in risk and crisis situations. Therefore, I am conducting research for my dissertation to learn more about how Protestant Christians think about and define the terms “risk” and “crisis.” I want to …
Devotional, The Power in a Name, by Donna Elkins
The Power in a Name You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name. Exodus 20:7 (NIV) For many years, communication theorists have proposed that the language we use not only reflects the world we live in but also shapes the way we see it. They …
A Prayer of Praise and Gratitude, by St. Francis of Assisi
A Prayer of Praise and Gratitude Wherever we are, in every place, At every hour, at every time, Every day and continually, Let all of us truly and humbly believe, Hold in our heart, Love, honor, adore, serve, praise Bless, glorify, exalt, magnify And give thanks to the Most High And Supreme Eternal God, Trinity and Unity, Father, Son, and …
An early Christian Prayer to Christ
Join us in this Prayer to Christ, as we celebrate Emmanuel, God with us, this Christmas season. Jesus, the Christ. The true way of life, including our faithful communication: Prayer to Christ He that is immortal suffered so much for us: Jesus, the Christ; Celestial offshoot of David’s race; Jesus, the Christ; In his mercy he came down from heaven …
New article, “Student Perceptions of Coping and Social Support at a Christian Campus During COVID-19,” by Nia Johnson
“We’re All in This Together”: Student perceptions of coping and social support at a Christian campus during COVID-19 Nia Johnson, PhD, Samford University Assistant Professor, Communication and Media Ashley George, PhD, Samford University Assistant Professor, Communication and Media Betsy Emmons, PhD, Samford University Associate Professor, Communication and Media Dannie Waller, Samford University Graduate Student Abstract In Fall 2020, campus student …
Argumentation and Advocacy, Call for Special Edition on Christianity and Argument
[From Ben Voth, Editor, Argumentation and Advocacy, bvoth@mail.smu.edu] The AFA (American Forensics Association) journal Argumentation and Advocacy is seeking submissions for a special edition on Christianity and Argument. Ideally, the articles gathered will reflect a Christian epistemological standpoint regarding argument. As the overall editor, I have written a book chapter in my 2014 book—The Rhetoric of Genocide–entitled “Christianity as Critical Theory” …
New Book, A Media Ecology of Theology, by Paul A. Soukup
A Media Ecology of Theology: Communicating Faith Through The Christian Tradition, by Paul A. Soukup Baylor University Press (Amazon Associates Link) Soukup half page flyer [From Amazon] In the Christian tradition, the faithful do theology―defined in Anselm’s phrase as “faith seeking understanding”―in different media. The contemporary emphasis on written or academic theology obscures the long history in which people sought to understand …
Integratio Press Welcomes Robert Stephen Reid as Executive Editor
Integratio Press, the CCSN’s imprint, is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Robert Stephen Reid, Emeritus Professor of Communication, University of Dubuque, Iowa, to our community of executive editors. Robert’s scholarly work in rhetoric and homiletics lends support to our pastoral communication division, among others. We are honored to have him in our community. Robert Stephen Reid, PhD, is …
A Prayer for Living Water, by Columbanus
A Petition for Living Water Heavenly Father, may we drink from Your Eternal Fountain, and may our earthly communication help quench the thirst of those seeking Your truth, and ultimately point them to You, the Living Water. Merciful God, good Lord, I wish that you would unite me to that fountain, that there I may drink of the living spring …
