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Talkingbird
Your destination for talks given at events hosted by Mockingbird (www.mbird.com), both present and past. Subjects run the gamut from religion and theology to psychology and literature to pop culture and relationships and everything in between. Humor and grace abound.
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May 9, 2022 • 41min
Rene Girard: Church Father for a Secular Age – James Wilson
James Wilson, in the ordination process for Christ Church, presents a fascinating talk on René Girard at the Mockingbird Conference. He dives into Girard's transformation from atheist to Catholic, revealing the intersection of science and religion. Wilson explores the modern challenges Christianity faces in a secular world, discussing how mimetic desire fuels conflict and social media exacerbates dissatisfaction. He highlights the historical significance of scapegoating, pointing to Christ as a transformative figure for contemporary spiritual crises.
May 9, 2022 • 1h 7min
'Behold, this is a bright star': History, Horror, and Hope – Tom Holland
A keynote talk from the 14th Annual Mockingbird Conference in NYC. April 29th, 2022. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).
May 9, 2022 • 41min
Could I Be Any More Asian?! The Importance of Representation and Its Limitations – Tasha Genck Morton
A breakout session from the 14th Annual Mockingbird Conference in NYC. April 29th, 2022. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).
May 9, 2022 • 43min
Marriage: Soulmates, Roommates, Enemies, or Inmates? – Jason Thompson
A breakout session from the 14th Annual Mockingbird Conference in NYC. April 29th, 2022. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).
May 9, 2022 • 43min
A Tale of Two Cities – Del Campbell
From the 14th Annual Mockingbird Conference in NYC. April 29th, 2022. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).
May 9, 2022 • 33min
Take Heart: The Living World Will Have Its Way With You – Jason Micheli
From the 14th Annual Mockingbird Conference in NYC. April 29th, 2022. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).
May 9, 2022 • 32min
Loving My Dead Neighbors: Finding Grace in the Lives of Others – Daniel van Voorhis
A breakout session from the 14th Annual Mockingbird Conference in NYC. April 29th, 2022. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).
May 6, 2022 • 8min
Devotion 2 – Andy Squyres
From the 14th Annual Mockingbird Conference in New York City. April 29th, 2022. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).
May 6, 2022 • 43min
Hope of Deliverance (From the Darkness that Surrounds) – Aaron Zimmerman
Aaron Zimmerman, rector of St. Albans Episcopal Church, discusses redefining hope in adversity, using the Grape Lady viral video as a metaphor for life's challenges, analyzing hope and darkness in music, and embracing anxiety through surrender for peace.
May 6, 2022 • 8min
Devotion 1 – Andy Squyres
From the 14th Annual Mockingbird Conference in New York City. April 28th, 2022. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).
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