Talkingbird
Mockingbird
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.
Episodes
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May 12, 2022 • 30min
The Insanity of Christian Hope – Todd Brewer
A talk from the 14th Annual Mockingbird Conference in NYC. April 30th, 2022. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).
May 12, 2022 • 32min
A Desperate Gaze in a Counterintuitive Direction – David Zahl
A talk from the 14th Annual Mockingbird Conference in NYC. April 30th, 2022. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).
May 12, 2022 • 47min
Vocational Awe, Demoralization, & Clergy Burnout: A Conversation About a Different Way Forward – Anne Helen Petersen
A talk from the 14th Annual Mockingbird Conference in NYC. April 30th, 2022. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).
May 9, 2022 • 53min
We Will Bury You: The Law's Modern Deathmatch, and the Only Way Out – Adam 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 • 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
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 • 32min
Yelling Feels So Good: An Honest (and Hopeful) Conversation About Anger – Elizabeth Passarella
A breakout session from the 14th Annual Mockingbird Conference in NYC. April 29th, 2022. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).
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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 • 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 • 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).
