

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.
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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 • 36min
F***ing Hope: The Best (and Worst) Part of the Christian Life – Ben Maddison
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 • 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 • 40min
Hope for Home Lost – Sarah Condon
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).

May 6, 2022 • 35min
The Cure of Souls: Theory of Change in Christian Ministry – Simeon Zahl
Exploring the deep connection between theology and Christian ministry, the podcast discusses the impact of academic theology on ministry practices. It delves into theological assumptions in ministry, the role of Christian information approach for flourishing, and contrasting theories of change in ministry. The discussion highlights the transformative role of divine grace in ministry and the importance of aligning desires with spiritual practices for effective transformation.

Apr 25, 2022 • 53min
The Gospel Monday Through Friday — Alex Large
Recorded at the Mockingbird Conference in OKC, 2016. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).

Apr 11, 2022 • 46min
Good News at World’s End: Grace in Eschatology — Will McDavid
Recorded at the Mockingbird Conference in NYC, 2016. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).