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Cultivating Conversation

7/26/2016

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I listen to a lot of podcasts.  (I’ve caused a few students and staff to roll their eyes) I’ve tried to purposefully subscribe to a variety of voices, some I agree with, and some I don’t. 

Humans are not at a loss for words.  Estimates on the number of English speaking podcasts are around 150,000.  And that’s just one platform.

Words surround us, a lot of them aren’t pleasant, and few reflect a Christian worldview.  But do adding more words to the mix help? (Yes, the irony is not lost.)

The short answer is no.  Here’s what I’ve learned from listening to podcasts: those in our culture who want to promote a non-Christian worldview have a stronger voice not because they use more words, but because they tell better stories.  I can’t tell you how many times I’ve listened to a podcast, completely disagree with the premise, but I’m moved by the story.

We aren’t going to affect culture with more words.  We’re going to affect our communities when we learn to tell our stories, and share our experiences of faith. 

Why not start with our kids?  Join other parents at an event on August 4: Cultivating Conversation.  Follow the link to learn more.

P.S.  If you’re looking for some good podcasts, contact me and I’ll send some curated selections your way!
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    Philip S. Warner, administrator of Berks Christian School. 

    Phil started teaching music and technology courses at Berks Christian School in 2004.  His journey led him into administration, eventually becoming head of school in April of 2012.  As a leader, his biggest goal is to follow Christ.  Jesus said loving God and loving others were at the center of truth, and it is Phil's desire to have that truth be on display in his own life as many days as possible.  Phil has a beautiful wife Carrie who is also an educator at BCS, fivecheerful children: Isaac, Micah,  Naomi, Eliana, and Lily, a supportive family, dear friends, and the most wonderful students and staff one can imagine. Phil believes this makes him one of the richest people on earth, because he is confident life is about relationships: first with our creator, and then with those around us.  

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