Bring to Mind is a weekly podcast for those who are curious and thoughtful about faith. http://www.moodyradio.org/uploadedImages/Broadcasting/Library/BringToMind_iTunes.jpg http://www.bringtomind.org/ http://www.bringtomind.org/ en-us © 2013 Moody Radio Fri, 24 May 2013 06:03:00 -0600 Fri, 24 May 2013 06:03:00 -0600 webadmin@moody.edu Moody Radio <em> <span>Bring to Mind</span> </em> <span class="apple-converted-space"> <span> </span> </span> <span>is a welcoming place for those who are curious and thoughtful about faith, hungry to meet people who push them to think deeply, perhaps differently and always interestingly. We engage in eclectic conversations that stimulate us to think beyond everyday boundaries, grow our personal worlds, and engage with those who are thinking and living their faith in a unique way.</span> Moody Radiowebadmin@moody.edu Moody, Radio, faith, Bring to Mind, conversation, women, think, thoughtful, engage, spirituality, christian, midday connection, religion http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-05-20_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 <script src="/uploadedFiles/Broadcasting/create-detail-with-show-notes.js" type="text/javascript"><!-- //--></script><div><p>The roots of Christianity are found in Judaism. Why is it the Christian Church is no longer connected to those roots, and what has it lost because of that? Melinda Schmidt talks with Dr. Michael Rydelnik about Shavuot and Pentecost.</p></div><div id="showNotes"><h2>Go Deeper</h2><p>The celebration of Pentecost finds it's origin in the Feast of Weeks, also known as Shavuot. You can read about the establishment of the Shavuot in Leviticus 23:15-22. Calling this date "Pentecost" comes from a greek word meaning fifty, as the celebration took place fifty days after the bringing of the wave offering (Leviticus 23:15). </p><p>So why is this festival important?</p><p><span class="pullQuote">"It's at this holiday that we remember not only that God provides for us, that's why we bring the first fruits, but also that he has provided through the corners for the poor in Israel" - Dr. Michael Rydelnik</span></p><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Looking Forward</em></strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">Excerpted and adapted from <em>Christ in the Feast of Pentecost</em><br />by David Brickner &amp; Rich Robinson (Moody Publishers, 2008).</p><p>The biblical feasts of Israel were designed to help God's people remember what He did in the past, that we might recognize what He is doing today and have hope in His promises for tomorrow.</p><p>The "tomorrow" for those living in Old Testament times was not only the coming days, weeks, months, and years. The hope of tomorrow was also the hope of Messiah.</p><p>The "tomorrow" for those of us who have received Jesus as Messiah and Lord is divided between our future in this world—wherein we have certain promises for daily living—and our future in the world to come.</p><p>Christ is seen so significantly in the Feast of Pentecost the through Him, this holiday speaks of our past redemption as Christians, as well as to all of our tomorrows.</p><p>The original and central aspect of Pentecost is that of a firstfruits festival, with all it's attendant offerings. We have seen that Paul used "firstfruits" to refer to the resurrection of Jesus. That central event pronounced the guarantee of our future resurrection as "the rest" of the harvest. Thus Pentecost helps us look back to Jesus' resurrection and forward to the day when we shall be changed and receive all the promises that God has prepared for us.</p><p>The Holy Spirit was sent, by the Father, in Christ's name on the Day of Pentecost--bringing His followers new purpose and power. We look back on that historic event, and forward to a Spirit-empowered life for our present and future on this earth as we know it. The purpose of that empowering is that we should serve God as we anticipate Christ's return. The Lord gave us a variety of guidelines on how to invest our lives until He returns—and one of the most prominent is to proclaim His gospel to others. We also know that the indwelling of the Holy Spirit is but the firstfruits of an even more intimate relationship we will one day share with Jesus when we see Him face-to-face.</p><p>We also saw how Jewish tradition transformed Pentecost into a holiday of God's Word—and how in Acts 2, the apostles' proclamation of God's Word was a dramatic demonstration that the curse at Babel had been reversed. Not only that, but the New Covenant had come into effect as people received Jesus, the living Word, into their hearts. We look back on this miraculous event and it gives us hope to look forward to an even greater day promised in Revelation 7:9: "After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb."</p><p>Someday all those aspects of our lives—our identities—will come together. Our past, present, and future will converge in an integrated, healthy way. Firstfruits and Pentecost help us begin to achieve that integration now. We know from where we came—"My father was a wandering Aramean," in the words of the Pentecost liturgy in Deuteronomy 26: "He brought us to this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey"--therefore "now I bring the firstfruits of the soil that you, O Lord, have given me." And they are just that, firstfruits, harbingers of what is yet to come.</p><p>As John says, "Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is" (1 John 3:2)</p><p>Can there be any better hope? And who would have thought that a few sheaves of wheat would have so much to teach us?</p><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Additional Resources</strong></p><p><em>Suggested reading list:</em></p><p>Brickner, David &amp; Rich Robinson. <em>Christ in the Feast of Pentecost.</em> Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2008.<br />Goodman, Philip. <em>The Shavuot Anthology.</em> Philadelphia: Jewish Publication Society, 1992.<br />Isaacs, Ronald H. <em>Every Person's Guide to Shavuot.</em> Northvale, NJ: Jason Aronson, 1998.<br />Strassfield, Michael. <em>The Jewish Holidays: A Guide and Commentary.</em> New York: Harper &amp; Row, 1985.<br />Waskow, Arthur I. <em>Seasons of Our Joy: A Modern Guide to the Jewish Holidays.</em> Boston: Beacon Press, 1990.</p><p><em>Want to learn more about the liturgical calendar? The following websites provide some starting resources.</em></p><p><a href="http://www.lectionarypage.net/" title="The Lectionary Page" target="_parent">The Lectionary Page</a> (Provides a liturgical calendar to follow)<br /><a href="http://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/" title="The Revised Common Lectionary" target="_parent">The Revised Common Lectionary</a> (Scripture readings that follow the liturgical calendar)</p><p> </p></div> http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-05-20_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Mon, 20 May 2013 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio The roots of Christianity are found in Judaism. Why is it the Christian Church is no longer connected to those roots, and what has it lost because of that? Melinda Schmidt talks with Dr. Michael Rydelnik about Shavuot and Pentecost. <script src="/uploadedFiles/Broadcasting/create-detail-with-show-notes.js" type="text/javascript"><!-- //--></script><div><p>The roots of Christianity are found in Judaism. Why is it the Christian Church is no longer connected to those roots, and what has it lost because of that? Melinda Schmidt talks with Dr. Michael Rydelnik about Shavuot and Pentecost.</p></div><div id="showNotes"><h2>Go Deeper</h2><p>The celebration of Pentecost finds it's origin in the Feast of Weeks, also known as Shavuot. You can read about the establishment of the Shavuot in Leviticus 23:15-22. Calling this date "Pentecost" comes from a greek word meaning fifty, as the celebration took place fifty days after the bringing of the wave offering (Leviticus 23:15). </p><p>So why is this festival important?</p><p><span class="pullQuote">"It's at this holiday that we remember not only that God provides for us, that's why we bring the first fruits, but also that he has provided through the corners for the poor in Israel" - Dr. Michael Rydelnik</span></p><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Looking Forward</em></strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">Excerpted and adapted from <em>Christ in the Feast of Pentecost</em><br />by David Brickner &amp; Rich Robinson (Moody Publishers, 2008).</p><p>The biblical feasts of Israel were designed to help God's people remember what He did in the past, that we might recognize what He is doing today and have hope in His promises for tomorrow.</p><p>The "tomorrow" for those living in Old Testament times was not only the coming days, weeks, months, and years. The hope of tomorrow was also the hope of Messiah.</p><p>The "tomorrow" for those of us who have received Jesus as Messiah and Lord is divided between our future in this world—wherein we have certain promises for daily living—and our future in the world to come.</p><p>Christ is seen so significantly in the Feast of Pentecost the through Him, this holiday speaks of our past redemption as Christians, as well as to all of our tomorrows.</p><p>The original and central aspect of Pentecost is that of a firstfruits festival, with all it's attendant offerings. We have seen that Paul used "firstfruits" to refer to the resurrection of Jesus. That central event pronounced the guarantee of our future resurrection as "the rest" of the harvest. Thus Pentecost helps us look back to Jesus' resurrection and forward to the day when we shall be changed and receive all the promises that God has prepared for us.</p><p>The Holy Spirit was sent, by the Father, in Christ's name on the Day of Pentecost--bringing His followers new purpose and power. We look back on that historic event, and forward to a Spirit-empowered life for our present and future on this earth as we know it. The purpose of that empowering is that we should serve God as we anticipate Christ's return. The Lord gave us a variety of guidelines on how to invest our lives until He returns—and one of the most prominent is to proclaim His gospel to others. We also know that the indwelling of the Holy Spirit is but the firstfruits of an even more intimate relationship we will one day share with Jesus when we see Him face-to-face.</p><p>We also saw how Jewish tradition transformed Pentecost into a holiday of God's Word—and how in Acts 2, the apostles' proclamation of God's Word was a dramatic demonstration that the curse at Babel had been reversed. Not only that, but the New Covenant had come into effect as people received Jesus, the living Word, into their hearts. We look back on this miraculous event and it gives us hope to look forward to an even greater day promised in Revelation 7:9: "After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb."</p><p>Someday all those aspects of our lives—our identities—will come together. Our past, present, and future will converge in an integrated, healthy way. Firstfruits and Pentecost help us begin to achieve that integration now. We know from where we came—"My father was a wandering Aramean," in the words of the Pentecost liturgy in Deuteronomy 26: "He brought us to this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey"--therefore "now I bring the firstfruits of the soil that you, O Lord, have given me." And they are just that, firstfruits, harbingers of what is yet to come.</p><p>As John says, "Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is" (1 John 3:2)</p><p>Can there be any better hope? And who would have thought that a few sheaves of wheat would have so much to teach us?</p><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Additional Resources</strong></p><p><em>Suggested reading list:</em></p><p>Brickner, David &amp; Rich Robinson. <em>Christ in the Feast of Pentecost.</em> Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2008.<br />Goodman, Philip. <em>The Shavuot Anthology.</em> Philadelphia: Jewish Publication Society, 1992.<br />Isaacs, Ronald H. <em>Every Person's Guide to Shavuot.</em> Northvale, NJ: Jason Aronson, 1998.<br />Strassfield, Michael. <em>The Jewish Holidays: A Guide and Commentary.</em> New York: Harper &amp; Row, 1985.<br />Waskow, Arthur I. <em>Seasons of Our Joy: A Modern Guide to the Jewish Holidays.</em> Boston: Beacon Press, 1990.</p><p><em>Want to learn more about the liturgical calendar? The following websites provide some starting resources.</em></p><p><a href="http://www.lectionarypage.net/" title="The Lectionary Page" target="_parent">The Lectionary Page</a> (Provides a liturgical calendar to follow)<br /><a href="http://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/" title="The Revised Common Lectionary" target="_parent">The Revised Common Lectionary</a> (Scripture readings that follow the liturgical calendar)</p><p> </p></div> http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-05-13_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 <p>Gabby Douglas was an everyday teen training for the Olympics, but when she became the first US gymnast to win both All-Around and Team gold medals in the same Olympics in London in 2012, she immediately transitioned to fame and the media frenzy. Melinda Schmidt talks with Gabby and her mom, Natalie, about the exciting shifts in their lives and how their faith never wavers. </p> http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-05-13_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Mon, 13 May 2013 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio Gabby Douglas was an everyday teen training for the Olympics, but when she became the first US gymnast to win both All-Around and Team gold medals in the same Olympics in London in 2012, she immediately transitioned to fame and the media frenzy. Melinda Schmidt talks with Gabby and her mom, Natalie, about the exciting shifts in their lives and how their faith never wavers. <p>Gabby Douglas was an everyday teen training for the Olympics, but when she became the first US gymnast to win both All-Around and Team gold medals in the same Olympics in London in 2012, she immediately transitioned to fame and the media frenzy. Melinda Schmidt talks with Gabby and her mom, Natalie, about the exciting shifts in their lives and how their faith never wavers. </p> http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-05-06_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 <p>Dr. Alister McGrath, former atheist and now Professor of Theology, Ministry and Education at King’s College London, talks about his research into the life of eccentric thinker and inspiring “everyman,” C. S. Lewis.</p> http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-05-06_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Mon, 06 May 2013 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio Dr. Alister McGrath, former atheist and now Professor of Theology, Ministry and Education at King’s College London, talks about his research into the life of eccentric thinker and inspiring “everyman,” C. S. Lewis. <p>Dr. Alister McGrath, former atheist and now Professor of Theology, Ministry and Education at King’s College London, talks about his research into the life of eccentric thinker and inspiring “everyman,” C. S. Lewis.</p> http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-04-29_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 <p>Lindy Boone Michaelis is the daughter of successful pop icon of the 50’s and 60’s, Pat Boone. She led a charmed life and enjoyed traveling and entertaining with her family as she grew up But then the bumps started coming: a divorce and remarriage, and then her son Ryan’s tragic accident profoundly changed her family’s life. How do parents reframe their hopes and dreams for their children when the unimaginable happens? </p> http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-04-29_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio Lindy Boone Michaelis is the daughter of successful pop icon of the 50’s and 60’s, Pat Boone. She led a charmed life and enjoyed traveling and entertaining with her family as she grew up But then the bumps started coming: a divorce and remarriage, and then her son Ryan’s tragic accident profoundly changed her family’s life. How do parents reframe their hopes and dreams for their children when the unimaginable happens? <p>Lindy Boone Michaelis is the daughter of successful pop icon of the 50’s and 60’s, Pat Boone. She led a charmed life and enjoyed traveling and entertaining with her family as she grew up But then the bumps started coming: a divorce and remarriage, and then her son Ryan’s tragic accident profoundly changed her family’s life. How do parents reframe their hopes and dreams for their children when the unimaginable happens? </p> http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-04-22_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 <p>Last Monday many of us were overwhelmed by strong emotions as we heard the news about bombs going off at the Boston Marathon. How should we think about our emotions, especially in the face of horrific tragedy? How should our faith inform us in difficult times? In this episode, Melinda talks with Dr. Gerald Peterman about the emotional life of the Christian, and about a theology of suffering.</p><p>Use the form below to enter this week's drawing: </p> http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-04-22_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio Last Monday many of us were overwhelmed by strong emotions as we heard the news about bombs going off at the Boston Marathon. How should we think about our emotions, especially in the face of horrific tragedy? How should our faith inform us in difficult times? In this episode, Melinda talks with Dr. Gerald Peterman about the emotional life of the Christian, and about a theology of suffering. <p>Last Monday many of us were overwhelmed by strong emotions as we heard the news about bombs going off at the Boston Marathon. How should we think about our emotions, especially in the face of horrific tragedy? How should our faith inform us in difficult times? In this episode, Melinda talks with Dr. Gerald Peterman about the emotional life of the Christian, and about a theology of suffering.</p><p>Use the form below to enter this week's drawing: </p> http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-04-15_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 <p>Jackie Hill is as shocked about her journey to Spoken Word poet as anyone. But this raw and creative genre calls for material that is born of survival, and Jackie is a survivor. Hear how God surprised her life story and then put her on the stage. </p> http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-04-15_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio Jackie Hill is as shocked about her journey to Spoken Word poet as anyone. But this raw and creative genre calls for material that is born of survival, and Jackie is a survivor. Hear how God surprised her life story and then put her on the stage. <p>Jackie Hill is as shocked about her journey to Spoken Word poet as anyone. But this raw and creative genre calls for material that is born of survival, and Jackie is a survivor. Hear how God surprised her life story and then put her on the stage. </p> http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-04-08_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Ben Devries of Not One Sparrow talks about the Christian voice in animal care and how we might model God’s delight and care of them. And Ben agreed to take on the “will my pet go to heaven?” question. See if you feel differently about animals after hearing Ben. http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-04-08_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio Ben Devries of Not One Sparrow talks about the Christian voice in animal care and how we might model God’s delight and care of them. And Ben agreed to take on the “will my pet go to heaven?” question. See if you feel differently about animals after hearing Ben. Ben Devries of Not One Sparrow talks about the Christian voice in animal care and how we might model God’s delight and care of them. And Ben agreed to take on the “will my pet go to heaven?” question. See if you feel differently about animals after hearing Ben. http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-04-01_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 <p>Jon Acuff talks about the gift of laughter and how it connect us to both our authentic selves and to our faith more deeply.</p><p><em>For this week's podcast, please click the "Listen Now" button to the right.<br />Bonus audio, use the player below to listen to Melinda and Jon talking about his new book "START":</em></p><iframe width="100%" height="166" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F85901504" frameborder="no" scrolling="no">Audio of Melinda &amp; Jon talking about START</iframe> http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-04-01_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio Jon Acuff talks about the gift of laughter and how it connect us to both our authentic selves and to our faith more deeply. <p>Jon Acuff talks about the gift of laughter and how it connect us to both our authentic selves and to our faith more deeply.</p><p><em>For this week's podcast, please click the "Listen Now" button to the right.<br />Bonus audio, use the player below to listen to Melinda and Jon talking about his new book "START":</em></p><iframe width="100%" height="166" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F85901504" frameborder="no" scrolling="no">Audio of Melinda &amp; Jon talking about START</iframe> http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-03-26_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Eva Rydelnik talks about the Jewish roots of Christian faith, and historically connects the Passover seder (order, service) to the modern day Eucharist. http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-03-26_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio Eva Rydelnik talks about the Jewish roots of Christian faith, and historically connects the Passover seder (order, service) to the modern day Eucharist. Eva Rydelnik talks about the Jewish roots of Christian faith, and historically connects the Passover seder (order, service) to the modern day Eucharist. http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-03-19_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 The definition of “compassion” is “to suffer with,” and Dr. John Fuder talks about how we might minister compassionately to the city, suburbs and rural settings in America.  http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-03-19_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio The definition of “compassion” is “to suffer with,” and Dr. John Fuder talks about how we might minister compassionately to the city, suburbs and rural settings in America.   The definition of “compassion” is “to suffer with,” and Dr. John Fuder talks about how we might minister compassionately to the city, suburbs and rural settings in America.  http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-03-12_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 <p>Dr. Pam Barger, a Thai woman who is a first generation American, was raised in the Buddhist tradition. Pam talks about what she describes as a complex and complicated country on this edition of <em>Bring to Mind</em>.</p><p><a href="/uploadedFiles/Broadcasting/Programs/Library/PDF/Bring_to_Mind/BringtoMind19.pdf?n=2863" title="Thailand Organizations">Download a list of organizations working with sex trafficking issues in Thailand</a>.</p> http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-03-12_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio Dr. Pam Barger, a Thai woman who is a first generation American, was raised in the Buddhist tradition. Pam talks about what she describes as a complex and complicated country on this edition of Bring to Mind. <p>Dr. Pam Barger, a Thai woman who is a first generation American, was raised in the Buddhist tradition. Pam talks about what she describes as a complex and complicated country on this edition of <em>Bring to Mind</em>.</p><p><a href="/uploadedFiles/Broadcasting/Programs/Library/PDF/Bring_to_Mind/BringtoMind19.pdf?n=2863" title="Thailand Organizations">Download a list of organizations working with sex trafficking issues in Thailand</a>.</p> http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-03-05_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Pastor and author David Platt was living in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005. On this episode of Bring To Mind Melinda and David talk about how his life and ministry were changed by that event. http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-03-05_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio Pastor and author David Platt was living in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005. On this episode of Bring To Mind Melinda and David talk about how his life and ministry were changed by that event. Pastor and author David Platt was living in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005. On this episode of Bring To Mind Melinda and David talk about how his life and ministry were changed by that event. http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-02-26_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Opera, an artform that is often an acquired taste. Why should we acquire that taste though? That's what Melinda is exploring along with opera singer Desirée Hassler on this episode of Bring To Mind. http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-02-26_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio Opera, an artform that is often an acquired taste. Why should we acquire that taste though? That's what Melinda is exploring along with opera singer Desirée Hassler on this episode of Bring To Mind. Opera, an artform that is often an acquired taste. Why should we acquire that taste though? That's what Melinda is exploring along with opera singer Desirée Hassler on this episode of Bring To Mind. http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-02-19_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 This week on Bring To Mind Melinda talks with Greg Jao about the common myths that result in a passive engagement of our intellect with our faith. http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-02-19_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio This week on Bring To Mind Melinda talks with Greg Jao about the common myths that result in a passive engagement of our intellect with our faith. This week on Bring To Mind Melinda talks with Greg Jao about the common myths that result in a passive engagement of our intellect with our faith. http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-02-12_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 <p>Melinda talks with Dr. Laura Smit, author of <em>Loves Me, Loves Me Not</em>, about how to deal with unrequited love. What do you do when you loves someone who doesn't love you back--or you're the object of someone's desires when you don't feel the same way? And what role does faith play in romantic love?</p><p> </p> http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-02-12_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio Melinda talks with Dr. Laura Smit, author of Loves Me, Loves Me Not, about how to deal with unrequited love. What do you do when you loves someone who doesn't love you back--or you're the object of someone's desires when you don't feel the same way? And what role does faith play in romantic love? <p>Melinda talks with Dr. Laura Smit, author of <em>Loves Me, Loves Me Not</em>, about how to deal with unrequited love. What do you do when you loves someone who doesn't love you back--or you're the object of someone's desires when you don't feel the same way? And what role does faith play in romantic love?</p><p> </p> http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-02-05_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Melinda talks with Dr. Gregg Quiggle about the life and legacy of D.L. Moody and what Moody's involvement with "social justice" issues looked like. Who was this man, and how did he engage the culture around him? http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-02-05_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio Melinda talks with Dr. Gregg Quiggle about the life and legacy of D.L. Moody and what Moody's involvement with "social justice" issues looked like. Who was this man, and how did he engage the culture around him? Melinda talks with Dr. Gregg Quiggle about the life and legacy of D.L. Moody and what Moody's involvement with "social justice" issues looked like. Who was this man, and how did he engage the culture around him? http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-01-29_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Beauty...what role does it play in the life of faith? Melinda examines that question, along with many others, with Steve DeWitt on this week's podcast. http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-01-29_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio Beauty...what role does it play in the life of faith? Melinda examines that question, along with many others, with Steve DeWitt on this week's podcast. Beauty...what role does it play in the life of faith? Melinda examines that question, along with many others, with Steve DeWitt on this week's podcast. http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-01-22_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 How expendable is our imagination? In an age where living frugally is at a premium in the everyday, should we live also frugally in our spiritual life? Michael Card talks about the Biblical imagination and the ways in which it enriches and nourishes our love for God, and bridges head and heart knowledge of Him. http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-01-22_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio How expendable is our imagination? In an age where living frugally is at a premium in the everyday, should we live also frugally in our spiritual life? Michael Card talks about the Biblical imagination and the ways in which it enriches and nourishes our love for God, and bridges head and heart knowledge of Him. How expendable is our imagination? In an age where living frugally is at a premium in the everyday, should we live also frugally in our spiritual life? Michael Card talks about the Biblical imagination and the ways in which it enriches and nourishes our love for God, and bridges head and heart knowledge of Him. http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-01-15_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 <p>Do you think of yourself as a theologian? Dr. Laurie Norris says we are all theologians, living out our theology in the every day. Theological study isn’t just for your Pastor, it’s <em>necessary</em> for everyone.</p><p>For Dr. Norris’ download of recommended reading, the major creeds of the church and core historical Christian doctrines <a title="click here." href="http://www.moodyradio.org/uploadedFiles/Broadcasting/Programs/Library/PDF/Midday_Connection/2013/BTM-01-15-13 - Norris - Reading List.pdf">click here.</a></p><p> </p> http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-01-15_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio Do you think of yourself as a theologian? Dr. Laurie Norris says we are all theologians, living out our theology in the every day. Theological study isn’t just for your Pastor, it’s necessary for everyone. <p>Do you think of yourself as a theologian? Dr. Laurie Norris says we are all theologians, living out our theology in the every day. Theological study isn’t just for your Pastor, it’s <em>necessary</em> for everyone.</p><p>For Dr. Norris’ download of recommended reading, the major creeds of the church and core historical Christian doctrines <a title="click here." href="http://www.moodyradio.org/uploadedFiles/Broadcasting/Programs/Library/PDF/Midday_Connection/2013/BTM-01-15-13 - Norris - Reading List.pdf">click here.</a></p><p> </p> http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-01-08_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 <p>This week on <em>Bring To Mind</em> Melinda talks with author and blogger Michèle Phoenix about missionary kids, what they enjoy and what they endure.</p><p><em>For this week's podcast, please click the "Listen Now" button to the right.<br />Bonus audio:</em> <a title="Click to hear the interview" href="http://openaudiovideo.moody.edu/OSAM/OSAM/Audio/mp3/Radio/Network/bring-to-mind/btm010-phoenix-extra.mp3" target="_blank">Hear Melinda and Michèle discuss Michèle's book <em>Tangled Ashes</em>. </a></p> http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-01-08_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio This week on Bring To Mind Melinda talks with author and blogger Michèle Phoenix about missionary kids, what they enjoy and what they endure. <p>This week on <em>Bring To Mind</em> Melinda talks with author and blogger Michèle Phoenix about missionary kids, what they enjoy and what they endure.</p><p><em>For this week's podcast, please click the "Listen Now" button to the right.<br />Bonus audio:</em> <a title="Click to hear the interview" href="http://openaudiovideo.moody.edu/OSAM/OSAM/Audio/mp3/Radio/Network/bring-to-mind/btm010-phoenix-extra.mp3" target="_blank">Hear Melinda and Michèle discuss Michèle's book <em>Tangled Ashes</em>. </a></p> http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-01-01_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Have you ever thought about worship having a mission? This week Melinda talks with Sandra Van Opstal about worship, its mission and the ways that worship can challenge us. http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2013-01-01_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio Have you ever thought about worship having a mission? This week Melinda talks with Sandra Van Opstal about worship, its mission and the ways that worship can challenge us. Have you ever thought about worship having a mission? This week Melinda talks with Sandra Van Opstal about worship, its mission and the ways that worship can challenge us. http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2012-12-18_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 <p>How does literature influence one's faith? On this week's podcast Melinda talks with Dr. Jerry Root about literature and it's role in the life of faith.</p><p>We'll have a new episode on January 1st. Have a great Christmas!</p> http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2012-12-18_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio How does literature influence one's faith? On this week's podcast Melinda talks with Dr. Jerry Root about literature and it's role in the life of faith. <p>How does literature influence one's faith? On this week's podcast Melinda talks with Dr. Jerry Root about literature and it's role in the life of faith.</p><p>We'll have a new episode on January 1st. Have a great Christmas!</p> http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2012-12-11_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Melinda talks with Catholic theologian Pia de Solenni about the New Feminism. Find out more about this sometimes controversial philosophy on this week's Bring To Mind. http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2012-12-11_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio Melinda talks with Catholic theologian Pia de Solenni about the New Feminism. Find out more about this sometimes controversial philosophy on this week's Bring To Mind. Melinda talks with Catholic theologian Pia de Solenni about the New Feminism. Find out more about this sometimes controversial philosophy on this week's Bring To Mind. http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2012-12-04_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 <p>What is contextualization? What happens when gospel and culture interact? What does Christianity look like around the world? Join Melinda as she talks with Dr. Scott Moreau about these questions on this week's episode of <em>Bring To Mind. </em></p><p>Giveaway! Our guest, Scott Moreau, recommended three books in this week’s podcast - “Cross-Cultural Servanthood” by Duane Elmer, “The New Shape of World Christianity” by Mark Noll, and “The New Global Mission” by Samuel Escobar. For a chance to win, send your name and mailing address to <a title="Book Giveaway" href="mailto:bringtomind@moody.edu?subject=Book Giveaway">bringtomind@moody.edu</a>. We will randomly select 4 winners at 4pm (CT) on December 10. Our grand prize winner will receive all three books and 3 more winners will each receive one of the books.</p><p> </p> http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2012-12-04_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio What is contextualization? What happens when gospel and culture interact? What does Christianity look like around the world? Join Melinda as she talks with Dr. Scott Moreau about these questions on this week's episode of Bring To Mind. <p>What is contextualization? What happens when gospel and culture interact? What does Christianity look like around the world? Join Melinda as she talks with Dr. Scott Moreau about these questions on this week's episode of <em>Bring To Mind. </em></p><p>Giveaway! Our guest, Scott Moreau, recommended three books in this week’s podcast - “Cross-Cultural Servanthood” by Duane Elmer, “The New Shape of World Christianity” by Mark Noll, and “The New Global Mission” by Samuel Escobar. For a chance to win, send your name and mailing address to <a title="Book Giveaway" href="mailto:bringtomind@moody.edu?subject=Book Giveaway">bringtomind@moody.edu</a>. We will randomly select 4 winners at 4pm (CT) on December 10. Our grand prize winner will receive all three books and 3 more winners will each receive one of the books.</p><p> </p> http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2012-11-27_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Where is the space within faith for creativity? Does it even exist? This week Melinda discusses this topic with photographer Sandy Reimer. http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2012-11-27_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio Where is the space within faith for creativity? Does it even exist? This week Melinda discusses this topic with photographer Sandy Reimer. Where is the space within faith for creativity? Does it even exist? This week Melinda discusses this topic with photographer Sandy Reimer. http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2012-11-20_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 This week on <em>Bring To Mind</em> you are invited to meet Margaret Manning who recently became a widow. Hear her story of what happened when her grief and her faith collided. http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2012-11-20_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio This week on Bring To Mind you are invited to meet Margaret Manning who recently became a widow. Hear her story of what happened when her grief and her faith collided. This week on <em>Bring To Mind</em> you are invited to meet Margaret Manning who recently became a widow. Hear her story of what happened when her grief and her faith collided. http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2012-11-13_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 What happens when an American Christian goes to the Middle East? This week on <em>Bring To Mind</em> we have a conversation with Kate McCord about how her experience working in the Middle East has changed her faith, and her understanding of the world. http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2012-11-13_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio What happens when an American Christian goes to the Middle East? This week on Bring To Mind we have a conversation with Kate McCord about how her experience working in the Middle East has changed her faith, and her understanding of the world. What happens when an American Christian goes to the Middle East? This week on <em>Bring To Mind</em> we have a conversation with Kate McCord about how her experience working in the Middle East has changed her faith, and her understanding of the world. http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2012-11-06_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 What role should our faith play in how we interact with politics? On this election day Melinda talks with Dr. Dan Meyer about the state of politics, Christian involvement in politics, and what we can do with our vote. http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2012-11-06_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio What role should our faith play in how we interact with politics? On this election day Melinda talks with Dr. Dan Meyer about the state of politics, Christian involvement in politics, and what we can do with our vote. What role should our faith play in how we interact with politics? On this election day Melinda talks with Dr. Dan Meyer about the state of politics, Christian involvement in politics, and what we can do with our vote. http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2012-10-30_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 What does it mean to think well? How do we develop our minds so that we can think deeply about important issues such as technology, faith, and culture? Melinda talks with Dr. Michael Sleasman in this episode about how we can cultivate our minds. http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2012-10-30_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio What does it mean to think well? How do we develop our minds so that we can think deeply about important issues such as technology, faith, and culture? Melinda talks with Dr. Michael Sleasman in this episode about how we can cultivate our minds. What does it mean to think well? How do we develop our minds so that we can think deeply about important issues such as technology, faith, and culture? Melinda talks with Dr. Michael Sleasman in this episode about how we can cultivate our minds. http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2012-10-19_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 <p>Do you have a place to go with your big questions about your faith?</p><p>Coming October 30, <em>Bring To Mind </em>is a place for those who are curious and thoughtful about faith. Come and meet fellow travelers who live their faith in places like universities, a restaurant workplace, on a movie set or even in their present grief. These eclectic conversations stimulate us to think beyond everyday boundaries, grow our personal world and engage with those who are thinking and living their faith in a unique way. As we listen to their stories, we are invited to bring to mind Jesus’ invitation to love God with all your heart, soul and mind.</p> http://podcasts.moodyradio.org/BringToMind/2012-10-19_Bring_to_Mind.mp3 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 06:03:00 -0600 Moody Radio Do you have a place to go with your big questions about your faith? Bring to Mind, a weekly podcast debuting Oct. 30, is a place for those who are curious and thoughtful about faith. <p>Do you have a place to go with your big questions about your faith?</p><p>Coming October 30, <em>Bring To Mind </em>is a place for those who are curious and thoughtful about faith. Come and meet fellow travelers who live their faith in places like universities, a restaurant workplace, on a movie set or even in their present grief. These eclectic conversations stimulate us to think beyond everyday boundaries, grow our personal world and engage with those who are thinking and living their faith in a unique way. As we listen to their stories, we are invited to bring to mind Jesus’ invitation to love God with all your heart, soul and mind.</p>