Podcasts

Freshman Book Discussion

August 21, 2009

10:00 a.m.

Moderated by Dr. Steven Moore, Kevin Claypool, and Kyle Smith

Entire Podcast (47.28 minutes)

00:00   Introductions

02:02   Purpose of discussion

02:46   Debate 1:  Defining Your Outer Shell

     Does concern for appearance indicate a focus on materialism rather than spirituality?

13:44    Motive is key

15:02    Seeking approval from people v. God

17:06    Judging by looks, ex. Susan Boyle

19:23    Outer appearance v. nakedness before God (p. 69 Searching)

12:24    A life chaning experience in Chili's Restaurant

24:56    Spending Money:  Things v. God

32:20    Debate 2:  War in the Christian Ethic

      How should Christianity inform one's attitude toward war?  Should it affect our politics?

36:25    Christians and political parties

39:43    One explanation for war

41:11    War wrap-up

45:48    Discussion conclusion