Panelists Dr. Allyson Jule, filmmaker Kevin Miller, and writer Peter T. Chattaway join host Bill Hogg for 2010′s final installment of The Kindlings Muse Canada West. In this November edition of our podcast, our cadre of gadflies considers the conundrum of connectedness in the digital age. Drawing from William Power’s book Hamlet’s Blackberry, they chew over Power’s practical philosophy for surviving our smartphone-saturated society. Is our drive to converse through texting, Facebook, and twitter a reflection of our human need for connection? Listen as the panel weighs in.
Posted in "Live @ Western Canada With Bill Hogg", A. Podcasts -- "The Kindlings Muse", Seekers On Journey, Spirituality, Technology in December 7, 2010 by Dick Staub | No Comments »
The Second of four lectures by Os Guinness on Orcas Island, January 2009. I. Friday 7 PM: The Journey – A thinking person’s quest for meaning. II. Saturday 10 AM: Survival of the Fastest ~ living sanely when life is fired point blank.
III. Saturday 7 PM A World Safe for Diversity ~ living with our deepest differences in a world of exploding pluralism. IV. Sunday 10 AM: You Only Live Once ~ calling, the ultimate game plan for life.
Posted in "Live @ WinterFest", Books, Consumerism, Seekers On Journey, Technology in February 14, 2009 by Mark | No Comments »
A reprise of a Dick Staub interview (2/15/96) with Jon Krakauer on the book Sean Penn has masterfully recreated in the film version in theatres now (October 2007). From Amazon.com review: “Why did Christopher McCandless trade a 55
Posted in "Live @ Dick Staub Interviews", A. Podcasts -- "The Kindlings Muse", Books, Celebrity, Consumerism, Justice Issues, Movies, Obit, Seekers On Journey, Spirituality, Technology, Writing in October 4, 2007 by The Kindlings Muse | 6 Comments »
On this podcast Dick Staub turns the reins of The Kindlings Muse over to his trusted friend Bill Hogg a man with that rare blend of wisdom and wit delivered in the tongue of one who speaks in the accent he swears we will hear in heaven. They are talking about Dick Staub’s newest book The Culturally Savvy Christian: A Manifesto for Deepening Faith and Enriching Popular Culture in an Age of Christianity-Lite,described by scholar/pastor NT Wright as “an urgent book for our times.” One recent reader encouraged the author with these words, “The new book, what can I say? I laughed. I cried. I felt one with the cosmos. I craved macaroni and cheese for three weeks. I did the Hokey Pokey and turned myself around until I couldn’t stand up! Enjoy!
Posted in "Live @ Hales", A. Podcasts -- "The Kindlings Muse", Books, Celebrity, Consumerism, Justice Issues, Movies, Music, News, Performing Arts (Dance and Theatre), Seekers On Journey, Spirituality, Technology, TV, Visual Arts (Architecture, Design, Fashion, Painting in May 11, 2007 by Dick Staub | No Comments »
On this podcast Dick Staub turns the reins of The Kindlings Muse over to his trusted friend Bill Hogg a man with that rare blend of wisdom and wit delivered in the tongue of one who speaks in the accent he swears we will hear in heaven. They are talking about Dick Staub’s newest book The Culturally Savvy Christian: A Manifesto for Deepening Faith and Enriching Popular Culture in an Age of Christianity-Lite, described by scholar/pastor NT Wright as “an urgent book for our times.” One recent reader encouraged the author with these words, “The new book, what can I say? I laughed. I cried. I felt one with the cosmos. I craved macaroni and cheese for three weeks. I did the Hokey Pokey and turned myself around until I couldn’t stand up! Enjoy!
Posted in "Live @ Hales", A. Podcasts -- "The Kindlings Muse", Books, Celebrity, Consumerism, Justice Issues, Movies, Music, News, Technology, TV, Visual Arts (Architecture, Design, Fashion, Painting in May 10, 2007 by Dick Staub | 5 Comments »
Tonight Dick Staub turns the reins of The Kindlings Muse over to his trusted friend Bill Hogg a man with that rare blend of wisdom and wit delivered in the tongue of one who speaks in the accent he swears we will hear in heaven. They are talking about Dick Staub’s newest book “The Culturally Savvy Christian: A Manifesto for Deepening Faith and Enriching Popular Culture in an Age of Christianity-Lite,” described by scholar/pastor NT Wright as “an urgent book for our times.” One recent reader encouraged the author with these words, “The new book, what can I say? I laughed. I cried. I felt one with the cosmos. I craved macaroni and cheese for three weeks. I did the “Hokey Pokey” and turned myself around until I couldn’t stand up!” Enjoy!
Posted in "Live @ Hales", A. Podcasts -- "The Kindlings Muse", Books, Celebrity, Consumerism, Justice Issues, Movies, Music, News, Seekers On Journey, Spirituality, Technology, TV, Visual Arts (Architecture, Design, Fashion, Painting in May 9, 2007 by Dick Staub | No Comments »
Forty years in the making, Dick’s provocative new book reveals the lessons he’s learned as a leading interpreter of faith and culture and is generating a lot of constructive dialogue among thoughtful creatives. It has also caught the attention of booksellers, with Barnes and Noble, Borders and online retailer Amazon all pre-ordering more copies than expected! Check out a description of the book, some amazing endorsements, the latest reviews and learn a bit more about the author, Dick Staub. If you’d like to book Dick as a speaker for an upcoming event contact CRS Communications. (Act quickly, 2007 is almost full and 2008 is filling up fast!) Most importantly order your own copy of the “The Culturally Savvy Christian”, read it and see if you agree with the critics, then tell your friends! 55
Posted in Books, Celebrity, Consumerism, Justice Issues, Kindlings Hearth Alum Blog, Movies, Music, News, Performing Arts (Dance and Theatre), Seekers On Journey, Spirituality, Technology, TV, Visual Arts (Architecture, Design, Fashion, Painting in April 6, 2007 by Dick Staub | 2 Comments »
Our topic is: Inklings 2.0: Can The Inklings face-to-face pub experience be replaced by online interaction. Joining us are artist Scott Erickson of “The transpire project,” blogger Jennifer Zug, and singer-songwriter Tara Ward. The Inklings were literary enthusiasts who praised the value of narrative in fiction, and encouraged the writing of fantasy. 55
Posted in "Live @ Hales", "Live at The CS Lewis Centre", A. Podcasts -- "The Kindlings Muse", Seekers On Journey, Spirituality, Technology in April 6, 2007 by Dick Staub | No Comments »
Our topic is: Inklings 2.0: Can The Inklings face-to-face pub experience be replaced by online interaction. Joining us are artist Scott Erickson of “The transpire project,” blogger Jennifer Zug, and singer-songwriter Tara Ward. The Inklings were literary enthusiasts who praised the value of narrative in fiction, and encouraged the writing of fantasy. Meeting between the 1930’s and 1960’s “they gathered regularly at a pub nicknamed the Bird and Baby in Oxford. 55
Posted in "Live @ Hales", "Live at The CS Lewis Centre", A. Podcasts -- "The Kindlings Muse", Seekers On Journey, Spirituality, Technology in April 5, 2007 by Dick Staub | 1 Comment »
Our topic is: Inklings 2.0: Can The Inklings face-to-face pub experience be replaced by online interaction. Joining us are artist Scott Erickson of “The transpire project,” blogger Jennifer Zug, and singer-songwriter Tara Ward. The Inklings were literary enthusiasts who praised the value of narrative in fiction, and encouraged the writing of fantasy. Meeting between the 1930′s and 1960′s–they gathered regularly at a pub nicknamed the Bird and Baby in Oxford. 55
Posted in "Live @ Hales", "Live at The CS Lewis Centre", A. Podcasts -- "The Kindlings Muse", Spirituality, Technology in April 4, 2007 by Dick Staub | 4 Comments »
