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On the 40th anniversary of Neil Postman's prophetic book Amusing Ourselves to Death (1985), Scrolling Ourselves to Death gathers today's most incisive writers to think critically about the shaping power of contemporary technology. This book explores Postman's insights, connects them to the challenges facing Christians today, and turns difficult challenges into life-giving opportunities for the church. Stepping back from their screens, listeners will be equipped to live faithfully, and grow spiritually, in a "scrolling ourselves to death" world.

Published in Galaxy Science Fiction in October 1953, The Carnivore, by G. A. Morris, is a science fiction short story that explores the impact of mass extinction on humanity. The story is set in a future where the world has been decimated by war, and the remaining human race is isolated on Earth. The narrative follows the last living human, George, as he encounters alien beings who have judged humanity as a whole and are now seeking to understand the world they inhabit. The story is prescient in its themes of survival, technology, and the consequences of human actions.

Public opinion polling is the ultimate democratic process; it gives every person an equal voice in letting elected leaders know what they need and want. But in the eyes of the public, polls today are tarnished. Recent election forecasts have routinely missed the mark and media coverage of polls has focused solely on predicting winners and losers. In Strength in Numbers, data journalist G. Elliott Morris argues that the larger purpose of political polls is to improve democracy, not just predict elections. 

For those fascinated by the life of the great Reformer, Luther, this podcast dives deeper into the untold stories of his domestic life. It sheds light on his wife, Catharine de Bora, whose character has often been overlooked. She was the balm in Luthers life, soothing his sorrows and standing by his side through trials. This podcast is the culmination of meticulous research, revealing new and lesser-known facts about Catharine de Boras life, her marriage to Luther, and their life together. It also explores her life post-Luther and shares accounts of their children. The podcast kicks off with ...

Believing Philosophy Audio Lectures introduces Christians to the tools and resources of philosophy, helping them understand, articulate, and defend their faith in an age of unbelief. In the first half of sessions, instructor Dolores G. Morris explains why Christians should read and study...