The Power of Conversion and Deconversion Stories In the religious world, people "convert" and "deconvert." We've noticed an uptick in this, and want to examine the nature and power of these stories. The world of "story" has...
Self-talk, Telling Yourself Stories, and Lying to Yourself – STORYWORLD
Self-talk, Telling Yourself Stories, and Lying to Yourself A little different one this week! Some of the most powerful stories in the entire world are the ones never leave your own mind. This is both good and bad, and...
Schramm and Giguere Update# 1 – STORYWORLD
Schramm and Giguere Update# 1 Here's a personal update for ya! The world of "story" has captivated humanity since the dawn of time. The oldest known form of communication, verbal storytelling is responsible for the...
Analysis: The Rings of Power – STORYWORLD
Analysis: The Rings of Power The Rings of Power is arguably one of the biggest TV shows of all time, in terms of expectations, budget, and viewership. And it is not without controversy! Here's what Alex and Steve think about...
How to Adapt a Story – STORYWORLD
How to Adapt a Story The world of "story" has captivated humanity since the dawn of time. The oldest known form of communication, verbal storytelling is responsible for the continuity and development of civilization from its...
The Importance of Believing True Things
"Let your credo be this: Let the lie come into the world, let it even triumph. But not through me." - Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn These days, it's harder than ever to get to the bottom of the truth. Unfortunately, relativism is alive and well. And sometimes, it's downright...
The One Question Critics of a Literal Genesis Need to Answer
When it comes to the very first chapters of the Bible, there is no shortage of disagreement about the meaning. Some, like myself, think that Moses wrote these early chapters and that he intended to teach God's creation of the world in terms of six, literal, 24 hour...
God’s Word Builds God’s Church
In our day and age, it's common to hear that people are no longer interested in church. After all, many churches are having to resort to gimmicks in order to even get people in the door! But I wonder if the problem is of a different nature entirely? That's the subject...
The Power of Subjectivity
In our pursuits to be careful and skilled apologists, I think we often get concerns relative to objectivity and subjectivity out of balance. Don't get me wrong---the distinction is vitally important, but we must remember that our own subjective stories about how the...
RANT: Creation Frustration
Young age creationists may be some of the most misunderstood people in Christendom. In this week’s episode, we discuss some of the core differences that surround the divide. Recently, a Facebook friend of mine (and good brother in Christ) raised a startling...