Media, Journalism and Communication: A Student Guide
By Read Mercer Schuchardt This student guide, explores the opportunities and hazards of modern communication, including news media from a Christian position. It explores why media matters in a 24/7 news world and the role of social media in the age of global information warfare, before presenting a Christian perspective on identity in a digital world. The facts remain that in the western world, children and adults spend more time being influenced by television and other forms of media, than any other factor. This book educates the reader to consider their use and engagement with media in a digital age. The author highlights the dangers of media directing our thinking through reality television shows, and social media sites. The author claims that we have become desensitised and passive in the direct that media is taking us. While the book provides a base for further study, it is a little confusing as to the purpose. It is a text to convince students, or a read to inform? Thank you to Netgalley for providing a review copy in return for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own. #Media,journalism,andCommunication #NetGalley Reviewed by Heath Henwood www.books-reviewed.weebly.com
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Biblical Theology
How the Church faithfully teaches the Gospel By Nick Roark and Robert Cline. This book explores Biblical Theology, its impact of the churches teaching and mission. Exhorting pastors and other church leaders to prioritise biblical theology in their own congregations, this book explains basic principles for reading the Bible that help pastors teach the big story of the Bible from every text. The book flows and is easy to read, that is, it’s not a heavy text for Bible college students, rather a practical and usable text for pastors to apply in the church. The book contains practical tips for preaching and teaching, that allows the application and sharing of the concepts covered. A refreshing read for pastors to remind them of the purpose of the church, by returning to teaching and preaching Biblical Theology. Thank you to Netgalley for providing a review copy in return for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own. #BiblicalTheology #NetGalley Reviewed by Heath Henwood www.books-reviewed.weebly.com
God, Money & Me
By Paul De Jong 4 stars. Money – The root or all evil or a blessing? De Jong argues that it depends on your priorities. Written from a combination of Biblical principles and worldwide experiences, this book addresses the issue mentioned most in the Bible – Money. He addresses myths about money and outlines the principles for people to live by. Particularly that we are called to be blessed, however there are some principles to work through to be blessed. Included in this is the need to be loyal, fruitful, to sow and reap. Many of the difficulties that people have with money, including debt, conflict, arguments, and the lack of money are addressed. De Jong addresses why many are not blessed – 80% of Christians don’t regularly tithe. He argues that money is a testing ground for people, to determine if they can handle what they have and more. I found the book to be extremely practical, not just providing the reasons why, but also the how. It outlines God’s pathway to a blessed financial future. The practical 10/10/10/70 principle for financial success is worth the price of the book. This principle will unlock financial freedom for many. The teaching on the four levels of giving (Self Interest, Spiritual Gratitude, Selfless obedience, and Supernatural Revelation) is new, but biblically based. It challenged my thinking on my current giving. Money – Blessing or curse? I found that De Jong teaches that it depends on your attitude. This book will unlock financial freedom, for those who read it and implement the principles Paul De Jong teaches. Reviewed by Heath Henwood www.books-reviewed.weebly.com |
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