Listen in as C.E. Moore and Fiction Editor Melissa Willis talk with Randy Singer about his new book, "The Last Plea Bargain." (Tyndale House Publishers)
About The Last Plea Bargain:
Plea bargains may grease the rails of justice, but for Jamie Brock, prosecuting criminals is not about cutting deals. In her three years as assistant DA, she’s never plea-bargained a case and vows she never will. But when a powerful defense attorney is indicted for murder and devises a way to bring the entire justice system to a screeching halt, Jamie finds herself at a crossroads. One by one, prisoners begin rejecting deals. Prosecutors are overwhelmed, and felons start walking free on technicalities. To break the logjam and convict her nemesis, Jamie must violate every principle that has guided her young career. But she has little choice. To convict the devil, sometimes you have to cut a deal with one of his demons.
About Randy Singer:
Randy Singer is a critically acclaimed, award-winning author and veteran trial attorney. He has penned more than 10 legal thrillers and was recently a finalist with John Grisham and Michael Connelly for the inaugural Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction sponsored by the University of Alabama School of Law and the ABA Journal. Randy runs his own law practice and has been named to Virginia Business magazine's select list of "Legal Elite" litigation attorneys. In addition to his law practice and writing, Randy serves as teaching pastor for Trinity Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He calls it his "Jekyll and Hyde thing"—part lawyer, part pastor. He also teaches classes in advocacy and civil litigation at Regent Law School and, through his church, is involved with ministry opportunities in India. He and his wife, Rhonda, live in Virginia Beach. They have two grown children. Visit his website at www.randysinger.net.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Dual Impressions #20: High Society Collective's "Circa MMXII" 7:23 PM
Listen in as TCM Staff Writers J.F. Arnold and Nicholas Ahern go in on High Society Collective's "Circa MMXII."
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Ronie Kendig talks "Firethorn" 11:30 PM
Listen in as Melissa Willis talks with Ronie Kendig about her new novel, "Firethorn."
(C.E. Moore does not appear in this interview.)
About Firethorn:
Former Marine Griffin Riddell found purpose working with Nightshade--until he's falsely convicted of a murder that plants him in a federal penitentiary. Is there someone he can trust? Amid explosive confusion, covert operative Kazi Faron breaks Griffin out of a maximum security prison. Then she delivers the death blow--the Nightshade team has been dismantled. Together Kazi and Griffin must rescue the others and figure out who's behind the sabotage. Can two people overcome their mistrust of each other in time to save Nightshade?
About Ronie Kendig:
Ronie Kendig grew up an Army brat, married a veteran, and they now have four children and a Golden Retriever. She has a BS in Psychology, speaks to various groups, volunteers with the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), and mentors new writers.
(C.E. Moore does not appear in this interview.)
About Firethorn:
Former Marine Griffin Riddell found purpose working with Nightshade--until he's falsely convicted of a murder that plants him in a federal penitentiary. Is there someone he can trust? Amid explosive confusion, covert operative Kazi Faron breaks Griffin out of a maximum security prison. Then she delivers the death blow--the Nightshade team has been dismantled. Together Kazi and Griffin must rescue the others and figure out who's behind the sabotage. Can two people overcome their mistrust of each other in time to save Nightshade?
About Ronie Kendig:
Ronie Kendig grew up an Army brat, married a veteran, and they now have four children and a Golden Retriever. She has a BS in Psychology, speaks to various groups, volunteers with the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), and mentors new writers.
Monday, February 13, 2012
The TCM Roundtable Podcast #2: Apologizing to the Gay Community 11:39 PM
Listen in as TCM Staff and Contributors C. E'Jon Moore, J.F. Arnold, Adrienne Johnston, and Nick Ahern discuss Andrew Marin's article, "I Hugged a Man in His Underwear. And I Am Proud." What does it mean to apologize to the gay community as a Christian? Can one person or a small group of individuals apologize on behalf of the Church? Is this genuine? Is this where the conversation begins?
Read Up On The Matter
ARTICLE: http://elementalproject.org/i-hugged-a-man-in-his-underwear-and-i-am-proud/
Read Up On The Marin Foundation
WEBSITE: http://www.themarinfoundation.org/
Read Up On The Matter
ARTICLE: http://elementalproject.org/i-hugged-a-man-in-his-underwear-and-i-am-proud/
Read Up On The Marin Foundation
WEBSITE: http://www.themarinfoundation.org/
Robin Parrish talks "Corridor" 12:32 AM
Listen in as C.E. Moore & Melissa Willis talk with Robin Parrish about his new novel, "Corridor."
Friday, February 3, 2012
Dual Impressions (Special): The Best of 2011 2:10 AM
Listen in as TCM Staff Writers J.F. Arnold and Nick Ahern give their Top 10 albums of 2011 and discuss which albums of 2012 they're most looking forward to.
NOTE: Background music contains explicit language.
NOTE: Background music contains explicit language.
David Kinnaman talks "You Lost Me" (Pt. 3) 12:00 AM
Listen in as C.E. Moore shares the line with Dr. David Kinnaman, president of the Barna Research Group (www.barna.org), as they discuss his new book, "You Lost Me: Why Young Christians Are Leaving Church...And Rethinking Faith." (Part 3 of 3)
About You Lost Me:
Based on new research conducted by the Barna Group, You Lost Me exposes ways the Christian community has failed to equip young adults to live "in but not of" the world--to follow Christ in the midst of profound cultural change. This wide-ranging study debunks persistent myths about young dropouts and examines the likely consequences for young adults and for the church if we maintain the status quo.
The faith journeys of the next generation are a challenge to the established church, but they can also be a source of hope for the community of faith. Kinnaman, with the help of contributors from across the Christian spectrum, offers ideas for pastors, youth leaders, parents, and educators to pass on a vibrant, lasting faith, and ideas for young adults to find themselves in wholehearted pursuit of Christ.
About David Kinnaman:
David Kinnaman is the author of You Lost Me and president of The Barna Group, which provides research and resources that facilitate spiritual transformation in people's lives. Since joining Barna in 1995, David has designed and analyzed nearly five hundred studies for a variety of churches, nonprofits, and corporations. He and George Barna write a free research report published online atwww.barna.org. David and his wife, Jill, have three children and live in California.
About You Lost Me:
Based on new research conducted by the Barna Group, You Lost Me exposes ways the Christian community has failed to equip young adults to live "in but not of" the world--to follow Christ in the midst of profound cultural change. This wide-ranging study debunks persistent myths about young dropouts and examines the likely consequences for young adults and for the church if we maintain the status quo.
The faith journeys of the next generation are a challenge to the established church, but they can also be a source of hope for the community of faith. Kinnaman, with the help of contributors from across the Christian spectrum, offers ideas for pastors, youth leaders, parents, and educators to pass on a vibrant, lasting faith, and ideas for young adults to find themselves in wholehearted pursuit of Christ.
About David Kinnaman:
David Kinnaman is the author of You Lost Me and president of The Barna Group, which provides research and resources that facilitate spiritual transformation in people's lives. Since joining Barna in 1995, David has designed and analyzed nearly five hundred studies for a variety of churches, nonprofits, and corporations. He and George Barna write a free research report published online atwww.barna.org. David and his wife, Jill, have three children and live in California.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
David Kinnaman talks "You Lost Me" (Pt. 2) 1:26 AM
Listen in as C.E. Moore shares the line with Dr. David Kinnaman, president of the Barna Research Group (www.barna.org), as they discuss his new book, "You Lost Me: Why Young Christians Are Leaving Church...And Rethinking Faith." (Part 2 of 3)
About You Lost Me:
Based on new research conducted by the Barna Group, You Lost Me exposes ways the Christian community has failed to equip young adults to live "in but not of" the world--to follow Christ in the midst of profound cultural change. This wide-ranging study debunks persistent myths about young dropouts and examines the likely consequences for young adults and for the church if we maintain the status quo.
The faith journeys of the next generation are a challenge to the established church, but they can also be a source of hope for the community of faith. Kinnaman, with the help of contributors from across the Christian spectrum, offers ideas for pastors, youth leaders, parents, and educators to pass on a vibrant, lasting faith, and ideas for young adults to find themselves in wholehearted pursuit of Christ.
About David Kinnaman:
David Kinnaman is the author of You Lost Me and president of The Barna Group, which provides research and resources that facilitate spiritual transformation in people's lives. Since joining Barna in 1995, David has designed and analyzed nearly five hundred studies for a variety of churches, nonprofits, and corporations. He and George Barna write a free research report published online atwww.barna.org. David and his wife, Jill, have three children and live in California.
About You Lost Me:
Based on new research conducted by the Barna Group, You Lost Me exposes ways the Christian community has failed to equip young adults to live "in but not of" the world--to follow Christ in the midst of profound cultural change. This wide-ranging study debunks persistent myths about young dropouts and examines the likely consequences for young adults and for the church if we maintain the status quo.
The faith journeys of the next generation are a challenge to the established church, but they can also be a source of hope for the community of faith. Kinnaman, with the help of contributors from across the Christian spectrum, offers ideas for pastors, youth leaders, parents, and educators to pass on a vibrant, lasting faith, and ideas for young adults to find themselves in wholehearted pursuit of Christ.
About David Kinnaman:
David Kinnaman is the author of You Lost Me and president of The Barna Group, which provides research and resources that facilitate spiritual transformation in people's lives. Since joining Barna in 1995, David has designed and analyzed nearly five hundred studies for a variety of churches, nonprofits, and corporations. He and George Barna write a free research report published online atwww.barna.org. David and his wife, Jill, have three children and live in California.
The TCM Roundtable Podcast #1: Church Discipline in the Postmodern World 12:00 AM
Listen in as TCM Staff and Contributors C. E'Jon Moore, J.F. Arnold, Adrienne Johnston, and Nick Ahern discuss influential blogger Matthew Paul Turner's recent article, "Mark Driscoll's 'Gospel Shame': The Truth about Discipline, Excommunication, and Cult-Like Control at Mars Hill." What is church discipline and can postmodern Christians ever hope to adequately practice it?
Read Up On The Matter
MATTHEW PAUL TURNER'S ARTICLES
Part One: http://matthewpaulturner.net/jesus-needs-new-pr/mark-driscolls-church-discipline-contract-looking-for-true-repentance-at-mars-hill-church-sign-on-the-dotted-line/
Part Two: http://matthewpaulturner.net/jesus-needs-new-pr/mark-driscolls-gospel-shame-the-truth-about-discipline-excommunication-and-cult-like-control-at-mars-hill/
MARS HILL CHURCH'S "RESPONSE"
http://marshill.com/2012/01/27/church-discipline-in-the-bible
PERTINENT EXCERPTS FROM MARS HILL CHURCH'S MEMBERSHIP COVENANT
"We covenant to exercise church discipline when necessary (Matt. 18:15-20; 1 Cor. 5; Gal. 6:1)." --posted under 'Obligation of Mars Hill Church To Its Members"
"I covenant to submit to discipline by God through his Holy Spirit, to follow biblical procedures for church discipline in my relationships with brothers and sisters in Christ, to submit to righteous discipline when approached biblically by brothers and sisters in Christ, and to submit to discipline by church leadership if the need should ever arise (Ps. 141:5; Matt. 18:15-17; 1 Cor. 5:1-5; 2 Cor. 2:5-8; Gal. 6:1-5 8; 1 Tim. 5:20; 2 Tim. 2:25; Titus 1:9; 3:10-11; Heb. 12:5-11; Rev. 2:5-7, 14-25)." --posted under 'My Obligation To Mars Hill Church as a Member'
Read the full covenant membership contract agreement here: http://marshill.com/pages/membership/covenant
Read Up On The Matter
MATTHEW PAUL TURNER'S ARTICLES
Part One: http://matthewpaulturner.net/jesus-needs-new-pr/mark-driscolls-church-discipline-contract-looking-for-true-repentance-at-mars-hill-church-sign-on-the-dotted-line/
Part Two: http://matthewpaulturner.net/jesus-needs-new-pr/mark-driscolls-gospel-shame-the-truth-about-discipline-excommunication-and-cult-like-control-at-mars-hill/
MARS HILL CHURCH'S "RESPONSE"
http://marshill.com/2012/01/27/church-discipline-in-the-bible
PERTINENT EXCERPTS FROM MARS HILL CHURCH'S MEMBERSHIP COVENANT
"We covenant to exercise church discipline when necessary (Matt. 18:15-20; 1 Cor. 5; Gal. 6:1)." --posted under 'Obligation of Mars Hill Church To Its Members"
"I covenant to submit to discipline by God through his Holy Spirit, to follow biblical procedures for church discipline in my relationships with brothers and sisters in Christ, to submit to righteous discipline when approached biblically by brothers and sisters in Christ, and to submit to discipline by church leadership if the need should ever arise (Ps. 141:5; Matt. 18:15-17; 1 Cor. 5:1-5; 2 Cor. 2:5-8; Gal. 6:1-5 8; 1 Tim. 5:20; 2 Tim. 2:25; Titus 1:9; 3:10-11; Heb. 12:5-11; Rev. 2:5-7, 14-25)." --posted under 'My Obligation To Mars Hill Church as a Member'
Read the full covenant membership contract agreement here: http://marshill.com/pages/membership/covenant
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
David Kinnaman talks "You Lost Me" (Pt. 1) 3:00 AM
Listen in as C.E. Moore shares the line with Dr. David Kinnaman, president of the Barna Research Group (www.barna.org), as they discuss his new book, "You Lost Me: Why Young Christians Are Leaving Church...And Rethinking Faith." (Part 1 of 3)
About You Lost Me:
Based on new research conducted by the Barna Group, You Lost Me exposes ways the Christian community has failed to equip young adults to live "in but not of" the world--to follow Christ in the midst of profound cultural change. This wide-ranging study debunks persistent myths about young dropouts and examines the likely consequences for young adults and for the church if we maintain the status quo.
The faith journeys of the next generation are a challenge to the established church, but they can also be a source of hope for the community of faith. Kinnaman, with the help of contributors from across the Christian spectrum, offers ideas for pastors, youth leaders, parents, and educators to pass on a vibrant, lasting faith, and ideas for young adults to find themselves in wholehearted pursuit of Christ.
About David Kinnaman:
David Kinnaman is the author of You Lost Me and president of The Barna Group, which provides research and resources that facilitate spiritual transformation in people's lives. Since joining Barna in 1995, David has designed and analyzed nearly five hundred studies for a variety of churches, nonprofits, and corporations. He and George Barna write a free research report published online atwww.barna.org. David and his wife, Jill, have three children and live in California.
About You Lost Me:
Based on new research conducted by the Barna Group, You Lost Me exposes ways the Christian community has failed to equip young adults to live "in but not of" the world--to follow Christ in the midst of profound cultural change. This wide-ranging study debunks persistent myths about young dropouts and examines the likely consequences for young adults and for the church if we maintain the status quo.
The faith journeys of the next generation are a challenge to the established church, but they can also be a source of hope for the community of faith. Kinnaman, with the help of contributors from across the Christian spectrum, offers ideas for pastors, youth leaders, parents, and educators to pass on a vibrant, lasting faith, and ideas for young adults to find themselves in wholehearted pursuit of Christ.
About David Kinnaman:
David Kinnaman is the author of You Lost Me and president of The Barna Group, which provides research and resources that facilitate spiritual transformation in people's lives. Since joining Barna in 1995, David has designed and analyzed nearly five hundred studies for a variety of churches, nonprofits, and corporations. He and George Barna write a free research report published online atwww.barna.org. David and his wife, Jill, have three children and live in California.