Human and Machine … in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Exploring Faithful and Faith-filled Social Interaction in a Shifting Media Landscape Sponsored by: Trinity Western University (twu.ca) and the School of Arts, Media + Culture; and the Christianity and Communication Studies Network (theccsn.com) Host: Robert Woods, Executive Director, Christianity and Communication Studies Network; Visiting Scholar, Trinity Western University Lead Facilitators: …
C.S. Lewis and Communication Workshop, June 5, with Steven Beebe
Teaching C. S. Lewis: Chronicles of a Master Communicator Presenter/Facilitator: Steven A. Beebe, Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies, Texas State University Date/Time: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm EDT REGISTER HERE Return to List of all Summer Workshops in Faith and Communication Description: Steven A. Beebe has been teaching his course “C. S. Lewis: Chronicles of a …
Column entry, “Pentecost, Power, and Powery’s Becoming Human,” by John Hatch
Column title: Crossed My Mind: Thoughts on Culture and Communication Column entry: Pentecost, Power, and Powery’s Becoming Human By John Hatch, Ph.D. Eastern University (retired) CCSN Senior Fellow Column Description: As Christians, we are called to have the mind of Christ. This goes against the grain of our social and cultural conditioning. We seek personal or political advancement; Christ seeks the lost …
CCSN Welcomes new social media manager, Kate Fletcher
The CCSN is pleased to welcome Kate Fletcher in her new role as social media manage. Kate is a sophomore at William Carey University pursuing a degree in Strategic Communication and Leadership with a minor in Christian Ministries. Kate is passionate and driven to build a professional portfolio of marketing, communication, and leadership opportunities within the Christian community. Kate is …
Quote of the Week, Pleasing Words
“May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 (NIV)
A Prayer for Words, by Timothy Keller
“Make my words honest and true, economical and few, wise and well chosen, calm and kind. Give me so much love and grace that this kind of conversation comes naturally to me. Amen.” —Timothy Keller, (1950-2023)
Column entry, Let’s Talk Family, “Communicating about Death”
Column: Let’s Talk Family: Conversations about Faith and Family Flourishing Column entry: “Communicating about Death” By Jonathan Pettigrew, PhD, Arizona State University; Diane Badzinski, PhD, Colorado Christian University Column Description: Let’s Talk Family: Conversations about Faith and Family Flourishing is a monthly column offering a space to consider research-based, biblically-sound practices for family communication. We all have families. And we …
Summer Workshops: Seven June Workshops, Four July Workshops, Register Now
Seven Workshops in June; four workshops in July. See the full list below. 1. Registration is open. 2. Format: All events are offered in the virtual environment through Zoom and are from 11:30 am – 3:00 pm EDT. Recordings of each event are available. Contact rwoods@theccsn.com if you want to gain access to a recording. 3. Free and discounted books …
Column Entry, “Faithful Focus on Shalom,” by Chris Hamstra
Column Title: Leadership Life Stories: Communicating and Leading through Your Story Column Entry: “Faithful Focus on Shalom” By Chris Hamstra, PhD, Davenport University Description: There is a power when people come together to share stories. As people of faith, the practice and process of storytelling helps us understand ourselves, our communities, and our organizations. When combined with leadership, stories provide examples of how …
New Vlog Entry, Voice and the Power of Everyday Communication, by Stephanie Bennett
Vlog Description: Welcome to the Secret Place where we discuss faith, communication, and culture. The Secret Place is a boutique channel produced with love (not numbers) to inspire and uplift. Each message begins with a short introduction to a new favorite book. This song is In The Secret Place by Stephanie Bennett on the album Toward the Lamb. For more …
