Eric Metaxas's Blog, page 27

July 10, 2012

Should Lifeway have pulled The Blindside?

nOhur1.jpgRecently, Lifeway Christian stores — under pressure from a Florida pastor — made a decision to pull “The Blindside” dvds from their shelves because of some bad language in the otherwise worthy film. I think that was a big mistake. If you haven’t followed this controversy, please read my Breakpoint commentary (”Blindsided: Heading for Cultural Irrelevance”) by clicking here. To listen to a radio interview I did on this with my BP colleague John Stonestreet, click here. And for John’s thoughtfu...

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Published on July 10, 2012 07:00

June 20, 2012

Hey, it’s the Phil Vischer Podcast!

PV_Show11-300x172I recently had a TON of fun in Wheaton with my pals Phil (VeggieTales creator) Vischer and Skye Jethani on Phil’s new podcast… please have a listen… I’m excited that Phil is doing these podcasts and even more excited about his new internet tv show, which will be airing soon. I was one of his first guests… Visit www.PhilVischer.com for updates…












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Published on June 20, 2012 07:58

“What’s So Amazing About Breakfast?”

Salvo21Here’s an interview I did recently with SALVO magazine about my experience at the National Prayer Breakfast…












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Published on June 20, 2012 05:36

June 14, 2012

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Eric will speak at Acton University in Grand Rapids on the evening of June 14th. Details TBA.












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Published on June 14, 2012 12:21

June 12, 2012

New York City

Eric will host a Socrates in the City event in New York with special guest speaker David Berlinski. Details to be announced. Visit www.socratesinthecity.com for the latest updates on this and other SITC events.












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Published on June 12, 2012 11:53

June 9, 2012

Phoenix, Arizona

Eric will be the keynote speaker at an event sponsored by the Blackstone Legal Fellowship. Details TBA.












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Published on June 09, 2012 20:50

May 31, 2012

New York City

Eric will host a special Socrates in the City evening with guest speaker Joe Loconte, who will speak on the subject of his new book, The Searchers: A Quest for Faith in the Valley of Doubt. At Central Presbyterian Church on 64th St. and Park Avenue. For more information, go to www.socratesinthecity.com.












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Published on May 31, 2012 08:19

May 27, 2012

Joe Loconte at Socrates in the City!

loconteThis Wednesday the incomparable Joseph Loconte will once again be our special guest at Socrates in the City! His tremendous NEW book (The Searchers: A Quest for Faith in the Valley of Doubt) has just been published. It is simply spectacular and I couldn’t be more excited for him. After a brief talk, I will interview him mano a mano, followed by a Q&A with the audience. Anyone registering for this event will receive a free copy of the book (while supplies last), which Joe will be happy to sig...

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Published on May 27, 2012 10:43

May 24, 2012

Washington, D.C.

Eric will emcee the evening portion of the “Rising Threats to American Religious Freedom” conference, hosted by the Ethics and Public Policy Center’s new American Religious Freedom Program. Location: Georgetown Four Seasons hotel.












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Published on May 24, 2012 06:15

May 19, 2012

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Eric will speak at an evening event on May 19th for a conference titled “Israel, the Church, and the Nations” and at an 8:30 AM Sunday service. Sponsored by World Outreach Church in conjunction with International Christian Embassy Jerusalem. Details TBA.












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Published on May 19, 2012 13:47