A major thank you to everyone who helped put on this past weekend’s conference in New York! We could not be happier or more grateful for how it all went. We are offering the recordings free of charge again this year; we only ask that those who were not able to attend this year *consider* making a donation to Mockingbird to help cover the cost of the event. Download links are followed by an in-line player for each recording.
Thursday April 19th
Devotion 1 – Jacob Smith
“The Zoolander Antidote: Telling the Truth (About You)” – Aaron Zimmerman
Friday April 20th
Devotion 2 – Jacob Smith
“A Lucky Break: How Grace Frees Us From Being Control Freaks” – Michael Horton
Breakout Sessions A:
Grace in (Sexual) Addiction: Honesty and Freedom in a Cyber-Connected World – Jay Haug
People Are Strange: Modern Family, the Un-Free Will and the Roots of Compassion – RJ Heijmen
A Breakout Session About Nothing: Human Nature, Humor and Seinfeld – David Zahl
This American Gospel: Public Radio Parables and the Honesty of God – Ethan Richardson
Devotion 3 – Jacob Smith
“Hans, Franz and the Truth about God” – Aaron Zimmerman
Breakout Sessions B
Disarming Parenthood: Love and Forgiveness with Young Children – Melina Smith
How Did You Find Me Here? Fear and Rescue in American Music – Ethan Richardson
Light When All Is Dark: Mental Illnesses and Christian Hope – Kathryn Greene McCreight [for reasons of confidentiality, this session was not recorded]
Mockingbird at the Movies: Hollywood’s Love Affair with Love – Nick Lannon. The clips Nick uses can be viewed here (much recommended!).
Breakout Sessions C
The Future of the Gospel: A Theological Discussion with Michael Horton – Jady Koch
CORAM DEO: An ‘umble Poetry Reading and Discussion – Brad Davis
PZ’s Podcast Reception Address – Paul Zahl
Saturday April 21st
Devotion 4 – Jacob Smith
“Bent and Broken: Theological Origins of the Blues” – Michael Horton
“Glad and Sorry: Gospel Modesty in an Age of Anxiety” – David Zahl
Closing Q&A – Michael Horton, David Zahl and Aaron Zimmerman
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10 comments
John Zahl says:
Apr 26, 2012
Thanks so much for these! Can’t wait to listen to every single one of them. Seriously. JZ
Christine Shin says:
Apr 27, 2012
thank you Mbird! i’ve been waiting for these.
Mockingbird says:
Apr 27, 2012
Save the Date: Next Mbird Conference takes place 9/28-29 in Charlottesville, VA! More details soon.
John Zahl says:
Apr 29, 2012
These are fantastic! So far I’ve listened to Aaron’s first talk, and DZ’s final talk. They compliment each other perfectly, and should be heard by every interested reader of this blog, the perfect Mbird primer/Mockingbird 101. Bravo guys!
Tim Blackmon says:
May 5, 2012
I thoroughly enjoyed the sessions and can’t wait to listen to the ones I missed!
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