WHI-1110 | Boredom & Entertainment
Compared with a summer blockbuster film, many would likely characterize the events at a typical church as “boring.” In order to address this problem, many churches over the past few decades have begun using the techniques of show business. Worship now has the look and feel of a rock concert, and sermons have turned into inspirational comedy routines. What is boredom anyway, and should it be avoided at all costs? Is entertainment always the appropriate response? Joining the panel for this discussion is Richard Winter, author of Still Bored in a Culture of Entertainment.
Brian Spinks
James Boice
Douglas Groothuis
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Richard Winter
Thomas Bergler
Michael Horton
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September 15th, 2012 at 7:05 am
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