By: Jenny Steinbrenner Hale on February 3, 2023
Introduction How does culture affect our belief in God and the way we think and live our lives? It’s an interesting question to ponder, so that we can make mindful decisions on the direction in which we want our lives to go or at least understand more clearly where we’ve come from and where we’re…
By: Caleb Lu on February 3, 2023
Jason Clark’s Evangelicalism and Capitalism: A Reparative Account and Diagnosis of Pathogeneses in the Relationship takes aim to expound on the relationship between Evangelicalism and Capitalism that Bebbington alludes to in his work Evangelicalism in Modern Britain. Clark’s main argument is that the doctrine of assurance arose to address inner anxieties but created new anxieties…
By: Jean de Dieu Ndahiriwe on February 3, 2023
Introduction: David Bebbington’s Evangelicalism in Modern Britain: A History from the 1970s to the 1980s is a fantastic source of essential information that I have appreciated. Several Christian terminologies, such as Evangelicalism, Pentecostalism, Charismatic and many others, can be confusing to many, especially those not highly educated. In my review of Bebbington’s writing, I will…
By: Greg McMullen on February 2, 2023
While reading Evangelicalism in Modern Britain: A history from the 1730’s to 1980’s by D.W. Bebbington I was reminded of my teachings on revival in Bible College. I was extremely excited to even be allowed in the classroom and learning about the Holy Spirit and the bride of Christ. To read about John Wesley, Charles…
By: Michael O'Neill on February 2, 2023
Evangelicalism has been a major force in modern British history, the following resources provide an in-depth look at this important movement. David Bebbington’s Evangelicalism in Modern Britain: A History from the 1730s to the 1980s and Jason Clark’s Evangelicalism and Capitalism explore how evangelical Christianity shaped British society during this period. In his book, Bebbington…
By: Tonette Kellett on February 2, 2023
I was intrigued this week with the readings of Evangelicalism in Modern Britain [1] and Evangelicalism and Capitalism [2]. The readings cover a broad span of material that could potentially be written about in this post including the Bebbington Quadrilateral which is mentioned in both writings. The first book, Evangelicalism in Modern Britain had a…
By: Shonell Dillon on February 1, 2023
The Protestant Ethic & The Spirit of Capitalism In the anxiousness to have the woman he loved get to him one of my favorite singers says the line “be it train, plane, automobile, …get here. His feelings said by any means necessary I want the goal to be you here with me. Many things in…
By: David Beavis on February 1, 2023
David Brooks, a New York Times political and cultural commentator, wrote this line in his book The Second Mountain: “Never underestimate the power of the environment you work in to gradually transform who you are.”[1] The subtle influence of our environment must not to be dismissed. As with a gas leak in a kitchen, if…
By: Kristy Newport on January 29, 2023
While reading Evangelicalism in Modern Britain: A history from the 1730’s to the 1980’s by D.W. Bebbington, I pondered how the Evangelical church has had an impact in my life. In this blog I will chronicle my own church/spiritual history. Bebbington’s work spans 250 years of church history. My life has not been that long,…
By: Laura Fleetwood on January 29, 2023
Whoever coined the phrase, “there are two sides to every story,” never studied systems theory or emotional triangles. Based on chapter seven of Edwin Friedman’s book A Failure of Nerve, it seems there are actually three sides to most relational issues–the perspective of the two parties at the root of the struggle and that of…
By: Jenny Steinbrenner Hale on January 27, 2023
Edwin Friedman, in his book, A Failure of Nerve, Leadership in the Age of the Quick Fix, offers groundbreaking and challenging insights into successful leadership. In my first reading of Friedman’s book, I was struck by his emphasis on the importance of leaders to show up with a strong sense of self, an ability to…
By: Chad McSwain on January 27, 2023
There is no better masterclass in leadership than Failure of Nerve. It brilliantly diagnosis the problem of modern society and the lack of leadership, only to invite the leader to look at themselves to understand where the problems truly lies. This is the unique and timeless perspective that Friedman offers in the ubiquitous leadership environment…
By: Jean de Dieu Ndahiriwe on January 27, 2023
Edwin H. Friedman’s book A Failure of Nerve “Leadership in the Age of the Quick Fix” is excellent; Friedman’s unique experience and observation on leadership took him to different essential spheres of our society, including family, church, and politics. There are several lessons; I want to look at some and will reference some other resources…
By: Shonell Dillon on January 27, 2023
Anxiety Disorder: Separation anxiety (f93.0) Developmentally inappropriate and excessive fear or anxiety concerning separation from those to whom the individual is attached. Selective mutism (f94.0) Consistent failure to speak in specific social situations in which there is an expectation for speaking despite speaking in other situations. Specific phobia (f40.248) Marked fear or anxiety about a…
By: Becca Hald on January 27, 2023
Somewhere in the midst of storms, voluntary evacuation, and quick trips back to our property to grab what we needed, I grabbed the wrong book. I did my reading and wrote my blog post on our flight home. I went to post last night and realized that the book I grabbed was Thinking, Fast and Slow…
By: Kristy Newport on January 26, 2023
Stephen King has provided a personal reflection on the art of writing in his book: On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft. King’s book is 316 pages long and the content is jam packed with great advice for beginning writers. His advice spanned the depths of creating plot and character to simple suggestions of having…
By: Tonette Kellett on January 26, 2023
This book, Failure of Nerve, by Edwin Friedman, was compiled from writings ten years after the author had passed away. It was Friedman’s opinion in these writings that under pressure, most leaders will give in to the weakest member of the organization because of fear of retaliation. [1] Their giving in to these people causes…
By: Michael O'Neill on January 26, 2023
I do not believe in coincidence. I often smile when puzzle pieces emerge uniquely by the Spirit though. There is something that is so incredibly cool and fulfilling when the fingerprint of the Spirit is all over you or the things you come in contact with. Whether it’s being assigned a book at the perfect…
By: Audrey Robinson on January 26, 2023
While preparing to write the third Syntopical Essay last semester, I was reviewing notes collected from Friedman’s book Failure of Nerve. Chapter Seven, titled Emotional Triangles, caught my attention, and aroused my curiosity. However, due to time constraints, I had to ‘file that one away,’ as my husband would say, so I could return later.…
By: Sara Taylor Lattimore on January 26, 2023
In A Failure of Nerve Edwin Friedman writes about leadership and the various aspects of being a self differentiated leader. A leader who can avoid the traps of being consumed in the crisis or fears of the people or organization that they lead. As a leader I have seen these traps repeatedly entangle good leaders,…
