Conformity
‘If you ask for conformity, you stifle creativity.’ Matthew Bannister, Broadcaster – at the 2006 Radio Festival, Cambridge.
Read MoreA challenge to Christians in the media
“… to trust God more and to stop fretting about things that God doesn’t fret about.” Lord Hastings of Scarisbrick – at the Fellowship of Eurpoean Broadcaster’s (FEB) UK Media Breakfast.
Read MoreMaking a difference
‘I refuse to believe that we cannot make this world a better place. I do, though, firmly believe that we can only make a difference through the small efforts of many millions of people starting with You and Me.’ Terry Waite
Read MoreCross Rhythms – 10,000 reviews
Congratulations to the Cross Rhythms website that has clocked up 10,000 music reviews As well as adding in all their latest reviews of new releases Cross Rhythms have been diligently adding to the site reviews from the old Cross Rhythms magazine. This represents a 15 year history! Whilst they’ve still not completed the task, this [...]
Read MoreAim High
‘Aim high – there is little virtue in easy victory.’ Sir Edmund Hillary – remembered for being the first man to climb Everest. ‘Reaching the summit of a mountain gives great satisfaction, but nothing for me has been more rewarding in life than the result of our climb on Everest, when we have devoted ourselves [...]
Read MoreWhat is ‘joy’?
‘Joy is the serious business of heaven’ C.S. Lewis (from ‘Letters to Malcolm’ p. 122)
Read MorePassionate saints wanted
‘Human nature, if it is healthy, demands excitement. And if it does not obtain its thrilling excitement in the right way, it will seek it in the wrong. God never made bloodless stoics; He makes passionate saints.’ Oswald Chambers
Read MoreNew General Director for the Churches Media Council
I should have noted ealier my congratulations to Andrew Graystone, who was appointed as the new General Director of the Churches Media Council from a shortlist of seven impressive candidates. Andrew has both theology and teaching qualifications, and he is currently finishing an MA – (Christian Mission and the broadcast media). He has worked on [...]
Read MoreHearing is an attitude
To a preacher from a pew person: It is really so very sad, with all the brilliant thoughts you’ve had. That when upon your text you muse, we cannot hear you in the pews. Reply from a pulpit person: You cannot hear? Alas! Alack! Then why on earth sit so far back? Just take a [...]
Read MoreChina’s Millions
Have you seen the website called ‘China’s Millions’? It provides a host of information from a Christian perspective on this emerging superpower. This site covers history, culture, religion and people groups. Another briefer source of information about China is the China section of OMF’s website. I discovered this website through the regular briefing that is sent [...]
Read MoreCreativity
‘Creativity is experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.’ Mary Lou Cook, Writer, Calligrapher and Community Activist
Read MoreAfter a bad show, remember …
‘Never regret. If it’s good, it’s wonderful. If it’s bad, it’s experience.’ Victoria Holt, Novelist
Read MoreThe Miracles of Jesus – BBC 1
You might like to spread the word about this BBC Manchester Religion and Ethics production which will be shown on BBC One on 30th JULY at 18.35hrs. It could become a talking point at work and worth watching: Today miracles are seen as supernatural acts that defy the laws of nature but in the first century AD [...]
Read MoreA ‘Box’ that will transform media
I’ve just returned from the Radio Festival having heard some interesting discussion about the future shape of broadcasting. What will emerge from the current technological revolution? I’m excited by the opportunities, but can’t get my mind round where it’ll all end up. I’m sure there will still be a place for creative linear broadcasting, but the commercial radio industry faces the daunting [...]
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