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Rainbows for Our Fallen World
By: H. David Schuringa|Published Date: 09/13/2009|Source: Crossroad Connection
H. David Schuringa interviews Kim Harris Vander Lende, the curator of a gallery for the artwork of prisoners. Vander Lende defines art in general, and applies her concept of art to the unique, innovative works of the incarcerated.
Found In: Culture/Institutions > Art of Prisoners > Speech
Related Scripture: James 1:17
The Death Penalty on Trial Part II
By: H. David Schuringa|Published Date: 05/15/2009|Source: Crossroad Connection
In the second part in a three-part series, Schuringa continues his interview with Ron Gleason. This interview focuses on sanctity of life issues, whether the death penalty deters murder, and the apparent lack of Scriptural support for long-term incarceration.
Found In: Community/Government > Sanctity of Life > Speech
Related Scripture: Romans 13:1-5
Series: The Death Penalty on Trial Part 2/3
Should Ex-Felons Be Allowed to Vote?
By: H. David Schuringa|Published Date: 03/20/2009|Source: Crossroad Connection
Myrna Perez of the Brennan Center for Justice at The New York University of Law speaks with H. David Schuringa about the Brennan Center’s controversial initiatives to restore voting rights to ex-felons. Many states have severe restrictions on ex-felons and their right to vote, yet still charge them taxes. Perez argues that in order to restore the fallen, we must recognize their potential as active members of their communities.
Found In: Community/Government > Voting Rights of Ex-Felons > Speech
Related Scripture: Psalm 103:6
Church Planting in Prison
By: H. David Schuringa|Published Date: 04/03/2009|Source: Crossroad Connection
H. David Schuringa interviews Steve Moerman, pastor of Cornerstone Prison Church in the Sioux Falls Correctional Facility.  They discuss how planting churches within prison walls develops an active community for Christ. Ultimately, this prepares the incarcerated for a vibrant life with Christ in prison, as in society upon reentry.
Found In: Religion/Sprituality > Prison Ministry > Speech
Related Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-6
How to Set a Church on Fire
By: H. David Schuringa|Published Date: 04/24/2009|Source: Crossroad Connection
H. David Schuringa interviews Art Van Wolde, pastor of Calvary Christian Reformed Church in Pella, Iowa, who explains how pastors and churches come alive when they come into contact with God’s people in prison.
Found In: Religion/Sprituality > Prison Ministry > Speech
Related Scripture: John 21:22
Christians and the Media Elite
By: Charles W. Colson|Published Date: 03/11/1993|Source: Sources
In a speech before the National Press Club, Colson discusses the divide between the evangelical Christian right and the media elite. Using the context of prison reform, Colson demonstrates how declining national morals have led to an increase in crime rates in the United States. The current policy of deterrence does not decrease crime, nor do prisons rehabilitate criminals. As a solution, Colson outlines three principles of a moral response to crime: 1) offering prisoners a message of hope and redemption, 2) incorporating restitution and alternative sentencing into the judicial system, and 3) dealing with society’s crumbling moral consensus. Both liberals and conservatives have contributed to the failure of America's prison system, and both sides must come together in meaningful debate in order to find a tenable solution.
Found In: Culture/Institutions > prison reform > Speech
Related Scripture: Romans 8:11
Packer, Puritans, and Postmoderns
By: Charles W. Colson|Published Date: 09/25/2006|Source: Beeson Divinity School, Samaford University

Colson stresses the centrality of absolute truth found in Christ, who is the truth, the logos, ultimate reality in opposition to postmodernism and our society's fear of truth claims.  Arguing that without taking truth seriously it is impossible to take God seriously, Colson critiques the Emerging Church's departure from revealed propositional truth.  Truth is knowable because God is and has spoken in revelation, but we can also know truth through nature, through the moral order written on our hearts, and the rationality of Christian truth when compared with all other systems.

 

Found In: Education/Development > Postmodernism and Truth > Speech
Related Scripture: Colossians 1:9-20
Series: J.I. Packer and the Evangelical Future Conference
The Good Life
By: Charles W. Colson|Published Date: 2005|Source: Socrates in the City Speakers Series
Colson puts forth the countercultural idea that the object of life is not exaltation of self or personal autonomy but the maturing of the soul manifested in realizing that others are more important than oneself. Integral to coming to this maturity and making sense of life is learning to see the world through God's eyes that is, through a biblical worldview, which Colson outlines. A Christian's purpose is to participate in the redemption of fallen culture and to alleviate the consequences of sin and suffering, remaining aware that other worldviews promises of redemption lead to tyranny and not true concern for others. [Note: includes Q&A]
Found In: Community/Government > conflict in worldview > Speech
Related Scripture: John 16:13
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What Is Truth
By: Charles W. Colson|Published Date: 11/14/2003|Source: Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary
Colson argues that Christians need to understand Christianity as a worldview in order to defend biblical truth against competing worldviews both outside (Islam) and inside their own culture (secular naturalism, utilitarianism, relativism). Truth exists and is knowable in four ways: Scripture, the Tao, nature, and empirical validation. Colson illustrates the idea of empirical validation by examining the implications of alternate ideologies, which prove to be either self-refuting or unlivable.
Found In: Education/Development > Truth > Speech
Related Scripture: John 18:38
Testimony Hearing on Reentry before the Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee
By: Pat Nolan|Published Date: 03/11/2009|Source: Justice Fellowship
Speaking from experience as a California assemblyman and then a short-term resident of a California prison, Pat Nolan explains the problems with the current criminal justice policy. Although over 700,000 prisoners are released each year, their time in prison does little to prepare them for re-entry into society. Nolan asks the committee members to adopt an approach that allows for restoration and training for criminals. He explains the success of InnerChange Freedom Initiative and reducing recidivism and helping prisons re-integrate into society. He urges the committee members not to overlook the importance that religion plays in this program-it is able to give prisoners something the state cannot: love and hope.
Found In: Community/Government > Restorative Justice > Speech
Related Scripture: Isaiah 32:18
Religious Discrimination and Prisoners' Rights: Testimony before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
By: Pat Nolan|Published Date: 02/08/2008|Source: Justice Fellowship
Speaking from experience as a California assemblyman and then a short-term resident of a California prison, Pat Nolan testifies to the denial of First Amendment religious rights in prisons. Although religious programs and volunteers have a proven record of helping prisoners, prison officials often discriminate against and actively discourage religious activities. These officials see the programs as extra work for themselves, and not as helpful activities for prisoners to engage in. Further, this attitude results in denying prisoners their fundamental right of practicing their own religions.
Found In: Community/Government > Religious Programs in Prison > Speech
Related Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:29
The Beginnning of Freedom
By: F. Russell Hittinger|Published Date: 2002|Source: Justice Fellowship
Hittinger provides an insightful analysis of natural law as it relates to absolute moral truth. Throughout history Christians have affirmed basic principles that allowed for consensus in societal order. Today, even most evangelical Christians fail to affirm that absolute moral truths exist. Rather than having a worldview shaped by Christian truths, Christianity has become just one piece of a multifaceted worldview. Without natural law, we lose an essential part of foundation for consensus on absolute moral truth.
Found In: Community/Government > Natural Law > Speech
Related Scripture: Matthew 19
How to Treat People with Special Needs
By: H. David Schuringa|Published Date: 07/23/2009|Source: Crossroad Connection
Most people in prison suffer from some sort of disability. Dr. David Schuringa interviews Mark Stephenson, the Director of Disability Concerns for the Christian Reformed Church, who has expertise on how to relate to people with special needs in ways that build them up as valued members of the body of Christ.
Found In: Culture/Institutions > Mental Disabilities and the Church > Speech
Related Scripture: Matthew 25:40
The Death Penalty on Trial Part III
By: H. David Schuringa|Published Date: 05/22/2009|Source: Crossroad Connection
In this final segment of a three-part series, H. David Schuringa addresses tough questions with interviewee Ron Gleason. They discuss innocent people on death row, why prisons do not rehabilitate, and whether Calvin erred in giving Servetus the death penalty.
Found In: Community/Government > Sanctity of Life > Speech
Related Scripture: Amos 5:12
Series: The Death Penalty on Trial Part 3/3
The Flaming Word
By: Charles W. Colson|Published Date: August 1993|Source: Cross Current Digest
Preachers of God's word need to be humble and faithful in speaking the truth to their congregations, and not allow themselves to be puffed up with a false sense of self-importance.  Ministers should emphasize the conviction of sin before the good news of God's love.  Preachers need to teach their congregations God's truth, and equip them in the knowledge of God's word, not just placate them with therapeutic platitudes. 
Found In: Religion/Sprituality > Preaching the Truth > Speech
Related Scripture: Matthew 4:17
Series: Cross Current
Turn Your Bad News into Good News
By: Charles W. Colson|Published Date: 1985|Source: Way to Grow Cassette Tape Set
All the world's trappings of success are empty compared to the glorious experience of becoming converted and accepting Jesus as your personal savior.  No matter how much bad news is in your life, if you put your trust in God and give your life to Him, God can turn your life around.
Found In: Religion/Sprituality > Conversion > Speech
Related Scripture: Mark 1:15
Series: A Love That Works: Putting God's Love Into Practice 1 of 7
Testimony from Anita Showalter, DO on Fetal Pain
By: Anita Showalter|Published Date: 02/25/2010|Source: Christian Medical and Dental Associations
Anita Showalter, an obstetrician and gynecologist, testified before the Nebraska State Judiciary Committee concerning abortion and fetal pain.  Showalter explains the physician's duty to assess gestational age and medical complications that require early delivery or termination.
Found In: Community/Government > Abortion > Speech
Related Scripture: Psalm 139
Testimony of Ferdinand F. Salvacion, M.D.
By: Ferdinand F. Salvacion|Published Date: February 2010|Source: Christian Medical and Dental Associations
Ferdinand F. Salvacion, a physician specializing in anesthesiology and pain medicine, testified before the Nebraska Legislature Judiciary Committee concerning fetal pain.  Dr. Salvacion defines physical and physiological pain in four stages, beginning with initial pain response and ending in perception.  A fetus may have an initial pain response within six weeks and may perceive the pain by twenty weeks of development.
Found In: Community/Government > Abortion > Speech
Related Scripture: Psalm 139
Testimony of Timothy Deering, M.D.
By: Timothy Deering|Published Date: 02/27/2008|Source: Christian Medical and Dental Associations

Dr. Timothy Deering, a graduate of Vanderbilt School of Medicine, specializes in family medicine.  Dr. Deering testified before the Senate concerning the effects of abortion on mothers and the medical professionals involved in the procedure.  He recounts experiences of mothers suffering both physical and emotional distress after an abortion, as well as significant psychological distress to nurses and physicians.

Found In: Community/Government > Abortion > Speech
Related Scripture: Psalm 139
Child Custody Protection Act: Testimony of Teresa Stanton Collett
By: Teresa Stanton Collett|Published Date: 06/03/2004|Source: Christian Medical and Dental Associations
The Child Custody Protection Act is a mechanism intended to ensure the best interests of those affected by an unplanned pregnancy.  By encouraging parental notification, this Act assists parents and pregnant teens in making informed decisions about proper medical care and options such as adoption and single parenthood.
Found In: Community/Government > Pregnancy and Parental Rights > Speech
Related Scripture: Psalm 51

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