One Church’s Response to COVID-19

The Romanians in Chicago, who have already lived under Communist dictatorship, lead the way out for American churches.

1995 – Neil Postman on Marshall McLuhan

Read Neil Postman’s interview for the 1995 Understand McLuhan interactive CD-ROM from Voyager Interactive.

Is Secondhand Screen Time the New Secondhand Smoking?

Joelle Renstrom of Boston University explains the potential risks of secondhand screen time.

How Luther Lost Control of the Message

Listen to Christianity Today‘s Living & Effective podcast episode “How Luther Lost Control of the Message.”

The Amazing Little Box That Creates Sadness

“The Amazing Little Box That Creates Sadness,” Jon Millstein’s review of the latest smartphone technology.

Douglas Rushkoff Admits Original Sin

“It’s as if some innate human savagery is to blame for our troubles.”  

Eric McLuhan’s Obituary

Second Nature Journal offers its deepest condolences to the McLuhan family for the loss of Eric McLuhan on May 18, 2018.  In his passing, Second Nature Journal has also lost a key Editorial Board Member, and a dear friend, mentor, and inspiration. The obituary of the Toronto Star can be read here.

Media, Journalism, and Communication: A Student’s Guide

Dr. Read Mercer Schuchardt’s latest book, Media, Journalism, and Communication: A Student’s Guide, is available from Crossway and Amazon starting March 31.  

Read Schuchardt’s 8 Theses on Christians and Twitter

Dr. Read Schuchardt outlines 8 principles to guide every Christian social media user’s relationship with Twitter.

Religious Climate

Bill Irwin and Read Schuchardt’s co-authored poem on climate change.

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