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If you live in PA or IL here are 2 opportunities to tune in on FM radio for my interviews regarding THE FINE LINE. Check out the details below:

INTERVIEW DATE: February 12 11:00 AM ET

25 minutes live 
 
MEDIA:  WGRC Radio, The Matter at Hand

                  Lewisburg, Pennsylvania 

HOST:  Larry Weidman 

INTERVIEW DATE: February 12 3:00 PM CT (4:00 PM ET)

20-25 minutes live 
 
MEDIA:  WMBI Radio, Prime Time Chicago

                  Chicago, Illinois 

HOST:  Steve Hiller 

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I received the following Facebook message from one of my readers – Roger Coville.

Kary,

I thought you would enjoy knowing that we used the books from your launch night to share with Kelly’s family during our break. We are meeting each night about eight to cover at least two chapters. Great stuff! We have nine in total from age 16 to 67. The kids are leading us tonight. What a blessing to end our day talking about what we all wrestle with. The Line is getting clearer each day.

I hope your tour is going well.

All the best from Fla,
Roger and Kelly

Curious and encouraged, I sent him back a message asking him these five questions.

1. What made your family want to study the fine line on vacation
2.  Please describe a sample schedule of your group study(reading, amount of time for discussion, location, prayer, etc.)
3. What types of discussions did it bring up
4. Why do you think the study is relevant to such a wide variety of ages
5. What outcomes do you anticipate from partipating in the study

Here are some pics with his family doing the study on their vacation. Their answers to my five questions are below: 

What made your family want to study the fine line on vacation

1. Some of us went to the launch of the book, and thought it would be a great idea to do with a group.  We were leaving on vacation the next week, so it was apparent that we had a great opportunity with the group being our family.  It seemed to be applicable to all ages, our teenagers through the grandparents.

 Please describe a sample schedule of your group study(reading, amount of time for discussion, location, prayer, etc.)

2. Reading was done daily, between 2-3 chapters each day, with individuals choosing their own pace and location for reading. Discussions were between an hour and two hours each night, in the same room, at around 8 pm with different facilitators each discussion.  The reading took 30 minutes to an hour depending on reading pace, which was a very reasonable time commitment, and it is easy-going reading as well.

What types of discussions did it bring up

3. The group was somewhat polarized, with a few of the adults feeling they fell on the separatist end of the teeter totter, with all of the teenagers weighing down the conformist end.  It allowed for a great amount of balance and different points of view in discussion.  The different ages/stages of life allowed for those to see how it was relevant in all walks of life.  The discussions brought many laughs, as well as some tears and minor conflict, but all of it was positive and all felt everything said applied or meant something to them.  We followed the discussion questions and let the discussion branch from there, and it worked really well.  People were answering the questions honestly, and it led to many in-depth discussions, not just simple question answering.

Why do you think the study is relevant to such a wide variety of ages

4. Every Christian struggles with this, if they are truly trying to grow, something the Church has been trending towards.  Most modern Christians wish to grow in themselves, and well as see the Church grow, which you point out.  To do this correctly, regardless of age, this is applicable.  If Christians are to go into the world and love others as they are directed, this is an obvious struggle.

What outcomes do you anticipate from partipating in the study?

5. We feel this will lead to much more open-mindedness in viewing the other camp.  We also feel it portrays the non-christian society in a new light and how you must influence it.  As well as how to appropriately involve yourself in this society, and integrate spirituality in every aspect of life.  It leads to a greater self-awareness in judging how close to the line you are.  For a few of us, we were not aware of what we were doing, and how far on one side of the spectrum we had drifted.  We also realized how easy it was to blend in and get caught in one group or the other.  Many understood the concept you were putting forth, but it provides new motivation for doing so, the motivation of God, and not ourselves. 

A huge thanks to…

The Towler’s of Waverly, Ohio (Gary, Penny, Maddy, Hannah)

Ms Sandra Pollard of Portsmouth, Ohio

The Coville’s of Powell, Ohio (Roger, Kelly, Stan, Cassie)

…for letting us join you on your vacation.

Save this date (April 23, 2009) for this free event.

Alternative to Emergent: 

Navigating the Strengths and Weaknesses of the Movement

Presented by: KaryOberbrunner.com 

April 23, 2009

9:00 – 9:15 am:  Worship

9:15 – 10:30 am:   Session 1

Navigating the Conversation: A Brief History Concerning What & Why

This session introduces vocabulary, origins, and motivations for the movement.

11:00 – 12:15 pm:  Session 2

Unintentional Atheists: 4 Reasons why you’re Probably an Atheist without even Knowing it & what to do About it

This session demonstrates the strengths of the movement which return us to a biblical, methodological, embodiment of the Gospel.

6:00 – 6:30 pm:   NTBI Campus Tour

6:30 – 6:45 pm:  NTBI DVD

6:45 – 7:15 pm:   Session 3

The Fine Line: Alternative to Emergent

This session presents the Third Way – a balanced and bold approach of integrating Christ with Culture.   

7:30 – 8:00 pm:   Session 4

A Faith of Substance: Clarification and Commitment to Orthodoxy

This session presents a confident affirmation of Truth and the doctrines not up for negotiation.

* Please join us for dessert and coffee in the NTBI Dining Hall following last session 

For more information about this special event, please contact me at adam_demark@ntm.org.  More details to follow.   Visit us online at www.ntbi.org  

The event is free to the public. Seating is limited. Relevant resources will be available for purchase onsite.

New Tribes Bible Institute

915 N. Harwell Ave.

Waukesha, WI 53186

Listen here 2-5-09 at 1:00 PM EST

INTERVIEW CONFIRMATION 
 
 

Kary Oberbrunner The Fine Line: Re-Envisioning the Gap between Christ & Culture 
 

INTERVIEW DATE: January 29 1:00 PM ET  

MEDIA:  Songtime Radio, Songtime

Hyannis, Massachusetts

For some reason (unbeknowst to me) I was chosen to be an Ooze Select Blogger (actually it’s thanks to you readers).

What does this mean for you the reader?

That I will be reviewing books, telling you which ones are worth your dollar and which ones you should pass up.

What does it mean for me?

Read the email I was sent below. And be on the lookout for more posts in the near future. I have 5 new books sitting on my desk…so you will get a post on some very soon.
For the past two years, http://theOoze.com has been piloting a program with selectpublishers where we send bloggers & podcasters (at no cost to you) new and even upcoming releases—some before anyone else sees them. We ask that you read these when you can, and blog about them within the month. Whenever possible, I also get you unprecedented access to the authors of these titles, so you can host a blog interview if you’re inclined.

What books?
All kinds. The reason I’m writing you today is because I’m getting ready to send a shipment of titles later this week, and I’m really excited about the combo.

Theology, spirituality, justice, practical living, science, philosophy, art, literature—over the next 12 months, we plan to seek a variety of engaging releases with discriminating emerging readers in mind. Think of it as an exclusive book club for top-tier bloggers like yourself.

Don Bennett from THE UNDERGROUND  just recently interviewed me about how THE FINE LINE is impacting the youth culture, equipping and affecting churches, ministry leaders, parents, and students. Check out our conversation via podcast on iTunes or peek into their virtual study on FACEBOOK where their student leaders are exploring a chapter a week and weighing in with their thoughts.

In case you didn’t catch it the first time around.

Tune in tonight to my chat about THE FINE LINE with host Ted Griffin. Streaming live from 6-8 PM ET on http://www.kgftradio.com.