Another gem from our OKC Conference, this one from Carrie Willard. Come for the Monty Python tune, stay for the moving hymn sing, with a beautiful reflection on a mother’s angst in between.
I’m So Worried: How God Loves Me Through Anxiety – Carrie Willard from Mockingbird on Vimeo
The second of Steven Paulson’s stellar presentations at our recent OKC Conference, this one’s gotten a lot of love from those who’ve heard it. It works both in concert with and independent of the first one:
Grace in an Age of Distraction 2 – Steven Paulson from Mockingbird on Vimeo.
Here comes the next video from our OKC Conference last month! The illustrious Rev. Dr. Koch presiding:
The Distraction of our Lives – Jady Koch from Mockingbird on Vimeo.
Very happy to share this conference talk from Oklahoma City, featuring the Rev. Curt Benham, who shares about the surprising blessings of distraction. (Note: minor technical difficulties with the video in the first 10 minutes. But the audio is clear throughout!) Enjoy:
In Praise of Distraction – Curt Benham from Mockingbird on Vimeo.
Voila: the first video from our recent conference in Oklahoma City! Here, keynote speaker Steven Paulson — author of Luther’s Outlaw God — introduces the conference theme: distraction… Trust us, you’ll want to give your attention to this one. 😉
With sincerest apologies to the much esteemed and beloved Rev. Morton, this video fell through the cracks! Behold, the final breakout video from our Spring Conference in NYC, featuring a cover image for the ages:
I Don't Identify as Human: The Hidden Image of the Hidden God – Adam Morton from Mockingbird on Vimeo.
An incredibly heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped put on our conference in Oklahoma City last weekend, especially the good folks at All Souls Episcopal Church, The Anglican Foundation, Commonplace Books, and all-around miracle-worker Carol Johnson. We’re also supremely grateful to Terry Prather and Doug Klembara for filling in on A/V at the last minute.
As per usual, we’re making the recordings available at no charge; if you weren’t able to attend but would like to make a contribution to the cost of putting on the event, Lord knows we’d appreciate it! You can do so via our Support page.
Download links are followed below by an in-line player for each session. And everything’s available on our Talkingbird podcast if you prefer to listen that way. Videos of the talks will be rolled out gradually over the next few weeks. Photos courtesy of Casey and Travis Squyres at Stellate Photography.
Talks
“Grace in an Age of Distraction I” — Steven Paulson
“In Praise of Distraction” — Curt Benham
“The Distraction of Our Lives” — Jady Koch
“Grace in an Age of Distraction II” — Steven Paulson
“I’m So Worried: How God Loves Me Through Anxiety” — Carrie Willard
“A Discussion on Law & Gospel” — Steven Paulson and Jady Koch
“Sinners in the Hands of—SQUIRREL!” — David Zahl
Breakouts
“Marriage-Salvation Events” — Ellis and Debbie Brazeal
“Instagram Scrolling and Twitter Rants: Today’s Solutions to Luther’s Anfechtung” — Kelsi Klembara
“Grace in Distracted Parenting” — Nathan Carr
“Walker Percy on Distraction and Selfhood” — Scott Johnson
Check out the trailer that the ever-talented Mark Babikow put together for our event next month in Oklahoma City (10/11-13)! You don’t want to miss this one:
Our next breakout video is one that really seemed to hit those in attendance right between the eyes. We’ve got our fingers crossed that Dave will turn it into a book:
Grace for Those with Father Issues (AKA, Grace for Those with a Pulse) – Dave Johnson from Mockingbird on Vimeo.
The next breakout vid from our NYC Conference is here–and it’s explosive! After you’ve recovered and are ready for your next dose of Willard magic, be advised: Carrie is giving one the keynotes at the upcoming event in Oklahoma City (10/11-13).
Do I Feel a Draft?: Keeping the Door Open for Reconciliation – Carrie Willard from Mockingbird on Vimeo.
The final plenary from NYC in which we broach that topic and lose our sense of smell. Also, ABBA meets the King.
Across the Great Divide – David Zahl from Mockingbird on Vimeo.
Another breakout from our NYC Conference, from the one and only Sam Bush.
Saturday Night Law: How Humor Convicts the Sinner – Sam Bush from Mockingbird on Vimeo.
