Skeptics Reading the Bible as Story

I'm starting to understand the reason for different approaches to different audiences--including audience size, viewers online vs. In person, debates vs conversation. If there is an audience that wants to hear what you have to say, perhaps it be would good to engage them and give them what they want. It works for pastors and comedians. When speaking with people who don't want to hear what you have to say, perhaps a different approach is necessary.... What kind of conversations would you have? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DCHrN5ZLSwI

Happy New Year! We start the new Year out Tuesdays from 6-8 in the StoryTime Room. We will begin Proverbs chapter 15. ... If you have been wondering what it would be like to discuss denominational differences with others who disagree with you, this is a good place to do it. If you have never read the Bible, this is a non-threatening non-Christian, non-denominational way to read and understand some popular ancient literature, whose stories have been passed down for thousands of years. If you want to get better at having really hard conversations with complete strangers in a cordial, friendly, environment, this is a good place to do it.

Can we converse with people when we are afraid? Here are two really great examples of where Atheists and Christians can start discussing things that are very difficult to discuss in regard to belief. How to Talk to People About Christianity (80 min)... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_HcKbls_RI Greg Koukal's book "Tactics" A Humanitarian Option for Changing Minds (30 min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9HGSqAqvUs Anthony Magnabosco To even out time, here is (51min) of a conversation Engaging with Believers: Matt Dillahunty & Anthony Magnabosco | Nashville NaNoCon 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iejMQhi2Mng Notice the different styles of each video. One is an interview Q and A. One is a Powerpoint with audience Q and A. One is shorter. One is longer. There are 2 videos instead of 1. Did one resonate more with you rather than the other one? How do you engage people in conversation?

We will have to cancel tonight's meeting due to schedule conflicts.

We will be in the StoryTime room at the Nixa library for the summer. 6:00-8:00pm Tue.