Kirk Farney – Ministers of a New Medium

Brent and Ian talk with Kirk Farney, Vice President for advancement, vocation and alumni engagement and a member of the History Faculty at Wheaton College, Illinois in the States. In Kirk’s new book from IVP America ‘Ministers of a New Medium’ he explores the work of Fulton J. Sheen of Catholic Hour and Walter A. Maier of ‘The Lutheran Hour’, two groundbreaking leaders in Christian broadcasting.  (2:00) How Kirk got involved in the project; ((3:30) The impact radio made in the States during the Depression; (5:20) How the networks viewed ‘religious’ broadcasting; (7:30) Who were Fulton Sheen and Walter Maier? (10:36) How their radio careers started; (12:36) Two different preaching and broadcasting styles; (15:00) Christians in the Media.  How can we engage in the media today? (17:35) The doctrine of the Atonement at the center of Sheen and Maier’s preaching; (21:00) Both men academics who could relate theology to the people; (24:10) How Catholics and Lutherans responded to Sheen and Maier; (26:30) New technology and Christian broadcasting.  Stay open to technology! Links mentioned in this episode: IV Press Wheaton college Kirk D. Farney 'Ministers of a New Medium: Broadcasting Theology in the Radio Ministries of Fulton J. Sheen and Walter A. Maier' Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude.   Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.