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Book Notes
by THINQ Media
THINQ Media provides a synthesized summary of the top new and old books Christian leaders must be aware of and should read.
Episodes
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Book: The Science of Virtue by Mark McMinn
Mark McMinn's book, The Science of Virtue: Why Positive Psychology Matters to the Church, bridges the gap between psychology and Christianity. McMinn recounts his journey from skepticism to integrating faith with scientific study, challenging the historical rift between the two fields. He...
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Book: The Road to Character by David Brooks
Thanks for joining us today on Book Notes. We've explored David Brooks' insightful journey in "The Road to Character," where he reflects on the virtues that truly define a person's legacy—beyond mere achievements and accolades. Brooks challenges us to embrace humility, self-awareness, and inner...
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Book: The Character Gap: How Good Are We? by Christian B. Miller
In this episode of Book Notes, host Jackie Quinn presents "The Character Gap" by Christian B. Miller. This book explores the intricacies of human morality, uncovering through psychological research why individuals often behave in ways that contradict their stated values. Miller suggests that…
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Book: Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What to Do about It, by David Zahl
In this episode of BookNotes, host Jackie Quinn introduces the book "Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What to Do about It" by David Zahl. The book explores how modern-day obsessions—from career success to parenting, technology…
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Book: Renovation of the Heart, by Dallas Willard
In "Renovation of the Heart," Dallas Willard tackles the perennial question that echoes through the apostle Paul's writings: why do we struggle with behaviors contrary to our beliefs? Willard contends that our approach to spiritual growth often starts with external efforts to modify behavior, but...
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Book: How to Raise Kind Kids, by Thomas Lickona
In "How to Raise Kind Kids," Thomas Lickona presents parenting as a nuanced art rather than a strict science, acknowledging the evolving challenges parents face. Through insightful anecdotes and scientific research from institutions like Yale, Lickona emphasizes that kindness is cultivated…
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Book: A Walking Disaster, by Dr. Jamie Aten
In this episode of BookNotes, host Jackie Quinn introduces the book "A Walking Disaster" by Jamie Aten, a psychologist and disaster relief researcher. Aten shares his personal journey through cancer and discusses the similarities between his battle with cancer and his professional work studying...
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Book: Anatomy of the Soul, by Dr. Curt Thompson
In this episode of BookNotes, host Jackie Quinn introduces the book "Anatomy of the Soul" by Dr. Curt Thompson. The book delves into the connections between the brain, interpersonal relationships, and spirituality. It explores how neuroscience can help answer questions about loneliness…
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Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
Jon Tyson discusses Cal Newport's book, Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World.
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THINQ Media provides a synthesized summary of the top new and old books Christian leaders must be aware of and should read.
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