Author: John Mark Reynolds

The internet has made dialogue possible with individuals around the world; however, has the coarsening of our language prohibited us from engaging in this much heralded dialogue? John Mark Reynolds, Paul Spears, and Fred Sanders explore the coarsening of online conversation and offer several insights into the nature of the problem. Click here to listen!

The internet will change everything. As though trying to “write” your dissertation on a computer was not difficult enough, now many computers are cutting the edge of technology with something called “the internet.” Do not distress, Fred Sanders, Paul Spears, and John Mark Reynolds are here to help you make sense of the vast, complicated,…

America’s leading universities have lost their way. They no longer educate children to be good, follow truth, or acquire knowledge; this is a significant problem. It is important for students applying to college or parents looking to make a significant four to five year educational investment in the life of their child to understand this…

Friendship is hard to define, yet it is a defining aspect of every person’s life. John Mark Reynolds, Paul Spears, and Fred Sanders discuss the nature of friendships, their utility, and the role they play in one’s personal development. Click here to listen!

Kick off the new year right with the guys at Middlebrow as they make their big predictions for 2008. From the topic of education to theology to Brett Favre and the Packers, this is a new year’s podcast that everyone should make a resolution to hear. Click here to listen!

Grab a cup of egg nog, seat yourself comfortably in front of the fire, and join Fred Sanders, Paul Spears, and John Mark Reynolds for a very merry Middlebrow Christmas special. Click here to listen!

What is the value of a liberal arts education? For many, college is seen as a step on the path to a career. Nonetheless, many students desire more from their education than merely a trip through the gauntlet of general education on the course of career training. This desire can lead them to pursue knowledge…

An Xbox in place of exploration. Instead of attempting the rigors of ‘going and doing’, many today passively delight themselves with the excitement of ‘doing’ in a reality that is not any reality at all. To what degree is it OK for us to allow our imaginations, our minds, to be captivated by amusement, especially…

Homer but not Harry Potter. Plato but not the Epic of Gilgamesh. Each year, students of the Torrey Honors Institute at Biola University read and intellectually engage dozens of ‘great books’ as a part of their general education. While not every book that has ever been penned is great, some are so great that they…

Beginning and Maintaining a Meaningful Blog So you like the idea of blogging, but the idea of maintaining a blog seems overwhelming. Fear not, blog upkeep can be quick and easy if you do not lose sight of what makes a blog meaningful and effective. John Mark Reynolds will offer up some tips and tricks…

Mike Huckabee hit a home-run at his recent appearance before his Focus on the Family friendly audience. Huckabee is appealing to many in socially conservatives circles, but does he have what it takes to unite the party and lead the Republicans to a victory against Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton? As the race to the Republican…

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s recent visit to Columbia University has sparked both reactions of appreciation and disgust from pundits across the media. While many have debated the political cost of his visit, questions about whether or not it was meritorious for Columbia to invite Ahmadinejad for educational reasons have been largely unaddressed. Was it good that Columbia…