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On the 40th anniversary of Neil Postman's prophetic book Amusing Ourselves to Death (1985), Scrolling Ourselves to Death gathers today's most incisive writers to think critically about the shaping power of contemporary technology. This book explores Postman's insights, connects them to the challenges facing Christians today, and turns difficult challenges into life-giving opportunities for the church. Stepping back from their screens, listeners will be equipped to live faithfully, and grow spiritually, in a "scrolling ourselves to death" world.

James remembers the day he began to plot to kill his father, Harry: It was the day before his seventh birthday, and he finally realized his mom was not going to leave him.

A lyrical, spellbinding picture book exploring the world of dreams from James Mercer, founder of the Grammy-nominated band The Shins, with stunning art by longtime collaborator Jacob Escobedo. Pair it with the original lullaby by The Shins that inspired by the book! You might dream about dragons...