That’s Dick Staub quoting C. S. Lewis. I asked him about Christian media when I interviewed him recently for TheHighCalling.org. His answer suprised and delighted me, “I don’t think that there is such a thing as Christian media. In a sense, I agree with C. S. Lewis who said, ‘We don’t need more Christian writers. We need more great writers who are Christian.’ ”
It’s a three part interview, beginning with Get Back in the Game! Go read it sometime this week, and let me know what you think. (I’m always looking for good feedback from readers. And we definitely encourage high calling bloggers to quote it and link to it.)
If you aren’t familiar with Staub, his stuff is well worth looking into. I’ve come to believe his manifesto, The Culturally Savvy Christian, is a must read for Christian artists. The last third struck me as especially powerful, but the book’s tone was the biggest shock to me. Staub doesn’t have any blinders on. He isn’t afraid to point out how completely disconnected from culture most Christians have become.
I’d also recommend his blog podcast, “The Kindling’s Muse.” I started listening to Inklings 2.0 this morning. (It’s a three part podcast. Here are part two and part three.)
So what are you waiting for? Go read the interview.
Note to Regulars: Speaking of getting back in the game… I’m back. I took a retreat, spent some time with family, and spent some time trying to refocus. Some really good things happened while I was gone.
Professionally: I’m now Senior Editor at the H. E. Butt Foundation. L.L., I’ve been writing some new poetry. Also, I’ve been writing fiction like mad: 1000 words a day. In order to keep that up, GoodWordEditing may slow down a bit for a few weeks.
Personally: My daughter began first grade. My son began preschool. My wife has been cast in The Importance of Being Earnest (one of my favorite plays). Amy and I are almost finished reading Harry Potter out loud.
Spiritually: the retreat time at Laity Lodge renewed me much more than I anticipated. I’m still thinking about the experience, and I don’t know if I can put it into words. This weekend, the Foundation is relaunching family camp. I’ll be there too.
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