Ellul's Cafe

Welcome to Ellul’s Cafe. A conversation where we bring theology, technology and culture to the table to discuss what it means to faithful followers of Christ. In the tradition of our patron saint Jacq…

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Ponder and Prognosticate Podcasting
Reach out to me: profpettitt@gmail.com Podcasts are here, and we don't think they will be going away anytime soon. But why, in a time of shrinking attention spans, are long form podcasts popular? And should you start a podcast? Join Jeremy Pettitt and Station Manager/Head/Overlord of XN Radio Ry…
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The Dating Game
Dating in our society certainly has changed over the years. Technology can work to our advantage, but only if we know how to use it, rather than letting it use us. This fact becomes evident as we see more and more online dating websites and apps gaining popularity, and as we figure out new ways of …
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Remember, Remember, the 8th of November
Election day is near. Some say Christians are better off standing on the sidelines when it comes to politics. Is there a way we can join in on and work towards a better future without compromising our values? What role does social media play in the political game? Join Jeremy Pettitt and Moody Bib…
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AI
As technology continues to evolve, we face a question: how far are we comfortable going with the integration of man and machine? Today’s topic is one that sparks intrigue and anticipation in some, while stirring up fear and hesitation in others. What can artificial intelligence do for us? What shou…
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Ready Player Zoom
Join Jeremy Pettitt and Communications student Erin for a conversation about remote learning before, during and after the pandemic. We talk about what went right, what went wrong, and what we can do better moving forward in a world that will probably never go back to just one kind of classroom. Re…
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Ellul's Cafe LIVE
Reach out to me:profpettitt@gmail.com Today's episode is a live recording from a show we did for our campus radio station! Our special guest is Professor Brain Kammerzelt. He is the head of the Communications Department at Moody Bible Institute. Today, we discuss a variety of topics. Tune in!
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Carrots & Sticks
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Community
In light of the inescapable struggles of digital connection, how can we engage with building community in online spaces? How can we avoid being performative and encourage authenticity in virtual communication? Is your online presence truly who you are, or just a highlight reel? Join Professor Jer…
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Dreams of Living Life
How do we maintain faithfulness to Christian faith as a set of beliefs, practices, and ways of engaging with Jesus in this moment without completely disengaging from the cultural context of this moment? How can we use art to practice placemaking in our contexts? What is the value in slowing down an…
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The New Testimonies
What makes a good story within a digital platform? How can we use stories as a vessel for the gospel? How do we balance the humanity in stories with our technology in order to connect to our human audiences? Join Professor Jeremy Pettitt and recent communications graduate and soon-to-be missiona…
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