Over on our Resources page, I’ve linked to a great podcast by “Sidewalks in the Kingdom” author Eric Jacobsen. If you don’t know, “Sidewalks” is a highly recommended book on urbanism and the church. If you want an idea of what we’re hoping to accomplish with The Good City, “Sidewalks” would be a great place [...]
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“Sidewalks in the Kingdom” podcast
by Jon Swerens on October 18, 2007, in Philosophy, Purpose, Urbanism
“Sidewalks in the Kingdom” podcast
by Jon Swerens on October 18, 2007, in Philosophy, Purpose, Urbanism
Over on our Resources page, I’ve linked to a great podcast by “Sidewalks in the Kingdom” author Eric Jacobsen. If you don’t know, “Sidewalks” is a highly recommended book on urbanism and the church. If you want an idea of what we’re hoping to accomplish with The Good City, “Sidewalks” would be a great place [...]
Called to work — and live — in the city
by Jon Swerens on October 3, 2007, in Philosophy, Purpose
The folks of Comment magazine have some advice for 28-year-olds who believe that they are called to live in the city — and who are doing so, but who are discouraged and confused by the challenges they and their cohort are experiencing — in corporate life, city administration or politics, education, film and other media, [...]
Being neighborly, even online
by Jon Swerens on September 27, 2007, in Philosophy, Purpose
A visitor by the name of Rachel asks: I’m very interested in seeing that the two of you have teamed up for what looks to be a very interesting blog on the crossroads of urban planning and religion. I know that both of you have deep Christian convictions, so I am wondering how you anticipate [...]
What he sees is a city
by Jon Swerens on September 18, 2007, in Philosophy, Purpose
On occasion, we’ll post a few good quotes from a few good books. Here’s one from a book that I see as foundational to the discussion of the good city: (W)e of all people have a deep history of interest in the city, rooted in our biblical tradition. … When John (the evangelist), exiled on [...]
Why ‘The Good City’ exists
by Jon Swerens on September 8, 2007, in Purpose
It’s a great time to be a citydweller in Fort Wayne. Residents, politicians and business leaders all are waking up to the realization that the center city is something we want to not just preserve, but to see thrive. So here is a web site we call The Good City. What’s the purpose of this? [...]
Why ‘The Good City’ exists
by Jon Swerens on September 8, 2007, in Purpose
It’s a great time to be a citydweller in Fort Wayne. Residents, politicians and business leaders all are waking up to the realization that the center city is something we want to not just preserve, but to see thrive. So here is a web site we call The Good City. What’s the purpose of this? [...]
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