CBS Follow-Up

So I didn't see the story when it ran. I was watching the Royals beat the White Sox. Instead I watched it online Sunday night - and thought, "Meh, it was okay."

Seems like they had a story and went looking for illustrations. I understand what the story is and what they are doing with that. At the same time...well, I guess it is what it is. I just always want to see something a little more sophisticated. That is how much, not all, of my interaction with the media has been though. It is the rare occasion when you talk to someone who listens to what you have to say, frames it in context, then presents it in a larger context. I am not saying that media should become mouthpieces for individuals or institutions. But neither do I think that individuals or institutions should become mouthpieces for media.

You can always tell right away how it is going to go in one of these deals. When the reporter comes up and talks to you and asks you a question, the eyes betray what is going to happen from there. If you tell them what they want/expect to hear, then they lean forward and stay engaged. If you say something off their radar, however, the eyes glaze over and from then on, it is a crap-shoot.

Also, I don't think the video makes it clear, but the story hits three or four churches. The larger group that speaks is from Heartland Community Church I think. In fact, of all the people who speak in the video, I only recognized Katie Kendall from JW. I love what she has to say. By the way, Leadership Journal has a great interview about the faith, politics, and the involvement of Christians. They transcribe a conversation between Chuck Colson, Greg Boyd, and Shane Claiborne. At the end of the article it gives a link to follow to hear the entire exchange, but the link is dead. I'll investigate and update if it turns up.

Comments

[bill]

"in kansas city, the politics are as hot as the bbq,"

yawn.

[Tim]

Right?