Orality Strategies

08/17/2024

https://amzn.to/3YOnCwx
Why should you read this book?

In a world where traditional book-reading has declined, “Unreadable” boldly explores the evolving ways urban populations access and process information. Authors Don Barger and Grant Lovejoy dive into the heart of modern communication, revealing how city-dwellers today favor narratives, videos, and digital interactions over printed texts.

Through captivating real-life stories and extensive research, “Unreadable” uncovers the complexities of orality in urban settings, challenging the notion that reading is the primary path to knowledge. Barger and Lovejoy share their rich experiences from mission fields across the globe, illustrating how the Christian faith can be effectively spread in cities through innovative, oral-based strategies.

Whether you’re a church planter, a missionary, or simply curious about contemporary urban communication, this book offers invaluable insights. Discover how to connect with people who prefer learning through observation, conversation, and digital media. “Unreadable” is not just another book—it’s a conversation starter about how faith, identity, and knowledge intersect in today’s urban landscapes.

Join us on this journey and see why “Unreadable” is a must-read for anyone committed to understanding and engaging with the ever-changing dynamics of urban orality. Don't like reading? Each chapter has a QR code which leads you to a video explaining that chapter.

Unreadable: Another Book You Probably Won't Read

08/17/2024

https://amzn.to/3YOnCwx

07/26/2023

“It's a myth that great storytellers only think of great stories or that insightful people only have brilliant ideas. What they do have is a habit of capturing their experiences and insights, and the patience to filter the majority until the best remain.” — James Clear

07/04/2022

04/15/2022

Have you ever wondered how to tell Bible Stories from non-narrative scripture portions? Don and Grant discuss that very topic in the new episode of That Reminds Me of a Story!

03/15/2022

Check out the new podcast episode where Grant and I discuss changes in the Orality movement.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-reminds-me-of-a-story/id1599879330?i=1000553963691

‎Show That Reminds Me of a Story, Ep Changes in the Orality Movement - Mar 14, 2022

03/02/2022

Another podcast episode dropped today! Check out our latest episode where we discuss "Stories for Difficult Times."

‎Show That Reminds Me of a Story, Ep Stories for Difficult Times - Feb 28, 2022

02/18/2022

Wait until you hear the next episode of our podcast on Monday. It is going to be a great one! or your favorite streaming service.

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02/15/2022

What is your favorite Bible Story? http://www.orality.info

02/09/2022

This is the first of many episodes recorded with JO Terry, one of the pioneers of Bible Storytelling. He explains how to develop story sets for different worldviews. Listen today!

This is the first of many episodes recorded with JO Terry. He is one of the pioneers of Bible Storytelling. In this episode, he explains how he developed several story sets for different worldviews and situations. He shares from his lifetime of experience in responding to opportunities to share thro...

01/31/2022

Listen to the latest episode of That Reminds Me of a Story. In this episode, Don and Grant talk about learning to tell a Bible Story. ⚓ https://bit.ly/3HgAFLD

01/10/2022

Check out our latest episode, “Why don’t they just learn how to read?”

In this episode, Don and Grant take on a common question they receive when training others about oral strategies. Many people ask, "Why don't they just learn to read?" We sometimes assume that models that work for us will work for everyone. A second question addressed on this episode is why tell sto...