Shaping Families

This Week's Program

Jul 31, 2010

Taking Time for Family

Dr. Martin Marty is the author of 50 books and more than 5,000 articles. He also wrote a weekly column at The Christian Century for many years beginning in 1956. He is professor emeritus at the University of Chicago Divinity School.

Martin’s life has been a full and busy one to say the least. He is not only a prolific author, speaker, and historian, but a passionate family man. While he has received many public accolades, he holds hear his roots growing up in the Nebraska plains, his commitment to his family, and the troop of children that he raised.

My Turn

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Rebecca Thatcher Murcia

Dr. Marty’s interview reminds us of the importance of slowing down and taking time. It makes me think of a very old and very popular recipe for spinach tomato quiche. It takes about an hour to make and then you have to bake it for 90 minutes. It’s not difficult, but there are several steps to follow. It’s worth it— especially if you do it as a family.

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This Week's Resources

Christian Century Magazine

Martin Marty at University of Chicago Divinity School

Martin Luther: A Life, by Martin E. Marty

The Christian World: A Global History, by Martin E. Marty

Related Resources

52 Family Time Ideas: Draw Closer to Your Kids as they Draw Closer to God, by Timothy Smith

One Year of Dinner Table Devotions and Discussion Starters: 365 Opportunities to Grow Closer to God as a Family, by Nancy Guthrie

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Next Week

Ken Medema is a Christian music artist, playing venues from 50 to 50,000. He has been playing piano since the age of five, has degrees in piano and voice performance and music therapy … and he was born blind. Hear his story next week.

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Favorite Family Recipes

Spinach-Tomato Quiche

The whole family can chip in to make this ode to the summer’s harvest. The next time you have company coming, plan to get your children washing spinach, grating cheese and beating eggs to make this quiche with a rich, complex flavor. Small children especially enjoy assembling the layers. From the kitchen of Rebecca Thatcher Murcia.

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