The past several decades have seen a renaissance in Christian philosophy, led by the work of Alvin Plantinga, Nicholas Wolterstorff, William Alston, Eleonore Stump, and others. In the spirit of Plantinga s famous manifesto, Advice to Christian Philosophers, James K. A. Smith here offers not only advice to Pentecostal philosophers but also some Pentecostal advice to Christian philosophers. In this inaugural Pentecostal Manifestos volume Smith begins from the conviction that implicit in Pentecostal and charismatic spirituality is a tacit worldview or social imaginary. Thinking in Tongues unpacks and articulates the key elements of this Pentecostal worldview and then explores their implications for philosophical reflection on ontology, epistemology, aesthetics, language, science, and philosophy of religion. In each case, Smith demonstrates how the implicit wisdom of Pentecostal spirituality makes unique contributions to current conversations in Christian philosophy.

What should we expect from an outpouring of the Holy Spirit? Is it always associated with a manifestation of the gift of tongues? Find out the answers to these questions and many others in this dynamic little book.

The place of religion in society has changed profoundly in the last few centuries, particularly in the West. In what will be a defining book for our time, Taylor takes up the question of what these changes mean, and what, precisely, happens when a society becomes one in which faith is only one human possibility among others.

Speaking in Tongues explores the phenomenon from a multidisciplinary approach. Uncover how speaking in tongues can be logically defended from various fields of study and be proven to be an essential spiritual practice for Christians today. Through this unique, Spirit-inspired act, practitioners are offered a powerful mode of communication with God that is transformational. Discover the answer to questions like these: •Does a Lukan theology of speaking in tongues support an initial physical evidence position? •What are the Pauline frameworks for how speaking in tongues should operate in the church? •How does speaking in tongues practically benefit the practitioner? •Can speaking in tongues stand up against psychological, sociological, and linguistic scrutiny? •Did speaking in tongues cease from church history? Take a deep dive into the phenomenon of speaking in tongues to learn how a multidisciplinary perspective can empower the practitioner to understand and defend this distinctive practice in fresh ways.

Have you ever wondered why your prayer language doesn’t sound like real words? And why is it so repetitive? Why does it usually start with the same few words or syllables? Maybe you’ve asked those questions at times. We’ve asked the same questions—and quite a few others—regarding the gifts of tongues and interpretation of tongues. Then we sought the Lord for understanding of these gifts and did our best to operate in them faithfully. He gave us many insights and answers, and then brought it all together in a book. That was something we never really planned. It just sort of happened. We aren’t megachurch pastors. We don’t lead multi-national ministries. But we did have a calling from the Lord to write a book and spread a message. What exactly is that message? Speaking in tongues and interpreting tongues are powerful gifts with practical use for everyday people like us. When people operate in these gifts, God blesses the person operating in the gift, but He also blesses the people around them. Other Questions We Explore in the Book: What does speaking in tongues feel like emotionally? What is the purpose of speaking in tongues? What are the benefits? How does the gift of interpretation work? Are biblical tongues earthly languages, or heavenly languages? Or both? We invite you to explore these questions with us, as you read through our book. Come and Join Us Online: Be sure to check out Called Writers on YouTube for instructions and testimonies about the gifts of tongues and interpretation of tongues. CalledWriters.com/Speaking-in-Tongues also has updated testimonies, a free book excerpt, videos, and other information about speaking in tongues and interpreting tongues. God has continued to move and bless people through these spiritual gifts since publication of the book! Special Offer: This book contains a coupon code for GODSPEED Magazine, a new Christian magazine that covers “God in Action” around the world. So, readers of our book can get a free 90-day trial subscription ($15 value) using the coupon code found in the book. A nice little bonus reward for purchasing this book! About the Publisher: Called Writers Christian Publishing is a new Christian publishing house that seeks to build up the Body of Christ and spread the Gospel. We really appreciate you considering our book. Thank you so very much for your support!

How a skeptical journalist was introduced to the charismatic renewal and to the phenomenon of speaking in tongues.

You are what you love. But you might not love what you think. In this book, award-winning author James K. A. Smith shows that who and what we worship fundamentally shape our hearts. And while we desire to shape culture, we are not often aware of how culture shapes us. We might not realize the ways our hearts are being taught to love rival gods instead of the One for whom we were made. Smith helps readers recognize the formative power of culture and the transformative possibilities of Christian practices. He explains that worship is the "imagination station" that incubates our loves and longings so that our cultural endeavors are indexed toward God and his kingdom. This is why the church and worshiping in a local community of believers should be the hub and heart of Christian formation and discipleship. Following the publication of his influential work Desiring the Kingdom, Smith received numerous requests from pastors and leaders for a more accessible version of that book's content. No mere abridgment, this new book draws on years of Smith's popular presentations on the ideas in Desiring the Kingdom to offer a fresh, bottom-up rearticulation. The author creatively uses film, literature, and music illustrations to engage readers and includes new material on marriage, family, youth ministry, and faith and work. He also suggests individual and communal practices for shaping the Christian life.