Practical Theology and Qualitative Research examines methodologies of the social sciences and questions how they can enable the task of theological reflection. The authors offer the latest thinking on how to use theological learning in practical situations.

By listening carefully to the lived experiences of people with severe mental health problems, Finding Jesus in the Storm will open up new understandings and perspectives that challenge current assumptions and draws out fresh perspectives for care, healing, recovery and community.

In "Raging with Compassion", Michael Ramsey prize-winning author John Swinton argues for a practical theodicy, one embodied in the life and practices of the Christian community. This practicality does not seek to provide an explanation for the existence of evil, but rather presents ways in which evil and suffering can be resisted and transformed. This, he insists, will enable Christians to live faithfully with unanswered questions as they await God's redemption of the whole creation. Swint...

Winner of the Michael Ramsay Prize 2016 Dementia is one of the most feared diseases in Western society today. Some have even gone so far as to suggest euthanasia as a solution to the perceived indignity of memory loss and the disorientation that accompanies it. Here, John Swinton develops a practical theology of dementia for caregivers, people with dementia, ministers, hospital chaplains, and medical practitioners as he explores two primary questions: • Who am I when I’ve forgotten who I a...

“The sweetest experience in mortality is to know that our Heavenly Father has worked through us,” says President Thomas S. Monson, sixteenth President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But he does more than say it — he lives it. Throughout his life, he has been an instrument in the Lord's hands, one through whom the work of the kingdom of God is lovingly carried out.President Monson cares about people by the millions; he has traveled the earth to bless countless l...

Living self-sufficiently on a Central Otago homesteadGillian Swinton is trying to live self-sufficiently: living off the land and adapting to the seasons. With her partner Hamish, their two dogs, a cat, a few sheep, some bees and a lot of chooks, they are also building community and remembering not to take it all too seriously.On their 2.7-hectare property in Central Otago's heartland, Gillian and Hamish lead a lifestyle that harks back to a time when peopl...

"New Word-Analysis" by William Swinton is a pioneering work that delves into the intricacies of language and its structure. Swinton presents a systematic approach to understanding words, emphasizing their roots, prefixes, and suffixes. This book serves as a valuable resource for educators and students alike, providing insights into the formation and evolution of language. Swinton's method encourages readers to engage with words analytically, fostering a deeper appreciation for the richness...

Serendipity…For the better part of twenty-five years, both Octavia Fiske and Armand Mundy have long awaited this particular weekend.For Fiske, the CEO of the Norwood Fox, this weekend represents new beginnings, as the company morphs into an undeniable behemoth. While for Mundy, it’s the opposite; the end of the Air Force major general’s tenure acting as lead mechanical engineer on the globe’s prototype autarkical space station—the First Arcadia.Originally c...

She's the innocent classical pianist. He's the bad boy of jazz. When music styles collide, sparks fly at the Sweethearts Music Festival. When classical pianist Phoebe Hart cons her manager into booking her into the Sweethearts Music Festival in New Orleans, she hopes to broaden her limited musical horizons. Then she meets the Soul of Jazz, notorious bad boy musician, Kane Bradley, who offers her a lesson in more than just piano technique. With her agent threatening to drop her unless she d...

Over 1150 Pages Of Pure Unadulterated Bedlam.Black Ops. Assassins. And some good ol' fashioned vigilante justice to spice things up. Action speaks louder than words in this triumvirate of chaos.Watch as our brutally efficient protags go to work—doing what they do best. This is a rootin', tootin' page turning affair. A shot of adrenaline to your cerebral cortex, if you will. A menagerie of chicanery. Being bad has never quite felt this good!T...

It is often stated that imitation is the highest form of flattery. In the case of Chicago journalist, Malinda Skoda, expecting such sycophancy would be a proverbial waste of time. Simply put, she’s the last of a dying breed.In a time where press and media are largely controlled by corporate interests, what the general public is offered to read and watch can no longer be considered objective and unbiased, but rehearsed and prejudiced, all in an effort to sway.This reality is...

What do we mean when we call something or someone evil? The word "evil" tends to conjure up images of demons, devils, and horrifying crimes, things that you and I couldn't possibly get involved with! But is that true? Is evil really something that only wicked people who are "quite unlike ourselves" get up to? Could it be that you and I are not only capable of doing evil things, but are already involved with such things? This book explores the hidden nature of evil and draws out the ways in...