I don't really do well with the idea of monetizing my content, but I thought perhaps I would feel a bit better about it if I told you why I am trying to raise funds.
First, I think I am contributing content that has value. Really, if this were the only reason, it would not be enough to motivate me to monetize. I have been trying for a year and a half to get my YouTube channel to the point of monetization. I think I will give up on that goal.
Second, it really is costly to create and host content (all the specialized equipment, programs, websites, podcast sites, etc.).
Third, I am a teacher, and my husband is a musician (I will not mention the equipment for creating music).
Lastly, and most importantly, I am running a publishing company, and making books is expensive. When you subscribe to this community, you are helping members of the community to publish their books!
We have five books in several stages of production right now. The Journal of Public Philosophy Issue #2, manuscripts by Owen Anderson, Zak Schmoll, Peter Redpath, and Surrendra Gangadean (Philosophical Foundation update) are all in the works. The minimum cost of bringing a book to life is about $1,000.00. Your subscription contributions will help us to complete the production of these good works. That is part of community building and supporting locals.
Thank you!
I was out in the studio making videos today, and I was thinking about how grateful I am to have you in this community. Thank you for your support. Here is a little video.
Hello, welcome to my Locals community, where we engage in the life of the mind together. I hope that we can take all the great discussions that we have had through YouTube, Facebook, in a college class, in the Public Philosophy Society, at a Ratio Christi meeting, at a coffee shop, or wherever we have had the chance to converse, and continue that discussion here.
I want to foster ongoing conversation among like-minded individuals based on shared common ground to make progress towards unity in the faith and of the faith.
By joining the community, you will have access to exclusive video and audio content that I am creating, live online discussion groups, book reviews, updates, and socializing with a great bunch of people.
Do you enjoy philosophy, Christianity, books, apologetics, Bible study, coffee, spiritual growth, and friendship? These are a few of our values. Join us.
On April 20, I posted an audio recording for the community on "Tips for Time Management." Since then, I have had some feedback and questions. Here is a follow-up audio recording with more tips. Please leave your questions and feedback below.
A member of our community asked me for some tips for time management. Because I like to maximize my energy, instead of just shooting off a quick email response, I decided to make an audio recording, hoping that what I have learned through suffering will benefit others.
If you want to add some time management tips of your own, please feel free to do so in the comments below.
I made a short audio recording reflecting on wonder, brokenness, misunderstandings of reason and the individual, and how to fix brokenness with covenant communities, like this one. Your input is welcome.
If you find this content valuable, please consider becoming a supporter of this community (if you have not done so already).
Dear Friends,
Hello, I want to thank you all for your support over the years. As my ministry work centers more on The Logos Foundation and publications for Public Philosophy Press and Logos Papers Press, I cannot continue active engagement on the Locals site. I have appreciated each one of you and your contribution to this community.
Please be sure to discontinue your monthly contributions. If you want to continue the conversation, please find me on Facebook under Kelly Burton in Young, AZ. Here is where to find me: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089962201011
I will leave the Locals page up for a time.
Thank you again for your support, encouragement, and engagement.
Yours,
Kelly
For those of you who might be interested in Philosophy courses and critical thinking, I have setup a course on The Socratic Method that teaches students the principles of the method and gives them weekly guided discussion sessions so that they can practice and develop their skills.
If any of you might be interested in this (or know someone who) but have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me and let me know or you can even book a free consultation if you want to get a feel for the method in practice:
