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From inertia to (small) action
Mai-Anh Le Tran bravely jumps into the space where theory meets practice.
Pastors have the power to convene conversations
When it comes to addressing local problems, proclamation isn't enough.
A faith without food rules (Romans 14:1-12)
Maybe we need to be pushed in different ways than the Romans did.
Life in a fishbowl: Survey reveals stresses and joys of pastors’ spouses
Despite the challenges, a majority of those married to clergy report satisfaction with their lives.
Robert Jenson and the God of the gospel
With the critical knife of a theology of the cross, Jens sought to cut through modern fogs of religiosity.
Idaho town stares down so-called Aryan church—and wins
At first, the community ignored the preacher's Sunday sermons promoting a “White People’s Republic” in the Northwest. Then they organized against him.
October 15, Ordinary 28A (Matthew 22:1-14; Isaiah 25:1-9)
The parable of the wedding banquet is a horror story.
Crisis for Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar worsens
Myanmar's military has been accused of ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity.
When the cross reappears
The olive-wood cross reminded me that Christ's sacrificial love is as close as the palm of my hand. Then I lost it.
Robert Jenson, theologian revered by many of his peers, dies at age 87
Jenson was also active in ecumenical dialogues.
Survey offers data for worldview of Trump voters
Baylor researchers found that 81 percent of Trump voters see Middle Eastern refugees as a threat.
Encountering the Gerasene demoniac in an American prison
Incarceration is a tomb. It beats death into people.
Fashion-forward faith
Muslim women’s clothing reveals—and shapes—culture, politics, and piety.
Faith groups provide the bulk of disaster recovery, coordinating with FEMA
Faith-based organizations are integral partners in state and federal disaster relief efforts.
God vs. gang? For some in El Salvador, rehab happens at church
More than 400 ex-members say that Protestant groups have helped them leave the gangs.
A Palestinian boy, an Israeli soldier, and my American sons
The stories we tell can do real damage. Or they can heal.
Flannery O'Connor's demonic characters bear witness to Christ
If O'Connor's stories are shocking, that's only because the gospel is, too.
Climate change and the failure of incarnational nerve
Do we really want God to live with us in a poisoned and degraded world?
Episode 27: Field of Dreams
Matt and Adam welcome Josh Larsen, editor of Think Christian and co-host of Filmspotting, to talk Field of Dreams.