Books
The vocation of surviving
Patrick B. Reyes reflects on the soils that have sustained him—and those that have poisoned him.
Trump is a threat to democracy. How can we defend it?
The authoritarian nationalism of the 20th century never quite died. And Americans now aren't wiser than Europeans then.
How Karl Barth preached the gospel in a time of crisis
The headlines spoke of nationalism and war. Barth proclaimed a living God who calls for repentance.
Improvising the music of daily life
Robert Bresson’s films are adventurous, brooding, and deeply religious.
Facing fear with Christ
Our collective panic is hurting us. Can faith help?
Everybody counts. Even the Lollards.
A counting book that retells Jesus’ parables and a Reformation-themed alphabet book are among my favorite new children’s books.
The Till family’s agony
Carolyn Bryant changed her story. Does this change the meaning of Emmett Till’s death?
Refugee, poet, father
Kao Kalia Yang’s memoir of her family’s flight from Laos is devastating and lyrical.
A novel about the evils of capitalism
There’s nothing subtle about Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o’s Marxist critique of life in postcolonial Kenya.
What have the Romans ever done for us?
The aqueduct. The roads. An enforced peace to allow a young faith to spread.
Flesh and bones in an Acts commentary
Willie James Jennings writes about tangible things—bodies, incarceration, healing—with graceful language that’s hard to pin down.
Justification by faith for fragile and broken souls
Ted Peters translates theological concepts into a folksy manual for pastoral care.
Kierkegaard and his gifts for the church
Stephen Backhouse’s accessible biography reveals a man who worked hard to conceal himself.
Imagining our way out of systems of disgrace
Simone Drake’s book helps readers grow in understanding of a deeply marginalized group: black men.
Realities in the doctor's office
Anesthesiologist Ronald W. Dworkin reminds me that going to the doctor isn’t the same as sharing a cocktail with a friend.
A novel at the edge of faith
It’s rare to encounter a female protagonist in theological fiction.
Who is the Benedict Option for?
Rod Dreher calls on Christians to form deeper, more distinct communities. This should sound familiar to liberals.
Pedagogy of the embodied
Mark Jordan shows us Aquinas—and God—in the flesh.
The hero of Trevor Noah’s story
If you think the Daily Show host is funny, you should meet his mother.
Tales of fierce women
Telling stories of resistance is itself an act of resistance.