Plus: D.C. debates gay marriage, President Obama approves a new hate crimes law, and other issues advocacy groups were talking about this week.
Tobin Grant
October 30, 2009
The president of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship on "Not All Evangelicals and Catholics Together."
October 29, 2009
Combining elements of a documentary and a concert film, this movie proves that Michael Jackson was more than ready for a spellbinding comeback.
Russ Breimeier
October 28, 2009
The Obama administration opposes anti-defamation laws because they would restrict free speech.
Sarah Pulliam Bailey
October 28, 2009
Pensive piano pop
Andy Argyrakis
October 27, 2009
Spunky, energetic tween pop
Andy Argyrakis
October 27, 2009
Danceable pop
Andrea Bailey Willits
October 27, 2009
Gospel Americana
Andrew Greer
October 27, 2009
Spiritual quotes compiled from various sources. Plus: Inspirational Country Awards winners; spreading a Christian message to Muslims; breast cancer benefit; and more.
Andy Argyrakis
October 27, 2009
Diagnosed with bone cancer at the age of ten, Paige Armstrong, now 19, is ready to rock, with her first record—and an urgent message for teens.
Andrew Greer
October 27, 2009
Catholic musician Matt Maher is bringing his music—and a dream of unity—into the Protestant church.
Andrea Bailey Willits
October 27, 2009
Spirituality fuels Nollywood's booming film industry.
Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra
October 27, 2009
The first-ever John Paul II International Film Festival, inviting filmmakers of all stripes, brings a message of "faith through the storm" to Miami.
Steven Greydanus
October 27, 2009
Pro-life Democrats disagree over whether bills include federal funding for abortion.
Paige Winfield in Washington, D.C.
October 23, 2009
Conservative groups focus on Kevin Jennings, Chai Feldblum, and gay-rights legislation.
Tobin Grant
October 23, 2009
Nearly 60 years after his debut in Japan, the teen robotic superhero finally gets a big-screen computer-animated feature with predictable but pleasing results.
Russ Breimeier
October 23, 2009
Hilary Swank is Amelia Earhart in Mira Nair's handsome, though not entirely satisfying, biopic.
Steven D. Greydanus
October 23, 2009
Hard rock, contemporary worship
Andrea Dawn Goforth
October 22, 2009
Coffeehouse acoustic pop
Andrea Bailey Willits
October 21, 2009
Mega-live worship
Andrew Greer
October 21, 2009
Final round of American shows followed by hits CD. Plus: Knapp plans new album; AMA Inspirational nominations announced; Perry goes unplugged; and more.
Andy Argyrakis
October 21, 2009
Cameron Jaymes, frontman of Jaymes Reunion, discusses his influences, his band, and their new self-titled album, which released last week.
Andy Argyrakis
October 21, 2009
Singer/songwriter Carolyn Arends has a gift for telling stories, speaking truth, and engaging minds—including on her new CD, Love Was Here First, out today.
Mark Moring
October 21, 2009
Idolatry is not just a failure to obey God, it is a setting of the whole heart on something besides God.
An excerpt by Tim Keller
October 20, 2009
What Christian political groups said this week about the Nobel Prize, immigration reform, the hate crimes bill, and other issues.
Tobin Grant
October 16, 2009
Scholars and activists debate whether there's cause for concern over proposed legislation that would extend the hate crimes law to include sexual orientation.
Sarah Pulliam Bailey
October 16, 2009
The follow up to Paris, je t'aime explores the same ideas in a slightly rearranged package and an entirely new town: New York City.
Alissa Wilkinson
October 16, 2009
This thriller attempts to say something about justice, but it's completely lawless—and shamelessly crass and blatantly stupid.
Josh Hurst
October 16, 2009
Exquisitely rendered but pervasively dark, Spike Jonze's take on the classic kids' book is a story about childhood that might be too disturbing for children.
Carolyn Arends
October 16, 2009
Student protests save department founded by F. F. Bruce.
Collin Hansen
October 15, 2009
The future of the Gospel Music Association is at stake due to financial hardship, but a benefit concert last night was an effort to save the organization.
Mark Geil
October 13, 2009
Stadium-rocking worship
Andrea Bailey Willits
October 12, 2009
Contemporary gospel-inspired R&B
Andy Argyrakis
October 12, 2009
Other Backstreet Boys take preventive measures, but tour still a go. PLUS: U2 preps for Songs of Ascent; Blind Boys duets on tap; Peterson's Christmas tour turns ten; and more.
Andy Argyrakis
October 12, 2009
Whitney Houston's latest album hints at singer's faith journey and gospel ties, especially the title track.
Andrew Greer
October 12, 2009
Lenny and Daniel Smith founded a new record company with the intent of celebrating creative, intelligent, and meaty worship music.
Joel Hartse
October 12, 2009
Conservative groups take aim at safe schools 'czar' Kevin Jennings. The Supreme Court considers the fate of a cross in the Mojave Desert. And all while Congress continues to work on health care.
Tobin Grant
October 9, 2009
The National Association of Evangelicals' board overwhelmingly approved a resolution to seek 'faith and equal treatment' of immigrants.
Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service
October 9, 2009
A beautifully stylized, superbly acted tale about the choice between book smarts or the school of life.
Camerin Courtney
October 9, 2009
Four married couples seek therapy on a tropical island in a comedy that is neither all that believable or all that funny.
Peter T. Chattaway
October 9, 2009
The court considered whether a transfer of property changes a church-state question.
Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service
October 8, 2009
Reaction to an Intelligent Design debate shows limit to public discussion.
Jocelyn Green
October 8, 2009
The neighbor is closer than we imagine.
Mark Galli
October 8, 2009
Contemporary worship
Andrea Dawn Goforth
October 6, 2009
Growling hardcore rock
Robert Ham
October 6, 2009
Diluted hip-hop
Robert Ham
October 6, 2009
Punk-inflected rock
Andrea Bailey Willits
October 6, 2009
R&B-driven pop
Andrew Greer
October 6, 2009
Samoan band to host concert for earthquake/tsunami relief. Plus: Family Force 5 does Christmas; Groves readies next studio CD; new VeggieTales story and song; and more.
Andy Argyrakis
October 6, 2009
Front man Matt Thiessen chats about the pop/punk veterans' new CD Forget and Not Slow Down.
Andy Argyrakis
October 6, 2009
After 15 years of pursuing their own solo careers, siblings BeBe and CeCe Winans are together again with a new album.
Andrew Greer
October 6, 2009
An administration official discusses evangelicals' political involvement—or lack thereof.
Interview by Sarah Pulliam Bailey in Berlin
October 5, 2009
Rome won't cede the continent to secularists without a fight.
Collin Hansen
October 5, 2009
The blues of Dave Perkins is raw, real, and full of hope.
Andy Whitman
October 5, 2009
This week the debate over health care reform moved from broad platitudes to specifics on abortion funding and abstinence education.
Tobin Grant
October 2, 2009
In her first role since Juno, Ellen Page shuns the path of beauty pageants and tries out her grrrrrl power in quite a different arena instead: Roller derby.
Lisa Ann Cockrel
October 2, 2009
An inspirational documentary about LeBron James's high school basketball team teaches good lessons about the importance of relationships.
Tim Avery
October 2, 2009
Clive Owen shines in this rich and realistic look at a single dad's journey through grief.
Camerin Courtney
October 2, 2009
In a world where nobody has ever lied, a screenwriter discovers the advantages of modifying the truth—and it's not the attack on religion that some have made it out to be.
Frederica Mathewes-Green
October 2, 2009
Michael Moore uses the occasion of our financial crisis to decry capitalism, but his argument is muddled and his alternative nebulous.
Tim Avery
October 2, 2009
The latest from the Coen brothers brings many of their themes full circle in a tale of woe of nearly biblical proportions.
PLUS: The Coens' worldview.
Alissa Wilkinson
October 2, 2009
With the re-release of Toy Story and Toy Story 2 (in 3D!) for a limited theatrical run, we are reminded of the genius of Pixar's excellence from the very beginning: Story, story, story.
Bob Davidson
October 1, 2009