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Faith-Themed Television Boosted by 'The Bible'

Is another chase after Passion dollars a good thing?

It's the Thoughts That Count  Subscriber access only

Why Christians can't be careless about the consumption of popular culture.

The Shepherd

Michael Cromartie is guiding media elites into a more accurate view of conservative Christians.

Hey Brand-New Mom, Ready for Your Close Up?

Reclaiming the natural beauty of delivery room pics.

Snap Judgments: Our Societal Obsession With Taking Pictures

Honoring God in over-captured, over-shared, picture-perfect lives

Controversy Is Not a Christian Virtue

I don't think Jesus set out to make headlines.

My Child's Backstory Is None of Your Business

A call for discretion, respect, and neighborly love in adoption.

Rookie Christian Writers Get a Helping Hand from Seasoned Vets

New opportunities from journalist David Aikman and novelist Jerry Jenkins aim to help aspiring authors who lack a platform.

Why All Your Impressions of Detroit Are Wrong

How the Motor City became America's whipping-boy city--and how Christians can stop the hate.

Lutheran Pastor Apologizes for Praying at Newtown Vigil

Denomination prohibits ministers from participating in interfaith services.

Are Men Emotional Prudes?

Real intimacy comes from listening and being vulnerable, not having sex.

Watching What They Watch

Even 'Veggietales' can be too much for young viewers.

The Manti Te'o Hoax, from the Perspective of a Football Fanatic's Wife

After falling for it, I realized deception is nothing new.

Why We Should Celebrate Beautiful Women

With a few caveats.

The Media and the Massacre

True compassion requires turning off the news.

The Problem with the #First-World-Problem Trend

Instead of inciting real change, the Internet meme just breeds guilt about legitimate complaints.

Want to Change the World? Call a Meeting

Most pivotal moments in history start with a conversation, not a retweet.

Bullied News Anchors and Our Fear of Fat

What Jennifer Livingston's response to one ignorant reviewer gets right and wrong about obesity.

'Half the Sky' Brings Gender-Based Horrors to Documentary Film

What the new film shows us that the acclaimed book can't.

The Problem with "Awkward Couples of Liberty University"

And other postmodern instruments of public shame.

Primetime Pregnancy: Why We Need Birthing Films

Most women go into birth not knowing what to expect. Why birthing videos can help.

Lusting After Asparagus?: Our Culture's Food Porn Problem

What's wrong with ogling beautifully shot images of filet mignon and other rich foods? A lot, actually.

Making Movies Moral

William Romanowski's 'Reforming Hollywood' sets the record straight on Protestant efforts to shape Hollywood's cultural influence.

The Religion of The Bachelorette and Reality TV: Moralistic Therapeutic Deism

Emily Maynard, who demonstrated a few evangelical signs, had a faith choice to make.

Craig Groeschel: Why You Need a Cleanse—of Your Soul

The pastor of LifeChurch.tv explains a turning point for his ministry.

Laughing at the Sexual Abuse of Boys?

A new movie suggests that boys want to be sexually exploited by adult women. Really?

Cashing In on Breast Cancer: A Review of 'Pink Ribbons, Inc.'

A new documentary, in select theaters now, urges women to 'think before you pink.'

Born This Way? The Moral Universe of 'Glee'

Last night's season finale underscores how the show is just as preachy as 'Christian films.'

Time's Breast-Feeding Cover Adds Fuel to the Mommy Wars

Why Christians, of all people, must call a truce and support moms—no matter their parenting style.

Why You Should Eavesdrop on Your Neighbors  Subscriber access only

What happened when Portland third-graders interviewed their elderly neighbors about their city's past.

Lecrae's 'Man Up' Mission to Address Father Absence

The 32-year-old Christian rapper says biblical manhood is the key to stopping fatherlessness in Atlanta and beyond.

Chuck Colson and the Conscience of a Hatchet-Man

What's behind the snarky obituaries and media retrospectives infuriating many Christians.

Porn, Raquel Welch, and the Power of Our Sexual Imagination

When we let porn and fashion magazines tell us what's beautiful, we usually reject the flesh-and-blood beauty right in front of us.

Why We Can All Opt Out of the 'War on Women'

We can all stop using such violent imagery to describe what women face.

Becoming Donald Miller  Subscriber access only

Marshall Allman plays the author of 'Blue Like Jazz.'

Ryan Gosling, Romance Novels, and the Dangers of Fantasizing

The problem isn't that we long for something better. It's that we long for too small of things.

Mourning the Death of Family-Friendly TV

What the loss of "family hour" reveals about our fragmented society—including the church.

Journaling Grief: How Web-Based Publishing Is Changing Everything  Subscriber access only

The Internet allows a project to go from idea to publication in record time.
News Feed
Online Furor Draws Press to Abortion Doctor’s Trial
Following accusations that the case was being ignored by the national news media, reporters descended Monday on Philadelphia, where Dr. Kermit Gosnell was on trial (The New York Times)
Where Are Rob Bell’s Glasses?
Bell has an uncanny ability to use various media to his advantage. (John Dyer, Don't Eat The Fruit)
US-based 'Pope TV' to zero in on papal selection
While other media explained the basics of the smoke signals used at the Vatican to signal the vote outcome, EWTN analysts discussed the pontiff's influence on the use of candles and crucifixes during worship (Associated Press)

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