September (Web-only) 2014

The Theory of Everything
The Theory of Everything
A heartbreaking work of super-duper staggering genius.
The Softer Face of Calvinism
The Softer Face of Calvinism
Reformed theology is more irenic and diverse than you think, says theologian Oliver Crisp.
The Boomerang Effect
The Boomerang Effect
The generation of the 'silent exodus' has now started coming back.
The Many Models of the Asian American Church
The Many Models of the Asian American Church
Once largely monocultural, Asian Americans' churches are now as diverse as the country they call home.
Powers in the Hood
Powers in the Hood
It takes more than good intentions to do urban ministry—it requires spiritual armor.
From Midriffs to Social Media: Parenting Teen Girls in the 21st Century
From Midriffs to Social Media: Parenting Teen Girls in the 21st Century
Don’t let the topic fool you. ‘Enough’ is full of substance and wisdom.
Christine Caine, Liberty University to Launch ‘Lean In’-Type Program for Christian Women
Christine Caine, Liberty University to Launch ‘Lean In’-Type Program for Christian Women
Propel calls on the church to equip and validate working women.
The Bible Is More Than a 'Mystery'
The Bible Is More Than a 'Mystery'
Peter Enns makes the case that Scripture doesn't tell us everything. So does it tell us anything?
The Streaming Roundup
The Streaming Roundup
Get caught up on shows before their season premieres, or argue over “How I Met Your Mother” all over again.
The News Roundup
The News Roundup
Listen to the "Gone Girl" soundtrack, the "Django" sequel, "Big Brother," and more.
The Critics Roundup: 'Gotham' and 'The Skeleton Twins'
The Critics Roundup: 'Gotham' and 'The Skeleton Twins'
The movies and your TV screen just got a little bit darker.
Believe Me
Believe Me
Christian satire is hard to do well, especially in a movie. But this one gets it right.
The Right Way to Think About Giving to the Poor
The Right Way to Think About Giving to the Poor
Theologian Gary Anderson shows how acts of charity embody faith in the goodness of God and his creation.
To Have and to Hold, In Hardship and Unhappiness
To Have and to Hold, In Hardship and Unhappiness
Having faith in marriage, for the long haul.
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A Tale of Two Political Dramas
A Tale of Two Political Dramas
There's something vital about 'Madam Secretary' and 'Scandal,' and we can't afford to miss it.
All Men Should Be Farmers
All Men Should Be Farmers
A satirical take on Christian gender roles.
Forgiving Our Fathers and Mothers
Forgiving Our Fathers and Mothers
When our deepest hurts come from those closest to us
The Maze Runner
The Maze Runner
A copycat of a copycat, and not a good one.
New York Film Festival: 'Goodbye to Language' and 'Hill of Freedom'
New York Film Festival: 'Goodbye to Language' and 'Hill of Freedom'
Two films that bend the rules of cinema.
Revisiting (a Disturbing) 'Carousel'
Revisiting (a Disturbing) 'Carousel'
Apparently, if you love someone enough to let him beat you, you’ll never walk alone?
My Non-Christian Best Friend
My Non-Christian Best Friend
How a pair of interfaith friends acknowledge their differences and still love one another.
Oy With the Poodles Already
Oy With the Poodles Already
With its Netflix debut imminent, it's time to talk about "Gilmore Girls."
When Missions Opportunities Aren’t Pretty
When Missions Opportunities Aren’t Pretty
The topics that make us uncomfortable can spur the church to action.
This Is Where I Leave You
This Is Where I Leave You
Watch anything else. Anything.
Third Culture
Third Culture
Faith...from the hyphenated point of view
Why I Celebrate Black History Month
Why I Celebrate Black History Month
Black history month is not just for black people. It's for all people.
Shelve Your Passions
Shelve Your Passions
Passion is a wonderful thing. But it should not be the sole means by which we discern calling.
Why Pastors Don't Get Political
Why Pastors Don't Get Political
Pastors often loathe to weigh in on controversial topics. There are reasons.
Why A Little Denomination Hopping Is Not A Bad Thing
Why A Little Denomination Hopping Is Not A Bad Thing
Although sometimes frowned upon, experience with other Christian traditions may be just what we need right now.
A Letter For My Son
A Letter For My Son
A letter to my son, who is a testament to God's wild goodness
Why I Stopped Hating Christian Music
Why I Stopped Hating Christian Music
It's easy to hate on Christian music, but Christian musicians often find themselves in impossible terrain.
The Streaming Roundup
The Streaming Roundup
Veggie Tales, quirky romance, artistic Polish films, and more.
The News Roundup
The News Roundup
Another 'Mockingjay' trailer, 'Ben-Hur' casting news, and more.
The Critics Roundup: "The Remaining" and "No Good Deed"
The Critics Roundup: "The Remaining" and "No Good Deed"
Two thrillers that don’t quite hit the mark.
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Raising Our Standards
It's time to improve education in America.
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Study: Where Are the Women Leading Evangelical Organizations?
Study: Where Are the Women Leading Evangelical Organizations?
That's the mystery the Gender Parity Project, whose results debut this weekend, sets out to solve.
A Walk Among the Tombstones
A Walk Among the Tombstones
A potentially great Liam Neeson vehicle gets marred by some very poor taste.
The Song
The Song
A film that re-imagines the story of Solomon with uncommon artistic integrity.
Memoir in the Me-Generation
Memoir in the Me-Generation
How social media helps us tell our stories.
Slammed in the Spirit
Slammed in the Spirit
Hope for a Christian blogosphere that focuses more on God than each other.
The Strange Legacy of Theologian Wolfhart Pannenberg
The Strange Legacy of Theologian Wolfhart Pannenberg
He vehemently defended the Resurrection but denied the Virgin Birth. He was hugely influential but leaves few disciples. What you need to know about the German giant who died this month.
Do Christian Schools Produce Good Citizens? The Evidence Says Yes.
Do Christian Schools Produce Good Citizens? The Evidence Says Yes.
Christian private school graduates are just as engaged in their communities as their public school peers—if not more.
Strong Performances Highlight TIFF 2014
Strong Performances Highlight TIFF 2014
The six stars who shined brightest at the Toronto International Film Festival this year.
Ian and Larissa Murphy: Trusting God through Traumatic Brain Injury
Ian and Larissa Murphy: Trusting God through Traumatic Brain Injury
A viral video made their marriage famous, and now, their story continues.
Diversity in the Dorm Room
Diversity in the Dorm Room
How college roommates teach us about race, culture, and ourselves.
How I Got 'Dead Poets Society' Wrong
How I Got 'Dead Poets Society' Wrong
And how a great professor changed my mind.
The Heart of the Gendercide Problem
The Heart of the Gendercide Problem
What the church can do to address the issues underlying global violence against women.
The Drop
The Drop
Heaven and hell, redemption and damnation, all in the seedy Brooklyn bar underworld.
The News Roundup
The News Roundup
Two congressmen are stranded on an island together. What happens next?
The Streaming Roundup
The Streaming Roundup
Ladies rule the roost in this week's picks for watching at home.
The Critics Roundup: "The November Man" and "The Congress"
The Critics Roundup: "The November Man" and "The Congress"
What the critics are saying about Pierce Brosnan’s return to the silver spy screen and Robin Wright’s animated political flick.
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them
All the lonely people, though not enough of either of them.
 Jesus Loves the Little Children… But I Don’t
Jesus Loves the Little Children… But I Don’t
A childless millennial’s quest to become a “kid person.”
Life Lessons From Zombies
Life Lessons From Zombies
The undead can teach us a lot about ourselves, says a writer from SyFy’s new 'Z Nation.'
Is Pop Culture Too Juvenile?
Is Pop Culture Too Juvenile?
Throwing off - and chasing after - childish things.
Bringing Booty Back
Bringing Booty Back
Finding the right reasons for self-acceptance amid a body-positive music boom.
Two Days, One Night
Two Days, One Night
Sometimes you do know what you have before it’s gone. This is what greatness looks like.
Ray Rice’s Domestic Abuse Saga: Why Not Leave Him?
Ray Rice’s Domestic Abuse Saga: Why Not Leave Him?
Questioning the victim takes focus away from the real problem: the abuse.
'The Leftovers': A Day of Destruction
'The Leftovers': A Day of Destruction
The post-Rapture show's first season ends with a bang, a whimper, and the question of the ages.
Feed Your Enemies
Feed Your Enemies
A scriptural call to overcome our divisive instincts.
Single, Christian, and a Child of Divorce
Single, Christian, and a Child of Divorce
The church’s role in restoring a healthy view of marriage and family.
The Streaming Roundup
The Streaming Roundup
Frozen, Star Trek, and fantasy football FTW.
The News Roundup
The News Roundup
Particularly dismal box office news, another John Green adaptation, and more.
The Lie Poverty Tells Us
The Lie Poverty Tells Us
It’s hard for the poor to see that we are not our poverty… but not for Jesus.
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The Critics Roundup: "If I Stay" and "Sin City 2: A Dame to Kill For"
The Critics Roundup: "If I Stay" and "Sin City 2: A Dame to Kill For"
What the critics are saying.
The Identical
The Identical
A faith-based film with good music. And little else.
Christians, Are You Ready For Some Football?
Christians, Are You Ready For Some Football?
Another season, another round of football debates.
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