Laura Leonard
Laura Leonard is assistant editor of BuildingChurchLeaders.com. Though she now lives in this place they call "Chicagoland," she'll always be a Philadelphia girl at heart (go Eagles!). Blogging combines two of her favorite things—talking about ideas, and the Internet—so she's very excited to discuss arts and media with such intelligent, thoughtful women.
Sex and the Single Olympian: Lolo Jones Talks about Her Virginity
The world-class runner shows that virginity isn't just for nerdy 18-year-olds—and that following God's plan for sexuality can be really hard.
Why Women Are Obsessed with Pinterest
The spirituality of the booming online "self-expression engine."
When Christian Teens Doubt
Sara Zarr's 'Once Was Lost' beautifully captures the moment when an evangelical girl encounters the real world.
Why Your Church Needs a Dr. Oz
Fitness programs like the one launched at Rick Warren's Saddleback Church rightfully teach us that exercise and healthy eating are not spiritually 'neutral.'
Friday Night Lights' Shining Female Lead
Why Tami Taylor is the best female character on television today.
How the Movie Partly Redeems 'Eat Pray Love'
The movie replaces Elizabeth Gilbert's self-indulgent writing with a look at how community contributes to restoration.
The Glamorous Life of the Pregnant Teenager
Do pop culture's portrayals of teen pregnancy harm young women?
Glee: Stereotype Me!
Why the introduction of a stereotypical Christian character on the popular show Glee could be reason to celebrate.
Christian Female Musicians, Missing in Action
What accounts for the surprising dearth of women in today's CCM scene?
Lady Gaga: Champion of Abstinence?
The wave of celebrities touting a "celibate" lifestyle actually undermines the movement.
Are Chick Flicks 'Emotional Porn'?
It depends on how you view them.
Female Olympians, Missing in Action
When it comes to female athletes, why does the media have a one-track mind?
Consider the Vampire
Why the 'Twilight' novels deserve our attention—and why they should raise concern.
I Have a Confession to Make
Why online confession booths like FamilySecret and Post Secret take us only so far.
In the Loop: Down syndrome abortions on the rise
What the women's blog editors are reading today.
What Christian Women Want Now
How do we respond to recent reports of women's declining happiness?
Where Someone Loves Us Most of All
Is 'Where the Wild Things Are' too wild for children?
In the Loop: Matters of Life and Death
What the women's blog editors are reading today.
In the Loop: Two Memoirs, One Tweet, and No Votes for Letterman
What the women's blog editors are reading today.
'Homeless Chic' and the Homeless
Does the 'poorgeoisie' fashion trend trivialize a serious reality?
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