Church-Crisis Content Didn’t Help Me
It offered the certitude of a pat narrative when what I needed was music and literature to interrogate myself.
Martin Scorsese Presents ‘Mary’ for a Secular Age
The renowned filmmaker’s new episode of his Fox Nation series, The Saints, is timed for Easter and focuses on the mother of Jesus.
‘No Guardrails’ for Some Christian Wellness Influencers
Supplements and other wellness products do big business on social media, and even Scripture can be turned into marketing language.
Gospel Matriarch Lucie Campbell Looked To God
Her songs spoke to life’s uncertainties and God’s presence—and taught me how to hope.
‘The Faithful’ Celebrates the Women of the Bible
The first episode—and a set visit in Italy—introduced a me to a thoughtful new drama about multidimensional women in Scripture.
‘The Secret Agent’ Explores Memory and Authoritarianism in Brazil
The Oscar-nominated film reminds viewers to learn from the past—and to share our stories with the next generation.
Review: ‘Project Hail Mary’
Ryan Gosling’s new science fiction movie shows an astronaut who saves the world and dies to self.
Motherhood Was Supposed to Be a Slog. I Found Joy Instead.
Now I’m learning to navigate a season of joy faithfully–and with open hands.
Joe Espada in Spring Training
The Astros manager knows Christ is his Savior, not his win-generator.
MercyMe Holds On to a Hit in ‘I Can Only Imagine 2’
The contemporary Christian film sequel explores life after writing a megahit, asking whether hardship can bear good fruit.
30 Lessons from 30 Years of Marriage
After three decades of love, sacrifice, and lessons learned, a marriage instructor offers concrete ways to build a strong marriage.
We All Want to Be the Right Kind of Parents
Parenting books—even Christian ones—capitalize on fear and longing, sometimes making promises that don’t hold true.
I Have Chronic Pain. I Still Love the Olympics.
After a life-changing injury, I can’t compete like I used to. Watching the Olympics—the newest games starting tonight—brings me joy.
I Failed to Mature as an Artist—Until I Learned to See
Drawing is a way of entrusting what I can see to the care and attention of God.
How A Pastor’s Book Inspired a New Rom-Com
Mike Todd’s book, Relationship Goals, gets a spotlight in a film aimed at both Christian and secular audiences.
How ChatGPT Revealed a False Diagnosis
A devastating cancer diagnosis wrecked a young couple. But after five years of uncertainty, a chatbot changed everything.
Guerilla Art For Grit City
Two friends are taking Tacoma by storm with paper and ink.