Advancing the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God.
June 7, 1099: The First Crusade reaches Jerusalem (see Issue 40: The Crusades).
June 7, 1502: Ugo Buoncompagni is born in Bologna. As Pope Gregory XIII (1572-1585), he issued the Gregorian calendar, supported the Inquisition, promoted the Counter-Reformation, and encouraged missions.
June 7, 1891: English Baptist Charles H. Spurgeon, who preached to (on average) 6,000 people at each of his services, delivers his last sermon at London's Metropolitan Tabernacle (see issue 29: C.H. Spurgeon).
Being Human
Why do shepherds need a shepherd too?
Wisdom on staying faithful in ministry and navigating multireligious realities in India, Sri Lanka, and beyond.
News
Christian public figures in India face online attacks and offline consequences for speaking about Jesus.
The Russell Moore Show
Russell and Leslie meander through the 2025 podcast episodes and share some of their favorite moments.
Exclusive perks may be well-intended business decisions, but Christian gatherings shouldn’t reinforce economic hierarchy.
The Bulletin
Hegseth scrutinized for drug boat strikes, farmers react to Trump’s tariffs, and a Pew report says religious decline has slowed.
Three books to read this month on politics and public life.
Perhaps technology has changed everything. But God is still here, still wiring humans for connection and presence.