Previous Christianity Today articles on television and American Idol include:
An 'Idol' with Soul | Jason Castro only finished third on 'American Idol,' but this fan favorite—and committed Christian—is a solid songwriter whose debut album recently released. (April 27, 2010)
Behind the Idols | An interview with Mandisa and Phil Stacey. (May 1, 2008)
Idol Worship? | Christians continue to shine on American Idol even as Christian alternatives to the popular show crop up. Can they co-exist? Can both bring glory to God? (December 17, 2007)
Singer of “Satan, Bite the Dust!” and “R.I.O.T. (Righteous Invasion of Truth)” believed in the power of celebrity and spectacle to draw people to Jesus.