Politics+Current Affairs

The Most Famous Metaphor of American Exceptionalism Is a Warning, Not a Boast
John Winthrop’s “city upon a hill” language wasn’t meant to puff up his hearers with pride but to send a chill down their spines.
Populism vs. Progressivism: Who Knows Best?
Opposing types of knowledge are at the heart of today’s polarization. How does a Christian decide?
David Jang’s Christian University Charged in $35 Million Fraud Scheme
Manhattan DA’s case involving the former heads of Newsweek and the Christian Post expands to include Olivet University.
Paradise Fire Burned Most Church Buildings, But ‘the Church Is Still Alive’
California pastor opens up about the most difficult sermon of his career—and the prospects for resurrecting ministry from the ashes.
Bulgaria Revises Proposed Restrictions on Church Activity
Update: After considering laws to halt training, foreign funding, and missionary outreach, the European nation eases its approach.
Presbyterian Hostages Freed in Cameroon, But Conflict Carries On
With students safely returned, the church continues to pray for peace.
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Paid ContentMartin Luther King Was Fearful, But the Bible Made Him Brave
What happens when we realize the Bible is meant for more than teaching us right from wrong?
Quick To ListenEpisode 136|33min
This ‘Religious War’ Isn't Religious
A deeper look into the brutalities against Christians and Muslims in the Central African Republic.
These Pastors Loved America So Much, They Wanted It to Stay British
Why the Christian case against the Revolutionary War deserves better than mockery and neglect.
Four-Star General: Military More Cautious About Faith
General Roger Brady (USAF, Ret.) thinks soldiers are becoming more religious but the armed forces are more uncertain about religious expression.
Pepperdine Student, Cal Lutheran Grad Among California Shooting Victims
“Our students are resilient, but the burden is great.”
The Uncertain Future of Pro-Life Democrats
Mixed results in the 2018 midterms leave questions on partisan strategy over abortion.
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Paid ContentHow the Jesus People Made the Bible Cool
From Billy Graham to Bob Dylan, how a youth movement briefly changed the world.
Quick To ListenEpisode 135|57min
Why Latino Evangelicals Vote Beyond Immigration
What are the political priorities of this diverse group of American Christians?
Rumors of AI Wars: Where Google and the Bible Agree
An understanding of human dignity and responsibility belongs in the development of artificial intelligence for military uses.
Do Methodists Have a Case Against Jeff Sessions?
Though the denomination is the least likely in the US to administer church discipline, critical voices have been swirling around its highest-ranking politician.
Pakistan Frees Asia Bibi from Blasphemy Death Sentence
Jailed Christian mother acquitted by Supreme Court after eight years. Violent protests erupt in major cities.
Anti-Semitism and Unforgivable Sin
Hate is weak. Mercy is strong.
Ireland’s Blasphemy Ban Is Gone, But Dozens of Countries Still Enforce Them
Irish Christians hope the change will put pressure on places like Pakistan, where Asia Bibi faces the death penalty for remarks against Muhammad.
Is Trump Our Cyrus? The Old Testament Case for Yes and No
Christians’ eagerness to understand God’s will in real time can cause them to overlook fundamental biblical and divine principles.

Top Story May 1, 2024

Was Paul a Slave?
Was Paul a Slave?
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