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The ‘Least of These’ and the Quest for a Post-Christian Conscience
Human suffering should not cause us to categorize our neighbor but to be one.
My Friend, Bill Pannell
A reflection on the trailblazing Black theologian and his influence on American evangelicalism.
Which Church in Revelation Is Yours Like?
From the lukewarm Laodicea to the overachieving Ephesus, these seven ancient congregations struggled with relatable problems.
Public Theology Project
The Bible Doesn’t Fit an Information Age
Algorithms strip us of mystery. The Gospels restore our ability to be astonished by the truth.
5 Lessons Christians Can Learn from the Barmen Declaration
How a wartime confession resisted Hitler’s Nazification of the German church, and why its principles are still relevant today.
Public Theology Project
A Hurricane Doesn’t Tell Us Who to Hate
What natural disasters reveal about God and neighbor.
Public Theology Project
How the ‘Jezebel Spirit’ Keeps Empowering Sin
The phrase is convenient for demonizing women—while teaching people to excuse immorality.
The Cross in an Age of ‘Spiritual Derangement’
Twentieth century theologian P.T. Forsyth’s work reminds Christians today to put the cross before and the world behind.
THEOLOGIANS IN CHRISTIAN HISTORY
Anselm
Reluctant bishop with a remarkable mind
Martin Luther
Passionate reformer
Thomas Aquinas
The brilliant “dumb ox”
Augustine of Hippo
Architect of the Middle Ages
John Calvin
Father of the Reformed faith
Athanasius
Five-time exile for fighting “orthodoxy”
Karl Barth
Courageous theologian
Reading Scripture through Embodied Eyes
Engaging our senses can help us connect with the Bible in a more holistic way.
Public Theology Project
The Uneasy Conscience of Christian Nationalism
Instead of worldly control of society, Christ calls for renewed hearts.
Some of Christianity’s Biggest Skeptics Are Becoming Vocal Converts
These “New Christians” are the result of apologetic work spanning decades. But is their faith merely intellectual?
Public Theology Project
Will Your Presidential Vote Send You to Hell?
Decisions made on Election Day have implications for Judgment Day. But let’s not confuse one day for the other.
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10 Prayers for a Volatile Election Season
From apathy to anger, how we pray for our country and its citizens matters.
Joseph and the Unintended Authoritarian Politics
His economic policies were later used by Pharoah to oppress the Hebrews in Exodus. What can this teach us about politics today?
Boomers: Serve Like Your Whole Life Is Ahead of You
What will our generation do with the increased life expectancy God has blessed us with?
Choose This (Labor) Day Whom You Will Serve
Exodus reminds us that our work can be exploitative, idolatrous, or kingdom oriented.
Public Theology Project
When to Respond to Slander (and When to Ignore It)
Correcting the record or remaining silent both involve the same thing: seeking to know Jesus.
It’s a Theological World After All
We need trained theologians to help us think through ideological and ethical questions in light of God’s Word and world.
Public Theology Project
How a TikTok Trad Wife Decodes Our Cultural Moment
A viral video reminds us that God works through disciples, not edgelords.
Public Theology Project
Why the American Church Can’t Fix Loneliness
Broken bonds and burned bridges can’t be mended by imaginary networks of relationships.
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