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How He Leaves
After his final tour, independent musician John Mark McMillan is backing out of the algorithm rat race but still chasing transcendence.
Evangelicals Confront a Revolutionary Age
A Catholic on the campaign trail and the “possibly catastrophic character of what is happening under our eyes” caused deep concern in 1960.
Why CT Was Skeptical of Cold War Calls for Peace
In 1959, evangelicals looked to political leaders to hold up America’s great spiritual heritage as responses to the Soviet Union divided Christians.
From Prohibition to Pornography
In 1958, CT pushed evangelicals to engage important moral issues even when they seemed old-fashioned.
Highlights and Lowlights of 1957
In its first full year of publication, CT looked at Civil Rights, Cold War satellites, artificial insemination, and carefully planned evangelism.
Today in Christian History
November 17
November 17, 3 B.C.: According to early church father Clement of Alexandria (c.155-c.220), Jesus was born on this date (issue 59: Jesus of Nazareth).
November 17, 270 (traditional date): Gregory Thaumaturgus (“The Wonder Worker”), a well-loved bishop in Pontus and the author of the first Christian biography (on Origen) dies. A legend, from a generation later, about the Virgin Mary visiting him is the first account of a Marian apparition (see issue 57: Converting the Empire).
Evangelicals Confront a Revolutionary Age
A Catholic on the campaign trail and the “possibly catastrophic character of what is happening under our eyes” caused deep concern in 1960.
Why CT Was Skeptical of Cold War Calls for Peace
In 1959, evangelicals looked to political leaders to hold up America’s great spiritual heritage as responses to the Soviet Union divided Christians.
From Prohibition to Pornography
In 1958, CT pushed evangelicals to engage important moral issues even when they seemed old-fashioned.
Highlights and Lowlights of 1957
In its first full year of publication, CT looked at Civil Rights, Cold War satellites, artificial insemination, and carefully planned evangelism.
People in Christian History
Dorothy Sayers
Mystery writer and apologist
Augustine of Hippo
Architect of the Middle Ages
C.S. Lewis
Scholar, author, and apologist
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
German theologian and resister
Athanasius
Five-time exile for fighting “orthodoxy”
Harriet Tubman
The “Moses” of Her People
Catherine Booth
Compelling preacher and co-founder of the Salvation Army
William Wilberforce
Antislavery politician
John Knox
Presbyterian with a sword
Dwight L. Moody
Revivalist with a common touch
Billy Graham
Evangelist to millions
Thomas à Kempis
Author of the most popular devotional classic
Perpetua
High society believer
Justin Martyr
Defender of the “true philosophy”
John of the Cross
Spanish mystic of the soul’s dark night
Teresa of Avila
Carmelite mystic and feisty administrator
Oswald Chambers
Preacher who gave his utmost
Joan of Arc
The courageous and controversial teenager who saved her country
Søren Kierkegaard
Christian existentialist
How ‘Christianity Today’ Reported News and Offered Views, 1956–2026
A new series: Walking Through 70 Years.
What Billy Graham Wanted in ‘Christianity Today’
The talk that launched over 1,000 magazine issues.
The Cameras Missed Me on 9/11
I can’t find any footage of my escape from Manhattan that horrible day. I looked and looked—and finally asked what I wanted to prove.
Learning to Forgive the Country That Oppressed Mine
On Korea’s 80th Liberation Day, I exhort fellow evangelicals to view Korea and Japan’s relationship through one of Jesus’ parables.
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The Christian Women Who Helped Build the American West
Reformers like Elizabeth Rous Comstock were not animated by conquest, but earnest—and complicated—charity towards Black migrants.
Jesus People and the Vibe Shift
Half a century ago, established churches looked askance at young men newly interested in Jesus. Let us welcome and exhort them today.
Why Pro-Life Black Christians Rejected Pro-Life Politics
Black and white Christians in America could have been allies in the fight for life across racial and partisan lines. Post-Dobbs, can we learn from recent history?
My Grandfather’s Greatest Legacy
His life as a pastor in rust-belt Illinois was rich in service, dignity, and the imitation of Christ. I want to follow in his steps.
Frederick Douglass Found His Mission in the Black Church
In newly formed Black congregations, the famous abolitionist and others were able to live out their faith—and affirm their full humanity.
Ten Years After Charleston
Chris Singleton’s mother was killed at the Mother Emanuel church shooting a decade ago. He’s still preaching unity and love.
The Religious Roots of Hoosier Hysteria
Indiana’s storied basketball tradition was built on equality and faith—but only for some.
The Country We Could Have Had
An America without immigrants is a lesser America.
Remembering Cherokee Tears and Dying Groans
How some Christians warned about and mourned the Trail of Tears.
The Man Who Taught Us Orphan Care
Charles Loring Brace revolutionized America’s understanding and treatment of poor children—and he did it all for Christ.
Nailing Down the Truth of Christ’s Crucifixion
Apologizing for what I got wrong reporting on an idiosyncratic view on how Jesus died.
The Limits of Open Letters
American evangelicals love big statements—but we must first do the slow work of institution building and local discipleship.