White House Asks US for One Hour of Prayer per Week
Legal scholars and pastors consider the president’s call for the formation of prayer groups for the nation.
Our Perennial Political Temptation
Reckoning with a half-century of American evangelicals’ pursuit of a “seat at the table.”
Tim Alberta Is More Sad Than Angry at His American Evangelical Family
The Atlantic journalist’s portrait of a fractured movement chooses lament over axe-grinding.
How Larry Norman Became the Elvis Presley of Christian Rock
His music inspired a generation of Jesus freaks, but he never shook the suspicion of being a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
Evenly Split, Southern Baptists Pick President after Candidate Quits
J. D. Greear withdraws from unusually tight SBC election, making Steve Gaines the next leader.
Who’s Who of Trump’s ‘Tremendous’ Faith Advisers
The Republican candidate finally names his campaign’s evangelical connections.
Small Church Signs Win Big at Supreme Court
Arizona town had ‘innocent motives,’ but still censored church marketing too much, justices unanimously rule.
Signs of Belief: How a Small Dispute over Church Marketing Became Supremely Important
The curious Supreme Court case of a 30-person church in Gilbert, Arizona.
Lassie’s Back, Better Than Ever
Christian film critics are pleasantly surprised by Lassie, but aren’t so happy to see The Wicker Man again. Plus, Crank, Trust the Man, Crossover, and This Film Is Not Yet Rated.
DiCaprio + Damon + Depravity + Departed
Christian film critics on The Departed, 49 Up, The Last King of Scotland, Employee of the Month, Love’s Abiding Joy, and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning. Plus, additional views on Jackass 2, Jesus Camp, and, 25 years later, Chariots of Fire.