The Bestseller that Made Church Cool—and Optional
‘Blue Like Jazz’ spoke for a generation and left disillusioned evangelicals more dissatisfied.
The Unfortunate Pedigree of the Missional Church
Why we need to rethink the church.
How Universalism, ‘the Opiate of the Theologians,’ Went Mainstream
Michael McClymond decries the rising popularity of an idea Christians have rejected for most of church history.
When the Government Bans Chaplains from Execution Chambers
A minister to death-row inmates on bearing witness to a prisoner’s final moments.
Eugene Peterson Shrugs
Why theological indifference is worse than progressivism.
‘Get Out’ Locks Our Gaze on Racism’s Horror
Jordan Peele’s groundbreaking directorial debut challenges us to see racial sin with clear eyes.
Farewell, Jesus Junk? Christian Retail Finds a Deeper Purpose
With the closing of Family Christian, stores focus on curation and community involvement.
Church Splits Are Hell. This Play About One Isn’t.
Lucas Hnath’s “The Christians” gets complicated human and church life right.
Rachel Held Evans Returns to Church
The popular blogger joins the mainline tradition. Can evangelicals wish her well?
What Not to Say to a Dad With Four Kids
Generalize not, lest ye be generalized