Friendship

The Bulletin considers the end of Chinese international adoptions, recaps the week’s presidential debate, and talks about friendship across political divides with Taylor Swift as a case study.

Interfaith engagement that doesn’t devolve into a soupy multiculturalism is difficult—and necessary in our diverse democracy.

The sumptuous Tolkien prequel has returned. Here’s what a few CT writers noticed.

As a newlywed and a new mother, I built exactly the life I wanted. The only thing missing was everyone else.

CT advice columnists also weigh in on community group dynamics and an awkward sermon metaphor.

It’s tough to plunge into a new congregation. Here’s how to get your head above water.

Using terms like trauma, abuse, and toxic too flippantly has consequences for our relationships.

A law professor shares lessons on respectful disagreement in the classroom, the church, and the wider culture.

A veteran missiologist shares a lifetime of lessons on bringing the gospel into unfamiliar settings.

CT’s director of media hasn’t just reported on spiritual pain—he’s lived it.