Drone Debate Reveals Moral Hypocrisy of Both Sides

Blind partisanship is always frustrating, but it is exceptionally loathsome when others are dying as a result.

CultureJonathanFebruary 19, 2013Controversy, David Gushee, drone, drone strikes, drones, ethics, government, Jonathan Merritt, Merritt, Obama, political, politics, Scandal, War

Disappointment is Rooted in Love, Not Disdain

Disappointment is not rooted in disdain or despair. It grows from the fertile soil of love.

CultureJonathanFebruary 18, 2013Barbara Brown Taylor, Controversy, Despair, Devotional, Disappointment, Disdain, Hope, Jonathan Merritt, Love, Martin Luther King, Merritt, Scandal

The Love Language Legacy: An Interview with Gary Chapman

Jonathan talks with relationship expert and international bestseller, Dr. Gary Chapman.

CultureJonathanFebruary 13, 2013Admission, Admits, Author, Confession, Controversy, Gary Chapman, Holiday, Jonathan Merritt, Legacy, Love, Love Languages, Marriage, Relationship, Relationships, Religion News Service, Sex, Sexual, Sexuality, Valentine's Day, Writer

Waning Influence of Faith Leaders Presents Historic Opportunity

We must redouble our efforts to win the trust, respect, and admiration of others.

CultureJonathanFebruary 12, 2013Barna, Barna Research, Christian, Christianity, christians, church, churches, Gallup, Gallup Poll, Gallup Polls, Jeremy Lin, Jonathan Merritt, Pastor, Pastors, poll, Preacher, Preachers, Public Opinion, Religion News Service, respect, study, Tim Tebow, trust

Following Jesus in a Celebrity-Obsessed Age

What does it mean to follow Jesus in a world obsessed with stardom?

CultureJonathanFebruary 10, 2013Belieber, Celebrity, Celebrity Pastors, Daniel Boorstin, Grammy Awards, Grammys, Joel Osteen, John Piper, Jonathan Merritt, Joyce Meyer, Merritt, pride, Rob Bell, selflessness

The Future of American Christianity: An Interview with David Campbell

Bestselling author David Campbell on politics and the future of American Christianity.

CultureJonathanFebruary 7, 2013A Faith of Our Own, American Grace, Christian, Christianity, David Campbell, faith, Jonathan Merritt, Merritt, Notre Dame, partisan, partisanship, politics, Religion News Service

Obama Fails to Win Over Conservatives on Contraception

Recent controversy demonstrates the tension between a pluralistic society and religious freedom.

CultureJonathanFebruary 5, 2013A Faith of Our Own, Barack Obama, birth control, contraception, contraception mandate, Controversy, Healthcare, Healthcare reform, Jonathan Merritt, Merritt, Obama, politics, President Obama, Scandal

And So Begins Our Journey

Everyone sees life through a particular lens. There is no such thing as complete objectivity.

CultureJonathanJanuary 31, 2013Bias, Christian, Francis Schaeffer, Jonathan Merritt, Objective, Perspective, Religion News Service, Unbiased, Worldview

Is Gratitude Good for the Body...And Soul?

A simple "thanks" could change you inside and out.

CultureJonathanJanuary 31, 2013Ann Voskamp, Gratitude, Huffington Post, Jonathan Merritt, Margaret Feinberg, Science, Wonderstruck

Johnnyswim and the Making of Music

The beautiful duo talks about how they make music.

CultureJonathanJanuary 31, 2013Art, Catalyst, JohnnySwim, Jonathan Merritt, Merritt, Music

Can True Love Be Blind?

A chance encounter with a Vietnam War veteran reminds me of a special kind of love.

CultureJonathanJanuary 31, 20131 Peter, Blindness, Jonathan Merritt, Love, War

Considering Seminary? Here Are 5 I Recommend.

People often ask me which seminaries they should consider. Here are five that top my list.

CultureJonathanFebruary 1, 2013education, Jonathan Merritt, learning, seminaries, seminary

My Review of Les Miserables

My review of the blockbuster film based on the Victor Hugo novel.

CultureJonathanJanuary 29, 2013Art, Beauty, Culture, Film, Films, Forgiveness, Francis Schaeffer, Jonathan Merritt, Les Miserable, Redemption

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