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Henri Nouwen's secret unpublished works to release

Henri Nouwen's secret unpublished works to release

Here's what readers can expect.

MediaJonathanNovember 5, 2015books, Catholic, circus, Convergent Books, Henri Nouwen, Homosexuality, Jonathan Merritt, LGBT, psychology, Publishing, Spirituality

Christians avoiding Halloween only tricking themselves

Christians avoiding Halloween only tricking themselves

A new poll shows most Christians agree Halloween is "all in good fun"

TrendsJonathanOctober 29, 2015Christian Broadcasting Network, Christianity Today, fun, Halloween, Holiday, Judgment house, Lifeway, Pat Robertson, poll, research, survey, trends

Is "God" becoming a trigger word?

The divine descriptor has negative associations, and some are swearing it off.

TheologyJonathanOctober 22, 2015Barbara Brown Taylor, church, Episcopalian, God, James Martin, language, liberalism, Princeton, Rob Bell, theology, twitter

Evangelicals are divided on death penalty...officially

Evangelicals are divided on death penalty...officially

Conservative Protestant group shrink back from support of capital punishment.

PoliticsJonathanOctober 20, 2015capital punishment, criminal justice, Death, death penalty, evangelicalism, Jesus, Jonathan Merritt, justice, Leith Anderson, life, NAE, National Association of Evangelicals, politics, Race, Racism, Shane Claiborne, theology

How technology can be a force for religious good or evil

How technology can be a force for religious good or evil

Jefferson Bethke talks about the moral dimension of social media.

TrendsJonathanOctober 20, 2015church, Facebook, internet, Jefferson Bethke, Jesus, snapchat, social media, technology, trends, YouTube

Why Oprah's 'Belief' is a must see for Christians

Why Oprah's 'Belief' is a must see for Christians

The miniseries seeks to render the complexities of various faiths honestly.

Arts + EntertainmentJonathanOctober 20, 2015Belief, interfaith, Jesus, Oprah, salvation, television, theology

The man who dismantled the ex-gay movement

The man who dismantled the ex-gay movement

Alan Chambers shares his story in a new memoir.

TheologyJonathanOctober 7, 2015Alan Chambers, counseling, evangelicalism, Exodus International, LGBT, reparative therapy, Sexuality, theology

After winning 5 Grammy Awards, Sandi Patty calls it quits

After winning 5 Grammy Awards, Sandi Patty calls it quits

The 59-year-old legend is retiring.

Arts + EntertainmentJonathanOctober 7, 2015adultery, Art, CCM, Christian music, divorce, Grammy Awards, Kathie Lee Gifford, Marriage, Music, retirement, Rita Cosby, Sandi Patty

How Todd Starnes is Compromising Fox News' Credibility

How Todd Starnes is Compromising Fox News' Credibility

The Christian commentator has a history of journalistic malfeasance

MediaJonathanOctober 7, 2015Baptist Press, Fox News, Greta Van Susteren, journalism, lying, media, The Atlantic, Todd Starnes, truth

Producing mass for Pope is "like a rock concert"

Producing mass for Pope is "like a rock concert"

You won't believe what goes into a service like this.

Current EventsJonathanOctober 7, 2015Catholic, Christina Perri, Ed Sheeran, Pope, Pope Francis, Showcall

Can evangelicals’ flip-flop on ex-gay therapy improve their credibility?

Can evangelicals’ flip-flop on ex-gay therapy improve their credibility?

Galileo would be proud. Well, sort of.

TheologyJonathanOctober 7, 2015Alan Chambers, Albert Mohler, Baptist, ERLC, gay marriage, heterosexuality, Homosexuality, LGBT, politics, Sexuality, Southern Baptist Convention, theology

A Hebrew word expressed through a Betty Boop animation technique

A Hebrew word expressed through a Betty Boop animation technique

A fascinating visual reflection on "ruach."

Arts + EntertainmentJonathanOctober 7, 2015animation, Art, cartoon, Film, Max Fleischer, Rotoscoping, Ruach, Sarah Martin, Trinity Grace Church

Confucius for Christians?

An Christian college professor has an unlikely message.

TheologyJonathanSeptember 21, 2015apologetics, Bible, Biola University, Christianity, Confucianism, Confucius, Gregg Ten Elshof, interfaith, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jonathan Merritt, philosophy, theology

Why do evangelicals support Donald Trump?

Why do evangelicals support Donald Trump?

The brash Manhattan billionaire doesn't seem to stand for their values.

PoliticsJonathanSeptember 3, 2015abortion, Communion, Donald Trump, evangelicalism, gay marriage, John Kerry, politics, theology

Conservative Christians’ new scare word

On gay rights, conservative Christians have a new enemy: normalization.

PoliticsJonathanSeptember 1, 2015Albert Mohler, Bible, Christianity, Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, Family Research Council, gay rights, Gospels, Jesus, LGBT, marginalize, Marriage, New Testament, normalize, politics, same sex marriage

How Christians have gotten temptation wrong

How Christians have gotten temptation wrong

How can Christians reclaim a biblical view of life's forbidden fruits?

TheologyJonathanAugust 31, 2015Bible, Christianity, church, failure, Jesus, John Owen, John Wesley, lies, pop culture, sin, temptation, theology, Tim Chaddick, truth

Post-traumatic church syndrome? Yep, it’s a thing.

Post-traumatic church syndrome? Yep, it’s a thing.

How does one heal from wounds inflicted by institutional Christianity?

TheologyJonathanAugust 31, 2015Barna Group, Buddhism, Christianity, church, empty nest, health, interfaith, Jesus, meditation, mental health, mid-life crisis, Orthodox, post-traumatic church syndrome, Reba Riley, religion, Spirituality

A growing Christian fascination with darkness

A growing Christian fascination with darkness

Nancy Ortberg joins a cadre of believers exploring life's shadow side.

TheologyJonathanAugust 31, 2015Barbara Brown Taylor, darkness, depression, John Piper, light, Nancy Ortberg

'Courageous' and 'Fireproof' filmmakers opt for black cast

'Courageous' and 'Fireproof' filmmakers opt for black cast

Some promising news following a wave of whitewashed Bible films.

Arts + EntertainmentJonathanAugust 13, 2015Alex Kendrick, Art, entertainment, Film, Hollywood, Jonathan Merritt, justice, Kendrick Brothers, movies, prayer, Priscilla Shirer, Race, Racism, Sony, TC Stallings, War Room