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Author Jen Hatmaker speaks out for LGBT inclusion
Author Jen Hatmaker speaks out for LGBT inclusion

The Christian bestselling author and HGTV star created controversy online

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CultureJonathanApril 26, 2016Facebook, family, Homosexuality, Jen Hatmaker, Jonathan Merritt, LGBT, Marriage, Sexuality, theology, transgender
The Spirituality of Snoopy
The Spirituality of Snoopy

How the the 'Peanuts' comic creator's faith impacted his iconic work

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Arts + Entertainment, MediaJonathanApril 25, 2016Art, cartoon, Charles Schulz, Charlie Brown, comics, Culture, heaven, humor, influence, Linus, media, news, newspapers, Peanuts, Snoopy, theology
The Book that Revolutionized 'Christian Manhood'
The Book that Revolutionized 'Christian Manhood'

An interview with John Eldredge 15 years after 'Wild at Heart'

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Culture, TheologyJonathanApril 25, 2016books, Controversy, Gender, Jesus, Jesus Christ, John Eldredge, manhood, masculinity, men, theology, Wild at Heart, Women
Trump's Bible Fail
Trump's Bible Fail

Trump names his favorite verse, but doesn't know what it means

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Politics, TheologyJonathanApril 25, 2016Bible, Donald Trump, Exodus, Judaism, politics, theology, Trump, voting
The resurrection of Mark Driscoll
The resurrection of Mark Driscoll

How should Christians respond to his return to ministry?

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Current Events, TheologyJonathanApril 1, 20161 Timothy 3, Bible, church, churches, leadership, Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill, materialism, Ministry, Pastor, theology
The Death of Moral Relativism
The Death of Moral Relativism

The conservative boogeyman is being replaced by a vicious 'shame culture.'

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Culture, TrendsJonathanMarch 30, 2016Andy Crouch, Art, David Brooks, Donald Trump, entertainment, ethics, Film, Jonathan Merritt, Moral relativism, movies, New York Times, Paul Ryan, politics, Relativism, shame, superheroes, The Atlantic, trends, William F- Buckley
3 untrue Christian cliches you've probably used
3 untrue Christian cliches you've probably used

Many common Christian phrases are well intentioned, but dead wrong.

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TheologyJonathanMarch 30, 2016Adam Hamilton, Bible, Christianity, Homosexuality, Jesus, Jonathan Merritt, language, LGBT, myth, pain, suffering, theology, words
Are conservative Christians 'religious extremists?'
Are conservative Christians 'religious extremists?'

Americans consider many Christians 'extreme.' Is that warranted?

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Culture, TrendsJonathanMarch 30, 2016Barna, Christianity, data, David Kinnaman, extremism, Gabe Lyons, Jonathan Merritt, Q, Real Faith, The Atlantic, trends
Falwell's wife blasts Liberty's critics
Falwell's wife blasts Liberty's critics

A Facebook post fuels the ongoing controversy.

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PoliticsJonathanMarch 4, 2016Becki Falwell, Controversy, Donald Trump, election, Facebook, Jerry Falwell, Liberty University, Mark Demoss, politics
Trouble on the home front for Liberty University?
Trouble on the home front for Liberty University?

Liberty's board chairman criticizes president's political moves.

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Current Events, PoliticsJonathanMarch 2, 2016conservative, Donald Trump, election, GOP, Jerry Falwell, Liberty University, Marco Rubio, politics, Republican, Super Tuesday, Ted Cruz, voting
Following Jesus in this crazy American moment

Jonathan talks about faith, church, and Jesus.

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Culture, TheologyJonathanFebruary 29, 2016church, gay marriage, Jesus, politics
Why Trump may be good news for Christians
Why Trump may be good news for Christians

The candidate reveals the religious right is a splintering shadow.

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PoliticsJonathanFebruary 29, 2016Controversy, Donald Trump, Evangelicals, Jonathan Merritt, politics, Religious Right, The Atlantic, trends, Trump
Donald Trump plays the persecuted Christian card
Donald Trump plays the persecuted Christian card

Is the candidate being audited by the IRS because of his faith?

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PoliticsJonathanFebruary 29, 2016Ben Carson, Donald Trump, election, Evangelicals, IRS, Jerry Falwell, Pat Robertson, persecution, politics, taxes
Georgia’s religious freedom bill: mixed bag, missed opportunity
Georgia’s religious freedom bill: mixed bag, missed opportunity

Protection or discrimination? Hard to tell.

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PoliticsJonathanFebruary 29, 2016discrimination, gay marriage, Georgia, Homosexuality, law, LGBT, Marriage, politics, poll, Public Religion Research Institute, religious freedom, religious liberty, same sex marriage
Jim Wallis on racism, reparations, and #BlackLivesMatter
Jim Wallis on racism, reparations, and #BlackLivesMatter

Wallis says the biblical prophets would scream at today's racial injustices.

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PoliticsJonathanFebruary 18, 2016America, Bible, Detroit, discrimination, Intervarsity, Jesus, Jim Wallis, justice, laws, Michelle Higgins, police, politics, poverty, Race, Racism, sin, slavery, Sojourner
How Valentines' king Nicholas Sparks fell in love with God
How Valentines' king Nicholas Sparks fell in love with God

"The Notebook" author has a surprisingly vibrant faith.

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Arts + EntertainmentJonathanFebruary 9, 2016A Walk to Remember, Art, books, Celebrities, Christianity Today, Film, Love, movies, Nicholas Sparks, People Magazine, Romance, The Choice, The Notebook, Writing
Does Russell Moore represent Southern Baptists?
Does Russell Moore represent Southern Baptists?

Some are griping about Moore's job performance.

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Politics, TrendsJonathanFebruary 4, 2016Baptist, Denominations, Donald Trump, politics, polity, Richard Land, Russell Moore, Southern Baptist Convention, Southern Baptists, Will Hall
A Christian response to terrorism: fear or faith?

Jonathan discusses terrorism on a popular Canadian television show.

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PoliticsJonathanJanuary 31, 2016Donald Trump, faith, fear, Jerry Falwell, terrorism, War
Donald Trump and the Christian obsession with masculinity
Donald Trump and the Christian obsession with masculinity

Do Christian voters like Donald Trump because he's "manly?"

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PoliticsJonathanJanuary 27, 2016Donald Trump, election, femininity, Gender, John Piper, masculinity, Nate Pyle, politics
Why it Matters That Ted Cruz Doesn't Tithe
Why it Matters That Ted Cruz Doesn't Tithe

Will his Christian constituents care?

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PoliticsJonathanJanuary 22, 2016church, election, Iowa, Jesus, Jesus Christ, politics, Republican, Ted Cruz, theology, tithing, voting
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