No Laughing Matter
In light of news that Gaffigan will be starring in a new movie about Jesus People, we thought we’d reshare our interview with the famous comedian and his wife’s story…
Posts by tag
feature
Inside Jim and Jeannie Gaffigan’s life-changing year
206 posts
Ava DuVernay: ‘There Is More to Do’
HERE’S THE THING about Ava DuVernay. Talking to her, you feel like you’re in the hands of a consummate director. Not just a person who knows how to make a…
Killer Mike on His Frustrations With ‘White Jesus’
How many life acts can one guy get? At this point, you could be forgiven for thinking Killer Mike had reached his personal and creative zenith at something like three…
The Justice Roundtable
Even as “SJW” has been wielded like an insult, the term itself is useful. The people who find ways to fight for justice in the social sphere have become heroes…
Lauren Daigle
This feature was originally published in issue 96 of RELEVANT Magazine. Lauren Daigle couldn’t believe she was hiding in the bathroom. She loved being around people. She could —in her…
Legend Has It
Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in March. When John Legend stepped into the role of Jesus in front of millions of viewers last Easter Sunday, he was in familiar…
A Higher Purpose?
2013 was a rough year for Craig Gross. For a decade, he’d battled excruciating headaches and suffered seizure-like episodes, and the health problems were making his life unmanageable. Gross is…
Something Needs to Change
We live in a world of urgent spiritual and physical need. Half of the world’s population lives on less than $2 a day, and over a billion people dwell in…
N.T. Wright on Easter, Atonement and the Real Message of the Cross
Whether you’ve been around Christianity for years or are new to faith, you probably know the Easter story. It goes something like this: Humans are sinners; Jesus died as a…
‘Black Panther’ Is the Most Purposeful Superhero Movie Ever
Editor’s Note: In recognition of Black Panther‘s nomination for Best Picture, we’re reposting our original review. The world has been waiting a long time for Black Panther, a film that doesn’t settle…
ADVENTure Time
Every year around this time, families all over the world head to their basement for the cherished yuletide tradition of grunting and swearing as they yank all the dusty, cobweb-covered…
6 Ways to Have the Most Awkward Family Meal Ever
There’s a reason why The Office remains the go-to Netflix time-killer for when you’re all caught up on the latest episode of whatever high-end drama you watch to sound cool…
Christians Aren’t Boring, They’re Just Bored
Think about a traditional story. It starts with a person and a dream. This person knows they are different and something must be done with this difference to help others,…
Voting Your Faith
Following the elections of 2017, out of the 535 sitting members of Congress, 485 are professing Christians.That’s 91 percent. Though there is a slightly higher percentage of Christians among Republican…
How to Stop Doing Harmful Things That Are Hard to Quit
When you want to stop committing a certain sin, what do you do? Do you try to deprive yourself of something, keep away from tempting situations, or try to distract…