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Why We’re Wrong About the Apostle Paul, According to N.T. Wright
For years, believing creatives of all sorts have eschewed the dreaded title “Christian artist.” We don’t say that Christian chefs make “Christian food,” some variation of the argument goes, so…
Why Are So Many Christians Relishing in Watching Joy Behar Being Forced to Apologize for a Joke?
Joy Behar made a dumb joke, and she’s paying the price. A few weeks ago, she and her fellow co-hosts on The View were discussing the faith of Mike Pence.…
On National Cereal Day, a Bizarre Deep Dive Into the Newsboys’ Hit Song ‘Breakfast’
My passion for breakfast extends to just two opinions: 1) It’s the best meal to eat at a restaurant. 2) Those who like their eggs over medium are not to…
The Academy Awards Celebrated Activism But Stopped Short of Radical Change
The Oscars are one of the most influential celebrations of story in the world, an annual testament to the craft of movie-making, but they’re also a glimpse into how Hollywood…
Is Rob Bell Really ‘The Heretic’?
Rob Bell was brilliant, I thought. During my 11 years as a pastor, he shaped my communication style more than anyone. I shamelessly stole illustrations and sermon series ideas. For…
‘Atlanta’s Second Season Reclaims the Title of Best Show On TV
Atlanta works because Atlanta works. The show’s second season, premiering Thursday night on FX, is as bizarre and strange as the first, but there’s less creative whiplash. For “Robbin’ Season,”…
By Goading People to Murder, Netflix’s ‘The Push’ Is Reality TV at Its Worst
Reality television is pop culture’s value meal: insubstantial, barely satisfying, delicious, addictive. It’s awful for you, but fleetingly pleasurable, and you crave it even though it never quite gives you…
Find Your Doom, Or Your Hope, In ‘Annihilation’
It’s probably best to start simple: Annihilation works. From start to finish, you’re always in the mindset the movie wants you to be in: awestruck, terrified, even at a complete…
‘Game Night’ Turns Friendship Into a Hilarious Team Effort
When friends host a game night around their coffee or kitchen table, they have three objectives: connect, compete, and laugh. Thankfully, the movie Game Night, from Vacation helmers John Francis…
‘Everything Sucks!’ Represents the Best and Worst of High School
High-school underclassmen have really dumb senses of humor. They laugh at the mention of private body parts and movie quotes. Make no mistake, both of those things are still hilarious…
Joel McHale Is Still Funny, But Can He Survive On Netflix?
Netflix is designed for impulse decisions. Its whole structure is oriented to throw as many choices at you as possible, narrow those choices just enough to make you click on…
Billy Graham: More Than Just America’s Preacher
You’ll see a lot of talk about Billy Graham being “America’s Preacher” today. That’s true enough, but it’s almost a slight to his immense legacy. The famed reverend, who passed…
Please Donate to My Summer Missions Trip to Wakanda!
Hi friends and family! I am SO excited to be sharing this news with you: This summer, I’ll have the opportunity to go to the African nation of Wakanda to…