Paul Prather 1/9/24 Paul Prather 1/9/24

Inner Peace, Like Happiness, Is An Inside Job

“I can’t legislate world peace. I can’t press peace on my neighbors or parishioners. But if I can become peaceable enough within myself, maybe that will both help me and others, too.”

Stephen Presley 1/9/24 Stephen Presley 1/9/24

Five Great Bible Reading Plans For 2024

The Bible is more than just a nice book with good advice. It provides the beginning, middle, and end of the story of redemption that God is working out among us.

Joseph Holmes 1/9/24 Joseph Holmes 1/9/24

The Best Faith-Based Films of 2023

Faith-based films are everywhere, making it easier than ever to find films that celebrate religious worldviews with truth and beauty. Here are the best of 2023.

Clemente Lisi 12/20/23 Clemente Lisi 12/20/23

Seven Questions About Jon Fosse’s Fame & Faith

Norwegian writer Jon Fosse won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature. A convert to Christianity, his change in attitude and outlook comes through in much of his writing in recent years.

Chip Colwell 12/19/23 Chip Colwell 12/19/23

What’s the Point of Giving Gifts? An Anthropologist’s Perspective

A university researcher got curious about the culturally ubiquitous practice of giving things away. Why would people simply hand over something precious or valuable when they could use it themselves?

Clemente Lisi 12/19/23 Clemente Lisi 12/19/23

The Five Best Books by Nobel Prize Winner Jon Fosse

Nobel Prize-winning Norwegian writer Jon Fosse, one of Europe’s best, quit Norway’s official Lutheran Church as a teen but returned to faith while struggling with alcoholism.

Bob Smietana 12/18/23 Bob Smietana 12/18/23

Bible App in 2023: We Searched for Hope

Bobby Gruenewald may know more than anyone about how we read the Bible. He runs the YouVersion Bible app—downloaded more than 700 million times globally.

Paul Prather 12/18/23 Paul Prather 12/18/23

Being Compassionate, Even When It's Hard

We should give everybody the benefit of the doubt until all the facts are in. And then, when the facts are in, even if the facts are damning, we should offer some benefit of the doubt anyhow.

Bob Smietana 12/12/23 Bob Smietana 12/12/23

Fix America’s woes? Know your neighbors

Seth Kaplan, researcher at Johns Hopkins who studies fragile states around the world, argues that rebuilding social capital—including faith congregations—can address social problems.

Paul Prather 12/12/23 Paul Prather 12/12/23

I Believe The Bible Today More Than Ever

Having our faith deconstructed—or even blown to smithereens—can be the best thing for us. Until you’re forced to release your past assumptions, it’s really hard to learn anything better.

Bob Smietana 12/10/23 Bob Smietana 12/10/23

‘No Small Endeavor’ host Lee Camp searches for the good life on the radio

Lee. C. Camp hosts “No Small Endeavor,” a radio program, podcast and live show that explores what it means to live a good life. He features long-form interviews with musicians, best-selling authors, scientists, artists and thinkers.

Adelle Banks 12/10/23 Adelle Banks 12/10/23

'Jesus' Film Producers Will Release an Animated Version in 2025

The original “Jesus” film was released in 1979 by the evangelical Christian organization now known as Cru. It has been translated into more languages than any other movie, according to the Guinness World Book of Records. Jesus Film Project is now producing an animated “Jesus” film that is set to release around Christmas 2025.

Paul Prather 12/9/23 Paul Prather 12/9/23

We Should Choose Often To Change Our Minds

“Repent,” translated from the original Greek into English, means “change your mind.” This ancient concept tells us that progress comes from being willing to rethink and reconsider.

Joseph Holmes 12/9/23 Joseph Holmes 12/9/23

‘The Prince Of Egypt: The Musical’ Is A Triumph Of Faith And Art

‘The Prince of Egypt’ is a rousing triumph of both faith and stagecraft. It is one of the most satisfying viewing experiences I’ve had all year and is a stunning reminder of what can be accomplished when faith and art are put together well.

Michael Metzger 12/9/23 Michael Metzger 12/9/23

How Advent Prepares Us To ‘Stand’ Heaven

Most Christians know what Advent signifies: A time of penitence and preparation. And they know how it signifies these two: four Advent wreath candles. But why do we observe Advent? Dallas Willard had a “why” you might find surprising.

Paul Prather 11/29/23 Paul Prather 11/29/23

When You Or Someone You Love Is Suffering

Pastor Prather takes a look at the book of Job, which he considers the best guidebook he knows for dealing with suffering and loss. As he says, it is an ancient work with timeless applications.

Joseph Holmes 11/29/23 Joseph Holmes 11/29/23

Martin Scorsese’s Faith Shines In New Movie

It’s deeply fitting and gratifying that Scorsese’s career-long struggle with God would lead to possibly his best and most Christian film to date: Killers of the Flower Moon

Joseph Holmes 11/3/23 Joseph Holmes 11/3/23

‘After Death’ Steps Up The Religion Documentary Game

Angel Studios is having quite a year. It released the season three finale of “The Chosen” and its first original theatrical films with “His Only Son” and “Sound of Freedom.” Now, the studio is staking its claim in the documentary space with “After Death.”

Joseph Holmes 10/12/23 Joseph Holmes 10/12/23

Five Things That Faith-Based Films Get Right

Faith-based films like “I Can Only Imagine,” “Jesus Revolution,” and “Sound of Freedom” compete at the box office with mainstream movies. Movie critic Joseph Holmes explores why.

Adelle Banks 10/12/23 Adelle Banks 10/12/23

An Interview with Billy Graham’s Daughter and Granddaughter

Anne Graham Lotz and Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright, the daughter and granddaughter of the late evangelist Billy Graham, are both Bible teachers and have both endured serious medical conditions.