Thereâs no denying the popularity of true crime media in the non-fiction genre. In addition to shows and novels, true crime makes up a massive portion of the podcast market and fuels content creation on social media. Though there are more than a few ethical concerns that come with recounting the most gruesome details of crimes for a rapt audience, demand for this type of content is high â and thereâs no shortage of it.
Read MoreFor 14 seasons, Pastor Rod Hairston served as a chaplain for the Baltimore Ravens, where he helped the NFL franchise build a winning culture among the front office executives, coaches and players. After two Super Bowl rings and serving as a sports chaplain from Howard University to UCLA, Hairston, 57, is a âlife coachâ working with couples.
Read More(ANALYSIS) This yearâs Best Picture nominees at the 2024 Academy Awards showcase how our culture is wrestling with a post-Christian society, whether or not these films feature religion or not. While Hollywood has gained a reputation for being deeply secular â even anti-religious â after Oscar nominees over the past two years featured rather complex portrayals of religion.
Read MorePastor Bob Bynum has become somewhat of a rancherâs helper, wrestling cattle at times and helping when needed among the 20 or so ranchers who worship at Locust Grove Baptist Church. The Smokehouse Creek Fire, the largest in Texas history, came within a mile of a church memberâs ranch, Bynum said, but none of the churchâs members have reported any direct losses.
Read More(ANALYSIS) Think back to a time well before the internet when anyone could own a little bit of property in the suburbs. âGodâ had just been added to the pledge and father always knew best. Sound perfect? Great, even? This sepia-infused vision of mid-century America informs an entire political movement today.
Read MoreThe little settlement of Kijabe, about a two-hour drive northwest from Nairobi, stands out as the only drug- and alcohol-free town in Kenya thanks to the legacy of American missionaries that arrived here over a century ago. In fact, the spiritual footprints of Rev. Charles E. Hurlburt are still visible in this part of Africa.
Read More(OPINION) There have always been generation gaps and family conflicts, but today adult children may view estrangement from their parents as an expression of personal growth. This is something new and reflects how family life has changed over the past half-century.
Read More(OPINION) According to a quote widely attributed to Winston Churchill, âA lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.â This is absolutely true when it comes to reporting about Israel, except even more so. We could say that anti-Israel lies become canonized, even becoming part of sacred religious lore, before the truth even gets out of bed.
Read MoreViolence by Islamic extremist groups such as Fulani militants, Boko Haram and Islamic State in West African Province increased during the presidency of Muhammadu Buhari, putting Nigeria at the epicenter of targeted violence against the church. The West African nation of 226 million is divided evenly between Christians and Muslims.
Read MoreThis weekâs Weekend Plug-in highlights the religious debate stirred by the Alabama Supreme Courtâs ruling on in vitro fertilization. Plus, as always, catch up on all the best reads and top headlines in the world of faith.
Read MoreArtist and human rights activist Hannah Rose Thomas has recently published an art book, âTears of Gold,â which is filled with painted portraits of women who had escaped violence in their respective countries. The book also contains self-portraits of these women, along with their own words.
Read More(ANALYSIS) Several prominent figures in the Christian right have offered justification for anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies. The Christian right has asserted the need to protect the American culture and families from the alleged dangerous influence of Islam and from the supposed wave of hardened criminals crossing the southern border.
Read More(REVIEW) While the Season 4 finale was weaker in its character payoffs than I would have liked, it still is the strongest season overall since the first. The stories are more focused, the drama more intense, the characters gelling more and the filmmaking seamlessly skillful. Itâs what keeps me and the audience coming back for more.
Read More(REVIEW) My prime recommendation this month is âThe Augustine Way.â Authors Joshua Chatraw and Mark Allen first set the scene by showing that the great thinker grew up in a sinking society not all that unlike our own: highly sexualized and solipsistic, with philosophers viewing Christians with condescension and saying we should self-authenticate our own truths.
Read MoreEvangelicalsâ nuanced views on immigration should encourage faith leaders to offer biblical responses to all concerns, key evangelical leaders said upon the release of a new Lifeway Research study sponsored by the Evangelical Immigration Table. Both the compassionate care of immigrants and border security rank high among evangelicals, the poll showed.
Read MoreA conservative legal group based in Arizona is suing the U.S. Department of Education over the $37.7 million fine it issued against Grand Canyon University. The Goldwater Institute filed a lawsuit against the federal agency in order to obtain documents explaining the reason behind the fine.
Read MoreRecently, the T.D. Jakes Foundation announced $9 million in grants to 16 community-based organizations in âhistorically underrepresented communitiesâ across the country in collaboration with Wells Fargo.
Read More(ANALYSIS) What has changed in the last few years, after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, is that anti-Christian vandalism often includes spray-painted slogans such as, "If abortion isn't safe, then neither are you," swastikas and nasty graffiti.
Read More(ANALYSIS) Thereâs only one tradition where a majority say that they are born-again: Protestants. Which makes sense, right? The next highest is âsomething else.â
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