The Archive
Jake MeadorCultureChurchSocial Trends
The rise of moralistic, therapeutic deism has created new challenges for the church and, particularly, for the concept of religious orthodoxy.
Matthew Loftus
James Poulos’ recent exploration of what he dubs the Pink Police State lays out an argument that is clear, even if not immediately accessible.
Guest WriterFormation
Tish Harrison-Warren replies to Matthew Lee Anderson about disrespectable Christianity and the joy Christians need.
Matthew Lee AndersonSociety
Social media isn't solely to blame for the erosion of conversation. But Twitter, Facebook, and other personalizing platforms may contribute.
Matthew Lee Anderson
Generous Spaciousness by Wendy VanderWal-Gritter claims to offer guidance for churches wanting to include gay Christians. Does it?
Matthew Lee AndersonFormation
Christians often want respectability, even if they don't realize it. That's a good they should give up.
Matthew Lee AndersonMere Fidelity
Hannah Anderson's Made for More is a book on the image of God, women, and their role in the church. She joins Mere Fidelity to discuss it.
Guest WriterSociety
Both cops and the people of Ferguson were captivated by fear. Loving our neighbor in Ferguson means understanding this and them.
Jake MeadorChurch
A recent Leadership Journal article explained how podcasting changes how we preach but never asked if sermons should be published in the first place.
Matthew Lee AndersonMere Fidelity
Embryo research raises deep questions, especially who a person is. The Mere Fidelity gang takes up this question and more.
Matthew Lee Anderson
What's right and wrong with relatability? Rebecca Mead's critique of the scourge of relatability struck a chord, so we gave it a closer analysis.
Guest WriterChurchparachurch
Despite the imperfections of every church this side of heaven, the church is God’s Plan A. How churches and parachurches interact play into this.