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Articles And Essays

From Evangelical to Progressive: Finding a Jesus-Shaped...

By Duncan Pile

An exploration of progressive Christianity, weighing personal faith journeys against shared Christ‑centered values, compassion, inclusion, and life...

Jesus and the Samaritan Woman: Living Water in Lent

By Matthew Allen

A Lenten reflection on John 4: Jacob’s Well, living water, and a Samaritan woman whose encounter with Jesus breaks old divisions and heals the heart.

Simran Jeet Singh on Humility, Justice, and the Work of...

By Cara Meredith

A portrait of Simran Jeet Singh, whose work across faith, justice, and culture frames seeking as a lifelong practice of humility, empathy, and...

Finding Hidden Beauty: Craig Detweiler on Faith, Film, and...

By Cara Meredith

A portrait of filmmaker and scholar Craig Detweiler, whose work at the crossroads of faith, film, and culture seeks hope, beauty, and human dignity.

Is Your Silence Actually Sinful? Why "Being Nice" Isn't...

By Duncan Pile

Is your silence a "divine draft" dodge? Explore why "being nice" shouldn't stop us from speaking out against injustice—following the loud example of...

How Many Pints In A Whole Jesus?

By Matthew Allen

Is Jesus an O- universal donor or an exclusive AB+? Explore the math of the Eucharist and the medical reality of what it means to be made whole.

Shaped by Grief, Grounded in Love: Rabbi Elan Babchuck

By Cara Meredith

A rabbi shaped by grief, community, and calling—exploring dignity, pluralism, and the quiet power of showing up for one another.

When America Turned on Its Own: The Truth About Executive...

By Tom Sugimura

A dark order, 120,000 disrupted lives, and a truth that won’t stay buried—how Executive Order 9066 shaped America’s own story and its enduring memory.

From Headlines to Trendlines: Religion News in a World of...

By Ken Chitwood

In a world of relentless headlines demanding our outrage, true understanding of religion's role comes from tracking deeper trends.

Faith, Brain, and Belonging: Celebrating Lynn Swain’s...

Neuroscience, faith, and trust meet in Lynn Swain’s work, revealing how safety, belonging, and understanding help people and organizations thrive.

Hot Fudge for Breakfast, Freedom for All: Katrina Lantos...

By Cara Meredith

Katrina Lantos Swett blends family legacy, faith, and fearless advocacy—shaping global human rights and religious freedom with warmth, conviction, and...

From Doubt to Steadfast: The Gospel Path Through...

By Tom Sugimura

A reflection on staying rooted in Christ through Scripture, fellowship, and trust in God’s faithfulness, offering hope amid doubt and the pressures of...

Seeing All The Beauty In The Broken Glass

By Roger Pimentel

Discover how embracing your "broken" faith—doubts, shifts, and uniqueness—reveals true strength. Inspired by KPop Demon Hunters' Rumi and Disney classics...

Creation in the Bible and Quran: Shared Foundations,...

By Matthew Allen

Discover how the Bible and Qur’an both affirm God as sole Creator of heavens and earth, yet diverge on key points—like God’s word as Christ and humanity...

Escaping MAGA and Rediscovering Jesus in 2026

By Duncan Pile

A reflection on how political ideology can reshape faith, and how some Christians are finding their way back to the compassionate way of Jesus in 2026.

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