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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.

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.

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...

Matthew 3: Divine Pantomime?

By Matthew Allen

Christ’s baptism in Matthew 3 reveals a turning point where John’s ritual becomes a sacrament, reshaping baptism’s purpose and the Church’s shared...

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.

Faith and Flourishing: Why Media Must Tell the Wellness...

By Ginny Baxter

Faith shapes health, resilience, and happiness—but the media often misses this connection. Experts share how faith leaders can help tell the full story...

Wishing My Muslim Friends a Merry Christmas

By Ken Chitwood

When Muslims wish Christians Merry Christmas, it’s more than a greeting—it’s a gesture of goodwill rooted in shared reverence for Jesus and hospitality.

When Faith Falters: Root Causes and Gospel Remedies

By Tom Sugimura

Explore why faith collapses in times of crisis—personal suffering, pride, pleasure, and people-pleasing—and discover gospel truths that restore hope.

Religious Education: The Dawn of a New Approach?

By Matthew Allen

The UK Supreme Court requires Northern Ireland schools to teach religion objectively, critically, and with pluralism—changing how, not what, is taught.

God Only Has One Nature: Fully Revealed in Jesus

By Duncan Pile

Jesus shows us God’s single, unchanging nature—mercy over judgment, grace over law, and love that never wavers.

Japan and the Global Circulation of Islamophobic Fear

By Ken Chitwood

Japan’s image as a homogeneous society collides with global Islamophobic narratives, revealing myths, fears, and nuanced realities.

Reaching the “Nones” and “Dones” in Our Families

By Tom Sugimura

Parents face heartbreak when children doubt or leave the Church. Explore listening, prayer, and hope-filled steps to guide them back to faith.

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