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December 2009

December 22, 2009

Looking Back: Politics 2009 – A Second Perspective

Obama's failures, and how the Republican party will rebuild.

December 21, 2009

Invictus: Showcasing the Power of Leadership, Forgiveness-and Hard-hitting Rugby

Clint Eastwood's latest film demonstrates a Christ-like example of good leadership.

December 18, 2009

Podcast #68: Tiger, War, Peace, and Climate Change

Rich and Ben punt Tiger, gush over the Nobel speech, and debate climate change.

December 17, 2009

Looking Back: Books and Music in 2009

Carissa Smith shares the books and albums that got her through the year.

December 15, 2009

Sacred Time and Space: A Case for a Merry Christmas

Christmas is a lot of things, but first and foremost it's what you make it.

December 11, 2009

Podcast #67: How Ben Stole Christmas

Is Christmas an opportunity for worship or has it become a stumbling block?

December 10, 2009

Looking Back: Politics in 2009

This year was all about moderation, lost republicans, and local frugality.

December 09, 2009

Twas The Fight Before Christmas

If Christmas is so wonderful, then why are we often so miserable?

December 08, 2009

Looking Back: How Gaming Changed Us in 2009

Three dominant forces this year: complexity, criticism and co-operation.

December 07, 2009

Why I Will Always Root for the Home Team

A tale of the high and low points of being an Alabama fan.

December 04, 2009

Why 'Precious' Is Actually Too Comforting

'Precious' is touching, but not particularly moving.

December 03, 2009

Podcast #66: A Thanksgiving Debriefing

Ben explains why Thanksgiving is his favorite holiday of the year.

December 02, 2009

The CaPC Water Cooler: Glee, Episode 11-12 – Hairography & Mattress

Has Glee become one of the more thoughtful shows on television?

December 01, 2009

A Christian Defense of a "Secular" Christmas

How should Christians react to this lovely mess of a holiday?

November 2009

November 20, 2009

The CaPC Water Cooler: Glee, Episode 10 – Ballad

Glee is confusing. Ben and Rich try and figure it out.

November 19, 2009

A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: Blue Like Jazz, All Grown Up

In his new book, Donald Miller decides he doesn't want to live a boring life.

November 13, 2009

Podcast #65: Being a Terrorist and Fighting Against Grenade Spam

Does Modern Warfare 2 signal industry health or illness?

November 10, 2009

Fee, The Glory of Jesus, and The Sound of Worship

What can possibly make up for cheesy worship music? Truth!

November 09, 2009

FlashForward and the Burden of False Guilt

FlashForward isn't so much about the future; it's about our present inability to cope with...

October 2009

October 31, 2009

Rethinking Halloween…

Is ignoring Halloween the Christian thing to do, or something else?

October 30, 2009

How "Taken" Challenged My Fathering

Would you shoot a guy's wife for your daughter? Wait, what?

October 29, 2009

Modern Warfare 2: The Wrong Side of the Gun?

A leaked video of this year's most anticipated game has everyone asking "What were they...

October 28, 2009

When Doubt Wins Out: David Bazan Curses His Branches

In his new album, David Bazan shares his lack of faith. What does it mean...

October 26, 2009

How to Celebrate "Reformation Day" Without Being Weird

Sometimes the scariest thing about Halloween is the bad Reformation Day parties.

October 23, 2009

Podcast #64: Where Are the Wild Things, Anyway?

Who cares if it's too scary or not scary enough? "Where the Wild Things Are"...

October 21, 2009

"The Magicians": If Harry Potter was Doubtful

It’s been called “Harry Potter for grownups,” but it’s more like “Narnia for the disillusioned.”

October 20, 2009

When Does Drinking Coffee Become Social Justice?

Sally Struthers was right: "for the price of a cup of coffee a day..."

October 19, 2009

Is 'Wild Things' Too Dark, or are Disney Films Too Light?

Your kids won't be nearly as frightened as you will be.

October 16, 2009

Podcast #63: If This Were a Western, Michael Moore Would be the Bad Guy

He could have been a contender, but Michael Moore is entirely too fast and loose...

October 15, 2009

Drowning In A Sea Of Metaphors

What happens when metaphors go too far?

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