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February 2009

February 02, 2009

What's MxPx's "Secret Weapon"? Nostalgia

David Dunham finds a spiritual minefield in the nostalgic feel of MxPx's latest album.

January 2009

January 30, 2009

Looking Forward: Video Games in 2009

Alan Noble and Richard Clark share the video games they're most looking forward to in...

January 29, 2009

Looking Forward: Politics in 2009

Ben Bartlett shares his top 3 political issues to watch in 2009.

January 28, 2009

Looking Forward: Books and Music in 2009

Carissa Smith shares the literature and music she's most looking forward to in 2009.

January 27, 2009

Looking Forward: Film and TV in 2009

CAPC Writers share the films and television shows they're most looking forward to in 2009.

January 26, 2009

Looking Forward: General Culture in 2009

Richard Clark shares the three cultural trends he most looks forward to in 2009.

January 19, 2009

“The Audacity of Hope” in God’s Sovereignty

In his debut post, Adam Carrington has some advice for Obama a day before he...

January 16, 2009

UFC: Barbaric or Manly?

David Dunham thinks through the implications of a guilty pleasure.

January 15, 2009

RetroPost: How Do You Respond When Your Team Loses?

David Dunham swallows his pride.

January 14, 2009

Why 'WALL-E' Depresses Me

Carissa Smith finds opportunity to despair in Wall-E while finding a surprising sort of hope...

January 12, 2009

John Adams and the Truth

David Dunham wonders whether Christians and artists have the right to take artistic liberties.

January 08, 2009

Billboarding Our Way to Morality

A series of billboards bring Alan Noble face to face with the stark realization that...

January 07, 2009

"Doubt" and Transforming Faith

Carissa Smith examines how the modern parable, "Doubt" challenges postmodern believers.

January 05, 2009

What Christians Are Saying About My Tattoos, And How I am Responding

David Dunham defends his particular lifestyle choice.

December 2008

December 29, 2008

What was Actually So Great About 2008

Alan Noble takes back some of the foolish things he said in the past.

December 24, 2008

Slumdog Millionaire: “It Is Written"

Carissa Smith finds something to learn from in Danny Boyle's acclaimed film.

December 23, 2008

RetroPost: God-Clause – Reflections on Santa and Theology Proper

David Dunham wonders why we're so obsessed with Santa, anyway.

December 22, 2008

How the Grinch Stole Christmas from Christians

David Dunham points out what's wrong about the Christmas specials you've been watching.

December 18, 2008

Politics, Ethics, and Compromise.

Ben Bartlett shares his thoughts on the possibility of a successful Christian politician.

December 17, 2008

Podcast #35: Blagojevich's Big Mistake

Ben shrugs at the latest political scandal while Rich wants to know what it all...

December 15, 2008

Why I Hate “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

Carissa Smith plays the part of the open-minded, religiously motivated Grinch.

December 12, 2008

Why I Made the Switch

Richard Clark explains why he turned his back on the Wii and embraced the Xbox...

December 11, 2008

RetroPost: Could You Play Gay?

David Dunham asks a question many Christian actors should be figuring out before they are...

December 10, 2008

Podcast #34: Rich and Ben "Put a Ring On It"

Rich and Ben discuss an unlikely subject: Beyonce.

December 09, 2008

Sunday School Musical: Why do Christians Do This?

Carissa Smith finds nothing new in the Christian version of... well, you know.

December 05, 2008

A Blackened Friday

David Dunham laments the somber turn this past Black Friday took, and sees himself in...

December 04, 2008

RetroPost: Your Life in 12 Words or Less

Alan Noble points out the dehumanizing effect of Facebook profiles, personal ads, and eulogies.

December 02, 2008

Podcast #32: Tis the Season to Argue!

Rich and Ben take the gloves off and go head to head!

December 01, 2008

"Brighten the Corner Where You Are"–and Beware the Devil-Possum!

Carissa Smith finds little to do with evolution and a lot to do with truth...

November 2008

November 26, 2008

Robert Downey Jr., Walk the Line, and the Problem of Redemptive Themes

Ben Bartlett says redemption isn't all it's cracked up to be.

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