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October 2021

October 14, 2021

‘Amazing Grace’ and the hard work of worship

It might have played in a theater near you but make no mistake: Amazing Grace...

September 2021

September 16, 2021

Do I regret See You at the Pole?

In high school, I could not wait for each year’s See You at the Pole....

September 09, 2021

9/11 and the Christian music response

This weekend commemorates the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. The day changed the...

September 06, 2021

Are masks the new WWJD bracelets?

If you were a youth group kid in the 1990s, chances are you wore a...

July 2021

July 08, 2021

The CCM Canon: Amy Grant Stirs Up Strange Controversy With “Baby, Baby”

Two big pop culture controversies during my youth revealed to me the tension between art...

June 2021

June 29, 2021

The CCM Canon: “Jesus Freak” Was an Anthem; Was it Also a Problem?

The CCM Canon is an ongoing feature in which I discuss some of the most...

June 23, 2021

Why I Still Love “Dogma’s” Buddy Christ

Recently, my podcast co-host Perry forwarded me an email announcing a new product from Renegade...

June 18, 2021

Announcing ‘The Jesus Junkyard Podcast’

I’m thrilled to announce the latest venture of this blog — the brand-new Jesus Junkyard...

June 17, 2021

7 Classic CCM Albums Still Worth a Listen

Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) has a reputation — and it isn’t always good. I get...

June 14, 2021

5 Great Christian Cereal Ideas

With all the attempts Christians have made to gain a foothold in consumer culture, how...

June 11, 2021

Why Do We Still Argue About Worship Styles?

If you grew up in evangelical circles, chances are you’re familiar with wars over worship...

June 09, 2021

“A Week Away” on Netflix Doesn’t Quite Get CCM Right

I have been a bit obsessed with the new faith-based Netflix musical A Week Away....

June 07, 2021

The New Five Iron Frenzy Album is What Christian Culture Needs

Ten songs into the new Five Iron Frenzy album, Until This Shakes Apart, comes its...

June 03, 2021

Don’t Stop Having Outdoor Church Post-Pandemic

The pandemic isn’t over, but an end appears to be in sight. As we consider...

June 02, 2021

Derek Webb Puts “The Jesus Hypothesis” to the Test

Four years ago, singer-songwriter Derek Webb released Fingers Crossed, an album exploring the emotional aftermath...

June 01, 2021

Finding Treasure in the Trash Heap of Christian Culture

I am a product of Christian culture, but lately, I've struggled with unpacking the treasure...