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2025-12-27T22:38:14-07:00

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The 2025 Most-Read Faith Articles: Politics Dominated

Last updated on: December 27, 2025 at 10:38 pm By Travis Henry

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As 2025 winds down, I’ve spent some time looking back—really looking—at what resonated most with readers this year. And while Patheos publishes across a wide spectrum of beliefs, practices, and lived experiences, a clear pattern emerged from the traffic charts: politics. Lots of it. For as long as I have been here, I’ve tried to steer our editorial direction toward stories that deepen understanding rather than amplify division. Our mission has remained steady: to provide credible resources, stories, and... Read more

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2025-12-24T11:31:04-07:00

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Dig Into History: Join Our Biblical Archaeology Live Stream!

Last updated on: December 24, 2025 at 11:31 am By Travis Henry

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From the Late Bronze Age through the fall of Jerusalem, this binge-worthy marathon takes you on an archaeological journey through the ancient world of the Bible. You’ll explore: The tools and techniques that unlock ancient secrets The Canaanites, Philistines, and Israelites—who they really were Jerusalem’s hidden past, from King David to King Josiah Epic battles and sieges, backed by real archaeological evidence The fall of a kingdom and the beginning of exile STREAMING NOW THROUGH JANUARY 1st AT SELECT TIMES. Each episode... Read more

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2026-01-28T11:46:42-07:00

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Patheos December 2025 Featured Writer: Xavier Scott Preston

Last updated on: January 28, 2026 at 11:46 am By Alan Crandall

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Xavier Scott Preston is a multifaceted professional and Washington, D.C. native whose work bridges the worlds of sports, ministry, and spoken word poetry. He holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Sport Management from Liberty University, as well as a Master of Arts in Urban Ministry from Grand Canyon University. With a strong foundation in leadership and service, Xavier currently serves as a columnist for Patheos, where he writes culturally relevant, faith-based articles that engage readers in meaningful dialogue.... Read more

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2026-01-28T11:46:57-07:00

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Patheos November 2025 Featured Writer: Dr. Shweta Goyal

Last updated on: January 28, 2026 at 11:46 am By Alan Crandall

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Dr. Goyal is a dedicated teacher, author, and researcher whose work bridges the worlds of science, education, and spirituality. With a Master of Science in Mathematics and Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in Education, she has built her academic career around advancing STEM education and promoting gender equity, particularly the empowerment and work–life balance of women. Her professional journey, rooted in research and pedagogy, took an inspiring turn toward motivational speaking following a period of personal adversity. During that... Read more

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2026-01-28T11:47:31-07:00

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Latter-day Saints President Dallin H. Oaks News Reactions

Last updated on: January 28, 2026 at 11:47 am By Travis Henry

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On Oct. 14, 2025, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that Dallin H. Oaks, 93, has been set apart as the faith’s 18th president and prophet, with Henry B. Eyring as first counselor and D. Todd Christofferson as second counselor; Jeffrey R. Holland was named president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. The news had news outlets summarizing the succession norms, the reorganization of the First Presidency, and early themes from President Oaks’s remarks. Here’s a... Read more

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2025-10-07T07:41:54-06:00

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Patheos October 2025 Featured Writer: Anthony Costello

Last updated on: October 7, 2025 at 7:41 am By Alan Crandall

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Essays On Theology and Culture Anthony Costello is a theologian, author, and U.S. Army veteran. He holds a B.A. in German from the University of Notre Dame and both an M.A. in Christian Apologetics and an M.A. in Theology from the Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, where he received the 2018 Baker Book Award for Excellence in Theology. Anthony has contributed chapters to Evidence That Demands a Verdict (Josh and Sean McDowell, 2016) and has published articles in academic journals... Read more

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2025-10-01T08:08:57-06:00

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Latter-day Saint Persecution and the Call to Healing

Last updated on: October 1, 2025 at 8:08 am By Alonzo Gaskill, PhD

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Christians are hardly strangers to persecution. From the visit of the Wise Men to King Herod, down to modern times, people outside of the faith have perceived believers in Jesus as either a threat to “the establishment,” or as somehow “less than” because of their unique and seemingly unorthodox beliefs. Indeed, starting in the mid-first-century, Roman rulers unleashed one government sponsored persecution of Christians after another. Later, Christianity struggled to find acceptance under the Persian Empire (4th to 7th centuries)... Read more

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2025-10-06T20:23:02-06:00

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Patheos September 2025 Featured Writer: Dr. David K. Ewen

Last updated on: October 6, 2025 at 8:23 pm By Alan Crandall

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Dr. David K. Ewen is a distinguished educator, author, entrepreneur, and ordained minister whose career spans more than three decades. Since earning his Master of Education (M.Ed.) in 1988, he has devoted his life to empowering others through teaching, writing, and mentorship. In recognition of his lifelong commitment to education, he was awarded a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in 2023. As an author, Dr. Ewen has published numerous books on leadership, education, and personal development, sharing insights that have reached... Read more

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2025-08-21T15:51:14-06:00

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From Focus to Fallout: The Life and Legacy of James Dobson

Last updated on: August 21, 2025 at 3:51 pm By Travis Henry

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Dr. James Dobson died on August 21, 2025. He was 89. The announcement came from the James Dobson Family Institute, the organization he founded after stepping away from Focus on the Family. For decades, Dobson was the authority in evangelical parenting advice. His voice— unmistakably Midwestern—could be heard on radio stations across the country, in church libraries, and in the homes of millions of American families. While he was seen as a trusted counselor to some, others saw him as... Read more

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2025-10-06T20:23:16-06:00

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Patheos August 2025 Featured Writer: David Schloss

Last updated on: October 6, 2025 at 8:23 pm By Alan Crandall

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David Schloss is a Connecticut-based freelance writer and adult convert to Catholicism from Judaism. With a degree in Liberal Arts emphasizing philosophy and religious studies, David brings a thoughtful, intellectually grounded perspective to his writing. Through his Summa Catholic column at Patheos, he explores the harmony between faith and reason, drawing inspiration from thinkers like Saint Thomas Aquinas and Father Thomas Joseph White. A former RCIA instructor in New York and contributor to Catholic Stand, David sees writing as both... Read more

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