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September 2026

September 07, 2026

The Martyring of Saint Tupac Shakur: A Theological Reading

"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of...

March 2026

March 21, 2026

A Faithful, Killer Roundhouse Kick! Remembering Chuck Norris

“When Chuck Norris arrived at the gates of Heaven, St. Peter showed his ID to...

February 2026

February 14, 2026

Bad Bunny or Kid Rock?: Evangelism At The “Big Game” Show

As one invested in musicology/theomusicology as a discursive practice to understand and escalate a credible...

January 2026

January 31, 2026

All I Needed To Know I Learned From Snoop Dog: A Faith Walk

Growing up in Hip Hop, you find yourself on either side of the East Coast

January 21, 2026

You Were So Close: U2’s Failure With Pride And Dr. King

We all recount specific moments in our days where it felt like time stood still....

January 10, 2026

Does Christian Punk Even Matter? An Apologetic Reading

I have had the recent opportunity to interview an environmentalist for a podcast. The interview...

December 2025

December 24, 2025

Spiritual And Musical Devotion: The Passion Of Arvo Part

Truth be told, I’m no fan of holiday music. The seasonal time doesn’t matter. I...

December 17, 2025

Religious Mosh Pit Cousins: Jewish and Christian Punk Rock

“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!” (Psalm 100:1 NEV). “Come, let...

December 04, 2025

Reading And Hearing Seven Psalms According To Paul Simon

“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations,...

November 2025

November 20, 2025

When You Think You Know Someone, A Testimony By Alice Cooper

Any kid in the 1970s knew what song to sing when the end of the...

October 2025

October 21, 2025

“There Is A King:” A Need To Read Babylon Contemporarily

This article takes a socio-religious, faith-based, Christian reading of the "No Kings" events on Saturday,...

October 07, 2025

In The Wake Of: Framing Charlie Kirk In Christian Hip Hop

I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, And who will...

September 2025

September 16, 2025

Rappin’ Faith: Christian Apologetics In Hip Hop

Apologetics is central to how Christians share, support, and defend faith. "Christian Apologetics is the...

September 08, 2025

Faith, Obsession, and Rock: The Legacy Of Glenn Schwartz

Glenn Schwartz (guitar) held the mantle of becoming the "White Jimi Hendrix." Throughout his performing...

August 2025

August 04, 2025

A Paradox of Faith and Hip Hop in the Work of the Rapper DMX

The rapper DMX, also known as Earl Simmons, had a controversial Hip-Hop career. Riddled with...

July 2025

July 28, 2025

Silence In The Dark: Exploring the Faith of Ozzy Osborne

Based on the news from today, Tuesday, July 22, the passing of the legend Ozzy...

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