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March 2026

March 31, 2026

Finding God’s Grace in ‘Project Hail Mary’

“Do you believe in God?” Ryland Grace asks his boss, Eva Stratt, in Project Hail...

June 2025

June 29, 2025

Finding a Life of Meaning in ‘The Life of Chuck’

The Life of Chuck hasn’t exactly set the world on fire since its release earlier...

March 2019

March 15, 2019

Wonder Park Contains a Wonderful Message about Creativity

In Genesis, God speaks the universe into being. “Let there be light,” He says, and...

October 2018

October 25, 2018

The Terrible Truth of Beautiful Boy

“I need to find a way to fill this big, black hole in me.” Nic...

September 2018

September 28, 2018

Network TV Is Embracing Something New This Fall: Faith

We’re just ankle-deep into the new fall television season, but already I’m struck by one...

September 07, 2018

Three Fascinating Themes Hiding Under The Nun’s Gruesome, Gothic Horror

I'm a sucker for old-fashioned horror stories. I even love all the clichés—the misty graveyards,...

August 2018

August 10, 2018

Leviathan: The Meg, Moby Dick and Power from the Deep

The Meg paddles into theaters this weekend, and the makers of this Jason Statham action...

August 08, 2018

Robert Redford’s Greatest Performance Might Not Be What You Think

Robert Redford announced a couple of days ago that he's retiring from acting at the...

July 2018

July 26, 2018

CBS’ Upcoming Drama, ‘God Friended Me,’ Looks Pretty Interesting

OK, so Living Biblically didn't work out so well for CBS. The network canned it...

June 2018

June 04, 2018

The Despair, Hope and Holy Activism of First Reformed

Can God forgive us? Michael, a despairing environmental activist, asks this of Rev. Toller in...

May 2018

May 16, 2018

Pope Francis May Be ‘a Man of His Word,’ But What Does He Say?

A paradox lies at the heart of the new documentary Pope Francis: A Man of...

April 2018

April 03, 2018

Avengers, Assemble! Finding Faith in Marvel’s Mightiest Superheroes

Twenty-four days. That's when Disney and Marvel will officially release Avengers: Infinity War—a movie boasting...

March 2018

March 15, 2018

Exploring the Universe With Stephen Hawking and Billy Graham

Physicist Stephen Hawking died March 14 at the age of 76. Millions grieved the passing...

January 2018

January 21, 2018

The Glory of the Backup: The Inspiring Stories of Case Keenum and Nick Foles

Case Keenum’s season was over. Most everyone knew it. His Minnesota Vikings put up a...

December 2017

December 18, 2017

‘I’ve always Been Fascinated with the Concept of Grace:’ An Interview with Lady Bird Director Greta Gerwig

Everyone loves Lady Bird. The little indie coming-of-age dramedy boasts a 99-percent "freshness" rating on...

September 2017

September 13, 2017

Stephen King: ‘Faith Makes it Possible to Battle the Monsters’

Stephen King and I go way back. I think IT was actually the first book...

September 11, 2017

Nothing but the Blood: 3 Fascinating Spiritual Themes in ‘IT’

IT made an estimated $123 million this weekend, setting a record for highest debut ever...

July 2017

July 20, 2017

Six Questions with A Ghost Story’s David Lowery

In David Lowery's excellent, intimate A Ghost Story (increasing its theatrical run this week), the...

July 17, 2017

In War for the Planet of the Apes, God’s Chosen People Aren’t People at All

Jesus told us to give unto Caesar what is Caesar’s, give to God what is...

May 2017

May 15, 2017

God Save the King: 5 Nods to Religion in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword isn't exactly Oscarbait. Director Guy Ritchie is known for...

March 2017

March 31, 2017

Three Things That Make Terrible Christian Movies Great

Heard of Slamma Jamma? I can't recommend it highly enough. It's pretty awful. Or, depending...

March 06, 2017

Logan is a Christian Fable Disguised as a Superhero Story

Logan's a rough ride—raw and bloody and dark. And it's the best superhero film...

January 2017

January 13, 2017

The Story of God: Are We All Chosen?

National Geographic’s fascinating series The Story of God With Morgan Freeman kicks off its second...

October 2016

October 19, 2016

We’re All Fixer Uppers

A confession: My wife and I watch HGTV’s Fixer Uppers, starring Chip and Joanna Gaines,...

August 2016

August 30, 2016

When Gene Wilder Played God (in a Chocolate Factory)

Gene Wilder, who died Aug. 29 at the age of 83, was not a particularly...

July 2016

July 24, 2016

Sneak Peek for ‘Born This Way,’ A&E’s Inspirational Show on Down Syndrome

God doesn’t make mistakes. It’s one of Christianity’s favorite clichés. We go to it when...

July 08, 2016

Captain Fantastic: The Anti-Christian Christian Movie

Captain Fantastic, a little indie film out today, is a moving family parable about hippie...

June 2016

June 30, 2016

Batman v Superman Has Issues: Daddy Issues

OK, most of us agree that Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice wasn't a great movie....

June 23, 2016

A Clip From Free (and Faithful) State of Jones

Free State of Jones, opening tomorrow, June 24, is a far cry from the sequels...

May 2016

May 26, 2016

Watching God Without a Screen (For a Change)

Well, hi there, stranger! Welcome to my newish blog. It’s not really new, of course....