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Horror movie mom

When I watch a mother slay a monster and hustle her kids to safety, it never fails to satisfy.

by Jessica Mesman

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How we can and can’t help

When my household took in some Ukrainian refugees, we had no idea how their story would end.

by Samuel Wells

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The exploding sky

As a teenager in Hawaii, I watched a nearby test of a nuclear weapon. It was the most terrifying thing I’ve ever seen.

by Kathleen Norris

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The wisdom of folk horror

Around the world, filmmakers have used a horror framework to explore the fears and nightmares of their societies.

by Philip Jenkins

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The monsters we fear

Religion and horror often ask us to reflect on the same set of questions.

by Brandon R. Grafius

Books

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Inside America’s teaching crisis

Journalist Alexandra Robbins profiles three public school teachers for a year—and gets a glimpse into why they’re so exhausted.

by Rachel Stone

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Taking aim at market fundamentalism

Naomi Oreskes and Erik Conway tell the story of US economic history in a way that obscures as much as it reveals.

by Jesse Lava

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Resisting as a way of life

For Kaitlin Curtice, resistance is no mere buzzword—it’s a mighty calling.

by Allison Backous Troy

Liberation theology’s public witness

Raúl Zegarra’s history is deeply researched, clearly written, and unparalleled in its attention to theory.

by Roderick T. Leupp

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Inside America’s teaching crisis

Journalist Alexandra Robbins profiles three public school teachers for a year—and gets a glimpse into why they’re so exhausted.

by Rachel Stone

Books

Taking aim at market fundamentalism

Naomi Oreskes and Erik Conway tell the story of US economic history in a way that obscures as much as it reveals.

by Jesse Lava

Features

Horror movie mom

When I watch a mother slay a monster and hustle her kids to safety, it never fails to satisfy.

by Jessica Mesman

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Journalist Alexandra Robbins profiles three public school teachers for a year—and gets a glimpse into why they’re so exhausted.

by Rachel Stone

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Horror movie mom

When I watch a mother slay a monster and hustle her kids to safety, it never fails to satisfy.

by Jessica Mesman

Books

Taking aim at market fundamentalism

Naomi Oreskes and Erik Conway tell the story of US economic history in a way that obscures as much as it reveals.

by Jesse Lava

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How we can and can’t help

When my household took in some Ukrainian refugees, we had no idea how their story would end.

Julian DeShazier

Catharsis at church

The book of Ezra helped me realize how bad most congregations are at handling big emotions.

Alejandra Oliva

The brine of Christianity

I don’t go to church anymore, but the faith I was pickled in still shapes me.

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As a pastor, it’s my job to pay attention

In the Mennonite tradition, we are all priests. But I still have a particular role to play.

Philip Jenkins

A gospel that admits it’s a false prophecy

One of the most fascinating texts from early modern Europe is the Gospel of Barnabas.

Jonathan Tran

Necessary, not good

Affirmative action is important. It’s also based on a lie.

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Inside America’s teaching crisis

Journalist Alexandra Robbins profiles three public school teachers for a year—and gets a glimpse into why they’re so exhausted.

by Rachel Stone

Books

Taking aim at market fundamentalism

Naomi Oreskes and Erik Conway tell the story of US economic history in a way that obscures as much as it reveals.

by Jesse Lava

Voices

How we can and can’t help

When my household took in some Ukrainian refugees, we had no idea how their story would end.

by Samuel Wells

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The exploding sky

As a teenager in Hawaii, I watched a nearby test of a nuclear weapon. It was the most terrifying thing I’ve ever seen.

by Kathleen Norris

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