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Seeking racial solidarity at a Cincinnati megachurch
Hahrie Han follows four people—two Black and two White—through their church’s racial justice program.
In prison, Satan is real
I’ve heard incarcerated women preach about a power that demands renunciation.
August 31, Ordinary 22C (Luke 14:1, 7-14)
Jesus is clear: Hosts should invite only those who cannot reciprocate.
A growing landscape of religious trauma
The conversation around abuse in religious contexts is intense, varied, and getting bigger.
The hand of the wicked (Psalm 71:1-6)
Enemies are quite common in the Psalms, sometimes with deadly intent.
I’m learning to let go of ‘preaching pretty’
Some Sundays, my congregation needs a word that’s more raw than polished.
Confession: I don’t want Trump to go to heaven
Hearing him admit that he might not be first in line at the pearly gates was surreal.
A brief history of hating liberalism
Kevin Schultz explains why White liberals are under fire—from all sides and from within.
Episode 51: GG Renee Hill, creative coach and author of Story Work
A conversation with GG Renee Hill about expressive writing, mental health, a four-step creative process, and more.
Ride on
It’s tempting to flee the monotony of daily life. But there’s value in staying committed.
Teresa of Ávila speaks again
In a striking new translation, Dana Delibovi revives the wit, wisdom, and beauty of Teresa’s poetry.
My artificial chaplains
While recovering from a hiking accident, I posed the same theological question to multiple AI spiritual counselors.
August 24, Ordinary 21C (Jeremiah 1:4-10)
Sensing danger does not alone a prophet make.
Isaiah’s challenge (Isaiah 5:1-7)
God’s indictment of ancient Israel raises hard questions for Christian readers today.
The priesthood of all chatbots?
I’m sure there are good uses for AI in our churches. Prayer and preaching aren’t among them.