First, we talk about a declaration of God’s design for marriage and sexuality, called the Nashville Statement. Why does this matter? The Nashville Statement is ultimately a provocation for conversation about the truth. What is true? Is God real? If God is real, has God communicated? If God has communicated, revealing God’s design and God’s desire, […]
Jeremiah Johnston is president of Christian Thinkers Society and a father of five in Houston, Texas who lives in the mandatory evacuation area. He was sheltering in place as instructed, but by Sunday night things escalated quickly. He joins us to share his story of evacuating his family of seven while water was rising around […]
First, Congressman Frank Wolf (Ret.) provides an update from his recent trip to Iraq on what Christians and religious minorities are facing today. Since many of these communities have finally been liberated from ISIS, Christians desire to return to their homeland, but fear for their security. We are at a “critical point” for the rebuilding […]
Hurricane Harvey arrives: It is still raining in Houston. Thousands of people are displaced, and many are still waiting for rescue as first responders are simply overwhelmed by Harvey. Harrowing first-hand accounts like our friend’s Jeremiah Johnston recount the hopelessness and fear ravaging the area. Houston father: ‘How am I supposed to get five small children […]
A popular podcast is asking, why do religions encourage pilgrimages? What is unique about Christianity is that the pilgrimage to God is as close as a simple, desperate breath of prayer. Christ has already accomplished everything for your salvation, so you lack no spiritual blessing. No trip or journey required. And for the Christian, the […]
We survey the headline news: The United States and South Korea are currently engaged in joint exercises designed to prepare troops for the prospect that the war with North Korea could turn from cold to hot at any moment. These drills have been a regular part of the US and South Korea’s readiness for more […]
The strangest bit of news that everyone is talking about today is Robert Lee – no, not Civil War era Confederate General Robert E. Lee, but a young Asian-American sports commentator for ESPN, Robert Lee. He was reassigned from calling a game in Charlottesville, VA, between UVA and William & Mary because of his name. […]
Last night, President Trump announced a new military strategy in Afghanistan. In a serious tone and approach, the President shared what made him change his mind on Afghanistan. With back to school in full swing, we turn to the state of America’s higher education system. We call colleges and universities “institutions of higher education,” but […]
Today, we saw the first total eclipse to cross American in 99 years. We discuss what to do (or not do). Then, we look at some of the debates bubbling up around free speech in this country. Popular speech doesn’t need protection because it has the benefit of public support. But recently, there is more and […]
We recap the big headlines from a very busy week in the news: Coordinated terrorist attack in Barcelona kills 14 and wounds many more The events of Charlottesville, VA, continue to reverberate around the nation. And Christians continue to wrestle with our witness and response. Washington Post op-ed: As a white evangelical leader, I have said […]