JP BakerinThe BadlandsSocrates and the Modern Gadflies of American PoliticsOver the past several years, political satire and comedy have been gaining considerable credibility with the American public. In 2014, one…Apr 24, 20171Apr 24, 20171
JP BakerinThe BadlandsDeism and DemocracyOur obligations in a living democracyMar 18, 20171Mar 18, 20171
JP BakerinThe BadlandsEnder’s Game: Loving Your EnemyWhen I first read Ender’s Game, I don’t think I fully understood how heavy its themes were. It was easy, especially as a junior high…Aug 1, 2016Aug 1, 2016
JP BakerinThe BadlandsMike Wazowski teaches us how to dreamMichael Wazowski was a precocious student with a straightforward dream: to become a top-notch full-time scarer for the greatest company in…Jul 1, 2016Jul 1, 2016
JP BakerinThe BadlandsWendell Berry and the Life of AbundanceA few weeks ago, in our interview with Shane Blackshear, he mentioned the poem “Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front” by Wendell…Jun 6, 2016Jun 6, 2016
JP BakerinThe BadlandsShane Blackshear on accessible theology, the Christian political voice, and racial reconciliation“…part of the problem might be that many Christians don’t want reconciliation & redemption in the world as much as they want lower taxes or…May 24, 2016May 24, 2016
JP BakerinThe BadlandsThe Road Not TakenA Postmodernists Guide to Decision-MakingMay 13, 2016May 13, 2016