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The Big Change in the Reason Why People Don’t Attend Church
The Big Change in the Reason Why People Don’t Attend Church
A Closer Look at the Church’s Crisis of Credibility
Dan Foster
Aug 20
Why Intolerance is Killing Christianity
Why Intolerance is Killing Christianity
The Harm of Prioritizing ‘Truth’ Over Love
Eric Sentell
Aug 20
How Truth-Telling Companions Shape Our Moral Compass
How Truth-Telling Companions Shape Our Moral Compass
The Crucial Role of Accountability in Personal Growth
Cedric Johnson, PhD
Aug 20
Gender Fluid God? Why God Might Be Both a ‘He’ and a ‘She’
Gender Fluid God? Why God Might Be Both a ‘He’ and a ‘She’
The Case for a Divine Identity That Embraces Both Genders
Dan Foster
Aug 20
When Counsel Fails: How Biblical Counseling Misses the Mark on Mental Healthcare
When Counsel Fails: How Biblical Counseling Misses the Mark on Mental Healthcare
When Spiritual Solutions Fall Short of Psychological Needs.
James Gómez
Aug 20
Facing the Fight Again: When Cancer Comes Back
Facing the Fight Again: When Cancer Comes Back
A Raw and Honest Account
Dan Foster
Aug 18
A Relative Said “No” To Attending My Gay Wedding For Religious Reasons
A Relative Said “No” To Attending My Gay Wedding For Religious Reasons
Then, we sat down and talked.
Seandor Szeles
Aug 20
From Fear to Love: Challenging the Church’s Obsession with Hell
From Fear to Love: Challenging the Church’s Obsession with Hell
How Hellfire Preaching Distorts the Christian Message
Dan Foster
Aug 14
Why the Concept of the Holy Trinity is Problematic
Why the Concept of the Holy Trinity is Problematic
How Christianity’s view of Jesus derailed his message
Jon Canas
Aug 20
The Greek Context of the Gospels and Its Impact on Christian Theology
The Greek Context of the Gospels and Its Impact on Christian Theology
Exploring the Cross-Cultural Significance of the New Testament
Evan LeBlanc
Aug 20
Church Shells Out £240K to Silence Minister Accused of Sexual Abuse
Church Shells Out £240K to Silence Minister Accused of Sexual Abuse
The Church of England is back in the mainstream news again — and NOT in a good way…
Paul Walker
Aug 20
The Fear Factory: How Conservatism Thrives on Doom and Gloom
The Fear Factory: How Conservatism Thrives on Doom and Gloom
Unpacking the Conservative Obsession with Crisis
Judy Hansen
Aug 18
F is for Fairness and Feminism
F is for Fairness and Feminism
Everyone wants a fairer society, don’t they?
Peter Mansfield
Aug 18
The Conditional Acceptance of Anti-LGBTQ+ Christians
The Conditional Acceptance of Anti-LGBTQ+ Christians
“Thank you for sharing your wonderful gifts! Wait, you’re gay?!”
Eric Sentell
Aug 15
Why The Church Needs To Be Renewed From the Inside Out
Why The Church Needs To Be Renewed From the Inside Out
Navigating Faith and Justice in a Changing Church
Nils von Kalm
Aug 15
This Church Had Literally NOBODY Show Up on Sunday Morning
This Church Had Literally NOBODY Show Up on Sunday Morning
A sobering true life story — and a warning shot about the future for the Christian Church.
Paul Walker
Aug 14
Breaking Free from End Times Obsession: A New Perspective on Christian Eschatology
Breaking Free from End Times Obsession: A New Perspective on Christian Eschatology
Redefining Eschatology: From World’s End to World’s Transformation
James Gómez
Aug 13
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