The Badlands

Weezer, Richard Rohr, and The Importance of Losing Yourself

Socrates and the Modern Gadflies of American Politics

Ryan Adams and the Power of Vulnerability

Or how we become alive.

“It’s so hard to be…

Deism and Democracy

Our obligations in a living democracy

Rap Music as a Gateway to Empathy

I’ll start off with the gist of it all (because this is my 5th attempt at a compelling lede, and I…

Ignatian Discernment

Formulaic Spirituality that Somehow Works

Shane Claiborne on the Death Penalty, Grace, and Restorative Justice

“Aside from all the other things…

Shane Claiborne — The Full Interview

Below is our full transcript from our talk with Shane Claiborne. It has been edited for readability.

R: First off, it’d be helpful if you told us about you, your background, your work, The Simple Way, and your message.

Ender’s Game: Loving Your Enemy

When I first read Ender’s Game, I don’t think I fully understood how heavy its themes were. It was easy…