Women often experience an implicit (and sometimes even explicit) expectation from those around them to be both a full-time professional and an ever-present mom.
I Hate Loving Mark Driscoll
Ultimately, I love him (or try, anyway) because as much as I wish I didn’t, I see myself in him. Do I like admitting that? What the hell do you think?
My Fascination with the Amish Mafia
No matter how beautiful the garden appears from the outside, the serpent still finds its way in.
Tony Campolo Is The Sexy Bald Man Leading the Red Letter Revolution
Tony Campolo discusses aspects of the book he co-authored with Shane Claiborne, “Red Letter Revolution.”
When Radical Welcome Gets Messy
What happens in our faith communities when someone comes who seems to be suffering from untreated schizophrenia? Or how about when they become verbally abusive and begin threatening people?
The Vasectomy: A Conversation with My “Boys”
After the latest addition to his family, Christian Piatt decided it was time to retire “the fellas” and get a vasectomy.
Can’t Afford Stereotypes: Gender Liberation in a Lousy Economy
Nothing left to lose is just another word for freedom.
Finding God in Jane’s Addiction’s Perry Farrell
Who would have thought that an online search for some pop culture trivia would reveal a glimpse of the as-yet-unrealized but nearly tangible kingdom of God?
Christian Piatt’s Top 5 Blog Stories of 2012
Can you believe what the top stories of the last year were on Christian’s blog?
This Spiritual Novelist Has Sold More Than 18 Million Books … And You’ve Probably Never Heard of Him. Or Have You?
Listen in on a fascinating conversation with William Paul Young, the author of best-seller “The Shack” and the new book “Crossroads.”
The Place for Beer Is … in Hell?
This is the “Beer in Hell” edition of “Church Sign Epic Fails” with Christian Piatt!
Pastor Terry Jones Is No Match for The Beatles’ LOVE
Anti-Muslim Pastor Terry Jones is surprised by a group of non-violent protesters who drown him out with song.
Pope Attacks LGBT Equality in Christmas Speech
When someone like Pope Benedict scorns the very basis for the conversation about LGBT equality (and during an address that is meant to focus on Christmas), I have little hope that we’re making significant progress in the effort to heal.
Gays vs Christians, Bill O’Reilly and Pat Robertson
Justin was raised in a conservative evangelical culture, and around the time he reached puberty realized he was gay. He has since found a call from God in his ministry of reconciliation between those in the LGBT community and those in the church currently wrestling with issues of sexual identity.
Five Children’s Questions About the Sandy Hook Tragedy
I have heard questions from many children, some from my own kids. I thought I’d offer some responses I’ve shared.
Church Sign Epic Fails, “Beer in Hell” Edition
The biggest challenge of beer in hell is keeping it cold. Maybe that’s why it’s hell…