Seminary graduate N. C. Harrison discusses the enduring concept of hell.
How I Discovered the Secret Ingredient to Being a Good Man by Watching Doctor Who
“To love radically and wholly, invested fully in something that is not the self, creates a greater thing than the ego could ever imagine,” writes science fiction fan N.C. Harrison.
Three Cheers for Cool Old Ladies Who Never, Ever Conformed to Gender Roles
So many little girls have been taught to be sweet at all costs. N.C. Harrison examines the life and times of a female wrestler who broke that rule…and plenty of others.
I Changed My Life By Changing My Workouts (And You Can, Too)
“The body and soul are one, and must be trained together.”
Here’s How I Deal with Disagreement. Got a Problem With That?
“There are things which bind us all, a common humanity which transcends the doctrinal or ideological,” argues seminary graduate N.C. Harrison.
Nice Guys Finish Last…Due to Chronic Injuries: The Saga of Daniel Bryan
What will become of pro wrestling’s short, oh-so-normal, and badly injured everyman?
Here’s What I’m Afraid of…and Maybe You Are, Too
Do we run away from what scares us, or run away from running away?
Why I Might Give Up Eating Meat…Forever
“I do not like to feel trapped by a box of one size fits all manliness, and a template for stepping outside of it, even in a realm as simple as that of cuisine, feels like a liberating idea,” writes strongman and BBQ aficionado N.C. Harrison.
I’m a Grown-Up Now, But Why Don’t I Feel Like One?
“They say if you wear a mask long enough, you come to consider it to be your own face. I wonder how long it takes?
Why We Need Complicated Stories
“My generation is too focused on easy stories: vituperative takedowns, lists of .gifs, and flippant blog posts,” writes seminarian N.C. Harrison.
Rising to the Challenge…with Kettlebells
“One more rep, a few more pounds, another breath,” writes injured strongman N.C. Harrison. “As the world moves, so must I.”
I Want Michael Sam to Succeed, But Will He?
N.C. Harrison has some doubts about Michael Sam’s long-term NFL prospects, but he’d love for him to prove that nice guys don’t finish last.
Bloody Mother’s Day
“My mother and I are bound, as it should be, in both clumsiness and blood,” writes N.C. Harrison.
A Challenge for Men: To Love and Not Destroy
Many men are torn apart psychically because they are not in touch with their gentler emotions, writes N.C. Harrison.
Faith and Film: Grappling with Noah
Seminary graduate N.C. Harrisons discusses how complex works of art can inspire personal growth.
Why Nancy Grace is Terrible
N.C. Harrison examines Nancy Grace’s sensationalistic coverage of a recent tragedy.