Can you believe what the top stories of the last year were on Christian’s blog?
In Good Faith
Are American Churches As Racist As My Mom?
Fear is what we feel, denial is what we do, and defensiveness is how we do it.
What You Gonna Spend Your One Wild, Precious, Free Life On?
Looking ahead to a new year and asking that timeless question once again.
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.”
Remembering the Holy Innocents of Newtown
What will you do today, on the Feast of the Holy Innocents, to make sure the victims of Newtown are not forgotten?
How to Create Customized Blessings
Advice from Magpie Girl on creating custom blessings to use throughout the year.
The Place for Beer Is … in Hell?
This is the “Beer in Hell” edition of “Church Sign Epic Fails” with Christian Piatt!
Irresistible Attraction: Some Christian Thoughts Regarding James Knight Firing Melissa Nelson
Four Christian responses to the myth of “irresistible attraction.”
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…
Dear Christians: Relax. There’s No War On Our Faith
I expect that at the heart of most such exchanges is a fear of the loss of Christian cultural hegemony. After all, making room for a greater plurality of views not only doesn’t threaten our own beliefs; it also presents an opportunity to understand the world in a broader, richer context if we’re open to it.
Sexuality, Beer and Ministry (Homebrewed CultureCast)
Whose problem is it when men are distracted by an attractive woman behind the pulpit at church, and what, if anything, can be done about it?
Christianity: Philosophy or Religion?
Conservative pundit Bill O’Reilly (AKA “Papa Bear” if you’re Stephen Colbert) really stepped in the rhetorical poop pile recently when, in an effort to defend the claim that there is a war in our culture on Christmas.