Bekah McNeel, What Kind of Church Are We Passing Onto Our Kids
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Bekah McNeel, What Kind of Church Are We Passing Onto Our Kids

You’ve probably heard the phrase “Family-Friendly” in passing from countless Christian radio stations, publications, websites, podcasts, and now streaming platforms. There is a cottage industry dedicated to telling you what is a “family-friendly Christian worldview.” Take a look at the Focus on the Family website, which has an entire team dedicated to rating and reviewing … Continue reading

Elizabeth Woodson, Embrace Your Life
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Elizabeth Woodson, Embrace Your Life

One of my favorite accounts to follow on Instagram is “PreachersNSneakers.” The unique social media influencer captures the image of megachurch pastors’ attire and then researches how much was spent on shoes, jackets, or jewelry.  Recently, the “PreachersNSneakers” found that Steven Furtick of Elevation Church was preaching in a $600 sweatshirt. Just doing the Lord’s … Continue reading

Kristel Acevedo & Brad Griffin, 3 Big Questions That Shape Your Future
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Kristel Acevedo & Brad Griffin, 3 Big Questions That Shape Your Future

It’s been a while since I was a teenager. So I’ll spare you the years and my embarrassment.  Nevertheless, things have changed since my day of awkward pubescents. Teenagers face challenges today that I never faced.  One thing hasn’t changed, though, the questions we wrestle with about our identity, belonging, and the Divine.  “Life is … Continue reading

Susan Harris Howell: The Bible, Church, & Inequitable Gender Socialization
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Susan Harris Howell: The Bible, Church, & Inequitable Gender Socialization

During our childhood and journey into adolescence, not only are our bodies experiencing all sorts of physiological changes but so does our psyche. In this state, identity formation, commitment to intimacy with another person, and generativity take place.  At the same time, this is also a critical time in which people of faith are being … Continue reading