I can just close my eyes and remember church business meetings of my childhood, in which the idea of women becoming deacons was shot down as some angry middle-aged man, who clearly had control issues, reading passages from the writings of the Apostle Paul on why women should remain silent, not teach, and certainly submit … Continue reading
Imagine you are a people group that has been victimized by the religiously justified acts of annihilation, rape, systematic murder, and plunder of your people and lands. Such atrocities were done in the name and under the banner of your tormentor’s “god.” Would you come to believe in such a religion? Would you worship their … Continue reading
Among Moderates and Progressives, talking truthfully about Conservatives and White Evangelicals has become such a popular subject that countless books, podcasts, and blog posts about it. But there is a reason for it. Some point to what has been deemed an unholy marriage between the conservative church movement with a presidential candidate in 2016, along … Continue reading
What an exciting year it has been of the CBF Podcast with over 70 interviews of people doing groundbreaking and innovative work in renewing God’s world. We are incredibly grateful to our listeners and supporters for their generous spirit and engagement of the Podcast. We are also thankful for our three annual sponsors, The Center … Continue reading
2021 was supposed to be much easier than 2020, wasn’t it? But we all have experienced the political unrest, social upheaval, continued strains of the pandemic, and so much more. So when an opportunity comes along to escape from it all for even one hour and fifty minutes, you jump on that opportunity. At least … Continue reading
How do you gather safely with sojourners during the pandemic? Why not host a leadership summit on a rooftop terrace in lower Manhattan? This was the invitation extended to me from the Common Good Coalition earlier this year. It was a gathering of different-minded individuals for a time of conversation, formation, and broadening of networks. … Continue reading
What do zombies, sexism in higher education, and the KKK all have in common? Kelly J. Baker. Well, at least she has written about all these things. Author of “The Gospel According to the Klan” and “The Zombies Are Coming: The Realities of the Zombie Apocalypse in American Culture,” Dr. Baker serves as the master … Continue reading
While you are online shopping this week, be sure to download and subscribe to the CBF Podcast. This week, we are gifting you three amazing episodes. Episode One – Pamela Ebstyne King and Justin Barret: Thriving with Stone Age Minds King, the executive director of the Thrive Center and Professor of Applied Developmental Science in … Continue reading
They call it “The Great Resignation.” People are leaving their jobs, changing careers, and reprioritizing their lives. But why? For some, especially women, the pandemic circumstances have forced them out of the workplace and into the role of primary caregiver for children or aging parents, or both. In a business world already not set up … Continue reading
Suppose you poll most churchgoers on the most popular and familiar of all of Jesus’ parables. In that case, you’d probably have two leading candidates, The Parable of the Good Samaritan and The Parable of the Prodigal Sons. Recognized worldwide as one of the more inspiring stories of compassion and hospitality, The Good Samaritan has … Continue reading
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