Ten years ago, a priest at an inner-city Episcopal church in Delaware (Saints Andrew and Matthew in Wilmington) invited me to lead a Lenten retreat on race and film for his congregants. His parish, he told me, was made up…
In conversation with John Fugelsang
John Fugelsang is author of the New York Times bestselling book The Separation of Church and Hate, a comedian, actor and broadcaster who is the child of two parents who were in holy orders — and then, as he writes,…
Why the Turning Point Baylor rally Is un-Christian
By now, most of you know Baylor University is one of the first stops on the Turning Point USA college tour. The Baylor administration has justified the campus presence of Donald Trump Jr., Erika Kirk and “Border Czar” Tom Homan…
In conversation with Tia Levings
Tia Levings is the New York Times bestselling author of A Well-Trained Wife, which I got to engage with her on previously for BNG, a frequent resource for the media on conservative Christianity, religion and politics, and the author of…
In conversation with Leila Green Little
In the last five years, conservative politicians and activists on the local, state and national levels have ramped up attacks against books about race, diversity, LGTBQ identity and American history. One of the most visible battles took place in the…
In conversation with Bart D. Ehrman
Bart D. Ehrman is an acclaimed scholar and New York Times bestselling author who looks at New Testament texts, early Christianity and the historical Jesus. I was introduced to his work in seminary 20 years ago, and I continue to…
In conversation with David Dault
David Dault teaches at Loyola University Chicago’s Institute of Pastoral Studies and is executive producer and host of “Things Not Seen: Conversations About Culture and Faith.” It was a joy to discuss his new book The Accessorized Bible and to…
In conversation with Grace Ji-Sun Kim
Grace Ji-Sun Kim is one of the most prolific and powerful liberation theologians I know, always directing attention to the ways our Christian beliefs in love, justice and mercy can and must help us engage the world. In a time…
In conversation with Ty Seidule and Connor Williams
I recently spoke with Gen. Ty Seidule and Connor Williams about their co-authored book A Promise Delivered: Ten American Heroes and the Battle to Rename our Nation’s Military Bases. These two respected historians spearheaded the Naming Commission authorized by Congress…
In conversation with Jeffrey Rosen
Jeffrey Rosen is president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, professor of law at George Washington University, and the New York Times bestselling author of The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the…
In conversation with Anna Rollins
Anna Rollins is the author of the painful and powerful new memoir Famished: On Food, Sex, and Growing Up as a Good Girl. The book illuminates the unholy alliance between diet culture and evangelical purity culture, both of which teach…
I believe: OU, faith and the academy
“I believe: That the Lord God created the universe. I believe: That he sent his only son to die for my sins. And I believe: That ancient Jews built boats and sailed to America. I am a Mormon. And a…