Two weeks ago, I received a press release from a PR firm inquiring about my interest in interviewing pastor and New York Times bestselling author David Platt. The request struck me as unusual, as Platt typically only grants interviews coinciding…
His grandmother’s faith led Willie Brown to San Francisco
Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown is known by some as the godfather of California politics, but he wants to be remembered for helping people. “If you are in the business of politics, you come forward with the foundation that…
Skillet’s John Cooper wants a revolution
In an era marked by cultural upheaval and deepening societal divides, John Cooper, the charismatic frontman of the Christian rock band Skillet, is making waves far beyond the music scene. With the release of Skillet’s new album, Revolution, Cooper is…
Three community leaders weigh in on Trump’s claims about ‘Black jobs’
One of the divisive claims made by presidential candidate Donald Trump is that immigrants are taking “Black jobs” and “Hispanic jobs” from Americans. To better understand how this rhetoric is heard in the community, BNG interviewed three diversity and faith…
Tisby’s new book tells stories of faith and justice
History “has the receipts,” according to Jemar Tisby. “History is just stories, and woe to us history teachers who ever make it boring,” said the professor at Simmons College of Kentucky and author of the new book The Spirit of…
Donald Trump’s smear of Kamala Harris’ race is what people like me experience
Recently, former President Donald Trump made one of his most idiotic comments yet by saying Vice President Kamala Harris conveniently “turned Black” for political purposes. “She was always of Indian heritage, and she was only promoting Indian heritage,” Trump said…
Danny Gokey is singing heaven’s praises
American Idol alum Danny Gokey is ready to sing and talk about heaven and — maybe — stay away from politics. Gokey is known to his fans as the widower who rose to fame on the hit show American Idol,…
Bishop Gene Robinson looks back on a remarkable life
Gene Robinson has trouble believing his own remarkable life has been real. “When I look back at my life, I see myself as a third person looking back on what happened 20 years ago,” he said. “I think, ‘How in…
Emily Freeman writes about when to leave and where to go
Emily Freeman is a household name who not only gives advice but offers solutions on her The Next Right Thing podcast, along with her bestselling books. Although Freeman doesn’t see herself as a minister, more of a spiritual director, she…