Thirty-two years ago, when Derek Webb emerged on the national scene with the contemporary Christian music group Caedmon’s Call, he could not have imagined how much his life would veer into uncharted territory. That’s not because of fame but because…
Bart Barber, a unicorn among SBC presidents, reflects on the state of the SBC as his term concludes
Bart Barber is a unicorn among recent Southern Baptist Convention presidents. And now he’s a lame duck, too. To participate in our interview by Zoom, Barber had to travel away from his North Texas farm. This is unlike any of…
As UAW president, Shawn Fain believes Jesus would have been a unionist
In his first sit-down interview with a religious news outlet, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain explained his faith and his reasoning for backing President Joe Biden in this year’s presidential election. Fain has deep roots in the union community…
Al Mohler takes his ‘Ask Anything’ tour to Cobb County
When Al Mohler’s “Ask Anything” tour came to Cobb County, Ga., March 24, I went over to see what it’s all about. The president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has been on the road and online for several years fielding…
Duck Dynasty is gone, but the Robertson family legacy continues
It has been six years since Duck Dynasty has been on the air, but Phil and Alan Robertson have yet to slow down. As the patriarch of the family, 78-year-old Phil has set a legacy his son Alan shares. He…
Liberty University agrees to $14 million settlement, but Save71 is still on watch
When Dustin Wahl enrolled at Liberty University in fall 2014, he never imagined he one day would lead a group to bring reform to Liberty. Nor did he think he would be advocating for future students not to attend his…
Dallas police shootings were a turning point for Black trauma surgeon
Brian Williams’ entire life changed in the summer of 2016 as a trauma surgeon working in Dallas. That was the night five Dallas police officers were gunned down amid a peaceful protest of police killings of Black men nationwide. The…
Civil Rights leader John Perkins is a Black history legend
Some Americans may not know the name of John Perkins. He is not only a Civil Rights legend but also a longstanding public servant to the city of Jackson, Miss. Even at age 93, Perkins continues to live the message…
Staff member fired from Fuller Seminary explains why she couldn’t sign the statement of faith anymore
Ruth Schmidt considered herself a loyal member of the team at Fuller Seminary — until she was dismissed because she refused to re-sign the school’s statement of faith, which prohibits affirmation of same-sex marriage. When she came to Fuller in…