Behind a church surrounded by rolling prairie on the outskirts of this Colorado town sits a donated RV that Joe Ridenour called home for a year after he lost his job during the pandemic.
Norwegian street artist defends mural of Anne Frank in a keffiyeh
When pictures of a mural in Norway depicting Anne Frank wearing a keffiyeh began circulating online this week, Jewish voices swiftly denounced it as a hateful form of anti-Israel protest.
Penalty or No, Athletes Talk Faith
The opening ceremonies of the Olympics are extravagant celebrations of national glories and global unity. But if you watch past this week’s opener to the Games themselves, you’ll notice an unusual pattern: Athletes are always talking about God.
Archeologists uncover floor of the Great Synagogue of Vilna, destroyed by the Nazis and Soviets
A new excavation has unearthed parts of the Great Synagogue of Vilna, once the oldest and most important building for Lithuanian Jews before it was destroyed by the Nazis and razed by the Soviets.
Geographic Church Planting Strategies: Acts 29 vs ARC
For those folks who only take a casual interest in religion, I want to make you aware of a fascinating trend that is happening in Protestant Christianity that you probably haven’t heard much about – church planting networks. (For the…
Archaeologists discover ancient Jerusalem moat, solving 150-year-old mystery
Archaeologists from Tel Aviv University and the Israel Antiquities Authority have discovered a remnant of a massive ancient moat in Jerusalem that fortified the city during the time of the First Jewish Temple and the Kingdom of Judah — the…
Olympic chaplains — not street evangelists — offer spiritual care in Paris
As a dedicated sports fan, I am extremely excited to watch this year’s lineup of the 2024 Summer Olympics, starting in Paris on Friday, July 26.
Catholic Christian nationalism is having a moment
Catholics are becoming some of Christian nationalism’s most muscular champions.
Review & Giveaway: The Good News of Church Politics
The maxim “all politics is local” conveys an important truth: what resonates most deeply in our public life is the impact a policy or issue has on our neighborhoods and communities. This is why politicians visit diners despite privately eating…