A few weeks ago, I sat with a Baptist leader who described himself as a “moderate Baptist.” He meant it as a compliment, and most people in our circles would receive it that way. After all, “moderate” is one of...
If you spent any time on X (formerly Twitter) the last week, you probably saw the clip from Allie Beth Stuckey’s podcast — you know, the one where she questions the value of ethnic diversity. “Yes, the kingdom of God…
The chief legal officers of Florida and Texas said they will not enforce state anti-discrimination laws they consider unconstitutional. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a 14-page opinion on Martin Luther King Jr. Day targeting more than 80 anti-discrimination measures…
The question is not if President Trump is a racist. That question was settled long ago. The receipts are in hand. I was 5 years old in 1989 when he spent $85,000 on full-page ads calling for the execution of…
State legislators in Kansas and Georgia have filed bills known as “Trey’s Law,” public safety legislation that seeks to end nondisclosure agreements in civil settlements involving child sexual abuse and trafficking claims. These contracts and clauses, originally intended to protect…
A false prophet “must be put to death,” commands Deuteronomy 18:20, and Micah 3:11 warns against prophets who “tell fortunes for money.” Lance Wallnau’s false prophecies are well documented, but when caught he simply moves on to his next wild…
There’s a lie that’s been rattling around my mind since federal agents murdered Alex Pretti Jan. 24. It’s the lie that Pretti, an intensive-care nurse at a Veterans’ Administration hospital, was “engaged in domestic terrorism.” Realistically, dozens of videos have…
During the climactic scene in 1993’s film Falling Down (spoilers ahead), Michael Douglas’ character, William Foster — known as “D-Fens,” after his license plate — asks a haunting question in a mix of disbelief and dawning recognition: “I’m the bad…
Since early December 2025, Minnesota has been under siege. Stories and videos have been pouring out of Minnesota — and elsewhere in the United States — of ICE’s violent, illegal and unethical actions. We have seen peaceful protesters assaulted; we…
There are moments in history when the moral courage of a single individual becomes a kind of quiet lighthouse — unshowy, steady and stubbornly faithful to the truth even when the surrounding waters churn with fear, anger and tribal certainty….
In 1995, the Southern Baptist Convention adopted a resolution apologizing for its past ties to systemic racism and repenting of its founding history rooted in support for slavery. In 2015, the SBC adopted a resolution vowing to “rededicate ourselves to…
Sunday’s broadcast of America’s most-watched sporting event will be the fourth to feature an ad asking viewers to reconsider Jesus. View it here. “More” is the title of this year’s 60-second “He Gets Us” ad, a fast-paced, visually jarring look…
Evidence from this week provides three reasons why the work of Baptist Women in Ministry is still needed. Reason No. 1: When Christian patriarchal theology is popularized and easily accessible, it is used for harm. Reporting by Daniel Silliman at…
