From N.T. Wright to J.D. Greear: How J.I. Packer Shaped My Faith and Work
20 evangelical thought leaders on the theologian who inspired their seminary studies, sparked their love of Scripture, and took them out for spicy food.
Slow Church vs. McMinistry
And other items of interest from ministry and culture.
Mary, Martha, and Slow Church
An interview with Chris Smith and John Pattison
Notable Sacred Music for 2011
From an 11-year-old prodigy to traditional choral favorites, some of the year’s best.
The Grace Card
Conventional Christian film gets emotional boost by powerful acting and character study.
Christmas Music Wrap-Up 2010
The season’s gladdest tidings in new holiday albums.
Junk Movies and a Movie About Junk Food
Super Size Me is a must-see for those concerned about their diet, culture, and kids. Meanwhile, film critics flee the theatres after suffering through Van Helsing and New York Minute. Some find interesting alternatives in Dogville, Godsend, Mean Girls, and many other current releases.
Christmas Music Wrap-Up 2009
There’s a little something for everyone in this year’s batch of holiday releases.
Evangelical Teens Are the Villains in Saved!
Christian critics respond to the unflattering satire Saved! Plus: Reviews of The Day After Tomorrow, Raising Helen, Soul Plane, and continuing reviews of Shrek 2 and Super Size Me, and Troy, plus a critical look at the way the press handled The Passion of The Christ.
Less Miami, More Vice
Critics pull over the fast cars and fast affairs of Miami Vice, admire The Ant Bully, applaud Little Miss Sunshine, sample Scoop, and sentence John Tucker Must Die. Plus, more thoughts on Monster House and Lady in the Water.