Culture • Current Conversations The Culture is Still Upstream from Politics Dr. Steven Garber | 3 min read The culture is upstream from politics. Like most words that matter, these are ones worth pondering, maybe even debating. Almost four years ago, just after the last national election in... Continue Reading
Culture • Current Conversations Tragedy, Tipping Points, and Trust Rev. Dr. Irwyn Ince | 9 min read September 1, 1989 September 1, 1989 in Brooklyn, NY – a tragedy that I trusted was a tipping point. It was the day before my 21st birthday, and I was... Continue Reading
Culture • Current Conversations Sometimes You Tear Up the Publication Schedule Rev. Dr. Bill Fullilove | 6 min read Sometimes you tear up the publication schedule. Given COVID19, we had an article on loneliness by Molly Wicker planned for this week, and given our emphasis on Vocation, we had... Continue Reading
Culture • Current Conversations Coronavirus and the Two Greatest Commandments Rev. Dr. Bill Fullilove | 11 min read German churches have regathered for public worship but without singing. Why? Groups as ideologically varied as CNN and The Gospel Coalition have reported increasing anecdotal evidence that indicates singing together... Continue Reading
Culture • Christianity & Culture Metanarrative and Narrative Dr. Steven Garber | 5 min read Words we live by— metanarrative and narrative. Most of us find it possible to get on with our lives without using those two words every day, if ever. But whether... Continue Reading
Culture • Popular Culture Vocation and Choices in “It’s a Wonderful Life” Dr. Steven Garber | 4 min read “At crucial moments of choice, most of the business of choosing is already over.” How else do we explain the choice of a boy, amidst the glory of fun with... Continue Reading