Archive for March, 2008

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    Christians and March Madness

    Ben Bartlett explores the causes for the popularity of March Madness and how Christians should respond to the phenomenon.

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  • I Am Legend: He is Job

    I Am Legend: He is Job

    He had lost his family, and his entire way of life. He came face to face with evil and he pondered to himself, "Why has God allowed this to happen?" It is the essential question that everyone asks of tragedy. It is not simply a question of philosophical investigation or even of theological study, but the cry of the broken heart. You may think I am speaking of Job, the "righteous man" of Scripture, but I amactually referencing Robert Neville, the main character of the new to DVD movie I am Legend, a gripping and intense thriller with an amazing ending (warning: spoilers inside).

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  • Podcast #23: Speaking of Politics

    Podcast #23: Speaking of Politics

    In the new episode of Christ and Pop Culture, Rich and Ben discuss the discussing of politics.

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  • The Coming Economic Crisis and Why It Might Be A Blessing In Disguise

    The Coming Economic Crisis and Why It Might Be A Blessing In Disguise

    Could an economic collapse be just what our nation needs?

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  • A Raisin in the Sun: What Happens to a Dream Deferred?

    In her debut post, Carissa Smith finds a meditation on grace alongside P. Diddy.

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  • The Dangers of Television

    The Dangers of Television

    Richard Clark provides more-than-fair warning and kicks a medium when it's down.

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  • The Incarnation and Culture (Part III)

    The Incarnation and Culture (Part III)

    David Dunham brings his series to a close with a meditation on Paul's message at Mars Hill.

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  • An Obsession with Opinion

    An Obsession with Opinion

    Headlines that declare, “Poll: Three Quarters think US in recession,” ought to pull you up short. They reflect a culture obsessed with personal opinion. Just think; long before statistical data or evaluations come out, the opinion of the masses about an objective reality they cannot possibly know for sure is considered newsworthy!

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  • Is Oprah the Next Billy Graham?

    Is Oprah the Next Billy Graham?

    In his debut post, Bill Reichart counts the ways Oprah is set to become the next big culture-changing evangelist.

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  • The Incarnation and Culture (Part II)

    The Incarnation and Culture (Part II)

    David Dunham continues his series on how Jesus' bold outreach effort applies to our attitude toward culture.

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  • Podcast #22: Pop Culture’s Startling Lack of Restraint – Violence

    Podcast #22: Pop Culture’s Startling Lack of Restraint – Violence

    From the Roman Coliseum to present day film, Christians have struggled with the question of violent entertainment. What can we see, and how should we think about violence? Ben and Rich discuss these questions, answer some listener feedback, and give out the first ever Christ and Pop Culture Awards in the area of violence.

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  • The Incarnation and Culture

    The Incarnation and Culture

    David Dunham explains how Jesus' bold outreach effort applies to our attitude toward culture.

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  • Movieguide gets the Last Word

    Movieguide gets the Last Word

    Tom Snyder, editor of Movieguide.org answers our questions. Some of the answers may surprise you.

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  • An Open Call

    An Open Call

    Think you've got what it takes to write for Christ and Pop Culture?

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