Articles Archive for December 2008

What was Actually So Great About 2008 What was Actually So Great About 2008
Posted in Featured, Film, Games, General Culture, Headline, Literature, Music, Politics, Technology, Television on 29 December 2008

Alan Noble takes back some of the foolish things he said in the past.

Slumdog Millionaire: “It Is Written” Slumdog Millionaire: “It Is Written”
Posted in Featured, Film, Headline on 24 December 2008

Carissa Smith finds something to learn from in Danny Boyle’s acclaimed film.

RetroPost: God-Clause – Reflections on Santa and Theology Proper RetroPost: God-Clause – Reflections on Santa and Theology Proper
Posted in Featured, General Culture, Headline on 23 December 2008

David Dunham wonders why we’re so obsessed with Santa, anyway.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas from Christians How the Grinch Stole Christmas from Christians
Posted in Featured, General Culture, Headline, Television on 22 December 2008

David Dunham points out what’s wrong about the Christmas specials you’ve been watching.

Politics, Ethics, and Compromise. Politics, Ethics, and Compromise.
Posted in Featured, Headline, Politics on 18 December 2008

Ben Bartlett shares his thoughts on the possibility of a successful Christian politician.

Podcast #35: Blagojevich’s Big Mistake Podcast #35: Blagojevich’s Big Mistake
Posted in Featured, Games, Headline, Podcast, Politics on 17 December 2008

Ben shrugs at the latest political scandal while Rich wants to know what it all means, they both lament the latest Christian copy-cat products, and Rich explains with a series of rants his reasoning for abandoning the Wii and embracing the Xbox 360.

Why I Hate “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” Why I Hate “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”
Posted in Featured, General Culture, Headline on 15 December 2008

Carissa Smith plays the part of the open-minded, religiously motivated Grinch.

Why I Made the Switch Why I Made the Switch
Posted in Featured, Games, Headline on 12 December 2008

Richard Clark explains why he turned his back on the Wii and embraced the Xbox 360.

RetroPost: Could You Play Gay? RetroPost: Could You Play Gay?
Posted in Featured, Film, General Culture, Headline, Theater on 11 December 2008

David Dunham asks a question many Christian actors should be figuring out before they are forced to.

Podcast #34: Rich and Ben “Put a Ring On It” Podcast #34: Rich and Ben “Put a Ring On It”
Posted in Featured, General Culture, Headline, Literature, Music, Podcast on 10 December 2008

Rich and Ben discuss an unlikely subject: Beyonce.

Sunday School Musical: Why do Christians Do This? Sunday School Musical: Why do Christians Do This?
Posted in Featured, Film, Headline on 9 December 2008

Carissa Smith finds nothing new in the Christian version of… well, you know.

A Blackened Friday A Blackened Friday
Posted in Featured, General Culture, Headline on 5 December 2008

David Dunham laments the somber turn this past Black Friday took, and sees himself in the crowd.

RetroPost: Your Life in 12 Words or Less RetroPost: Your Life in 12 Words or Less
Posted in Featured, General Culture, Headline, Technology on 4 December 2008

Alan Noble points out the dehumanizing effect of Facebook profiles, personal ads, and eulogies.

Podcast #32: Tis the Season to Argue! Podcast #32: Tis the Season to Argue!
Posted in Featured, Film, General Culture, Headline on 2 December 2008

Rich and Ben take the gloves off and go head to head!

“Brighten the Corner Where You Are”–and Beware the Devil-Possum! “Brighten the Corner Where You Are”–and Beware the Devil-Possum!
Posted in Featured, Headline, Literature on 1 December 2008

Carissa Smith finds little to do with evolution and a lot to do with truth in Fred Chappell’s 1989 novel.