Articles Archive for December 2009

‘The Road’ Goes Ever On ‘The Road’ Goes Ever On
Posted in Featured, Film, Headline on 30 December 2009

Carissa explores the gestures of hope in The Road.

The Grace of British Folk Music The Grace of British Folk Music
Posted in Featured, Headline, Music on 28 December 2009

David Dunham looks at signs of Common Grace in the British Folk group, Mumford & Sons.

Christ and Pop Culture’s Guide to Christmas Christ and Pop Culture’s Guide to Christmas
Posted in Featured, General Culture, Headline on 23 December 2009

Have a Christmas question? We’ve got a Christmas answer! (Unless we don’t)

Looking Back: Politics 2009 – A Second Perspective Looking Back: Politics 2009 – A Second Perspective
Posted in Featured, Headline, Politics on 22 December 2009

Obama’s failures, and how the Republican party will rebuild.

Invictus: Showcasing the Power of Leadership, Forgiveness-and Hard-hitting Rugby Invictus: Showcasing the Power of Leadership, Forgiveness-and Hard-hitting Rugby
Posted in Featured, Film, Headline on 21 December 2009

Clint Eastwood’s latest film demonstrates a Christ-like example of good leadership.

Podcast #68: Tiger, War, Peace, and Climate Change Podcast #68: Tiger, War, Peace, and Climate Change
Posted in Featured, General Culture, Headline, Podcast, Politics, Sports on 18 December 2009

Rich and Ben punt Tiger, gush over the Nobel speech, and debate climate change.

Looking Back: Books and Music in 2009 Looking Back: Books and Music in 2009
Posted in Featured, Headline, Literature, Music on 17 December 2009

Carissa Smith shares the books and albums that got her through the year.

Sacred Time and Space: A Case for a Merry Christmas Sacred Time and Space: A Case for a Merry Christmas
Posted in Featured, General Culture, Headline on 15 December 2009

Christmas is a lot of things, but first and foremost it’s what you make it.

Podcast #67: How Ben Stole Christmas Podcast #67: How Ben Stole Christmas
Posted in Featured, General Culture, Headline, Podcast on 11 December 2009

Is Christmas an opportunity for worship or has it become a stumbling block?

The CaPC Water Cooler: “I don’t know that Glee needed to redeem itself.”
Posted in Television on 10 December 2009

Before watching the season finale, Ben discusses what he wants to see from the show in the future.

Looking Back:  Politics in 2009 Looking Back: Politics in 2009
Posted in Featured, Headline, Politics on 10 December 2009

This year was all about moderation, lost republicans, and local frugality.

Twas The Fight Before Christmas Twas The Fight Before Christmas
Posted in Featured, General Culture, Headline on 9 December 2009

If Christmas is so wonderful, then why are we often so miserable?

The CaPC Water Cooler: “Actions have consequences!”
Posted in Television on 8 December 2009

Has Glee hit the sweet spot?

Looking Back: How Gaming Changed Us in 2009 Looking Back: How Gaming Changed Us in 2009
Posted in Featured, Games, Headline on 8 December 2009

Three dominant forces this year: complexity, criticism and co-operation.

Why I Will Always Root for the Home Team Why I Will Always Root for the Home Team
Posted in Featured, Headline, Sports on 7 December 2009

A tale of the high and low points of being an Alabama fan.

Why ‘Precious’ Is Actually Too Comforting Why ‘Precious’ Is Actually Too Comforting
Posted in Featured, Film, Headline on 4 December 2009

‘Precious’ is touching, but not particularly moving.

The CaPC Water Cooler: “I’m going to disagree with Puck’s definition of ‘good dad.’”
Posted in Television on 3 December 2009

Glee goes in cycles. Is that a good thing?

Podcast #66: A Thanksgiving Debriefing Podcast #66: A Thanksgiving Debriefing
Posted in Featured, General Culture, Headline, Podcast on 3 December 2009

Ben explains why Thanksgiving is his favorite holiday of the year.

The CaPC Water Cooler: Glee, Episode 11-12 – Hairography & Mattress The CaPC Water Cooler: Glee, Episode 11-12 – Hairography & Mattress
Posted in Featured, Headline, Television on 2 December 2009

Has Glee become one of the more thoughtful shows on television?

The CaPC Water Cooler: “…one of the most encouraging episodes of Glee in a while.”
Posted in Television on 2 December 2009

Glee addresses some of our concerns directly, but is it enough?