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Pop Culture is everywhere. We just acknowledge it. Christ and Pop Culture is an attempt to discuss and think rightly about the common knowledge of our age.
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Recent Posts

Sacred Space: Superbowl Sunday“Something in the regular life of the church is going to conflict with the Superbowl this Sunday. What ought the church to do?”

Eat Your Vegetables: “The Age of Innocence” (Wharton, 1920)The novel’s tone is thoroughly ironic, as Archer continually misreads as progressive the very traits that consign him to the status quo.

Mixed Signals: What the Christian Message Says to the MassesTargeting a message to your “superfans” doesn’t mean that they are the only ones listening.
Perhaps the #1 rule of approaching a game rightly is as follows: take it seriously, but keep your perspective.

Music at Mars Hill: Lana Del Rey, Rebecca Black, and Ethics“Marketing, branding, image, and production are not just afterthoughts in our musical culture.”
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RetroPost: The Faith of Barack Obama
Posted on August 20, 2010 | No CommentsTurns out, 18% of you guys are wrong. -
Now it’s the Mom’s Turn!
Posted on October 20, 2008 | 4 CommentsBill Reichart provides a sympathetic look at Lynne Spears' new book. -
Get your Geek on!
Posted on October 15, 2008 | No CommentsCheck out the newly revealed photos from the yet to be released next Star Trek movie. -
Prince of Peace – God of War
Posted on October 15, 2008 | 1 CommentHow did the command to “Love Your Enemies” get so complicated? Download “Prince of Peace – God of War” For Free -
National Day of Prayer going to court
Posted on October 7, 2008 | 4 CommentsFrom the AP – The largest group of atheists and agnostics in the United States is suing President George W. Bush, the governor of Wisconsin and other officials over a federal law designating a National Day of Prayer. The Freedom From Religion Foundation sued Friday... -
From Rocker to Minister
Posted on October 7, 2008 | No CommentsCarlos Santana is on tour and has an album coming out, but in an interview with Rolling Stone posted online on Friday the rocker said he sees himself one day heading up a church in Hawaii. The 61-year-old rocker described in the interview how his... -
Fallen Angels
Posted on October 6, 2008 | No CommentsBill Reichart finds a real, live Christian (not one of those annoying perfect ones) in the acclaimed indie film, Snow Angels. -
From Showgirls to Jesus
Posted on October 6, 2008 | No CommentsConversion for Hollywood screenwriter Joe Eszterhas happened while sitting on a curb crying. And not just crying but also, to his shock, praying about his alcohol and nicotine addictions and his newly diagnosed throat cancer. “And suddenly,” he writes in his compelling new book, Crossbearer:... -
When Pop Music Ruled A Decade
Posted on October 6, 2008 | No CommentsVery small array blog has really neat charts visualizing the genres of music that dominate the top record charts over the years. -
New Billy Graham movie divides family
Posted on October 5, 2008 | No CommentsThe Graham kids disagree on their support of the new bio-pic of their father, Billy Graham. -
Politics and Religion, and Unholy Alliance?
Posted on October 3, 2008 | No CommentsHow should religious leaders respond to members who through their public office promote laws that contradict doctrine and justify acts the church deems intrinsically evil? -
Hollywood Conservatives
Posted on October 3, 2008 | No Comments“About as common per capita as vegans in Texas, Republicans in Hollywood are having a coming-out party of sorts in Zucker’s new movie, An American Carol.“ Read the rest of the article in Time.com -
View Politics through the Lens of Faith
Posted on October 3, 2008 | No CommentsThe bishops of New York State have issued a document calling upon Catholics to “exercise our cherished right and our solemn duty as Americans and as Catholics” to vote to support pro-life and pro-family values. “We Catholics are called to look at politics as we... -
Should Christians Go See Movies?
Posted on October 1, 2008 | No CommentsJohn Frame, seminary professor and theologian, answers the question, “Should Christians go to movies?” He writes: Some Christians may wonder how a fellow believer can give any support to the film industry, notorious as it is for anti-Christian bias and moral relativism. I would note... -
How Hulu Changed My Life
Posted on September 29, 2008 | 6 CommentsBill Reichart discusses the personal benefits and pitfalls of Hulu. -
Are Christians Too Political?
Posted on September 17, 2008 | 3 CommentsDavid Kinnaman, author of UnChristian, asks the question, are Christians too political? -
The top 40 books on Christ and Culture
Posted on September 16, 2008 | 2 CommentsBrowse Tullian Tchividjian’s Top 40 books on Christ and Culture. Any books you would add or subtract to that list? -
Tracking “Faith” in the 2008 Election
Posted on September 16, 2008 | No CommentsCheck out the Faith 2008 Database which tracks religious rhetoric in the campaign by candidate and theme, and features historical and international comparisons. -
How should we respond to Ray Boltz?
Posted on September 14, 2008 | 15 CommentsThis week, Ray Boltz, went public about being gay. Boltz, a CCM recording artist, is best known for his hit single, “Thank you”. Boltz, never went public until now stating on his website, if people “knew who I really was, I would never be accepted.”... -
Have a bi-partisan laugh
Posted on September 13, 2008 | No CommentsGo ahead and have a bi-partisan laugh (or a wince) with the funniest moments on the campaign trail.




