Ben Bartlett

Ben Bartlett is a husband, soon-to-be father, and M.Div student at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He got his degree in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy from Michigan State University. He is interested in the way large themes such as pop culture, history, politics, and theology interact with the inner lives of individuals. Few things make him happier than reading, discussing, and recommending books.

Vonnegut’s Breakfast… and so on.

By Ben Bartlett ⋅ September 1, 2008 ⋅ 7 comments

Ben Bartlett examines the celebrated work of Kurt Vonnegut, and wonders if it’s something we should really be celebrating.

5 Reasons We Work

By Ben Bartlett ⋅ August 12, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Ben Bartlett relieves the depression and gives us a reason to get out of bed in the morning.

5 Reasons Work Stinks.

By Ben Bartlett ⋅ August 11, 2008 ⋅ 5 comments

Ben Bartlett gives us 5 reasons he’d rather not work.

TGFF: Thank God for “Friday Night Lights”

By Ben Bartlett ⋅ June 25, 2008 ⋅ 7 comments

Ben Bartlett cautiously embraces the popular television series.

The Chronicles of Narnia… Read First!

By Ben Bartlett ⋅ May 14, 2008 ⋅ 7 comments

When I was 5 or 6, my dad began reading The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe to me. Night after night, I begged for the next chapter, and then the next book, and then the next. I was captivated by the mystery of it all; the beautiful landscapes, the colorful characters, the heroic acts.

Is TMI making us D-U-M-B?

By Ben Bartlett ⋅ May 1, 2008 ⋅ 6 comments

One of the constant laments here at CAPC is the loss of creativity in the Christian sphere. Really, it’s a funny problem. The church is flung far and wide across ethnicities, cultures, geography, and political spheres. Is it really so hard to find a few creative Christians?

What Do We Truly Like About American Idol?

By Ben Bartlett ⋅ April 23, 2008 ⋅ One comment

Ben Bartlett rains on our American Idol parade, but we probably deserved it.

Reviewing: Christ and Culture Revisited

By Ben Bartlett ⋅ April 16, 2008 ⋅ 7 comments

Here at Christ and Pop Culture, we don’t want our readers to think we just sit around watching movies and arguing about visual morality. We like to read, too, and thought it might be helpful to review the latest book on the interaction between our faith and our spot in history. Here, then, is my review of D.A. Carson’s, “Christ and Culture Revisited.”