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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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Is Tweeting With the Kids A Redeemable Activity?
The Court Struck Down Prop 8, But Not as Dramatically As They Could Have
The music industry is doing just fine
What to do with “Christian” Bumperstickers and T-Shirts
Newt Gingrich Likes to say “Stupid”
The Rise of Christian Libertarianism?
Recent Posts

What Memes Mean: Muppet Political DiscourseLiving in an age where even Muppets offer political criticism ought to inspire us to speak better.

Music at Mars Hill: Lessons From Leonard Cohen“Old Ideas”‘ simplicity and focus on songwriting feels refreshing.

When Games Matter: Arkham City and Seamless Storytelling“This moment in Arkham City gives me hope because it was a moment of truth. A moment when the world worked as it should and my determination to save it was tested.”

Two Can Play at That: What Komen Can Teach Us about BoycottsIs it justified, even heroic, to use power to force our will on others?

Citizenship Confusion: Pamela Geller Abuses a Murder“Voices like Robert Spencer and Pamela Geller are very dangerous, particular for Christians and conservatives”
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Christ and Pop Culture’s Best Features of 2011
Posted on January 26, 2012 | 1 CommentHere are ten feature articles from the past year that you absolutely must read. -
Our Favorite Albums of 2011
Posted on January 20, 2012 | 4 CommentsSome of the year's most excellent examples of the common grace of God in the world of music. -
Our Favorite Television Shows of 2011
Posted on January 11, 2012 | 11 CommentsSometimes, we watch television. And honestly, sometimes it's pretty darn good. -
Our Ten Favorite Video Games of 2011
Posted on January 5, 2012 | 10 CommentsChrist and Pop Culture writers share their favorite games of 2011. -
Mommy, Daddy, Who is Santa Claus?
Posted on December 22, 2011 | 15 CommentsFive parents share their approach to the famous gift-giver. -
The CaPC Superlatives: Noteworthy Achievements in Concerts, Games, and Music
Posted on December 7, 2011 | No CommentsWhy Superlatives? Because some happenings from 2011 deserve 15 more minutes of fame. -
Elsewhere: Motown Nickelback, Serious Ninja Movies, and Skyrim
Posted on December 2, 2011 | 1 CommentIn Which Tom Bissel learns not to make fun of gamers who play RPGs. -
Podcast #106: The Year in Review – Videogames
Posted on November 22, 2011 | No CommentsThree CaPC writers discuss videogames, religion, and the year that was. -
Elswhere: Videogames, Virtual Schools, Klosterman, and Gay Penguins
Posted on November 18, 2011 | No CommentsWhere all your deepest questions are answered like, "Should gay, endangered penguins be forced to mate?" -
The CaPC Superlatives: Noteworthy Achievements in Film, Music, Advertising, and Games
Posted on November 16, 2011 | No CommentsGet your popcorn and soda pop. Here are some superlatives, guys (and gals). -
Elsewhere: Scandals, Acting, Politics, and Infographics
Posted on November 11, 2011 | 1 CommentThose are separate entries, by the way, not all one and the same. -
Podcast #104: MacArthur’s “Encouragement” for the Young, Restless, and Reformed
Posted on November 8, 2011 | 2 CommentsAnd now, a very special and kind of weirdly unhelpful message from John MacArthur. -
Elsewhere: Walking Dead Theology, Anonymous vs Los Zetas, and Bieber Baby
Posted on November 4, 2011 | 2 CommentsLook at us, reading stuff all over the Internet and delivering it to you dressed up in a purdy bow. -
Elsewhere: The Fashion of OWS, Social Justice, Halloween, Sex Ed, and Traffic
Posted on October 28, 2011 | 11 CommentsDrew tries to freshen up the discussion on OWS and Erin S. asks you to test your character knowledge. -
Elsewhere: Balking Dawkins, the “Age” of Instagram, Grand Grantland, and the Music of 1991
Posted on October 21, 2011 | No CommentsAlso: Kirk is not "one of the ladies," Rich links to Video "Game" articles, Alan is profound, and Jason enjoys music. -
The CaPC Podcast #101: Followers of Steve, the Cult of Apple
Posted on October 18, 2011 | No CommentsThree writers talk about their affinity for Apple, their struggle with Steve, and their suspicion of tech. -
Elsewhere: Jobs, SCIENCE, Wallstreet, and a Missing Bridge
Posted on October 14, 2011 | 4 CommentsDrew writes about a video game, Andy Crouch on Steve Jobs, Kirk is pretty sure a certain blogger "rejects" social Darwinism, and Mormonism is not a cult, just a heresy? -
The CaPC Podcast #100: The Christian and the Illegal Immigrant
Posted on October 11, 2011 | 5 CommentsDrew Dixon and Brad Williams discuss Alabama's new illegal immigration laws and the Christian's complex responsibility to immigrants. -
The CaPC Podcast #99: Discussing Politics Without Ruining Dinner
Posted on October 4, 2011 | 3 CommentsRichard Clark and Ben Bartlett kick off the podcast by talking about a supposedly off-limits subject.


















