Articles in the General Culture Category

An Imprecise Theology of Things and Stuff An Imprecise Theology of Things and Stuff
Posted in Featured, General Culture, Headline on 11 March 2010

I have a problem knowing how to enjoy things.

Is this “Justice”? Is this “Justice”?
Posted in Featured, General Culture, Headline on 26 February 2010

Guest writer, Joseph Robinson, says grief does not provide an excuse for revenge or opportunism.

Podcast #74: Love is Messed Up Podcast #74: Love is Messed Up
Posted in Featured, Film, General Culture, Headline, Podcast, Sports on 24 February 2010

Cupid, you’re fired.

Questioning Matthew Paul Turner: Part 1 Questioning Matthew Paul Turner: Part 1
Posted in Featured, General Culture, Headline, Literature on 17 February 2010

“Most Christians are well-equipped for feeling a certain amount of shame–the honesty and grace is the hard part.”

Is “The One” Worth Searching For? Is “The One” Worth Searching For?
Posted in Featured, General Culture, Headline on 15 February 2010

A post-Valentine antidote.

Why Brian Johnson is Wrong about Bono Why Brian Johnson is Wrong about Bono
Posted in Featured, General Culture, Headline, Music on 11 February 2010

Bono should never stop preaching.

Super Sunday: The Day Masculinity Dug its Own Grave Super Sunday: The Day Masculinity Dug its Own Grave
Posted in Featured, General Culture, Headline, Television on 8 February 2010

This year’s super-expensive Super Bowl commercials paint a bleak picture of what it means to be a man… except for one.

On the Seventh Day, the TV Rested. On the Seventh Day, the TV Rested.
Posted in Featured, General Culture, Headline on 1 February 2010

In his debut post, new writer Drew Dixon wonders if we should cast off popular culture on our day of rest.

<i>Weeds</i> & the Consequences of Living in a Material World Weeds & the Consequences of Living in a Material World
Posted in Featured, General Culture, Headline, Television on 25 January 2010

Owning things can be hazardous to your spiritual health.

Podcast #70: Avatar’s Messiah Complex & Haiti’s Tragedy Podcast #70: Avatar’s Messiah Complex & Haiti’s Tragedy
Posted in Featured, Film, General Culture, Headline, Podcast on 22 January 2010

What’s wrong with Avatar? What do we do about Haiti?

More than Mere Suggestions More than Mere Suggestions
Posted in Featured, General Culture, Headline on 21 January 2010

Want your friends to watch your favorite movie, read your favorite book, play your favorite game, or hear your favorite album? Here’s how to share your love of art without going too far.

Podcast #69: Brit Hume Lays it On The Line Podcast #69: Brit Hume Lays it On The Line
Posted in Featured, General Culture, Headline, Podcast, Politics, Sports, Television on 15 January 2010

Did we successfully infuse the holidays with meaning? Are sports overrated? Is Brit Hume crazy?

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)

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.

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?

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?

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.

A Christian Defense of a “Secular” Christmas A Christian Defense of a “Secular” Christmas
Posted in Featured, General Culture, Headline on 1 December 2009

How should Christians react to this lovely mess of a holiday?