Recent Posts
Books Besides the Bible: Is Science Fiction un-Christian?“[T]he presence of humanity and the prevalence of humanitarian themes throughout the best science fiction stories is not necessarily a denial of human nature, but often an affirmation of the best in us.”
Not Fit for Dinner: Placing #ObamaInHistory“We can disagree about the connections made on the President biography pages, but we we would be mistaken to think that Obama is ahistorical and is leading America in a past-less present.”
The Televangelists: In Praise of Sherlock & its Co-Creator Steven Moffat“Here, then, is a brief tour through Moffat’s oeuvre of awesomeness.”
Sacred Space: What’s Wrong with Videogames in Church?“My objection to video games in church boils down to what makes a church.”
Grace Notes: My Bloody Valentine“Few bands can claim to have altered the musical landscape, much less charted out an entirely new landscape.”
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Music Features Archive
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The Swell Season, David Crowder & the Negative Power of a Song’s Backstory
Posted on June 7, 2010 | 5 CommentsSometimes lyrical ignorance is bliss. -
Podcast #84: Spilling Oil and Banning Porn
Posted on June 4, 2010 | No CommentsWhat we can learn from BP's catastrophe, and why we love Steve Jobs. -
The Top Ten Albums from the Decade of Musical Discovery
Posted on April 9, 2010 | 16 CommentsThe internet gave us the opportunity to abandon MTV and the radio stations in favor of something better. Here's the best of the best. -
The Frightening Yet Enlightening Truth Behind Lady Gaga’s ‘Just Dance’ and ‘Telephone’
Posted on April 1, 2010 | 4 CommentsThis is not an April Fools joke: Lady Gaga deserves more credit than she often gets. -
Podcast #78: Who’s More Controversial than Lady Gaga?
Posted on March 31, 2010 | 13 CommentsThese days, the Pope is. -
Taylor Swift’s Sentimental ‘Love Story’ and Flo Rida Stoops ‘Low’
Posted on March 16, 2010 | 12 CommentsTaylor Swift gets lost in fantasy, and Flo Rida spouts culturally acceptable shamelessness. -
How ‘Tik Tok’ and ‘Bleeding Love’ Define Our Relationships
Posted on March 9, 2010 | 8 CommentsThe ninth and tenth most downloaded songs of all time have a lot to say, whether they mean to or not. -
Why Brian Johnson is Wrong about Bono
Posted on February 11, 2010 | 3 CommentsBono should never stop preaching. -
The Grace of British Folk Music
Posted on December 28, 2009 | 3 CommentsDavid Dunham looks at signs of Common Grace in the British Folk group, Mumford & Sons. -
Looking Back: Books and Music in 2009
Posted on December 17, 2009 | 1 CommentCarissa Smith shares the books and albums that got her through the year. -
Fee, The Glory of Jesus, and The Sound of Worship
Posted on November 10, 2009 | 1 CommentWhat can possibly make up for cheesy worship music? Truth! -
When Doubt Wins Out: David Bazan Curses His Branches
Posted on October 28, 2009 | 27 CommentsIn his new album, David Bazan shares his lack of faith. What does it mean for the church? -
Podcast #53: Michael Jackson and Adulterous Leaders
Posted on July 2, 2009 | 3 CommentsEverything has been said already about MJ... but couldn't Christians say it better? -
Going Beyond New Releases: Appreciating Culture as Tradition, Part 2
Posted on June 10, 2009 | 3 CommentsHow technology changed us, and what we can do about it. -
Beyond New Releases: Appreciating Culture as Tradition, Part 1
Posted on June 9, 2009 | 7 CommentsHow consumer culture makes us slaves to the new. -
RetroPost: What Do We Truly Like About American Idol?
Posted on April 29, 2009 | No CommentsI mean seriously, let's be honest. -
Compartmentalizing My World: iPods and Community.
Posted on April 14, 2009 | 4 CommentsAlan Noble explains how iPods can be alienation devices. -
Podcast #40: The Pill in the Pudding Approach
Posted on March 30, 2009 | 9 CommentsBen and Rich have a varied conversation about March Madness, SoulPancake.com, Obama and U2. -
A Hymn to U2′s “The Magnificent”
Posted on March 19, 2009 | 2 CommentsAdam Carrington reviews U2's newest album. -
Podcast #38: Ben and Rich Look Forward, Part 3 (Games/Books/Music)
Posted on March 13, 2009 | 4 CommentsRich and Ben have a discussion about the games, books and music that CaPC is looking forward to in 2009.