Fundamentalists in the Public Square

by Mark Bauerlein

Madison Trammel joins the podcast to discuss his new book, Fundamentalists in the Public Square: Evolution, Alcohol, and Culture Wars after the Scopes Trial. Continue Reading »

8 Feb 2024 0

Who was Jack T. Chick, Rabid Zealot or Misguided Cartoonist?

by Chap Clark

Because the comic book genre has its own rules and standards, Chick was able to present his version of the Christian message with a vitriol that was remarkable—and yet permissible. Continue Reading »

31 Oct 2016 0

All Truth is God’s Truth - So?

by Sarah J. Flashing

The assertion that “all truth is God’s truth” obviously doesn’t reflect a relativistic outlook on the existence or nature of truth. Those who express this sentiment truly do believe there is truth to be discovered. In a pluralistic context, however, where the epistemological . . . . Continue Reading »

13 Jul 2011 0

Neighbor Love and the Doctrine of God

by Sarah J. Flashing

It’s confusing yet strangely gratifying all at the same time. We live in a culture that is moving further and further from the exclusive claims of Christianity yet almost equally—and inconsistently—holds select passages in the Bible in high regard. They hold forth as though they . . . . Continue Reading »

23 Sep 2010 0

The Problem of Moral Revival

by Sarah J. Flashing

As a Christian and a conservative, I believe we have reached a crossroads where we need to seriously reconsider our approach to cultural engagement. The swift undercurrent of moral decay continues to take most Christians by surprise while our pragmatic approach to morality rooted in tradition and . . . . Continue Reading »

8 Sep 2010 0

An Ecumenical Question

by Mark Olson

Throughout Church history, theological controversy has been one of the enduring features. Name any communion or denomination and you will find one which has struggled with this matter. St. Maximus the Confessor was imprisoned, exiled, and lost his tongue and compared to many he got off easy. For . . . . Continue Reading »

7 Jul 2010 0

This Weekend in Evangelicalism

by Collin Brendemuehl

This weekend the wife and I are in the area of Pittsburgh, PA.  We haven’t had a private get-away for several years now, and this came up as a good weekend to relax.   So we went to some thrift and antique shops.   Got a few trinkets for our sons, but nothing for . . . . Continue Reading »

26 Jun 2010 0

Because We Have Faces

by Collin Brendemuehl

The beginning of Lewis’ Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold includes this scenario about the absolute authority that a man might have over life and death.At that moment the door was flung open and out came my father. His face shocked me full awake, for he was in his pale rage. I knew that in his . . . . Continue Reading »

10 May 2010 0

A Set of Propositions

by Collin Brendemuehl

These principles are some of my personal first principles for what a church is and how a church ought behave. These come out of my mixed theological background – some Mennonite, Conservative Baptist, and E Free, and uncompromisingly an historic dispensationalist. I welcome your feedback.You . . . . Continue Reading »

21 Apr 2010 0

What do you think that am I supposed to do with my life?

by Collin Brendemuehl

This is the question asked by homosexual activist Jason Kuznicki as he discussed the “Is There a Place for Gay People in Conservatism and Conservative Politics?” forum.  His discussion points to some interesting issues that might be useful to us as the issue is not one which will . . . . Continue Reading »

17 Feb 2010 0