Chaos in Our Souls

by Mark Bauerlein

RJ Snell joins the podcast to discuss his new book Lost in the Chaos. Continue Reading »

15 Apr 2024

An Accident

by James Matthew Wilson

The road flares burning where the truck swerved off     Just before midnight show the streaks in gravelAnd banged-up tailgate slanted in its trough.     Those passing—weary, wondering—slow their travelOn sight of massed police and long enough    . . . . Continue Reading »

1 May 2020

Orlando was Not a Tragedy

by R. R. Reno

We all know that Omar Mateen’s rampage fits a pattern. But this pattern points to descriptions and explanations that are unpalatable, because they put demands on our leaders and us. So politicians and pundits default to a therapeutic stance. They call the slaughter a “tragedy,” in order to avoid giving it meaning. Continue Reading »

21 Jun 2016

The Tragedy of the Resurrection

by Carl R. Trueman

Pace common wisdom, the resurrection makes human life truly tragic.
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29 Mar 2016

Why the Lord’s Prayer Still Matters

by Gene Fant

Praying the Lord's Prayer in the midst of tragedy is a timely reminder of the unity we all share as image-bearers of God. Continue Reading »

24 Jun 2015

Ruthless Optimism

by Nathaniel Givens

Mormon culture, especially in America, exhibits what I call “ruthless optimism,” which is the habit of unreasonable striving to be (or perhaps to appear to be) happy regardless of circumstance. This perpetual optimism is both ridiculous and endearing to outsiders, but for those within the faith, the association of righteousness with happiness can create incredible strain. If you’re not happy, is it because you’re doing something wrong? Congratulations: now you have two reasons to be unhappy. This pressure is compounded by the Mormon emphasis on evangelizing: how can you be an effective missionary if you’re depressed? Continue Reading »

24 Sep 2014