Category Archives: cultural engagement
Things You Should Be Reading: The City (Winter Edition)
If you’re not reading Houston Baptist University’s The City, you’re missing out, period. This journal now features some of the best commentary on political, cultural, and theological issues that an intelligent reader can find. For example, in the most recent … Continue reading
Filed under cultural engagement, politics
No Savings? No Problem! The Millennials Are as Overconfident as Ever
New York magazine has just published a lengthy piece by Noreen Malone entitled “The Kids Are Actually Sort of Alright” that merits consideration. I’m not linking to it because the NYM website is full of scandalous material. I will quote … Continue reading
Filed under cultural engagement, extended adolescence
The Rank-Link Imbalance, Haiti, and Basketball
Have you picked up a copy of Counterfeit Gods by Tim Keller? You should. Early on Keller cites a piece by David Brooks that referenced “rank-link imbalances”. Here’s the original piece, which is highly worth reading. And here’s a great … Continue reading
Filed under cultural engagement
“We’re Conservative Until it Costs Us”: Ross Douthat on Americans and Marriage
From Ross Douthat’s most recent op-ed in the NYT (HT: Russ Moore): “More than most Westerners, Americans believe — deeply, madly, truly — in the sanctity of marriage. But we also have some of the most liberal divorce laws in … Continue reading
Filed under cultural engagement, culture, Uncategorized
The Thoughtful Pastorate: Resources to Strengthen Ministry and Christian Life, Pt. 3
I’ve tried to give the evangelical pastor (and interested layperson) some good resources by which to stay up on current trends in theology and culture. Day one covered explicitly Christian resources; day two provided a mix of blogs and magazines; … Continue reading
Thinking Theologically: Al Mohler’s "Culture Shift"
First thing–thanks to the two commenters who broke my comment-less streak yesterday. Phew. Second thing–I am woefully behind in telling my loyal readership about an important new book by my former boss, Dr. Albert Mohler. Dr. Mohler has just published … Continue reading
Filed under al mohler, cultural engagement, culture, culture shift, tim challies
Thinking Theologically: Al Mohler’s "Culture Shift"
First thing–thanks to the two commenters who broke my comment-less streak yesterday. Phew. Second thing–I am woefully behind in telling my loyal readership about an important new book by my former boss, Dr. Albert Mohler. Dr. Mohler has just published … Continue reading
Filed under al mohler, cultural engagement, culture, culture shift, tim challies
