celebrity pastors

Moore Fame, Less Peace + Beth Moore

By Jonathan Woodward — August 31, 2022
As it turns out, Beth Moore wouldn’t wish superstardom on anyone. As she told Katelyn and Roxy in this week’s episode, she doesn’t think anyone can thrive under an intense spotlight; they can only hope to survive it.

The Soul Suck of Christian Fame + William Matthews

By Jonathan Woodward — August 24, 2022
William Matthews joined Katelyn and Roxy to discuss life in the performer spotlight, the physical, mental, and spiritual toll it takes, and what happens when you can no longer support the version of Christianity being taught from the stage.

The Rise of Christian Lady Influencers + Hannah Anderson

By Jonathan Woodward — August 10, 2022
Roxy and Katelyn are back for a four-part summer series on celebrity! First up: Hannah Anderson on why Christian women are flocking to Instagram to influence the heck out of you.

Beyond $1,000 sneakers: Carl Lentz, hype priests and the cult of celebrity

By Tyler Jones — February 16, 2021
(RNS) — A Christian can believe it is their job to 'make Jesus famous' without making the massive leap to the problematic idea that fame is itself good and an effective tool for ministry.

An accused pastor’s suicide: The pain we see and the pain we don’t

By Christa Brown — November 5, 2019
(RNS) — When the Rev. Bryan Fulwider, an accused rapist, ended his life, he didn't end the pain his alleged victim feels. To the contrary, it may well bring greater hurt.

Following Jesus in a celebrity-obsessed age: A post-Grammy reflection

By Jonathan Merritt — February 10, 2013
  The glitter has been swept up, the borrowed jewelry returned, and star-struck fans are left to process all that transpired last night. Another Grammy Awards has come and gone, but they raise an important question for American Christians in the 21st century: What does it mean to follow Jesus in a celebrity-obsessed age? In […]
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