celebrity
Mistrial after jury deadlock in Danny Masterson rape case
By Brian Melley and Andrew Dalton — December 1, 2022
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge declared a mistrial after jurors, who were leaning strongly toward acquitting the “That ’70s Show” actor, deadlocked following the monthlong trial in which the Church of Scientology played a supporting role.
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.
Is Kanye West even allowed to talk about Jesus?
By Heather Thompson Day — October 25, 2019
(RNS) — Since Kanye West announced his conversion and his intention to produce a gospel album, there's been a reaction from Christian Twitter, most of it mocking his pledge. But there shouldn't be a spiritual litmus test that qualifies us to say what’s happening with our faith.
World’s oldest marathoner, at 108, is a model of more than simply stamina
By Simran Jeet Singh — April 22, 2019
(RNS) — The 108-year-old's record-breaking running career traverses key issues like classism, racism, literacy bias, ableism and ageism.
Have Americans made God in their image?
By Jonathan Merritt — August 27, 2014
Matthew Paul Turner argues from history that Christians have Americanized God. But making God into "a naked paper doll," he says, is riddled with problems.
Does God want us to ‘be brilliant?’ These Christians think so.
By Jonathan Merritt — May 15, 2014
Timothy Willard and Jason Locy argue that God wants us to "be brilliant." But they don't mean what you might think.
Is the Christian reality show fad harmful to the faith?
By Jonathan Merritt — December 5, 2013
Leading Christian thinkers are skeptical about the ability of the genre to accurately portray their faith.
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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