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A growing Christian fascination with darkness
By Jonathan Merritt — August 19, 2015
Popular Christian teacher and author Nancy Ortberg joins a cadre of Christians who've set out to explore darkness in recent years.
‘To Write Love on Her Arms’ founder wrestles with faith as he seeks to inspire hope
By Jonathan Merritt — June 1, 2015
"I have a lot more questions now compared to 10 years ago," says Jamie Tworkowski. "I say 'I don't know' more, and I'm okay with that."
After being trapped inside his own body for a decade, ‘ghost boy’ shares how faith sustained him
By Jonathan Merritt — May 28, 2015
A strange illness sent Martin Pistorius into a vegetative state where, unknown to those around him, he could still perceive and hear everything around him. A decade later, he emerged to tell the story of faith amid despair.
How (not) to respond to grieving friends: An interview with Sara Hagerty
By Jonathan Merritt — December 12, 2014
The popular author shares valuable lessons she learned from years of wrestling with marital difficulties, financial pressure, and a brutal battle with infertility.
Barbara Brown Taylor on the devil, death, and the definition of ‘Christian’
By Jonathan Merritt — April 15, 2014
The "New York Times" bestselling author talks openly about personal topics, even sharing how aging affects her and whether she is afraid of dying.
Barbara Brown Taylor tells Christians to embrace darkness
By Jonathan Merritt — April 14, 2014
One of the 12 most effective preachers in the English-speaking world, is on a mission to redeem the darkness. Barbara Brown Taylor says Christians have never had anything to say about darkness, but she plans to change that.
INTERVIEW: Megachurch pastor Perry Noble admits depression, suicidal thoughts
By Jonathan Merritt — February 27, 2014
A prominent pastor admits his mental health problems and battle with suicidal thoughts while encouraging struggling Christians to consider antidepressants.
Why mega-pastor Charles Stanley, 81, struggles with rejection (but not death)
By Jonathan Merritt — January 24, 2014
The iconic pastor talks with RNS about his greatest emotional struggle and whether he fears death.
Freedom from life’s hurts: An interview with Bart Millard of MercyMe
By Jonathan Merritt — September 17, 2013
Grammy-nominated Bart Millard of "MercyMe" speaks honestly about how he's found hope in the midst of hurts.
Christian leaders mourn with Rick Warren over son’s suicide
By Jonathan Merritt — April 6, 2013
Christian leaders from across the spectrum express their sadness and support over Pastor Rick Warren's son's suicide.
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