Jesus Christ
The Christian Church is dwindling. Here’s why I’m still hopeful.
By Jonathan Merritt — September 4, 2014
Could it be that the exodus of young people from the church and metastasizing negative perceptions of Christians among non-believers is actually a good thing?
POLL: Many Americans think Jesus doesn’t share their political views
By Jonathan Merritt — July 15, 2014
WWJD? According to a new poll, the iconic question is little more than a slogan on a bracelet for some Americans when it comes to abortion, gay marriage, the death penalty, and other social issues.
Theologian Walter Brueggemann on how to speak truth to power
By Jonathan Merritt — June 26, 2014
One of the most prolific and influential Bible scholars of the modern era challenges Christians to offer a "sneaky whisper" in the face of power.
Pastor Matt Chandler talks redemption–from substance abuse to serial failures
By Jonathan Merritt — June 24, 2014
Many believers get burnt out on faith, exhausted by efforts to "work harder" to be holy. But mega-church pastor Matt Chandler says this is neither necessary nor possible.
Hollywood producer challenges Christians to do more to fight poverty
By Jonathan Merritt — May 9, 2014
Shelene Bryan, a successful Hollywood producer, gave up her career to fight poverty. Now she's calling out Christians to join her.
What has Jesus been doing since his ascension? An interview with Frank Viola
By Jonathan Merritt — May 6, 2014
Frank Viola combed through the entire New Testament to find every verse that gives insight into what Jesus has been doing since His ascension.
On death penalty, should Christians side with Jesus or Paul?
By Jonathan Merritt — May 5, 2014
Jesus' love-your-enemies ethic is often juxtaposed with Paul's sword-bearing theology in Romans 13. Who should Christians side with?
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.
Hobby Lobby, Christian women, and contraception: More complicated than you might think
By Jonathan Merritt — April 10, 2014
New data analysis shows a sizable gender gap among Christians on contraception. Sixty percent of Christian women support health care plans that cover contraception or birth control at no cost.
Author says Calvinism can’t make sense of the cross
By Jonathan Merritt — April 3, 2014
Former Calvinist Austin Fischer is challenging a prominent theological movement in America.
What to do when you don’t like what you see in the mirror
By Jonathan Merritt — March 29, 2014
Bestselling author and pastor Kyle Idleman says Christians need to take an honest look in the mirror.
Leonard Sweet on how to make faith fun
By Jonathan Merritt — March 24, 2014
Prominent Christian writer says pleasing God is not hard work. He's helping Christians integrate more playtime into their spiritual lives.
Setting the record straight on Jesus, ‘the friend of sinners’
By Jonathan Merritt — March 20, 2014
Many people know that the New Testament refers to Jesus as a “friend of sinners,” but what does that mean exactly? Apparently not what some Christians think it does.
“Jesus is Better Than You Imagined” trailer debuts
By Jonathan Merritt — March 3, 2014
In his new book, RNS' Jonathan Merritt tells Christians that "the God who created us is better than the God we've created."
