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A movement seeks to redefine Christianity. Some think that it is a much-needed progressive reformation. Others believe that it is an attack on historic Christianity.Alisa Childers never thought she would question her Christian faith. She was raised in a Christian home, where she had...

"This may be the most influential book you will read this year." ―Lee Strobel, bestselling author of The Case for MiraclesA movement seeks to redefine Christianity. Some think that it is a much-needed progressive reformation. Others believe that it is an attack on historic...

"Bracing--Jones presents a vision of America as "fallen into... apostasy." But he remains hopeful, noting that "backsliding is not irreversible," as "repentance is possible... with confession" and the "acknowledging of difficult truths." It's a potent reckoning."--Publishers Weekly From the New York Times bestselling author...

Vibe shifts. Religious renaissances. Meaning crises. Movie reboots. "Metamodernism." You listening to Creed again. It's all connected. Cynicism is out, sincerity is back, and there's a new generation looking for hope in unexpected places. We're beginning to find ourselves moving from despair to meaning.Author:...

Forces are rapidly reshaping America's morals, social policies, and culture--but how do we stop it? Learn how to make your voice heard and reclaim America's faith and values by reshaping our country's current trajectory.Cultural elites in the media, academia, and politics are daily deceiving...

Bearing Witness tells the story of churches in downtown Istanbul have been caring for migrants and refugees for 34 years; it tells the story of the courage and resilience of the refugees they serve; and it bears witness to the faithfulness of God who...

Throughout history, Scripture has demonstrated its enduring significance by addressing humanity's varied historical situations and social contexts. During times of struggle, Christians seek guidance and answers in God's word. Moments of existential crisis-triggered by conflicts, shifts in cultural paradigms, or sociopolitical changes-encourage fresh interpretations...

In today's frenetic society, people rarely develop intimate friendships. Instead, they spend their lives essentially disconnected from others, rushing through life content with brief visits and casual conversations. But what if one were to develop a community, a spiritual community, of people who walked...

Included in the Lakota People's Law Project Decolonized Reading List for 2025 We find our way forward by going back. The invented history of the Western world is crumbling fast, Anishinaabe writer Patty Krawec says, but we can still honor the bonds between us....

Included in the Lakota People's Law Project Decolonized Reading List for 2025 We find our way forward by going back. The invented history of the Western world is crumbling fast, Anishinaabe writer Patty Krawec says, but we can still honor the bonds between us....

"Now more than ever, we need a teacher and a book such as this."--Anne Lamott, from the foreword Stories tether us to what matters most: our families, our friends, our hearts, our planet, the wondrous mystery of life itself. Yet the stories we've been...

Outreach Magazine Resource of the YearForeword INDIES Award FinalistFor a generation or so, society has tried to be colorblind. People say they don't see race. But this approach has limitations. In our broken world, ethnicity and racial identity are often points of pain and...

A must read for all pastors, chaplains, counselors, and congregants, and for family and friends of transgender people, as well as for gender expansive individuals seeking to find their stories in the biblical narrative and desiring to know how scripture supports them.The author, a...

*With a foreword from Tim Keller*A bold vision for Christians who want to engage the world in a way that is biblically faithful and culturally sensitive.In Biblical Critical Theory, Christopher Watkin shows how the Bible and its unfolding story help us make sense of...

If you've ever felt like you don't fit into American church culture... Brant Hansen has been there, too. Join Hansen as he explores modern Christianity, the beauty of being different, and the astonishing goodness of God.American church culture can feel designed for extroverted, emotional...

Encounter God's love at the borders of our bodies During Lent, we often reflect on our limits--from dust we are, and to dust we will return. We remember that we will never be able to do everything we want to do, even and especially...

A groundbreaking history of evangelicalism and homosexuality in the United States Evangelicals claim that their opposition to homosexuality is an inherent feature of their faith, rooted in their unchanging beliefs about the Bible. Most scholars, journalists, and observers have accepted this account; in Born...

What if the present cultural setback is really a divine setup for a spiritual comeback? Ungodly forces have devastated American culture. The family of faith is feeling intimidated and fearful. Worse, many of us think that nothing can be done about it--that society will...

Those who die at their own hands can be trusted to the "infinite understanding and compassion" of God. -- Fr. Ron Rolheiser This book offers hope and healing to those who have experienced the loss of a loved one or anyone trying to understand...

What if real community renewal starts not with politics or big government but with a change of heart? Discover how reclaiming the believer's true purpose can spark hope and renew the communities right where you live.Robert Loughery writes as a politician, follower of Jesus,...