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“On Fire For God” is a memoir of exvangelical anger. But author Josiah Hesse has sympathy for the people in the pews.
Bonnie Kristian spoke with Hesse about his goals for the book, claims about evangelicalism, and objections to certainty.
Bonnie Kristian spoke with Hesse about his goals for the book, claims about evangelicalism, and objections to certainty.
A Memoir of Exvangelical Anger—but Not for the People in the Pews - Christianity Today
Journalist Josiah Hesse discusses his new book on poverty, Pentecostalism, and the politics of the Christian right.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM
“On Fire For God” is a memoir of exvangelical anger. But author Josiah Hesse has sympathy for the people in the pews.
Bonnie Kristian spoke with Hesse about his goals for the book, claims about evangelicalism, and objections to certainty.
Bonnie Kristian spoke with Hesse about his goals for the book, claims about evangelicalism, and objections to certainty.
Is America’s appetite for power in Venezuela bigger than its ability to handle it?
David French and Elizabeth Neumann join The Bulletin to discuss:
David French and Elizabeth Neumann join The Bulletin to discuss:
The Dangerous Ambition of Regime Change - Christianity Today
Is America's appetite for power in Venezuela bigger than its ability to handle it?
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January 9, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Is America’s appetite for power in Venezuela bigger than its ability to handle it?
David French and Elizabeth Neumann join The Bulletin to discuss:
David French and Elizabeth Neumann join The Bulletin to discuss:
Believers can disagree on migration policies—but the Word of God should shape how we minister to vulnerable people, writes Russell Moore.
Why Christians Ignore What the Bible Says About Immigrants - Christianity Today
Believers can disagree on migration policies—but the Word of God should shape how we minister to vulnerable people.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Believers can disagree on migration policies—but the Word of God should shape how we minister to vulnerable people, writes Russell Moore.
After Maduro’s capture, Venezuelan pastors are praying for peace.
“We have the firm hope and faith that this year will be the year in which God will give peace and freedom to Venezuela,” said one.
“We have the firm hope and faith that this year will be the year in which God will give peace and freedom to Venezuela,” said one.
After Maduro’s Capture, Venezuelan Pastors Pray for Peace - Christianity Today
Meanwhile, the diaspora celebrates the strongman’s ouster.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:21 PM
After Maduro’s capture, Venezuelan pastors are praying for peace.
“We have the firm hope and faith that this year will be the year in which God will give peace and freedom to Venezuela,” said one.
“We have the firm hope and faith that this year will be the year in which God will give peace and freedom to Venezuela,” said one.
Christian tradition has disappointed us and will undoubtedly disappoint us in the future.
Yet “in every era over the past two millennia, God’s Spirit brought forth salvation, increased our understanding of Christ’s work, and expanded the gospel’s reach into new peoples and lands.”
Yet “in every era over the past two millennia, God’s Spirit brought forth salvation, increased our understanding of Christ’s work, and expanded the gospel’s reach into new peoples and lands.”
Church Scandals Don’t Negate God’s Faithfulness - Christianity Today
That fallen pastor or troubled tradition was never responsible for the truthfulness of the Gospel. That is God’s work, and God never fails us.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Christian tradition has disappointed us and will undoubtedly disappoint us in the future.
Yet “in every era over the past two millennia, God’s Spirit brought forth salvation, increased our understanding of Christ’s work, and expanded the gospel’s reach into new peoples and lands.”
Yet “in every era over the past two millennia, God’s Spirit brought forth salvation, increased our understanding of Christ’s work, and expanded the gospel’s reach into new peoples and lands.”
A new Lifeway study found that Latino evangelicals in the US are reaching the unchurched and drawing in converts despite funding shortfalls, widespread community fear, and other challenges caused by the federal government’s immigration crackdown.
New Hispanic Churches See Growth Despite Political Turmoil - Christianity Today
Fresh LifeWay research shows Latino pastors are reaching new people and helping members navigate anxiety about immigration enforcement.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
A new Lifeway study found that Latino evangelicals in the US are reaching the unchurched and drawing in converts despite funding shortfalls, widespread community fear, and other challenges caused by the federal government’s immigration crackdown.
As antisemitic violence rises around the world, rabbi Josh Stanton says it is imperative that Christians respond in solidarity with their Jewish neighbors.
Bondi Beach Shooting Compels Christians to Stand with Jews - Christianity Today
On Sunday, two gunmen killed more than 15 people on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, where the local Jewish community had gathered for a Hanukkah Jewish-Christian friendships offer solace and solidar...
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December 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
As antisemitic violence rises around the world, rabbi Josh Stanton says it is imperative that Christians respond in solidarity with their Jewish neighbors.
Throughout his career, Jubilant Sykes was open about his Christian faith and about his belief that his performances—whether explicitly sacred or not—were all a form of worship.
The acclaimed gospel vocalist was killed on December 8.
The acclaimed gospel vocalist was killed on December 8.
Killed: Acclaimed Gospel Vocalist Jubilant Sykes - Christianity Today
In 1981, an industry newcomer named Jubilant Sykes released his debut album, Number of the Lord, with Light Records, the same label as gospel legend The Grammy-nominated singer jumped from gospel to o...
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December 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Throughout his career, Jubilant Sykes was open about his Christian faith and about his belief that his performances—whether explicitly sacred or not—were all a form of worship.
The acclaimed gospel vocalist was killed on December 8.
The acclaimed gospel vocalist was killed on December 8.
Exclusive perks may be well-intended business decisions, but Christian gatherings shouldn’t reinforce economic hierarchy.
Jazer Willis suggests an alternative to traditional VIP tickets:
Jazer Willis suggests an alternative to traditional VIP tickets:
The Case Against VIP Tickets at Christian Conferences - Christianity Today
Exclusive perks may be well-intended business decisions, but Christian gatherings shouldn't reinforce economic hierarchy.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Exclusive perks may be well-intended business decisions, but Christian gatherings shouldn’t reinforce economic hierarchy.
Jazer Willis suggests an alternative to traditional VIP tickets:
Jazer Willis suggests an alternative to traditional VIP tickets:
The safe and warm manger scene on your living room table might be keeping you from properly understanding Christmas, argues @drmoore.bsky.social.
First-century Bethlehem is not an escape from all the political chaos. It’s the epicenter.
First-century Bethlehem is not an escape from all the political chaos. It’s the epicenter.
The Antichrist Hides in Plain Sight at Christmas - Christianity Today
First-century Bethlehem is not an escape from all the political chaos; it’s the epicenter.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The safe and warm manger scene on your living room table might be keeping you from properly understanding Christmas, argues @drmoore.bsky.social.
First-century Bethlehem is not an escape from all the political chaos. It’s the epicenter.
First-century Bethlehem is not an escape from all the political chaos. It’s the epicenter.
“Debunking alone won’t stop conspiracy theories. We have to out-story them,” writes Luke Simon.
“Fortunately, Christians have been doing that for millennia.”
“Fortunately, Christians have been doing that for millennia.”
A Christmas Conspiracy for Zoomer Men - Christianity Today
They’re not wrong to believe in a contested world. But they’ve misidentified the villains.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
“Debunking alone won’t stop conspiracy theories. We have to out-story them,” writes Luke Simon.
“Fortunately, Christians have been doing that for millennia.”
“Fortunately, Christians have been doing that for millennia.”
“Instead of talking about God as Father, we’ve started to see God as good ol’ Dad.”
But, Kirsten Sanders argues, “by changing terms away from father, we are trying to do public relations for faith.”
But, Kirsten Sanders argues, “by changing terms away from father, we are trying to do public relations for faith.”
God Is Your Father, Not Your Dad - Christianity Today
Our therapy culture has made us too comfortable with God.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
“Instead of talking about God as Father, we’ve started to see God as good ol’ Dad.”
But, Kirsten Sanders argues, “by changing terms away from father, we are trying to do public relations for faith.”
But, Kirsten Sanders argues, “by changing terms away from father, we are trying to do public relations for faith.”
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Indian Christmas traditions are delectable--and also inspiring. Read how Christian believers open their homes to people of other faiths amid rising persecution @christianitytoday.com:
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Celebrating Christmas with Hot Chai and Crispy Murukku - Christianity Today
Amid rising persecution, Indian Christians share Jesus’ love with friends and neighbors through delectable dishes.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Indian Christmas traditions are delectable--and also inspiring. Read how Christian believers open their homes to people of other faiths amid rising persecution @christianitytoday.com:
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/12/indi...
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As the year draws to a close, @drmoore.bsky.social shares his favorite books of 2025.
His picks include titles from Wendell Berry, Nicholas Carr, Stephen King, Jonathan Rauch, and others.
His picks include titles from Wendell Berry, Nicholas Carr, Stephen King, Jonathan Rauch, and others.
Russell Moore’s Favorite Books of 2025 - Christianity Today
CT’s editor at-large recommends a handful of biographies—from Augustine to Robert Frost—along with sci-fi, Stephen King, social media, and more.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
As the year draws to a close, @drmoore.bsky.social shares his favorite books of 2025.
His picks include titles from Wendell Berry, Nicholas Carr, Stephen King, Jonathan Rauch, and others.
His picks include titles from Wendell Berry, Nicholas Carr, Stephen King, Jonathan Rauch, and others.
Hong Kong’s worst fire in decades claimed more than 150 lives.
Amid the grief, local churches have provided shelter and aid even as some church members mourn their own losses in the blaze.
Amid the grief, local churches have provided shelter and aid even as some church members mourn their own losses in the blaze.
Hong Kong Church Rallies After 60 Congregants Lose Homes in Deadly Fire - Christianity Today
The territory’s worst fire in decades claimed more than 150 lives.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Hong Kong’s worst fire in decades claimed more than 150 lives.
Amid the grief, local churches have provided shelter and aid even as some church members mourn their own losses in the blaze.
Amid the grief, local churches have provided shelter and aid even as some church members mourn their own losses in the blaze.
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How do Bible verses talking about prayer as incense shape and inform our understanding of this spiritual practice?
Prayer is "a sacred entreaty to God that rises toward him with the fullness of what we carry," Bohye Kim writes @christianitytoday.com:
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Prayer is "a sacred entreaty to God that rises toward him with the fullness of what we carry," Bohye Kim writes @christianitytoday.com:
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Our Prayers Don’t Disappear into Thin Air - Christianity Today
Why Scripture talks of our entreaties to God as rising like incense.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
How do Bible verses talking about prayer as incense shape and inform our understanding of this spiritual practice?
Prayer is "a sacred entreaty to God that rises toward him with the fullness of what we carry," Bohye Kim writes @christianitytoday.com:
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/pray...
Prayer is "a sacred entreaty to God that rises toward him with the fullness of what we carry," Bohye Kim writes @christianitytoday.com:
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/pray...
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As we begin Advent, here's a piece I wrote a few years ago @christianitytoday.com on popular misconceptions about this season that Majority World Christians often encounter:
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3 Popular Misconceptions About Advent - Christianity Today
Christian leaders from Brazil, Colombia, France, and the Philippines weigh in on mistaken beliefs about the season.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:23 AM
As we begin Advent, here's a piece I wrote a few years ago @christianitytoday.com on popular misconceptions about this season that Majority World Christians often encounter:
www.christianitytoday.com/2022/11/adve...
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Amid declining support among media-influenced young evangelicals, the Israeli government hired a San Diego–based PR firm to launch a marketing campaign aimed at Christians in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Colorado.
CT’s Israel correspondent investigates:
CT’s Israel correspondent investigates:
Investigating the PR Campaigns Following the Israel-Hamas War - Christianity Today
With media-influenced young evangelicals wavering, Jerusalem seeks a counter.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Amid declining support among media-influenced young evangelicals, the Israeli government hired a San Diego–based PR firm to launch a marketing campaign aimed at Christians in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Colorado.
CT’s Israel correspondent investigates:
CT’s Israel correspondent investigates:
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The story about AI-gen Solomon Ray has so much more than industry news. There's REAL Solomon Ray (also a Christian musician), a Jan. 6-adjacent hip-hop artist, Forrest Frank, and a conversation about what Christian music is for.
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The Current No. 1 Christian Artist Has No Soul - Christianity Today
AI-generated musician Solomon Ray has stirred a debate among listeners, drawing pushback from popular human singer Forrest Frank.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The story about AI-gen Solomon Ray has so much more than industry news. There's REAL Solomon Ray (also a Christian musician), a Jan. 6-adjacent hip-hop artist, Forrest Frank, and a conversation about what Christian music is for.
@christianitytoday.com
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British-born Canadian evangelical Jim Houston turns 103 today. For this @christianitytoday.com story, I got to ask him questions like: What will you say to Jesus when you get to meet him? What do you want to share with CT readers?
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What Do a 103-Year-Old Theologian’s Prayers Sound Like? - Christianity Today
Jim Houston’s scholarship centered on communion with God. His life in a Canadian care home continues to reflect this pursuit.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
British-born Canadian evangelical Jim Houston turns 103 today. For this @christianitytoday.com story, I got to ask him questions like: What will you say to Jesus when you get to meet him? What do you want to share with CT readers?
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Planned to open to the public in 2028, The Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer—a 168-foot-tall architectural landmark—is expected to be one of the largest Christian monuments in England, if not the world.
UK Breaks Ground on Massive Monument to Answered Prayers - Christianity Today
After years of planning and fundraising, the roadside landmark shaped like a Möbius loop will represent a million Christian petitions, brick by brick.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Planned to open to the public in 2028, The Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer—a 168-foot-tall architectural landmark—is expected to be one of the largest Christian monuments in England, if not the world.
The Christianity Today Board of Directors has unanimously elected Dr. Nicole Massie Martin as its next President and CEO.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The Christianity Today Board of Directors has unanimously elected Dr. Nicole Massie Martin as its next President and CEO.
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Since the war in Sudan began, fighting has killed an estimated 40,000 people and displaced 12 million, making it the largest displacement crisis in the world.
“We are suffering here,” said one pastor.
“We are suffering here,” said one pastor.
The World’s Largest Displacement Crisis - Christianity Today
A pastor in North Darfur recounts the Sudanese paramilitary group's attack on his church.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Since the war in Sudan began, fighting has killed an estimated 40,000 people and displaced 12 million, making it the largest displacement crisis in the world.
“We are suffering here,” said one pastor.
“We are suffering here,” said one pastor.
People want relationships without tension—a lover perfectly attuned to our desires, a friend who completely shares our interests and opinions, and a child with all the traits we want to pass on.
But, @drmoore.bsky.social argues, genuine intimacy requires more.
But, @drmoore.bsky.social argues, genuine intimacy requires more.
Chatbot Companionship Will Make Our Loneliness Crisis Worse - Christianity Today
People want relationship without tension. Genuine intimacy requires more.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
People want relationships without tension—a lover perfectly attuned to our desires, a friend who completely shares our interests and opinions, and a child with all the traits we want to pass on.
But, @drmoore.bsky.social argues, genuine intimacy requires more.
But, @drmoore.bsky.social argues, genuine intimacy requires more.
In the place of the evangelical women’s blogosphere, “we see Christian influencers self-sorting by ideology, and young women now face a fragmented media landscape without the shared spaces that once defined evangelical womanhood.”
What Broke the Evangelical Women’s Blogosphere - Christianity Today
Jen Hatmaker’s trajectory illustrates the fraught world of spiritual influencerhood and the disappearance of the messy middle.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
In the place of the evangelical women’s blogosphere, “we see Christian influencers self-sorting by ideology, and young women now face a fragmented media landscape without the shared spaces that once defined evangelical womanhood.”