Unsettling Advent, Day 12
In day 12 of our Unsettling Advent devotional series, Starlette Thomas reflects on how Jesus didn’t come to fit in with the empire but some Christians still crave proximity to power.
Court Suggests Religious Schools OK to Get Maine Tuition Aid
The Supreme Court appeared ready Wednesday to rule that religious schools can’t be excluded from a Maine program that offers tuition aid for private education.
Unsettling Advent, Day 11
In day 11 of our Unsettling Advent devotional series, Word&Way Voices Editor Jeremy Fuzy reflects on how Christians should act on difficult issues like racial injustices. He recounts advice he heard growing up about not swerving when watching for deer.
Our 2021 Books of the Year
In this issue of A Public Witness. Here’s the table of contents: 1. Five books featured on Dangerous Dogma, 2. Five books recommended by Brian (that haven’t yet led to podcast episodes), 3. Five books recommended by Beau, and 4. A heartwarming conclusion.
Unsettling Advent, Day 10
In day 10 of our Unsettling Advent devotional series, Timothy Peoples reflects on moving through Advent after a year of morning and mourning for Black Americans.
Unsettling Advent, Day 9
In day 9 of our Unsettling Advent devotional series, Word&Way Editor-in-Chief Brian Kaylor reflects on racial injustices in the U.S. and how this helps us understand the birth of Jesus.
Trump Preacher Calls Biden Administration ‘Ungodliest’ in U.S. History
A preacher who campaigned for Donald Trump claimed during a sermon Sunday (Dec. 5) attacked President Joe Biden’s administration as “ungodly.” Robert Jeffress, pastor of First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, also mocked Biden’s Catholic faith during the sermon.
Unsettling Advent, Day 8
in day 8 of our Unsettling Advent devotional series, Sandhya Jha reflects on the trial of Jacob Rittenhouse and the shooting of Jacob Blake to think about what the message of the wise men meant to Herod.
Unsettling Advent, Day 7
In day 7 of our Unsettling Advent devotional series, Darron L. Edwards reflects on the inspiration that led to “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” and what we can learn in our angry, polarized times.
IRS Filing Offers New Insights into Patterson Nonprofit
Months after Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary accused its former president Paige Patterson of stealing from the school, a newly-released financial report offers more insights into the case.