Review: God Gave Rock and Roll to You
In "God Gave Rock and Roll to You: A History of Contemporary Christian Music," Leah Payne traces the history and trajectory of CCM and how it has shaped evangelicals.
A Year After Deadly Nashville Shooting, Christian School Relies on Faith — And Adopted Dogs
In the wake of gun violence that left three adults and three children dead, the students and their families have formed tight bonds out of their shared suffering.
Gallup Poll: More Than Half of Americans Rarely Go to Church
The percentage of Americans who never attend services outnumbers those who go every week, according to a new report.
A Feud Over a Coffeemaker and Christmas Decor Leads to Another Southern Baptist Lawsuit
The lawsuit, filed by former Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary President Adam Greenway, is the latest of the seminary's long-term fiscal woes.
Threats to Catholic Charities Staffers Increase Amid Far-Right Anti-Migrant Campaign
Catholic Charities locations have become the target of far-right media personalities, conspiracy theorists, and even members of Congress.
God’s Will … On Unemployment Taxes?
This issue of A Public Witness digs into the hotly debated 'render therefore unto Caesar' Bible verse to consider its usage in a recent notable legal opinion.
Charlie Dates Counters John MacArthur’s Declaration That MLK ‘Was Not a Christian’
In an open letter, the Chicago pastor compares the California pastor to King opponents George Wallace and J. Edgar Hoover, calling MacArthur 'them in postmodern dress.'
Review & Giveaway: Jesus’ Vision for Your One Wild and Precious Life
This issue of A Public Witness unpacks the unique angle explored in the latest Mike Graves book “Jesus’ Vision for Your One Wild and Precious Life: (on Things Like Poverty, Hunger, Polarization, Inclusion, and More).”
Review: Reckoning With Power
In "Reckoning With Power: Why the Church Fails When It's on the Wrong Side of Power," David E. Fitch argues that the church should cooperate with God's power through presence among the least powerful.
Poll: Most Americans Say Religion’s Influence Is Waning, and Half Think That’s Bad
There is also growing concern among an array of religious Americans that their beliefs are in conflict with mainstream American culture.