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We have all had, or need to have, difficult conversations. An email that offended or troubled us, a blow-up at a family dinner, a situation at work that is unbearable, a church feud that is spilling out into the community or friction

Editorials

The unholy legacy of Fred Phelps

March 24, 2014

author: Administrator

The news that Fred Phelps, the 84-year-old founder of Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kan., has died drew predictable reactions from just about everyone, from anger, to glee to relief. Phelps and the congregation, which includes most of his many children

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Those difficult conversations

March 24, 2014

author: Administrator

Editorials

Drugstore chain makes right choice

March 11, 2014

author: Administrator

CVS pharmacies announced in early February that its 7,600 stores would cease selling cigarettes and other tobacco products, a decision that will cost the corporation roughly $2 billion a year in revenues.

Missouri Voices

Does your faith have question marks?

February 26, 2014

author: brandon

Here’s a paradox. Last year, I preached a sermon on doubt, which actually helped some people’s faith. I asked the question: Does your faith have any question marks? Doubt -- the searching kind -- really does have a place in the faith process.

Word & Way

Commit, plan, prepare to save lives

February 26, 2014

author: brandon

People of faith are keenly aware that “we are our brother’s keeper” and our children’s, our parents’, other relatives’, acquaintances’, strangers’ — everyone’s. They also are fully aware that Jesus was in the lifesaving and life-restoring business and admonished his disciples to be like him

Word & Way

Observe Black History Month

February 12, 2014

author: Administrator

February is Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month. It is a fitting month for Americans —- all Americans —- to observe this time and catch up on this aspect of America’s rich heritage.

Word & Way

Each congregation is a ‘temple’

January 29, 2014

author: Administrator

Faithful congregations empower members, and their corporate faithfulness impacts those around them, those who benefit from the church's ministry and hunger for Christ themselves. Each church is God's temple.

Word & Way

New year is like a box of chocolates

January 16, 2014

author: Administrator

Live your life throughout a new year that likely will be filled with unpredictability and uncertainty.

Word & Way

A surprisingly wonderful Messiah

December 20, 2013

author: Administrator

Celebrating the Messiah’s birth is important in worship, to be sure. But it also carries the opportunity/responsibility/risk of walking and acting in the Jesus way in the daily moments of life. It means not even withholding Christ from those who might seem unlikely to embrace

126. Liz Cooledge Jenkins on Nice Church Patriarchy

Liz Cooledge Jenkins talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about her forthcoming book Nice Churchy Patriarchy: Reclaiming Women's Humanity from Evangelicalism. She also discusses biblical interpretation, women in ministry, and church leadership practices. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter A Public Witness that helps you make sense of faith, culture, and politics.
125. Kathryn Brownell on 24-7 Politics

Kathryn Cramer Brownell, a professor at Purdue University, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about her new book 24/7 Politics: Cable Television and the Fragmenting of America from Watergate to Fox News. She also discusses the impact of individuals like Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Pat Robertson, and Donald Trump. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to…
124. Randall Balmer on Saving Faith

Randall Balmer, a professor at Dartmouth College, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his new book Saving Faith: How American Christianity Can Reclaim Its Prophetic Voice. He also discusses the insights of biblical prophets, the danger of Christian Nationalism, and the meaning of the "Word" of God. He previously appeared on episode 25. Note: Don't…
123. Greg Garrett on the Gospel According to James Baldwin

Greg Garrett, a professor of literature and culture at Baylor University, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his new book The Gospel according to James Baldwin: What America's Great Prophet Can Teach Us about Life, Love, and Identity. He also discusses reading and teaching Baldwin and traveling to track down more of Baldwin's life.…

Those difficult conversations

The unholy legacy of Fred Phelps

Those difficult conversations

Drugstore chain makes right choice

Does your faith have question marks?

Commit, plan, prepare to save lives

Observe Black History Month

Each congregation is a ‘temple’

New year is like a box of chocolates

A surprisingly wonderful Messiah

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