The Day I Became a Swiftie
Contributing writer Sarah Blackwell reflects on the power of music to reveal bits of the mystery of God.
The Element of Divine Surprise
Ryan Whitaker’s new film 'Surprised by Oxford,' based on Carolyn Weber’s memoir of the same name, explores what happens when our plans and expectations are thwarted by the vagaries of life.
The Gospel According to Little Blue Truck
Contributing writer Sarah Blackwell makes the case that children are walking around each day speaking the language of the world, so it is powerful when we can take those stories and translate them into our own religious language.
When the Bible Becomes a Prop
In the wake of Greg Locke destroying a Barbie Dreamhouse playset with a “biblebat,” today’s issue of A Public Witness opens up the book on examples in faith, business, and politics of profaning the Bible by treating it like a prop.
As Soccer Moses, Jars of Clay Guitarist Stephen Mason Finds Unexpected Joy
The rocker who became a barber said soccer is a bit like life — sometimes sad, other times glorious.
Clergy Dish Up Meatball Sundaes, Pickle Ice Pops and a Little Faith at the Minnesota State Fair
Faith offerings are plentiful and deep-rooted at the late-summer agricultural fairs that, nationwide, bring together 4-H children parading their prize animals and political candidates unleashing their ambitions.
For Clergy Abuse Survivors, Sinead O’Connor’s Protest That Offended So Many Was Brave and Prophetic
O’Connor, 56, passed away Wednesday at her home in southeast London.
Christian Killer Military Robots?
This issue of A Public Witness considers the claim that military AI can be Christian and seeks the opinion of a couple of theologians (in addition to an AI bot).
Review: Theology and Star Trek
The book "Theology and Star Trek" explores how creator Gene Roddenberry may not have wanted to include God-talk in his franchise, but the rich science fiction universe still provides numerous opportunities for theological reflection.
Review: Dancing in My Dreams
In "Dancing in My Dreams: A Spiritual Biography of Tina Turner," author Ralph H. Craig III illuminates the often overlooked spiritual dimensions of the Queen of Rock and Roll's life.