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How faith and culture intersect, discussion on topics such as economics, education, abortion, family life, movies, media, and religious liberty.

Vander Hart: Five Trends to Continue After COVID-19

There have been some positive trends during the COVID-19 crisis, and here are five that Shane Vander Hart would like to see continue beyond the pandemic.

The Price-Gouging Fallacy

Phil Bair: The so-called “gougers” are doing society a favor: they’re making sure through higher prices that people don’t hoard supplies.

Question Judgement More Than You Question Motivation

Kelvey Vander Hart: You never fully know someone’s motivation, so most of the time you shouldn’t question it. Instead, question their judgement.

The Flight of Phoenix—Into Absurdity

Phil Bair: Joaquin Phoenix exhibits the same severe lack of rational thinking skills that has become a virulent epidemic in Hollywood.
I am the pro-life generation

Pro-Life Commercial Blocked From Running During Super Bowl

Kelvey Vander Hart: Fox TV has refused to air a Super Bowl commercial that shows the survivors of the pro-choice movement.

The Chicken or the Egg—and the Rooster

Dr. Jane Orient: Could we get rid of natural, complementary sex, and strong men, without getting rid of humanity?

Martin Luther King Jr: The Drum Major Instinct

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day we wanted to share with you the text of a sermon he gave on February 4, 1968 entitled “The Drum Major Instinct.”

New Year’s Thoughts from a ‘Boomer’ Doc

Dr. Jane Orient: To this Boomer, it appears that the younger generation is blaming us for all the Evil in the world, from their perch of “woke” moral superiority.

Watch: Ricky Gervais Roasts Hollywood Elite at Golden Globes

British comedian Ricky Gervais roasted the Hollywood Elite in his opening monologue hosting his fifth and final Golden Globes Awards.
Constitutional Convention of 1787

In 2020, Hold Tightly To The Great American Idea

Kelvey Vander Hart: In 2020, let’s let the beauty of the American experiment fuel us to do the hard work of keeping it alive.

Christians and Self Defense

In light of a recent church shooting in Texas, Shane Vander Hart addresses a debate about whether the Bible allows Christians to defend themselves.

Denied Public Comment About Drag Queen Story Hour, The Truth Still Comes Out

The Hennepin County (Minn.) Library Board President does not agree that paying drag queens is a misuse of public library funds.

The ‘Great Conservative Porn War’ Overshadowed Reasonable Proposals

Shane Vander Hart: The extremes in a debate crowd out reasonable proposals where common ground can be found, the fight over pornography is no exception.

‘Joy’ is a Gift to Those Who Are Not Christmas Music Fans

Abe Parker and Lecrae perform their new Christmas song, “Joy,” as part of Reach Records latest project, The Gift: A Christmas Compilation.

Progress Isn’t Always Progress

C.S. Lewis reminds us that progress means getting nearer to where we want to be, but if we are traveling down the wrong road we are not making progress.

My Submissions for TIME Person of the Year

In response to TIME making Greta Thunberg their 2019 Person of the Year, Shane Vander Hart nominates Baby Yoda and Conan the war hero dog instead.