How the “New Sincerity” Changed Popular Culture
In an excerpt from his latest book, Jonathan D. Fitzgerald explains the origins and basic theory behind the New Sincerity.
Does Fashion Matter?
“Did you ever buy a certain piece of clothing because you were convinced it would help you fit in?”
Will My Son Be Black Enough for Rob Parker?
Why is a German Mennonite mom like me ready to slug a sports analyst?
As Biblical as Apple Pie: Rachel Held Evans’s A Year of Biblical Womanhood
Carissa Smith read Rachel Held Evans’s new book, and found it heavy on the stunts and light on thoughtful wrestling with Scripture.
How “Zombie Jesus” Guides Us through the Postmodern Apocalypse
“The presence of a satirical religious figure at some of the Zombie Walks provides hints that these events can at times reveal more than an expression of fun or performance art.”
Appetite for Production: Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Content?
Guest author, Garrett Brown, deals with the implications of information overload.
Is this “Justice”?
Guest writer, Joseph Robinson, says grief does not provide an excuse for revenge or opportunism.
Public Enemies: Why So Serious?
Guest Writer, Katharine Eastvold reviews Public Enemies.
Sticks and Stones, Redux: A Review of a Review of a Review
A reviewer responds to criticism.
Is Watching the Watchmen Worth It?
Guest Writer, Joel A Moroney, reviews the film that’s polarizing the film-going public.
Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus
Guest writer Steve Bertolino wrestles with the South and finds unsettling blessings.
The Failure of Christian Hip Hop
In his debut post, Scott Schultz finds that where Christian hip-hop fails, Mos Def succeeds.
