Persuasion 181 | A Charlie Brown Christmas

Erin and Hannah wrap up their A Persuasion Christmas series by discussing a Charlie Brown approach to Christmas.

The Tie That Binds: The Responsibility of Community in Pyre

Pyre utilizes the narrative power of interactive fiction to remind you of a simple truth: that you are not your own.

Knock Down the House and Our View of the Political Milieu

Knock Down the House provides real-life glimpses of what we love most about our favorite political dramas.

Small Funny Things: The Subversive Gift of Tim Conway

Tim Conway shone a ray of light in a dark world by doing small things with great laughter.

Nipsey Hussle: The Selfless Servant

Nipsey Hussle brought life and authenticity to his lyrics and activism in ways that should challenge us to match our works with our faith.

Dear Evan Hansen Addresses Our Culture’s Pervasive Loneliness

Dear Evan Hansen teaches us there is no substitute for true community.

Critical Role, the Role of Stories, and the Church

The soaring popularity of Critical Role among the geek world was, and is, rooted in both the beauty of their tale and who they are as people.

Finding Community in Season 2 of Atypical

Although the redeeming power of community has become a nearly trite refrain among Christian spaces, Atypical points to the price community demands.

On the Fourth Day of Christmas, CAPC Gave to Me: Four Indie Games

Through community, acceptance, and paying attention to our environment, these four indie games show there is hope to be found, in 2018 and in the years to come.

Persuasion 150 | Tech Talk

Erin Straza and Hannah Anderson continue their Talking about Talk series discussing the pros and cons of technical speech in our conversational bubbles.

For the Love of the Con: Finding Community among the Geeks

Wanting to connect was my reason to attend comic con that first time, but it cannot explain why I want to go back as much as I do.

The Kingdom of God Is Like a Sticky Movie Theater Floor and a Neighborhood Concert

When people are wary of the church, these places show us what community can be: parties, music, good food, experiencing a good story, and the careful art of negotiating communal relationships.

Missing Richard Simmons and the Grace of Reciprocity

Missing Richard Simmons provides a detailed look into the complexity of human relationships and the deep need we have for truly reciprocal relationships.

Becoming Human: How Community Forms Us

Whether it is sexual identity or religious identity, becoming fully human depends on our sense of self taking shape both internally and externally.

Girl Scout Cookies and Community

Girl Scout Cookies alone can’t change our culture’s vulgarity, but by the grace of Christ, communities can.

Patriots Day and the Discomfort of Community

Patriots Day serves as a sharp reminder that community is, in many ways, inorganic, uncomfortable, and difficult.