Fathers and Brothers, Sisters and MU/TH/UR: A Review of Predator: Badlands

Predator: Badlands is mythic and weirdly intimate: a cosmic family drama wearing the skin of a sci-fi monster movie.

Baggins/Gamgee ’24: What Hobbits Can Teach Us About Politics

We’re called to imitate Frodo’s mercy and humility as we walk through this American political Mordor.

Nate the Not-So-Great: Character Development and Disappointing Viewer Expectations in Ted Lasso Season 2

Nate’s finally getting a taste of what it feels like to be on top, and he likes it. 

Looking for Mercy in Netflix’s Lucifer

As believers, while we acknowledge the reality and transcendence of divine law, we also recognize its shortcomings—it cannot make us righteous—and its supersession by mercy.

Longing for Mercy: Cobra Kai and the Meaning of Christmas

Cobra Kai’s lack of mercy on display makes us look for a different way, which the Christmas tradition provides. Christmas is all about mercy.

CAPC Magazine Issue 4 of 2020: Traditions

In this year’s final issue of Christ and Pop Culture Magazine, our authors look to classic Christmas tales, newer interpretations of favorite stories, and unlikely holiday viewing choices to remind us of the intangible truths wrapped up in our Christmas traditions.

Cardi B: A Voice of the People

There is something admirable about Cardi B and her efforts to serve her neighbors.

When Cops Make Mistakes: Thinking through Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give

Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give reminds us to do justice, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with our God.

Attack on Titan, Overcoming Evil with Mercy

Season 2 of Attack on Titan is filled with actions that are incredibly hard to empathize with or understand.

‘It’s Not about Deserve’: Truth, Pity, and a Deeper Magic in Wonder Woman

We crave heroes like Wonder Woman who give undeserved mercy to those who deserve destruction.

Forgiveness Is Supernatural

One must first be shown mercy (and accept it), before he can be merciful to someone else.

Can Ads Change the World? Thoughts on #likeagirl, #beyourway, and #shinestrong

We should never be tricked into thinking that ads exist to do anything other than sell us things, and we should never start to believe that being better consumers is the key to building a better world.