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Is "God" becoming a trigger word?

Is "God" becoming a trigger word?

The divine descriptor has negative associations, and some are swearing it off.

TheologyJonathanOctober 22, 2015Barbara Brown Taylor, church, Episcopalian, God, James Martin, language, liberalism, Princeton, Rob Bell, theology, twitter

A growing Christian fascination with darkness

A growing Christian fascination with darkness

Nancy Ortberg joins a cadre of believers exploring life's shadow side.

TheologyJonathanAugust 31, 2015Barbara Brown Taylor, darkness, depression, John Piper, light, Nancy Ortberg

Barbara Brown Taylor on The Devil and Death

Barbara Brown Taylor on The Devil and Death

The "New York Times" bestselling author talks openly about personal topics.

Barbara Brown Taylor Tells Christians to Embrace Darkness

Barbara Brown Taylor Tells Christians to Embrace Darkness

One of the 12 most effective preachers in the English-speaking world wants to redeem darkness.

Jonathan Merritt: Top 10 Religious Books of Past 10 Years

Jonathan Merritt: Top 10 Religious Books of Past 10 Years

Jonathan shares the books that have most influenced him. What is on your list?

Life of a Free-Range Preacher: An Interview with Barbara Taylor

Life of a Free-Range Preacher: An Interview with Barbara Taylor

One of the most influential living preachers talks about why she left ministry and why she still hopes.

CultureJonathanMay 31, 2013Barbara Brown Taylor, book, Christian, Christianity, church, Episcopalian, interview, Jonathan Merritt, Leaving Church, Merritt, Ministry, Priest

Disappointment is Rooted in Love, Not Disdain

Disappointment is Rooted in Love, Not Disdain

Disappointment is not rooted in disdain or despair. It grows from the fertile soil of love.

CultureJonathanFebruary 18, 2013Barbara Brown Taylor, Controversy, Despair, Devotional, Disappointment, Disdain, Hope, Jonathan Merritt, Love, Martin Luther King, Merritt, Scandal