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Theologian finds joy amid incurable cancer diagnosis

Theologian finds joy amid incurable cancer diagnosis

"In this context, theological clichés are not enough."

CultureJonathanMay 18, 2015Bible, cancer, Death, dying, J- Todd Billings, John Calvin, joy, lament, prayer, Psalms, reformed theology, rejoicing, suffering, theology, Western Seminary

Stanley Hauerwas Reflects on End Times, End of Life

Stanley Hauerwas Reflects on End Times, End of Life

"America's Best Theologian" is thinking a lot about the end these days.

CultureJonathanJuly 11, 2014age, Aging, Approaching the End, Death, Duke Divinity School, Duke University, dying, Eerdman’s, end times, eschatology, Jonathan Merritt, left behind, Stanley Hauerwas

Charles Stanley, 81, Struggles with Rejection (But Not Death)

Charles Stanley, 81, Struggles with Rejection (But Not Death)

The iconic pastor talks about his greatest emotional struggle and whether he fears death.

CultureJonathanJanuary 30, 2014Aging, anger, Charles Stanley, Christianity, church, Death, depression, dying, emotions, fear, Jonathan Merritt, rejection, suicide