Jonathan Merritt

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The Death of Moral Relativism

The Death of Moral Relativism

The conservative boogeyman is being replaced by a vicious 'shame culture.'

The case for canonizing Mister Rogers as a saint

The case for canonizing Mister Rogers as a saint

The Presbyterian minister used puppets, rather than a pulpit, to preach grace.

Arts + EntertainmentJonathanNovember 23, 2015Art, entertainment, Fred Rogers, gospel, grace, media, Ministry, miracles, Mister Rogers, neighbor, PBS, Presbyterian, sainthood, television

'Courageous' and 'Fireproof' filmmakers opt for black cast

'Courageous' and 'Fireproof' filmmakers opt for black cast

Some promising news following a wave of whitewashed Bible films.

Arts + EntertainmentJonathanAugust 13, 2015Alex Kendrick, Art, entertainment, Film, Hollywood, Jonathan Merritt, justice, Kendrick Brothers, movies, prayer, Priscilla Shirer, Race, Racism, Sony, TC Stallings, War Room

Why TV's ‘Broadway Boyfriends’ will keep singing with Hillsong

Why TV's ‘Broadway Boyfriends’ will keep singing with Hillsong

The real story behind the mega-church's recent controversy.

TheologyJonathanAugust 13, 2015Art, Bible, Brian Houston, Broadway, Carl Lentz, church, entertainment, evangelicalism, gay marriage, Hillsong Church, Homosexuality, Jesus, Josh Canfield, Reed Kelly, Sexuality, Survivor, television

Will Evangelicals Miss the Boat on Paramount’s ‘Noah?’

Will Evangelicals Miss the Boat on Paramount’s ‘Noah?’

Noah's critics have supported other imperfect productions and misunderstand how art functions.

CultureJonathanMarch 23, 2014Art, Bible, cinema, Controversy, Darren Aronofsky, entertainment, Film, Hollywood, Jonathan Merritt, Mel Gibson, Noah, Paramount Pictures, Passion of the Christ, Scandal, Scripture, theater

5 Films That Will Make 2014 ‘The Year of the Bible’

5 Films That Will Make 2014 ‘The Year of the Bible’

A slew of biblical films with star-studded casts and big budgets is slated for 2014.

Is the Christian Reality Show Fad Harmful to the Faith?

Is the Christian Reality Show Fad Harmful to the Faith?

Chistians are skeptical about the ability of the genre to accurately portray their faith.

CultureJonathanDecember 5, 2013Brett McCracken, Celebrity, Christianity, Craig Detweiler, Divas for Jesus, Duck Dynasty, Ed Young, entertainment, HGTV, Jen Hatmaker, Kate Shellnutt, Lifetime Channel, money, Oxygen, Phil Cooke, TLC, wealth

Did The Bible Finale Stick to the Story?

Did The Bible Finale Stick to the Story?

The finale to the hit series' left viewer's in tears. But how accurate was its storyline?

CultureJonathanApril 2, 2013Apostle John, Apostle Paul, Bible, Controversy, Easter, entertainment, Gospels, Herod, History Channel, John, Jonathan Merritt, Luke, Mark, Matthew, Merritt, Pilate, Roma Downey, Scandal, Scripture, television, The Bible