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Accessing the spiritual power of poetry

Accessing the spiritual power of poetry

Christian Wiman gives pointers to those of us who "just don't get it."

CultureJonathanMarch 3, 2015Christian Wiman, Christianity, church, literature, Marilynne Robinson, poetry, prose, seminary, Yale Divinity School, Yale University

Does God Want Us to ‘Be Brilliant?’

Does God Want Us to ‘Be Brilliant?’

A new book says, "yes," but not in the way you might think.

CultureJonathanMay 19, 2014Beauty, brilliance, Celebrity, children, gossip, internet, Jason Locy, Jonathan Merritt, Mark Driscoll, parenting, poetry, Tim Willard

‘Jesus (Still) Hates Religion’: An Interview with Jefferson Bethke

‘Jesus (Still) Hates Religion’: An Interview with Jefferson Bethke

YouTube sensation Jefferson Bethke explains why he still hates religion.

CultureJonathanOctober 15, 2013Art, books, church, interviews, Jefferson Bethke, Jesus, Jesus > Religion, Jonathan Merritt, poetry, religion, social media, technology, theology, trends, videos, youth, YouTube

Breaking Old Rhythms: An Interview with Amena Brown

Breaking Old Rhythms: An Interview with Amena Brown

Christian spoken word artist Amena Brown talks about race, poetry, and breaking free.

CultureJonathanJune 17, 2013Amena Brown, Communication, Gender, Jonathan Merritt, leadership, poetry, Race, Racism