Jonathan Merritt

Articles

The Church in a Land of Climate Change

The Church in a Land of Climate Change

In places like Malawi, churches may hold the key to addressing climate concerns.

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

Misguided Faith Healers Should Go to Jail

Misguided Faith Healers Should Go to Jail

What should happen to someone whose religious beliefs result in the death of a child?

CultureJonathanMay 31, 2013child rights, child welfare, Controversy, Death, Evangelical, evangelicalism, Faith healer, fundamentalism, Herbert and Catherine Schaible, Jonathan Merritt, justice, law, Philadelphia, politics, Scandal, Shawn Francis Peters, University of Wisconsin

Plotting Goodness Together: An Interview with Shane Claiborne

Plotting Goodness Together: An Interview with Shane Claiborne

Activist and author Shane Claiborne talks about church, politics, and "red letter" Christianity.

CultureJonathanMay 22, 2013Christianity, christians, Evangelical, evangelicalism, government, Irresistible Revolution, Jonathan Merritt, Merritt, neo-monasticism, New Monasticism, political, politics, Red Letter Christians, Red Letter Revolution, Shane Claiborne, simple way, Tony Campolo

Is God Going to Incinerate the Earth?

Is God Going to Incinerate the Earth?

Some evangelicals believe the Earth will end in a cosmic barbecue.

CultureJonathanMay 22, 2013apocalypse, apocalyptic, Apostle Peter, Baylor University, Bible, end times, Evangelical, evangelicalism, Jesus, Jonathan Merritt, left behind, Merritt, Scripture

Remembering Generosity: An Interview with Jeff Shinabarger

Remembering Generosity: An Interview with Jeff Shinabarger

The author and innovator calls people to prioritize margin and generosity.

CultureJonathanMay 19, 2013balance, generosity, GiftCardGiver, Jeff Sinabarger, Jonathan Merritt, Merritt, Plywood People, Plywoodpeople, Stress, time, work

Some Things Just Aren't Funny: A Response to Mark Driscoll

Some Things Just Aren't Funny: A Response to Mark Driscoll

Driscoll says people need to lighten up about his Catalyst Conference comments.

CultureJonathanMay 19, 2013Catalyst Conference, climate change, Controversy, creation care, disease, environmentalism, hunger, illness, Jonathan Merritt, Malawi, Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill Church, poverty, rhetoric

The Post-Church Christian: An Interview with Carson Nyquist

The Post-Church Christian: An Interview with Carson Nyquist

Carson Nyquist and his father wrestle with generational issues that often divide churches.

Is Mark Driscoll This Generation's Pat Robertson?

Is Mark Driscoll This Generation's Pat Robertson?

Is the controversial pastor heading down the path of the blundering Pat Robertson?

Can the Church Turn the World Upside Down?

Can the Church Turn the World Upside Down?

Tearfund is pioneering new ways to restore communities through mobilizing local churches.

CultureJonathanMay 3, 2013Acts, Africa, Apostle Paul, Christian, Christianity, church, curiosity, investigation, Jonathan Merritt, journalism, Malawi, Merritt, mission, mission trip, missions, poverty, TearFund, travel

God's Favorite Place on Earth: An Interview with Frank Viola

God's Favorite Place on Earth: An Interview with Frank Viola

Viola talks about his book, women in the church, and accusations that he's unorthodox.

CultureJonathanMay 3, 2013Bethany, Bible, book, books, Christianity, christians, Controversy, evangelicalism, Frank Viola, God, heaven, Jesus, Jonathan Merritt, Scandal

Where Should Religious People Stand on Homeschooling?

Where Should Religious People Stand on Homeschooling?

A national debate on homeschooling may be brewing.

CultureJonathanMay 3, 2013Astra Taylor, college, education, elementary, homeschool, homeschoolers, homeschooling, Jonathan Merritt, Merritt, public education, school, society, university