Finding God at America’s Most Infamous Divinity School

An intriguing story of one woman at Harvard Divinity School.

CultureJonathanMarch 14, 2014Andrea Raynor, conservatism, education, feminism, First Things, Harvard Divinity School, Jonathan Merritt, liberalism, R-R- Reno, seminary, Sex, Sexuality, theology

5 C.S. Lewis Quotes That May Shock You

Lewis' comments on topics such as hell and sexual chastity may surprise his modern fans.

CultureJonathanMarch 14, 2014atonement, Bible, C-S- Lewis, chastity, CNN, evangelicalism, evolution, fornication, Genesis, hell, History, John Blake, Jonathan Merritt, Mere Christianity, piety, quotes, Scripture, Sex, sexaulity, theology

Pastor of Church in ‘Gay Mecca’ Speaks about Identity

Dave Lomas wants to help people discover the "truest thing" about themselves.

CultureJonathanFebruary 6, 2014Castro District, Christianity, church, Dave Lomas, David C- Cook, desire, Gay, identity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jonathan Merritt, lesbian, Reality San Francisco, San Francisco, Sex, sexual orientation, Sexuality, theology

Was Jesus a Feminist? Author Sarah Bessey Thinks So.

Sarah Bessey's book, "Jesus Feminist", is reigniting debates on Christianity and gender.

CultureJonathanNovember 15, 2013Bible, church, Controversy, debate, feminism, feminist, Gender, gender roles, housewife, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jesus Feminist, Jonathan Merritt, men, Sarah Bessey, Sex, theology, Wayne Grudem, Women

Craig Groeschel Says Men Need to Learn How to Fight

The pastor of one of America's largest churches says men should "man up."

CultureJonathanNovember 6, 2013Christianity, church, Craig Groeschel, female, finances, Gender, Jesus, John Piper, Jonathan Merritt, LifeChurch, LifeChurch-tv, lust, male, Marriage, men, parenting, pride, Sex, violence, Virtue

10 TV Shows that Forced Us to Reimagine 'Family'

Ten shows from the 1960s until today that radically reshaped America's definition of family.

Three Things I Learned from Thabiti Anyabwile’s Gay Rant

Here are three things this controversial article can teach us.

CultureJonathanSeptember 3, 2013Controversy, Gay, gay marriage, Homosexual, John Piper, Jonathan Merritt, LGBT, N-T- Wright, Sex, Sexuality, Thabiti Anyabwile, The Gospel Coalition

Christians and the Myth of the “Hookup Culture”

Some Christians decry a "hookup culture" among youth. New data shows they are wrong.

CultureJonathanAugust 23, 2013Christianity, Controversy, Culture, divorce, evangelicalism, History, Jonathan Merritt, Marriage, moral decline, promiscuity, Racism, Robert Bork, Sex, Sexuality, stats, University of Portland, War

The Exodus of Exodus: An Interview with Andrew Marin

Andrew Marin comments on the Christian debate over homosexuality in light of recent events.

Gender Roles: Timeless Truth or Cultural Phenomenon?

Are there timeless, Biblical roles for men and women or is this a post-industrial phenomenon?

CultureJonathanJune 6, 2013Bible, church, complementarian, Controversy, egalitarian, family, female, Gender, gender roles, History, Jesus, Jonathan Merritt, male, Marriage, Mary Kassian, men, Owen Strachan, Rachel Held Evans, Scot McKnight, Sex, sexes, sociology, theology, Women, work

Evangelicals and the Growing Gender Debate

As society discusses women in the workplace, evangelicals have been having their own debates.

CultureJonathanJune 6, 2013Bible, church, complementarian, Controversy, egalitarian, family, female, Gender, gender roles, History, Jesus, Jonathan Merritt, male, Marriage, Mary Kassian, men, Owen Strachan, Rachel Held Evans, Scot McKnight, Sex, sexes, sociology, theology, Women, work

Are Christian dating websites undermining "Christian values?"

ChristianMingle.com is one of many dating websites popping up that seek to match those who share the Christian faith, but we may find we've given up more than personal information.

Is the "modesty movement" harmful to women?

Modesty is all the rage among Christians, but some argue that it may be objectifying women and their bodies.

CultureJonathanMarch 11, 2013bodies, clothing, Elrena Evans, fashion, females, feminism, girls, hypersexualization, Jonathan Merritt, Macy’s, men, Merritt, modesty, Nordstrom, objectification, purity, Relationship, Relationships, Sex, Sexuality, sexualization, Sharon Hodde Miller, theology, Women

The Love Language Legacy: An Interview with Gary Chapman

Jonathan talks with relationship expert and international bestseller, Dr. Gary Chapman.

CultureJonathanFebruary 13, 2013Admission, Admits, Author, Confession, Controversy, Gary Chapman, Holiday, Jonathan Merritt, Legacy, Love, Love Languages, Marriage, Relationship, Relationships, Religion News Service, Sex, Sexual, Sexuality, Valentine's Day, Writer

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