Rachel Held Evans, public theologian

She was the C. S. Lewis of her time.

Jesus’ risen, mutilated body

In Luke’s postresurrection appearances, the disciples have to reckon with the traumatic somatic.

by Ched Myers

There’s no good reason to bring back the federal death penalty

The Trump administration and public opinion are moving in opposite directions.

Quentin Tarantino’s violent movie about violent movies

In Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood, the director delights in both cinema and blood.

by Kathryn Reklis

What racism is—and how to organize against it

People already engaged in conversations about racial justice may find Ibram Kendi's analysis surprising.

by Celeste Kennel-Shank

Living by the Word for Sunday, September 8

Jesus isn’t known for being on the winning side. His constant mantra is come and die.

by Melissa Earley

Accompanying immigrants as they negotiate an unjust system

"It’s easy to think of the border as some remote, far-off place, but the truth is that there are detention centers in nearly every state."

Elizabeth Palmer interviews Alejandra Oliva

A letter from Paul to Christians in the US

Let me cut to the chase, brothers and sisters. Is this what you think living in Christ looks like?

by Michael J. Gorman

Seeing the crucified Christ in my wife’s C-section

I see love incarnate in suffering flesh, a body bearing a body in pain for love.

by Brad East

In a politically divided church, what’s the preacher to do?

The answer, says Leah Schade, is about dialogue as much as any single sermon.

by Clint Schnekloth