Russell Moore: “God and Country, Crucified”

Liz Hall: Our Suffering Has a Purpose

Liz Hall wasn't prepared for suffering. Discover what she's learned about this inescapable reality of our lives — and what it means for you.

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Kenny and Claire Hilliard: Worship for the Weary

Kenny and Claire Hilliard always loved music. But when suffering sidetracked their ministry path, music became more than a hobby. It became a calling.

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‘Exploring Personhood: Challenges to Humanity’: Here’s What You Need to Know

Get the location, schedule, and more in preparation for Exploring Personhood: Challenges to Humanity.

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Announcing the Winners of the Exploring Personhood: Challenges to Humanity Paper Contest

Congrats to Dustin Atchley, Mason Ballard, and Sam Whittaker for winning the Exploring Personhood paper contest.

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John Wilsey — Meet the Speakers of Exploring Personhood: Challenges to Humanity

John Wilsey will speak at Exploring Personhood: Challenges to Humanity, a conference on Feb. 21-22, 2024.

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Liz Hall — Meet the Speakers of Exploring Personhood: Challenges to Humanity

Liz Hall will speak at Exploring Personhood: Challenges to Humanity, a conference on Feb. 21-22, 2024.

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Jacob Shatzer — Meet the Speakers of Exploring Personhood: Challenges to Humanity

Jacob Shatzer will speak at Exploring Personhood: Challenges to Humanity, a conference on Feb. 21-22, 2024.

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George Yancey — Meet the Speakers of Exploring Personhood: Challenges to Humanity

George Yancey will speak at Exploring Personhood: Challenges to Humanity, a conference on Feb. 21-22, 2024.

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Fuz Rana — Meet the Speakers of Exploring Personhood: Challenges to Humanity

Fuz Rana will speak at Exploring Personhood: Challenges to Humanity, a conference on Feb. 21-22, 2024.

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Gavin Ortlund: “We were designed to be spent for a cause.”

Much has changed in the past 10 years. So Christians today need courage, kindness, and the ability to highlight the beauty of the gospel.

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2023 in Review: Your Favorite Articles

We asked. You voted. Here are your favorite articles of 2023.

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2023 in Review: Your Favorite Podcast Episodes

We asked. You voted. Here are your top 5 Christ and Culture episodes of 2023.

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End-of-Year Giveaway: Win CFC Merch + Conference Tickets

Learn how you can be entered to win CFC merch and a tickets to our Exploring Personhood conference.

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Nate Brooks: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality

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Gavin Ortlund: Theological Retrieval for Ecclesial Renewal

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Timothy George: Augustine and the Great Tradition

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Headlines: This Halloween, Will You Be Present in Your Community?

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Gavin Ortlund: How Do We Respond to the Deconstruction Movement?

How do we respond to the deconstruction movement? How might Jesus call us to serve those experiencing doubt? Gavin Ortlund delivers the annual Drummond-Bush Lecture.

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Confronting Evil, Promoting Peace, Protecting the Vulnerable: The Evangelical Statement in Support of Israel

Our friends at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission have released an Evangelical Statement in Support of Israel. Drs. Danny Akin and Ken Keathley have signed the statement, and they invite you to do so as well.

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Recovering the Lost Art of Rest: 5 Articles for Your Labor Day

In honor of Labor Day, take some time to reflect on the importance of rest.

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Challenges to Humanity: A Call for Papers

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Text and Paratext: Miguel Echevarria’s Summer Reading List

Miguel Echevarria recommends books for your summer reading list.

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Win 4 Books + a Travel Mug! A Christ and Culture Podcast Giveaway

Give us your honest feedback about the Christ and Culture podcast, and you'll be entered to win a mug and 4 books!

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Apply for the 2023-2024 Mentorship Program

What is theological anthropology? And what challenges will humans face in the years to come? You’ll address these […]

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Human Formation: Panel Discussion

Watch the panel discussion from Exploring Personhood: Human Formation.

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Luke Bretherton: Forming the Common Life

"You can never secure yourself. You are dependent on God. You are dependent on others," says Dr. Luke Bretherton.

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Jonathan Moo: Loving God and Neighbor in an Age of Climate Crisis

Jonathan Moo discusses ways to love our neighbor as we engage the issue of climate change.

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Erin Smith: Burning Neural Circuits – The Acts of Daily Formation

In this seventh annual “Evangelical Voices in the Academy” lecture, Dr. Erin Smith dives into the neurological and psychological reasons our brains form habits.

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‘Exploring Personhood: Human Formation’: Here’s What You Need to Know

Exploring Personhood: Human Formation is here! Here's what you need to know.

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Announcing the Winners of the Exploring Personhood: Human Formation Paper Contest

Congrats to Micah Chung, Wes Treadway, and Alex Wendel for winning the Exploring Personhood paper contest.

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You’re Invited: Free Science for the Church Workshop at Exploring Personhood: Human Formation

Join us during Exploring Personhood: Human Formation for this free workshop featuring Erin Smith, Benjamin Quinn, and our friends at Science for the Church.

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Dan Strange: Our Need for a ‘Civil’ Elenctics

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Dan Strange: 5 Hidden Themes Our Culture Can’t Stop Talking About

Daniel Strange speaks on his book Making Faith Magnetic in this Library Talk.

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The 10 Most Read Articles of 2022

We crunched the numbers. Here are the 10 most popular articles and videos of 2022.

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The 10 Most Popular Podcast Episodes of 2022

We crunched the numbers. Here are the top 10 podcast episodes of 2022.

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Reader’s Choice: Your Favorite Articles of 2022

We asked. You voted. Here are your top 3 Christ and Culture articles of 2022.

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Listener’s Choice: Your Favorite Podcast Episodes of 2022

We asked. You voted. Here are your top 3 Christ and Culture episodes of 2022.

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Kristin Kellen — Meet the Speakers of Exploring Personhood: Human Formation

Kristin Kellen will speak at the Exploring Personhood conference on Feb. 2-3, 2022.

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Christian Miller — Meet the Speakers of Exploring Personhood: Human Formation

Kelly Kapic will discuss "Empirical Evidence for Spiritual Formation" at the Exploring Personhood conference on Feb. 2-3, 2022.

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Todd Hall — Meet the Speakers of Exploring Personhood: Human Formation

Todd Hall will discuss "Relational Spirituality: A Psychological-Theological Paradigm for Spiritual Transformation" at the Exploring Personhood conference on Feb. 2-3, 2022.

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End-of-Year Giveaway: Win 7 Books + Conference Tickets

Learn how you can be entered to win 6 free books and a tickets to our Exploring Personhood conference.

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Kelly Kapic — Meet the Speakers of Exploring Personhood: Human Formation

Kelly Kapic will discuss "Faith, Hope, and Love: Why Christians Need Others Amid Our Suffering" at the Exploring Personhood conference on Feb. 2-3, 2022.

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Jennifer Herdt — Meet the Speakers of Exploring Personhood: Human Formation

Jennifer Herdt will discuss "In the Furnace of Charity: Formed for Love" at the Exploring Personhood conference on Feb. 2-3, 2022.

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Dru Johnson — Meet the Speakers of Exploring Personhood: Human Formation

Dru Johnson will discuss "The End of Formation" at the Exploring Personhood conference on Feb. 2-3, 2022.

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Andy Davis — Meet the Speakers of Exploring Personhood: Human Formation

Andy Davis will discuss "The End of Formation" at the Exploring Personhood conference on Feb. 2-3, 2022.

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John Meade: The Old Testament Canon

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Rebecca McLaughlin: Responding to Culture’s Pressing Moral Issues

How should Christians respond to our society's pressing moral issues? Watch Rebecca Mclaughlin's conversation on her book 'The Secular Creed' at this Library Talk.

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Rebecca McLaughlin: Four Things Christians Must Reclaim

What do Christians need to reclaim? Watch Rebecca Mclaughlin's recent lecture at the Center for Faith and Culture.

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Human Formation: A Call for Papers

How are humans formed? What practices lend themselves to human and spiritual formation? We're issuing a call for papers, and you could win up to $700.

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“Being the ‘Salt’ of Jesus in the Workplace”: A Business as Mission Panel

What does it look like to be faithful in the workplace? Benjamin Quinn talks Mark Whitacre, Craig Williams, Chad Merrill, and Bill Peterson.

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Karen Swallow Prior: “Words should be stewarded well.”

Karen Swallow Prior explains the process and significance of written communication.

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Mark Whitacre: “If you’re not a servant leader, you’re a selfish leader.”

Mark Whitacre shares his radical testimony and explores what it looks like to be faithful in the workplace.

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J. P. Moreland: Spiritual Formation, Virtue Ethics, and Christian Anthropology

J. P. Moreland discusses the role of spiritual formation, virtue ethics, and theological anthropology at the Center for Faith and Culture.

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Karen Swallow Prior: Promises, Perils, and Primers

Dr. Karen Swallow Prior discusses the publishing process for aspiring writers in this talk from the recent workshop, "From Thought to Page."

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Ross Inman: What Are We? Bodies, Souls, and Human Persons

What are humans? In this PhD event, Dr. Ross Inman delivers a lecture in which he seeks to answer this question philosophically.

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Win 5 Books! A Christ and Culture Podcast Giveaway

Give us your honest feedback about the Christ and Culture podcast, and you'll be entered to win 5 books!

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Joshua Swamidass: The Surprising Science of Universal Ancestry

Dr. Joshua Swamidass shares his perspective on the question of human origins at a Library Talk at Southeastern Seminary.

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J. P. Moreland, Ross Inman, and Sam Williams: Mental Health and the Human Person

J. P. Moreland, Ross Inman, and Sam Williams discuss mental health and the nature of the human person in this Library Talk at Southeastern Seminary.

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Exploring Personhod: Panel Discussion

Chip Hardy leads a panel discussion with Carmen Imes, Amy Peeler, Jeff Schloss, Justin Barrett, John Behr, and John Hammett.

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J. P. Moreland: The Role of Philosophy and Neuroscience in Shaping Theological Anthropology

Dr. J. P. Moreland discusses the role of philosophy and neuroscience in shaping theological anthropology.

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Andrew Peterson and Karen Swallow Prior on Art, Creativity, and Community

Amy Whitfield talks to Andrew Peterson, Karen Swallow Prior, Jess Ray, Andy Gullahorn, and Kyra Hinton on art, creativity, and community. From the Rabbit Room Symposium 2021.

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Karen Swallow Prior: Called to Create

"We are not always called to do what we’re passionate about, nor are we always passionate about what we are called to do," explains Dr. Karen Swallow Prior.

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Steve McKinion, Christy Thornton, and Ken Keathley on “Thinking Theologically”

Dougald McLaurin of the Library at Southeastern Seminary talks to Drs. Steve McKinion, Christy Thornton, and Ken Keathley about theological method.

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Upcoming Event: Carver-Barnes Lecture with David French

Join us as David French delivers the Carver-Barnes lecture on March 29 at 7pm. This annual lecture is funded by a generous gift.

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Upcoming Event: CFC Lecture with J. P. Moreland

Dr. J. P. Moreland will deliver a lecture titled "Spiritual Formation, Virtue Ethics, and Christian Anthropology" on Thursday, March 17 at 7:00pm. 

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Jeff Schloss – Meet the Speakers of Exploring Personhood

Jeff Schloss will discuss "Spectacular Outliers?: Bioscience, Human Exceptionalism, and the Telos of Love" at the Exploring Personhood conference on Feb. 10-11, 2022.

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Amy Peeler – Meet the Speakers of Exploring Personhood

Amy Peeler will discuss "The First and Second Adam and Eve" at the Exploring Personhood conference on Feb. 10-11, 2022.

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Carmen Imes – Meet the Speakers of Exploring Personhood

Carmen Imes will discuss "The Rise and Fall of the Imago Dei?" at the Exploring Personhood conference on Feb. 10-11, 2022.

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Announcing the Winners of the Exploring Personhood Paper Contest

Congrats to Jordan Steffaniak, Erin Smith, and Drew Smith for winning the Exploring Personhood paper contest.

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John Hammett – Meet the Speakers of Exploring Personhood

John Hammett will discuss "Human Beings: Persons Created in the Image of God" at the Exploring Personhood conference on Feb. 10-11, 2022.

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Jim Morgan: Putting Christ at the Center of Business

The former CEO of Krispy Kreme discusses how faith affects our work.

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Marc Cortez – Meet the Speakers of Exploring Personhood

Marc Cortez will discuss "The Image of God and Human Embodiment" at the Exploring Personhood conference on Feb. 10-11, 2022.

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The 10 Most Read Articles of 2021

Here are the 10 articles you read the most in 2021 — on false gospels, deconstruction, alcohol, Juneteenth, Afghanistan, and more.

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You’re Invited: Free Science for the Church Workshop at Exploring Personhood

Join us on February 11 during the Exploring Personhood conference for a free workshop on how science and scientists can contribute to the work of the church.

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The Most Popular Podcast Episodes of 2021

Which podcast episodes did you listen to the most? Hhere are the 5 most popular Christ and Culture episodes of 2021.

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Faith and Work Panel: “Every workplace is a Great Commission workplace.”

Benjamin Quinn leads a faith and work panel featuring James Morgan, Harry Nelson, Dee Labriola, and Gabe Chatham.

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Reader’s Choice: Your Favorite Articles of 2021

We asked. You voted. Here are your favorite Christ and Culture articles of 2021.

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Listener’s Choice: Your Favorite Podcast Episodes of 2021

We asked for your favorite episodes of 2021. You voted. Here are the results...

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Christmas Roundtable: Scott Hildreth and Ronjour Locke on the Gospel

Scott Hildreth and Ronjour Locke join us to discuss the exclusivity of the gospel and what it means for our everyday lives.

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End-of-Year Giveaway: Win 9 Books + a Scripture Journal!

Learn how you can be entered to win 9 free books and a scripture journal!

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John Behr – Meet the Speakers of Exploring Personhood

John Behr will discuss "God's Project and Our Response" at the Exploring Personhood conference on Feb. 10-11, 2022.

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Justin Barrett – Meet the Speakers of Exploring Personhood

Justin Barrett will discuss "How to Be a Human" at the Exploring Personhood conference on Feb. 10-11, 2022.

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Carl Trueman: On Writing, Research, and Thinking Well

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The Rabbit Room Symposium: A Conference on Faith and Art

In what ways does our faith inform our creativity? Join Andrew Peterson, Andy Gullahorn, Karen Swallow Prior and more on Dec. 3-4.

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Who Was L. Russ Bush?

We embody the life and ministry of our founder, Dr. L Russ Bush (1944-2008). We'd like to introduce you to his work and legacy.

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Carl Trueman: Condemned to Be Free

We still want to belong, but the old and established ways of belonging have been plunged into crisis.

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Carl Trueman: The Freedom of the Christian and the Bondage of the Shrill

Technology is reshaping the world. How is it reshaping you? Watch Dr. Carl Trueman's lecture on technology and what it means to be human.

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Exploring Personhood: A Call for Papers

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“Why Everything Matters” | Summer Reading Recommendations

We want to help you craft the perfect Summer Reading List. We asked Southeastern Seminary professors what books […]

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3 Books on Theology | Summer Reading Recommendations

We want to help you craft the perfect Summer Reading List. We asked Southeastern Seminary professors what books […]

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Upcoming Event: CFC Lecture with Dr. Joshua Swamidass

The L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture invites you to join us for our upcoming CFC […]

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3 Books on Culture | Summer Reading Recommendations

As summer begins, we want to help you craft the perfect Summer Reading List. We asked Southeastern Seminary […]

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Upcoming Event: Drummond-Bush Lecture with Dr. Carl Trueman

The L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture invites you to join us for our upcoming Drummond-Bush […]

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“Timeless Wisdom” | Sharon Chung’s Summer Reading Recommendations

This summer we want to help you craft the perfect Summer Reading List. We asked Southeastern Seminary professors […]

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3 Books on Suffering | Summer Reading Recommendations

As summer begins, we want to help you craft the perfect Summer Reading List. We asked Southeastern Seminary […]

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Share Your Thoughts + Win a Book!

We’re wrapping up our first year of The Christ and Culture podcast with Dr. Ken Keathley, and we’re […]

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Responding to a “Dizzying” New Reality | Keith Whitfield’s Summer Reading Recommendations

As summer begins, we want to help you craft the perfect Summer Reading List. We asked Southeastern Seminary […]

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Jeffrey Koperski: Why Scientific Realism Depends on Theism

Some of the central ideas in science rest on a theological foundation…. If you take the theistic foundation […]

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Jeffrey Koperski: How the ‘X-Club’ Played a Pivotal Role in Dividing Science and Religion

René Descartes, Isaac Newton and other early scientists were Christians, and their faith was essential to their science. […]

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Announcing the Winners of the Goodness of Creation Paper Contest

What is the link between creation and redemption? What responsibility do we as humans have in creation, and […]

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Meet the Speakers | ‘Goodness of Creation and Human Responsibility’

What is the link between creation and redemption? What responsibility do we as humans have in creation, and […]

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Meet Mark Liederbach | Speaker at Goodness of Creation and Human Responsibility

What is the link between creation and redemption? What responsibility do we as humans have in creation, and […]

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5 Most Popular Podcast Episodes of 2020

So far in our 2020 recap, we’ve highlighted your 5 favorite articles and 10 most-read articles. When it comes […]

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10 Most-Read Intersect Articles of 2020

So far in our 2020 recap, we’ve highlighted your 5 favorite articles and 5 favorite podcast episodes. Today, […]

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Reader’s Choice Awards: Your 5 Favorite Podcast Episodes of 2020

One of our highlights of 2020 was launching the Christ and Culture podcast with Dr. Ken Keathley. Earlier […]

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Reader’s Choice Awards: Your 5 Favorite Intersect Articles of 2020

Earlier in December, we asked you what your favorite Intersect articles were, and you responded. Most of you stuck […]

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Reader’s Choice Giveaway: Win 7 Books + Coffee Mug

Intersect has published hundreds of articles in 2020, tackling everything from social activism and COVID to abortion and […]

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Reader’s Choice 2020: Nominate One of These Articles

Nominate an Article. Win Free Books and Tickets. We’re receiving nominations for our 2020 Reader’s Choice Awards! When […]

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Remembering Walter Hooper, the Man Who Served C. S. Lewis’s Literary Legacy

On Monday, Dec. 7, North Carolina native Walter Hooper passed away at the age of 89 from complications […]

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Upcoming Event: “Science, Philosophy, and Theology” with Dr. Jeffrey Koperski

Science, Philosophy and Theology seem like very different fields. How are they related? And who owes what to […]

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Intersect’s Anniversary: Win a Book from Dr. Ken Keathley!

This week we celebrate Intersect’s 5th Anniversary! To celebrate, we’re giving away 5 free books from Dr. Ken […]

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Intersect: Celebrating 5 Years of Reconnecting Faith and Culture

On November 17, 2015, the Intersect Project blog quietly launched with a mission to help everyday Christians connect […]

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Meet Jonathan Wilson | Speaker at Goodness of Creation and Human Responsibility

What is the link between creation and redemption? What responsibility do we as humans have in creation, and […]

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Meet Rusty Pritchard | Speaker at Goodness of Creation and Human Responsibility

What is the link between creation and redemption? What responsibility do we as humans have in creation, and […]

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Upcoming Event: Shakespeare on the Field

Do you live on or near the campus of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary? You’re invited to Shakespeare on […]

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Meet Norman Wirzba | Speaker at Goodness of Creation and Human Responsibility

What is the link between creation and redemption? What responsibility do we as humans have in creation, and […]

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Malcolm Yarnell: Christology without Christlikeness — Triumph and Failure at the Council of Chalcedon

The Council of Chalcedon (451) was one of the most important events in church history. What were the […]

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Erica Carlson: How Wrestling With Tough Questions Helps Students’ Faith at the University

“God isn’t afraid of our questions.” Are some questions off limits for questions? What role can churches play […]

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Meet Katharine Hayhoe | Speaker at Goodness of Creation and Human Responsibility

What is the link between creation and redemption? What responsibility do we as humans have in creation, and […]

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Meet Alister McGrath | Speaker at Goodness of Creation and Human Responsibility

What is the link between creation and redemption? What responsibility do we as humans have in creation, and […]

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Ken Keathley: A Crucial but Often Forgotten Aspect of the Doctrine of Creation

In this After the Fact episode of Knowing Faith podcast, Dr. Ken Keathley and Kyle Worley answer the […]

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Emerson and Stamps: “Historic liturgies ground us in something beyond ourselves.”

Evangelicals have a growing hunger for liturgical forms of worship. Why is this so, and what unique contributions […]

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Meet the L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture

A new academic year has begun. As you purchase your books, sharpen your pencils, and get adjusted to […]

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Upcoming Event: “Christology without Christlikeness” with Dr. Malcolm Yarnell

The Council of Chalcedon (451) was one of the most important events in church history. What were the […]

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Dan Darling: “Words matter to God, and we will give an account for all of them.”

In our social media age, we are often careless with our words online. And, in general, we devote […]

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Upcoming Event: “Can I Ask That in Church?” with Dr. Erica Carlson

Are some questions off limits for questions? What role can churches play in preparing their students to thrive […]

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Faith + Culture Forum: A Call for Papers

What is the link between creation and redemption? What responsibility do we as humans have in creation, and […]

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Christ & Culture Giveaway: Win 5 Books + a Coffee Mug

We just premiered our brand-new podcast, Christ & Culture with Dr. Ken Keathley! To celebrate, we’re giving away […]

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“Leadership in War” | Chuck Lawless’ Summer Reading Recommendation

This summer, we want to help you craft the perfect Summer Reading List. We asked Southeastern Seminary professors […]

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Apply for the 2020-2021 Mentorship Program at the L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture

What does faith have to do with the public square? And why Christians should care about politics at […]

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A Conversation Regarding Theology, Ethics, and Racial Injustice

Over the past week, we have been deeply grieved by the events that have played out in our […]

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Ben Holloway: Finding the Meaning of Life

In this video, Prof. Ben Holloway, Instructor of Philosophy and History of Ideas at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, […]

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A Time of Prayer and Lament

Over the past week, we have been deeply grieved by the events that have played out in our […]

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Jennifer Wiseman: A Universe of Awe, Challenge, and Inspiration

What does the universe have to do with faith?

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Jennifer Wiseman: Science, Exploration, and Inspiration

Why is science important? Should Christians care about the sciences at all? On February 3, 2020, Dr. Jennifer […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Memorial Day, Wisdom + Coronavirus, Poverty

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week […]

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Hurry. Death. Theodore Roosevelt. | Books for Your Summer Reading List

As your semester winds to a close and summer begins, you may be compiling a list of the […]

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5 Mother’s Day Resources: Adoption, Infertility, Aging Parents, and More

Mother’s Day means many different things to many different people. For some, Mother’s Day is a day to […]

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Announcing the Winners of Mentorship Program Writing Contest

By Intersect Staff One of the pillars of the L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture is […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Quarantines, Sexuality, Telework, Outreach, COVID-19

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week […]

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Neil Shenvi: Are Social Justice, Critical Theory, and Christianity Compatible?

Social justice. Critical Theory. Are these subjects compatible with Christianity, or not?  On March 3, 2020, Dr. Neil […]

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How a “Fool” and a “Heretic” Developed an Unlikely Friendship

Todd Wood and Darrel Falk have a lot in common. Both are evangelical believers who serve the Lord […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Coronavirus Edition

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of recent weeks […]

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5 of the Best Articles (so far) on Christianity and Coronavirus

On a normal Fridays we collect a series of articles on faith and culture. But this has not […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: New Pro-Life Stats, Cell Phones and Middle Schoolers, Living as Christians at Work

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week […]

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Neil Shenvi: How You Can Pursue Apologetics in the Academy

Why should Christians care about academia, and how can they bring the gospel to academics and intellectuals? Dr. […]

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What You Need to Know About Today’s ‘Science and the Christian Faith: Moments That Shaped History’

Today and tomorrow, historians, scientists, and theologians will gather on the campus of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary for […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: The Importance of Families, Praying for Iran, the Sanctity of Life (and more)

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week […]

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Is It Possible to Reconcile Faith and Science? 4 Helpful Articles to Start the Conversation

Faith and science have a long, complicated relationship. Many Christians look suspiciously at the sciences, believing them to […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Anti-Semitism, the Gig Economy, Teaching Kids About Racism

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: MLK, Pro-Life Protestors, Foster Care, Evangelism

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week […]

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Lee Strobel on the “Degeneration of Journalism” and the Only Book He’d Change

Lee Strobel, author, apologist and speaker, recently visited Southeastern Seminary. In this Q&A with Dr. Keith Whitfield, he […]

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#FaithandCulture Recap: Cultural Critics, Resting from Social Media, Anti-Porn Strategy

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week […]

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Jeff Hardin: The Science of Embryos and How We Truly Are “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made”

I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it […]

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Meet the Speakers | ‘Science and the Christian Faith: Moments That Shaped History’

Science and faith have a long, complex and storied relationship. We’re convinced that better understanding the past can […]

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The Top 10 Intersect Articles of the Decade

As 2019 winds to a close, we published a recap of your favorite articles and the editor’s favorite […]

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Reader’s Choice Awards: Your 5 Favorite Intersect Articles of 2019

Last week, we asked you what your favorite Intersect articles were. And boy did you respond. Most of you […]

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8 Articles on Abortion and the Pro-Life Cause

Intersect has published hundreds of articles in 2019, tackling everything from Kanye to genetics. One of the topics we addressed […]

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Kanye, The Avengers, This Is Us, and More: 8 Articles on Pop Culture

Intersect has published hundreds of articles in 2019, tackling everything from abortion to genetics. Today, we highlight 8 Intersect articles […]

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Win 6 Books + 2 Tickets to Science & Faith Conference

Intersect has published hundreds of articles in 2019, tackling everything from abortion and genetics to “The Avengers” and Kanye. […]

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Reader’s Choice 2019: Nominate One of These Articles

Nominate an Article. Win Free Books and Tickets. We’re receiving nominations for our 2019 Reader’s Choice Awards! When […]

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Meet Nathan Finn, Speaker at ‘Science and the Christian Faith’

Science and faith have a long, complex and storied relationship. We’re convinced that better understanding the past can […]

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Meet Ted Davis, Speaker at ‘Science and the Christian Faith’

Science and faith have a long, complex and storied relationship. We’re convinced that better understanding the past can […]

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Meet Ted Cabal, Speaker at ‘Science and the Christian Faith’

Science and faith have a long, complex and storied relationship. We’re convinced that better understanding the past can […]

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Meet Michael Murray, Speaker at ‘Science and the Christian Faith’

Science and faith have a long, complex and storied relationship. We’re convinced that better understanding the past can […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Selfish Ambition, Exemplary Conservatives, Millennials in Ministry, Thanksgiving

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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Lee Strobel: Lost People Matter to God

“What can we do to make our churches stronger salt and brighter light in the 21st century?” Lee […]

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Meet Peter Harrison, Keynote Speaker at ‘Science and the Christian Faith’

Science and faith have a long, complex and storied relationship. We’re convinced that better understanding the past can […]

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Lee Strobel: If God answered your prayers, would anyone new be in the Kingdom?

“What does it look like to be salt and light in the 21st century?” Lee Strobel, author, apologist […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Comfortable Christianity, Toy Story 4, How Art Points to God

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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Jeff Hardin: How Should You Think About Genetic Engineering?

If you could edit your DNA, would you? Or should you? This is no theoretical question. Technology has […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Online Church, Orphans and Widows, Poverty, Missions

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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Fuz Rana: If We Could Improve Humanity Through Technology, Should We?

Medical science is advancing at a rapid pace. Some new advancements go beyond addressing ailments; they actually seek […]

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#FaithandCulture: Beto’s Attack on Religious Liberty, Your Unproductive Days, Going to the Lost

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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Win 8 Free Books

The Intersect Project blog launched almost four years ago. Since then, we’ve published countless articles, videos, resources, interviews […]

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Intersect at 1000: The 10 Most Read Articles (So Far)

The Intersect Project blog launched a little less than four years ago. Since then, we’ve published countless articles, […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Abuse Training, Religious Liberty, Halloween

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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Bruce Ashford, Daniel Heimbach and J. Daryl Charles on the Ethics of War

Is war — or any coercive force — ever justifiable? This is an important ethical question. Dr. J. […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: ‘Life is Beautiful.’ Meming the Classics. Redeeming Your Commute.

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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How Does the Bible Fit Together? 2 Perspectives from Craig Blaising and Stephen Wellum

How do we make sense of the Bible’s story? How does the Bible fit together? To help you […]

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J. Daryl Charles: “Pacifism makes the world unsafe for everybody.”

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Marxism, Your Conscience at Work, What to Remember Before You Share

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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Udo Middelmann: On Francis Schaeffer’s Personality and Life Themes

Francis Schaeffer was one of the brightest Christian thinkers of the 20th Century. Dr. Bruce Ashford describes his […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Family Priorities, Bible Reading, Guilt-by-Assocation Tactics, Missions

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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“A True Friendship Between Equals”: Growing Up with Francis Schaeffer as a Father

Francis Schaeffer was one of the brightest Christian thinkers of the 20th Century. Dr. Bruce Ashford describes his […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Beyond Burnout, A Redemptive Pro-Life Option, Passing the Baton

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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Udo Middelmann: On Francis Schaeffer and the Fundamentals and Freedoms in the Bible

Udo Middelmann, Professor of Philosophy at Redeemer University College, visited Southeastern Seminary in 2016. In this lecture at […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: The Joker, Mommy Guilt, Engaging Culture from Ahead

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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Craig Bartholomew: Know the Epistemological Cone to Your Theological Ice Cream

Craig Bartholomew, Professor of Philosophy at Redeemer University College, visited Southeastern Seminary in 2017. In this Library Talk, […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Chick-fil-A Leadership Lessons, Planned Parenthood, David Platt, Anxiety

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Victories for Religious Liberty, the Value of Work, the Importance of Church

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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Dr. Ken Keathley: “I’ve always considered myself a pastor who teaches theology.”

Last week, we introduced you to the L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture at Southeastern Baptist […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Living Like Jesus this School Year, Youth Sports, Blue-Collar Work, Discipleship

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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Convictional Civility: Bruce Little, Bruce Ashford and Ken Keathley on the the Legacy of L. Russ Bush

In honor of the 10th anniversary of L. Russ Bush’s passing, Drs. Bruce Little, Bruce Ashford and Ken […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: The Most Persecuted Minority in the World, Job Hunting, Being Offended

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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An Update on the Recent Outage at Intersect

On Wednesday, July 31, a virus affected the servers at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. As a result, many […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Cancer, Self-Care, Protecting the Family, ‘The Lion King’

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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Apply for the 2019-2020 Mentorship Program at the L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture

How does faith intersect with the sciences? And why Christians should care about science at all? You’ll address […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Communion on the Moon, Burnout, Poverty, Religious Liberty

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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How Do We Recapture the Joy of Life Together? A Conversation with Brian J. Wright

The Christian life has become fragmented. But God never intended us to live isolated; he inteded us to […]

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3 Recommended #FaithandCulture Podcasts

This summer, we’ve asked Intersect contributors about what books you should put on their summer reading list. Today, we […]

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Malcolm Yarnell: Pursue Academics with Excellence

Why do you need to go school? Why should you pursue academic excellence? Perhaps, claims Dr. Malcolm Yarnell, […]

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Summer Reading List: Secularism, Science, the Transgender Movement, the Christian Life

What books should you put on your summer reading list? We asked Intersect contributors this question, and we’ve […]

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The Evolution, Genetics, Historical Adam Conference

Did a real historical Adam exist? This is an increasingly important question, and the discussion touches on related […]

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From Pastor to Plumber: 5 Quotes on Faith and Work from ‘Every Good Thing’

Work. Some of us hate work, and we bide our time each week until the weekend. Others of […]

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What Is Christ-Centered Hermeneutics? A Conversation with Bryan Chapell

What is Christ-centered hermeneutics? Where did it come from, and how has it developed over time? Bryan Chapell, […]

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Summer Reading List: Pastoral Ministry, Reading the Bible, Meaning in the Ordinary, Paradox

What books should you put on your summer reading list? We asked Intersect contributors this question, and we’ve […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: D-Day, Burnout, Hospitality, Parenting

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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Where Did the Biblical Canon Come From? A Conversation

What is the biblical canon? How did we get the Jewish and Christian canon? Why do some Christian […]

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Summer Reading List: Fiction from Marilynne Robinson, Anythony Doerr, Michael Ende

What books should you put on your summer reading list? We asked Intersect contributors this question, and we’ve […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Productivity Tips, Marilynne Robinson, Fiction’s Power, Event Planning

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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Recognizing and Responding to Abuse in the Church

Domestic violence. Spousal battering. Child abuse. Sexual abuse. These word pairings shouldn’t have to exist; they represent a […]

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Summer Reading List: Purposeful Habits, The Abuse of Power, Pauline Studies

What books should you put on your summer reading list? We asked Intersect contributors this question, and we’ve […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Heartbeat Bills, Prolongued Suffering, Pornography, Leadership

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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James K.A. Smith: Education Convinces Your Intellect, Recruits Your Affections & Reforms Your Heart

What should make Christian education unique? James K. A. Smith, a Canadian philosopher and professor of philosophy at […]

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Summer Reading: iGen, Women’s Discipleship, Diversity, Philosophy

What book should you put on your summer reading list? We asked Intersect contributors this question, and we’ll […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Socialism, Hot Takes, Understanding 2019, Tyranny of Technology

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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5 Resources on Abortion and the Pro-Life Cause

Abortion is back in the news in a big way. New pro-life legislation in multiple states seeks to […]

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Summer Reading: Resting, “Atomic Habits,” Grief, C.S. Lewis

What book should you put on your summer reading list? We asked Intersect contributors this question, and we’ll […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Mothers Day, Weary Worship, Hating Your Job

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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Chris Evans: How to Be Authentically and Noticeably Christian at Work

How can you be authentically and noticeably Christian in a way that complements your work and working style […]

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Enter to Win “The Gospel of Our King” by Bruce Riley Ashford and Heath A. Thomas

What does the Bible, worldview, and the Christian mission have to do with each other? The Gospel of […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Holistic Mission, Outrage Culture, IVF, Loving Workers

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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Free e-book: Christian Voices on the Cultural Moment

So often we put faith in a box and only pull it out on Sundays. But how does […]

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Daniel Heimbach: Recent Developments in Christian Ethics

Daniel Heimbach, Senior Professor of Christian Ethics at Southeastern Seminary, recently delivered a lecture titled, “Recent Developments in […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Holy Week, Notre Dame Fire, ‘Mary Magdalene,’ Politics

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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Craig Evans: Was the Body of Jesus Placed in a Known Tomb?

Was Jesus’ body placed in a known tomb? “This is a topic that might seem obscure initially,” says […]

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Leonardo De Chirico: An Evangelical Assessment of The Roman Catholic Doctrine of Scripture

Leonardo De Chirico recently delivered a lecture at Southeastern Seminary titled “From Dei Verbum (1965) to Verbum Domini […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Jordan Peterson, Abortion, Parenting and Outreach

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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Andrew Walker, Ben Mitchell and Mark Liederbach on “Humanity in Crisis”

What is humanity? What does it mean to be human? The answers to these simple questions have become […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Abuse, Marxism, Work, Evangelicalism, Great Commission

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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Michael Strauss on the Age of the Earth, Adam and Eve, and Evangelism

Are science and faith contradictory? Michael Strauss doesn’t think so. Strauss, Experimental Particle Physics Professor at the University […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Abuse, Gurus, Infertility, Generosity

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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Michael Strauss: The Scientific Evidence for God

Are science and faith contradictory? Some Atheists (and Christians) believe they are. But Michael Strauss disagrees. Strauss, a […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Women in the Workplace, Political Idolatry, Prison Ministry

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Individualism, Adoption, Death and Wisdom

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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How Should Christians Think about Wealth and Poverty?

In a recent article, we collected some of our resources to help you think well about socialism. Yet […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Momo Challenge, Foster Care, Culture, Art and Outreach

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Getting Involved in Pro-Life Work, Foreign Movies, Adoption, Work

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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Bryan Chapell: Bridging Generational Divides in the Church

Is the church’s goal to seek cultural control or cultural credibility? Are believers called to halt sin or […]

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How Should Christians Think About Socialism?

Socialism is making a comeback. According to a recent poll, young Americans age 18-29 are more likely to […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Sex Abuse, Social Media, Economics

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of the most important articles of the […]

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John Mark McMillan on the “Magic” of Music

John Mark McMillan is an artist and Platinum-selling songwriter. His song “How He Loves” has become a staple […]

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Six Heroes of Cultural Engagement

At Intersect, we want to equip you to bring your faith to bear on every corner of your life. […]

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Thabiti Anyabwile: ‘Speak Up for the Vulnerable’

Thabiti Anyabwile, Pastor of Anacostia River Church in Southeast Washington, D.C., recently preached at Southeastern Seminary during pro-life […]

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“The Best Book I Read in 2018”: Crisis Leadership, Misreading Scripture, Theological Education, Justice

What’s the best book you read in 2018? We posed this question to our Intersect contributors, and we’ve […]

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“Whatever Your Life’s Work Is, Do It Well.” Martin Luther King Jr. on Work

"A man should do his job so well that the living, the dead, and the unborn could do it no better."

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“The Best Book I Read in 2018”: Family Worship, Apologetics, Excellence

What’s the best book you read in 2018? We posed this question to our Intersect contributors, and we’ll […]

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“The Best Book I Read in 2018”: The Crucifixion, God’s Mission, Culture

What’s the best book you read in 2018? We posed this question to our Intersect contributors, and we’ll […]

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Brent Waters: The Incarnation, Embodiment, and Late Modern Medicine

What does it mean to be human? The answer to this question seems relatively simple. But in This Mortal […]

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Sheldon Bleiweiss: Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass

Sheldon Bleiweiss, a Holocaust educator, gives an interactive talk about Kristallnacht to commemorate its 80th Anniversary at the […]

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“The Best Book I Read in 2018”: Work, Art, Poetry, Identity

What’s the best book you read in 2018? We posed this question to our Intersect contributors, and we’ll […]

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“The Best Book I Read This Year”: On Lottie Moon, William Wilberforce and John Paton

What’s the best book you’ve read this year? We posed this question to our Intersect contributors, and we’ll […]

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The 10 Most Read Intersect Articles of 2018

Yesterday, we published a list of the articles you said were your favorites. Today, we look at the […]

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Reader’s Choice Awards: Your 5 Favorite Intersect Articles of 2018

Last week, we asked you what your favorite Intersect articles were. And boy did you respond. You flooded our […]

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“The Best Book I Read This Year:” On Liturgy, Conversation, Hospitality, Cancer, Black Dignity

What’s the best book you’ve read this year? We posed this question to our Intersect contributors, and we’ll […]

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Reader’s Choice 2018: Enter to Win 8 FREE Books

Intersect has published hundreds of informative articles in 2018, tackling everything from homosexuality and adoption to eating disorders and […]

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Reader’s Choice Recommendations 2018: Nominate One of These Articles

Nominate an Article. Win Free Books. Select one of these articles to nominate for Intersect’s 2018 Reader’s Choice Awards, […]

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“The Best Book I Read This Year:” Featuring Eugene Peterson, Charles Taylor, Rod Dreher, Neil Postman and More

What’s the best book you’ve read this year? We posed this question to our Intersect contributors, and we’ll […]

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“The Best Book I Read This Year”: On Work, Rest and Purpose

What’s the best book you’ve read this year? We posed this question to our Intersect contributors, and we’ll […]

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Noah’s Flood and the Age of the Earth (Panel Discussion)

Dr. Ken Keathley hosts a panel discussion with Gregg Davidson, Ronald Marks, Ken Wolgemoth, and Eugene Chaffin as […]

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Malcolm Yarnell: The Anabaptists and the Cross

Malcolm Yarnell, Director of the Center for Theological Research at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, recently lectured at Southeastern Seminary […]

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Noah’s Flood and the Age of the Earth (Part 6C)

Dr. Ken Keathley hosts a Q&A with Gregg Davidson, Ronald Marks, Ken Wolgemoth, and Eugene Chaffin as they […]

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Ken Keathley, Nathaniel Jeanson and Dennis Venema on Evolution, Genetics and the Historical Adam (Part 5)

Did a real historical Adam exist? This is an increasingly important question, and the discussion touches on related […]

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Nathaniel Jeanson on Evolution, Genetics and the Historical Adam (Part 4)

Did a real historical Adam exist? This is an increasingly important question, and the discussion touches on related […]

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Kristen Deede Johnson: Exploring a Biblical Theology of Justice

What does it look like to pursue justice as a Christian? Kristen Deede Johnson tackles this question and […]

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Ross Douthat: America’s Real Religious Landscape

Everyone wants to understand America’s religious landscape, but few people know how. Many journalists, for example, try to […]

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Noah’s Flood and the Age of the Earth (Part 6B)

Gregg Davidson, professor of Geology & Geological Engineering at the University of Mississippi, discusses the Genesis flood in […]

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Dennis Venema on Evolution, Genetics and the Historical Adam (Part 3)

Did a real historical Adam exist? This is an increasingly important question, and the discussion touches on related […]

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Hannah Anderson: “We Need Discernment and Wisdom More Than Ever.”

When God created the world, he called it “good.” But today the world seems anything but good. How […]

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Noah’s Flood and the Age of the Earth (Part 6)

Ronald Marks, professor of Chemistry at North Greenville University, discusses the Genesis flood in this video from the L. […]

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Dennis Venema on Evolution, Genetics and the Historical Adam (Part 2)

Did a real historical Adam exist? This is an increasingly important question, and the discussion touches on related […]

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Noah’s Flood and the Age of the Earth (Part 5)

Ken Keathley leads a question and answer session with the Old Testament Faculty of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary […]

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The Rabbit Room Symposium: A Conference on Faith and Art

Music. Story. Art. In what ways does our faith inform our creativity? How can we approach these genres […]

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Noah’s Flood and the Age of the Earth (Part 4)

Eugene Chaffin, professor of Physics at North Greenville University, discusses if science leaves room for a young earth […]

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Free Stuff: Win ‘This Mortal Flesh: Incarnation and Bioethics’ by Dr. Brent Waters

What does it mean to be human? The answer to this question seems relatively simple. But in This Mortal […]

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On Anabaptists: A Panel Discussion Featuring Malcolm Yarnell, Bruce Ashford, Stephen Eccher and John Hammett

Who were the Anabaptists, and what did they really believe? For centuries, historians had a skewed perspective of […]

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New York Times Columnist Ross Douthat on “the Greatest Threat to the Church Today”

An interview with Ross Douthat from The Gospel Coalition. What is the greatest threat to the church today? […]

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Noah’s Flood and the Age of the Earth (Part 3)

Ken Wolgemuth, founder of Solid Rock Lectures, discusses what makes geologists believe the questions about the age of […]

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Malcolm Yarnell: The Anabaptists and the Great Commission

Malcolm Yarnell, Director of the Center for Theological Research at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, recently lectured at Southeastern Seminary […]

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Noah’s Flood and the Age of the Earth (Part 2)

Ronald Marks, professor of Chemistry at North Greenville University, discusses hermeneutics and the scientific process in this video […]

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Applying the Unchanging Gospel to an Ever-Changing World: The DMin in Faith and Culture

The world is changing. For better or worse, the culture looks vastly different than it did just a […]

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Noah’s Flood and the Age of the Earth (Part 1)

Gregg Davidson, professor of Geology & Geological Engineering at the University of Mississippi, discusses a biblical worldview and […]

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Michael Ward: C.S. Lewis on Planet Narnia

If you’ve read C.S. Lewis‘ Chronicles of Narnia, perhaps the books have seemed to be a “hodge podge” […]

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Free Stuff: Win ‘The Money Challenge’ and ‘The Marriage Challenge’ by Art Rainer

Managing money is stressful for you and your marriage. Art Rainer wants to help. In his new books The Money […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: “The Great British Baking Show,” Tiredness, Reading, the Vocation of Pastor

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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The Missing Men in the American Workforce: Hunter Baker on Faith, Work & Economics

Hunter Baker, Associate Professor of Political Science at Union University, lectured at Southeastern Seminary in 2016 on why work […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Hurricanes, Job Loss, Vocation, Mental Illness

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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How Missionaries Changed the World: A Conversation with Robert Woodberry

What kind of impact have missionaries had on the world? Robert Woodberry talks with Scott Hildreth about this […]

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“God in the Gallery”: What to Expect with “Come to the Table” Art Exhibit

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary’s L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture will host a national traveling art exhibit called […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Brett Kavanaugh, Virtues, Geoffrey Owens, Augustine on Poverty

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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5 Articles for Your Labor Day

Today is Labor Day. Hopefully you’re finding time to rest, relax, spend time with family and enjoy the company of […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: C.S. Lewis on Productivity, Foster Care, Civic Virtues, Faith in Film

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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Michael Ward: ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’ Are Mini-Masterpieces of Medieval Scholarship

If you’ve read C.S. Lewis‘ Chronicles of Narnia, perhaps the books have seemed to be a “hodge podge” […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: The Sexual Revolution, Choosing a Career, Fatherhood, Seminary

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Reading, Why the West is Doomed, Back-to-School, Harry Potter

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: American Christianity, Racism, Workplace Principles, Book Genres

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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Intersect Reading List: Apologetics, Tech-Wise Family, Racism, the Modern Age, Work

This summer, Intersect contributors suggested their favorite books for your summer reading list. This week, as the summer […]

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Southeastern Seminary to Host Traveling Art Exhibit: “Come to the Table”

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary’s L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture will host a national traveling art […]

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Enter for a Chance to Win “Letters to an American Christian” by Bruce Riley Ashford

How does your faith inform what it means to be an American? Letters to an American Christian by Bruce Riley […]

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News | Apply for the Mentorship Program at the L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture

How does faith intersect with the arts? And why Christians should care about art at all? You’ll address […]

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Intersect Reading List: Transgender Debate, Women and Work, Technology, Culture

This summer, Intersect contributors suggested their favorite books for your summer reading list. This week, as the summer […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Leaving Porn, Financial Emergencies, Retirement, Crisis Managament

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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The Gospel for Porn Addicts: An Interview with D. Scott Hildreth

D. Scott Hildreth is the George Leile Director of the Center for Great Commission Studies at Southeastern Seminary. […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Incredibles 2, Women’s Ministry, Populism, Art

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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An Intersect List of Recommended Podcasts: Racial Unity, Women’s Discipleship, Leadership, Philosophy

Last week, our contributors recommended some of their favorite podcasts. This week, they suggest additional podcasts on the […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Family Separation, Special Needs Families, Ordinary Work, Suicide

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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An Intersect List of Recommended Podcasts: Parenting, the SBC, Work, Diversity

This summer, we’ve shared multiple summer reading lists — featuring recommendations from some of our contributors. (Read list 1, list […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Domestic Abuse, #MeToo, Anthony Bourdain, Graduates, Refugees

In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. […]

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An Intersect Summer Reading List: Center Church, Immigration, Self-Image, Reformed Vision of Learning

Summer is upon us, so now is the time to plan your summer reading. As you craft your reading […]

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An Intersect Summer Reading List: Southern Baptist Convention, Missions

Summer is upon us, so now is the time to plan your summer reading. As you craft your reading […]

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Ken Myers: We Recreate Ourselves After the Image of our Devices

How has technology shaped our lives, and how should Christians respond? Ken Myers of the Mars Hill Audio […]

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An Intersect Summer Reading List: C. S. Lewis, Marilynne Robinson, Tsh Oxenreider

Summer is upon us, so now is the time to plan your summer reading. As you craft your reading […]

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An Intersect Summer Reading List: Robert George, Jen Wilkin, Richard John Neuhaus and Larry Hurtado

Summer is upon us, so now is the time to plan your summer reading. As you craft your reading […]

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An Intersect Summer Reading List: How to Think, Eugene Peterson, Racism, Poetry

Summer is upon us, so now is the time to plan your summer reading. As you craft your reading […]

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From Pulpit to Pew, We’re All on the Same Playing Field

How can pastors help their church members overcome the sacred-secular divide? Intersect Project editor Nathaniel Williams addressed this […]

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An Intersect Summer Reading List: Power, Barrenness, Charity, the Problem of Evil

Summer is upon us, so now is the time to plan your summer reading. As you craft your reading […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Social Media, Hidden Work, Jesus’ Lordship, ‘Disruptive Witness’

Today, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. In today’s #FaithandCulture […]

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Thabiti Anyabwile: Justice, Preaching and the Great Commission

Thabiti Anyabwile, Pastor of Anacostia River Church in Southeast Washington, D.C., visits Southeastern Seminary as a part of […]

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Craig Evans: How Long Were Late Antique Literary Manuscripts In Use?

How long were manuscripts in use before being discarded? “This is a very important question,” says Dr. Craig […]

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Free Pastors Luncheon: Economic Wisdom, Flourishing and the Local Church

How does economic wisdom intersect with the local church? How can we pursue flourishing churches and communities? You […]

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Chuck Lawless: Writing to the Glory of God

  Why does it matter that you write well? Dr. Chuck Lawless addressed this question at the keynote […]

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7 Abraham Kuyper Quotes on Faith and Culture

Here are seven quotes from Abraham Kuyper on how faith intersects with multiple parts of culture.

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Daniel Ritchie: No Longer a Prisoner to Perception

In most ways, Daniel Ritchie is a normal man, husband and father. He has the same joys and […]

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James K.A. Smith: Why A Secular Age Can Lead to an Explosion of Belief

As a precursor to the Wisdom Forum, James K. A. Smith, a Canadian philosopher and professor of philosophy […]

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Carl Ellis: The Forgotten History of African American Missions

"George Liele is America's first missionary. He's not America's first black missionary; he was America's first missionary," says Carl Ellis.

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How to Watch ‘Wisdom Forum: The Good Life’

What does it look like for believers to wisely engage the intersection of faith and culture in daily […]

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Meet the Wisdom Forum Speakers

What does it look like for believers to wisely engage the intersection of faith and culture in daily life? Join us on […]

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Meet the Wisdom Forum Speakers: Jonathan Darville

What does it look like for believers to wisely engage the intersection of faith and culture in daily life? Join us on […]

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Meet the Wisdom Forum Speakers: Larry Trotter

What does it look like for believers to wisely engage the intersection of faith and culture in daily life? Join us on […]

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Meet the Wisdom Forum Speakers: Benjamin Quinn

What does it look like for believers to wisely engage the intersection of faith and culture in daily life? Join us on […]

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Meet the Wisdom Forum Speakers: Matthew Mullins

What does it look like for believers to wisely engage the intersection of faith and culture in daily life? Join us on […]

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Meet the Wisdom Forum Speakers: Walter Strickland

What does it look like for believers to wisely engage the intersection of faith and culture in daily life? Join us on […]

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Meet the Wisdom Forum Speakers: Bruce Ashford

What does it look like for believers to wisely engage the intersection of faith and culture in daily life? Join us on […]

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Meet the Wisdom Forum Speakers: D.A. and Elicia Horton

What does it look like for believers to wisely engage the intersection of faith and culture in daily life? Join us on […]

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Thabiti Anyabwile: Preach Justice as True Worship

Thabiti Anyabwile, Pastor of Anacostia River Church in Southeast Washington, D.C., visits Southeastern Seminary as a part of […]

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Meet the Wisdom Forum Speakers: Esther Meek

What does it look like for believers to wisely engage the intersection of faith and culture in daily life? Join us on […]

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Peter Leithart: “The Goal of Human Labor Is Shared Festivity”

What can the Eucharist, or the Lord’s Supper, teach us about work? Peter Leithart posed this question in […]

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America’s Pastor: Billy Graham and the Shaping of a Nation

Today, Billy Graham passed away at the age of 99. As Christianity Today notes, Billy Graham was perhaps […]

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Meet the Wisdom Forum Speakers: James K. A. Smith

What does it look like for believers to wisely engage the intersection of faith and culture in daily life? Join us on […]

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Thabiti Anyabwile: Preach Justice as ‘The Good Life’

Thabiti Anyabwile, Pastor of Anacostia River Church in Southeast Washington, D.C., visits Southeastern Seminary as a part of […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Frederick Douglass, Dunkirk, Gleaning, Responding to a Crisis

Every week, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. In today’s […]

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Free Event: God & Morality Debate and Symposium

What is the best account of objective moral values and duties? Join Drs. William Lane Craig, Ken Keathley, […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Immigration, ‘Fake News,’ the Unborn, Responses to Poverty

Every week, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. In today’s […]

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Bruce Ashford: “Your Religion Will Necessarily Affect Your Public Life”

How should Christians interact with politics? And what political framework should we adopt? These questions are important to consider […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Adoption, Multiethnic Spiritual Formation, Social Media, and the Porter’s Gate

Every week, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. In today’s […]

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Christianity, Politics and Public Life: Bruce Ashford’s New Free Online Class

We live in a unique political moment. No matter your political leanings, we can all agree on this. As […]

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Finding Fulfillment as an Administrative Assistant

Some vocations allow you to clearly see how God uses your work for his glory. In other vocations, the […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Martin Luther King Jr. and Communism, Sexual Assault, African Religions, the Vulnerable

Every week, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. In today’s […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: #TimesUp, Charity, Toothbrushes, Millennials

Every week, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. In today’s […]

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Robert Woodberry: The World the Missionaries Made

What kind of impact have missionaries made on the world? Have they harmed the world by merely exporting […]

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Serving the Church with the Written Word: Writing to the Glory of God

Some vocations allow you to clearly see how God uses your work for his glory. A surgeon saves […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Logan and Jake Paul, Parenting and Technology, Reading Plans, Transgender Debate

Every week, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of the week. In today’s […]

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The 10 Most Read Intersect Articles of 2017

Yesterday, we published a list of the articles you said were your favorites. Today, we look at the […]

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Reader’s Choice Awards: Your 5 Favorite Intersect Articles of 2017

Last week, we asked you what your favorite Intersect articles were. And boy did you respond. You flooded our […]

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How This Corporate Chaplain Brings Hope to the Workplace

Work isn’t always easy. Sometimes it is frustrating, exhausting, stress-filled and unfulfilling. Other times, work is made more […]

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Reader’s Choice Recommendations 2017: Nominate One of These Articles

Nominate an Article, Get a Free Book Select one of these articles to nominate for Intersect’s 2017 Reader’s Choice […]

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Reader’s Choice 2017: Enter for a Chance to Win 5 FREE Books

Intersect has published hundreds of informative articles in 2017, tackling everything from gender identity and adoption to socialism and […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Unhelpful Christmas Ministries, Holidays with a Broken Heart, History’s Forgotten Preacher

Do your gifts to under-resourced families actually hurt them? Who is one of the greatest preachers history has […]

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The Benedict Option: Two Reflective Responses from Michael Bird and Bruce Ashford

Michael Bird, a lecturer in Theology and Czar of Postgradistan at Ridley College in Melbourne, and Bruce Ashford, […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: C.S. Lewis, Lecrae, Workplace Hardships, Social Media

How should you respond when you’re passover at work? What important things did C.S. Lewis say? Should you […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Orphan Care, Social Media, Communism, Work

This weekend, you may be preparing for Thanksgiving festivities with family and friends. As you do so, we’ve […]

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Free Pastor’s Luncheon: Developing Uncommonly Wise Workers for the Marketplace

On Sunday mornings, behavior can sometimes distinguish followers of Christ from the rest of the world: Christians can be […]

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Timothy George: What Did the Reformers Think They Were Doing?

Timothy George, Dean of Beeson Divinity School, recently visited Southeastern Seminary to talk about the Reformation for the […]

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Timothy George: Martin Luther’s Theology and Biography Are Intertwined

Timothy George, Dean of Beeson Divinity School, recently visited Southeastern Seminary to talk about the Reformation for the […]

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Thomas Kidd: On Faith, History, Writing a Book and the Academic Life

Thomas Kidd, Distinguished Professor of History at Baylor University, and Keith Harper, Senior Professor of Baptist Studies at […]

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Thomas Kidd: George Whitefield, America’s Spiritual Founding Father

Benjamin Franklin was one of America’s most important founding fathers, and in a recent lecture, Thomas Kidd of […]

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Thomas Kidd: The Enigma of Ben Franklin’s Faith

Ben Franklin is a monumental figure in American history. But what should we make of his faith? The […]

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Does Your Work Have Any Spiritual Value?

Dr. Keith Whitfield, Assistant Professor of Theology and Vice President for Academic Administration at Southeastern, recently discussed faith […]

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David Koyzis: Socialism Suppresses Society

Socialism is in vogue again, particularly among younger Americans. But does socialism really help society? In this video, […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Martin Luther King Jr., Hugh Hefner, Economics, Parenting

What does Christianity have to say about your economic situation? Did Hugh Hefner live the good life? What […]

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How Your Church Can Pursue Flourishing For All: Register for the 2017 Common Good Conference

What is the common good? Why is the common good so central to the mission of the church? And […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Blue Collar Work, Smartphones, #BlackLivesMatter, Heaven

Have we overlooked blue collar workers? How is the culture molding the church? Should we think more about […]

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Capturing Beauty in Unexpected Places: Photography to the Glory of God

In many vocations, you can clearly see how God is using your work for his glory. A construction […]

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On Covenants, Kingdoms and Flourishing: A Q&A with Craig Blaising and Stephen Wellum

How do we make sense of the Bible’s story? How does the Bible fit together? To help you […]

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“The Integrity of Ethnic, National, Territorial Israel”: Craig Blaising on Progressive Dispensationalism

How do we make sense of the Bible’s story? How does the Bible fit together? To help you […]

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“The Backbone to the Bible’s Storyline”: Stephen Wellum on Progressive Covenantalism

How do we make sense of the Bible’s story? How does the Bible fit together? To help you […]

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Sam Williams: A Christian Psychology of and Biblical Response to Homosexuality

Homosexuality is not an moral abstraction to Dr. Sam Williams. His best friend in college came out as […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Dreamers, Rebuilding Houston, Missions and Work, Consumerism

What should you know about DACA and Dreamers? How are Christians helping Houston rebuild? In what ways can […]

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Should Christians Be Socialists? Jay Richards’ Case for Economic Freedom

How should Christians think about economics and free enterprise? Should Christians be socialists? Jay Richards addresses these important […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: The 10 Most-Read Intersect Articles So Far

Less than two years ago, we at Southeastern Seminary’s Intersect Project embarked on a journey to give you daily insights […]

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500 Intersect Posts: Celebrate With a Free E-Book

Less than two years ago, we at Southeastern Seminary’s Intersect Project embarked on a journey. We were convinced […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Fatherhood, Loving Transgender People, Abraham Kuyper, the Eclipse

Why is Bryan Loritts grateful that his dad didn’t always show up? How can you love transgender people? What […]

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Graphic Design to the Glory of God

In many vocations, you can clearly see how God is using your work for his glory. A construction […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: White Supremacy, Stay-at-Home Mothers, Down Syndrome, Young Professionals

What impact does white supremacy have on the mission of God? What lies do stay-at-home mothers tell themselves? […]

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News | Apply for the Mentorship Program at the L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture

Have you ever wondered… How does faith intersect with culture? Is full-time Christian ministry more valuable than work […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Economic Flourishing, the Opioid Crisis, Christians in Business and Time Management

Why does culture matter for economic flourishing? Why should you care about the opioid crisis? How should Christians […]

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Human Trafficking: God Cares About Specific People, Not Generic Numbers

It all started with a sleepover. Six years ago, three high school students stayed up late dreaming about […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Injustice of Toil, Being a Christian in the Culture, Important Books

Where are our faith and work discussions lacking? How can you be a Christian in today’s culture? What […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Benedict Option, Talking Sexuality with Teens, ‘Great British Baking Show’ and Reading Tips

What is the Abrahamic Alternative to the Benedict Option? How can you address sexuality with teenagers? Why does […]

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Don’t Forget the Context: Bruce Gordon and Stephen Eccher on the Reformation

Almost 500 years have passed since the Reformation. Why does the Reformation still matter? Stephen Eccher of Southeastern […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: The Benedict Option, Deaths of Despair, Writing Tips, Literacy

How does Bruce Ashford respond to The Benedict Option? Why has the life expectancy in the U.S. declined? […]

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Recommended Books for a #FaithandCulture Summer: Culture, Work, the Material World

In recent weeks, Intersect contributors have recommended books you should add to your summer reading list. (Read the […]

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“Who Do You Trust?” Nathaniel Jeanson on Evolution, Genetics and the Historical Adam (Part 1)

Did a real historical Adam exist? This is an increasingly important question, and the discussion touches on related […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Hogwarts and Friendship, ‘Millennial’ as a Derogatory Term, Culture and Missions, Love

Why should we stop using ‘millennial’ as a derogatory term? What can Hogwarts teach us about friendship? How […]

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Recommended Podcasts for a #FaithandCulture Summer

In recent weeks, we’ve offered you suggestions for the perfect summer reading list. (Read the first, second, third and fourth […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Stewarding America, Loving the Land, Calling and the Alt-Right

How does U2 challenge you to uphold liberty and justice? How can you love the land God gave […]

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Recommended Books on Cultural Engagement for a #FaithandCulture Summer

Summer is in full swing. Now is the time to craft your perfect summer reading list. In the coming […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Alt-Right, Negro Spirituals, Submitting to the Emperor, Reformation and Art

Does God care about art? How should Christians think about the alt-right? What can we learn from the […]

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Recommended Books for a #FaithandCulture Summer: Pixar, Bio-Ethics, Puritans, Wendell Berry and Marilynne Robinson

Summer is in full swing. Now is the time to craft your perfect summer reading list. In the coming […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Juneteenth, Saving America, Planned Parenthood, the Alt-Right and Culture

How can Christians have a missionary encounter with culture? What is Juneteenth, and why does it matter? What’s […]

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Recommended Books for a #FaithandCulture Summer: Culture, American Exceptionalism, Pollution and Liturgy of the Ordinary

As summer is in full swing, now is the time to perfect your summer reading list. Many of our Intersect […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Children’s Ministry, Socialism, Lightning McQueen, the Environment

What can children’s ministry teach you about God? Why did Evangelicals stop advocating for the environment? Why are […]

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Recommended Reading for a #FaithandCulture Summer: Women, Homosexuality, Prosperity Gospel, Work and More

Summer is in full swing, which means one thing: Now is the time to perfect your summer reading list. […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Social Media and Empathy, Bernie Sanders, Money Challenge, Recommended Books

What books do you need in your theology and culture library? How can social media damage your empathy? […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Social Justice, Wonder Woman, Parenting, Liturgy of the Ordinary and Peter Singer

What is social justice, really? Can the ordinary parts of your life teach you anything about God? What […]

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Free Stuff: Win a Copy of ‘The Money Challenge’ by Art Rainer

Managing money is stressful. Art Rainer wants to help. In his new book The Money Challenge, Rainer takes you on […]

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Art Rainer: The Way We Handle our Money Is Hurting Us

Money is one of the biggest stressors in our lives. We fret about our debt. We worry about […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Memorial Day, Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood, Work and the Most Marginalized Minority

What are you doing this Memorial Day? Perhaps you’re having a cookout with family. Maybe you’re attending a wedding. […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Memorial Day, Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood, Work and the Most Marginalized Minority

What are you doing this Memorial Day? Perhaps you’re having a cookout with family. Maybe you’re attending a wedding. […]

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From Youth Pastor to American Ninja Warrior

Matt Atwell wears many hats. He’s a husband, father, youth pastor, employee at a furniture store and an […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: When Democracy Goes Bad, Beyond Profits, the Forgotten American in Turkey, Summer Reading

How can we fix a broken democracy? Should companies care about more than the bottom line? What should […]

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Ted Cabal: Will the Real Evangelical Evolutionist Please Stand Up?

How old is the earth? The answer to this question can be deeply divisive for many evangelicals. Some groups […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Stay-at-Home Moms, Childlessness, Podcasts and Standing Out at Work

What can stay-at-home moms teach you about human dignity? How should childless women approach Mother’s Day? What podcasts should you […]

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2017 US Barista Champion: Christians, Make People Wonder Why You’re Weird

When Kyle Ramage first stepped foot onto the campus of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, he thought he was […]

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5 Articles to Prepare for Mothers Day: ‘Mommy Wars,’ Miscarriage, Adoption, Parenting & Proverbs 31

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Get gospel insights on Mother’s Day, the mommy wars, miscarriage, adoption, […]

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#FaithandCultureReading: Jordan Edwards, ’13 Reasons Why,’ Childlessness, ‘Fearless Girl’

What’s the real tragedy in the shooting of Jordan Edwards? What hope is there for childless women? What […]

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How Can the Church Prepare Christians for the Workplace?

Most church members spend the majority of their waking hours in the workplace. Yet few pastors or church leaders […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Religious Liberty, Sabbath Rest, Gender Pronouns and Living Your Faith at Home

What’s the end goal of religious liberty? Why is sabbath rest so important? Are gender pronouns important? How […]

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Should Women Work? A Historical Perspective

Should women work? Carolyn McCulley addressed this question at Wisdom Forum 2015 by tracing the history of women’s […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Your Post-Easter Calling, Screen-Free Childhood, Rural America and Platforms

How can you honor God after Easter? Should your children have screen time? Does God care about rural […]

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Nathan Finn: “Spiritual Formation Should Propel Us into Mission”

In recent years, evangelicals have pursued a more holistic Christian mission and participated in discussions about spiritual formation. […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Easter and Social Apathy, Transforming Work, Singles at Church, Lemuel Haynes

How has Intersect impacted everyday Christians? What truths can transform how you work? Does Easter influence your social […]

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Free Pastors Luncheon: How to Promote Diverse Ministry in Your Church

Do you want to promote diversity in your congregation? Desiring diversity is easy. Making it a reality is […]

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The Cross and Culture: 4 Articles on How Easter Transforms Culture, Work, Politics and Cities

At Easter, we remember Jesus’ redemptive work on the cross. But Jesus didn’t simply redeem us; his sacrifice […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Don’t Waste Suffering, Reasons to Be Pro-Life, Raising Special Needs Children

Is suffering something to avoid? What are some tips for raising a child with a neurological or behavioral disorder? […]

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Heath Thomas: What Is the Measure of a Life Well Lived?

108 billion people have walked the earth. This startling reality spurs Heath Thomas to ask, “Do you think […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Same-Sex Attraction, Beth Moore, China’s Greatest Slaughter in History, Gumball Machine God

Does the Bible really apply to people with same-sex attraction? What can Beth Moore teach you about writing? […]

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Heidegger, Derrida and Levinas: Redeeming the Philosophical Blacklist

Martin Heidegger. Jacques Derrida. Emmanuel Levinas. Evangelical Christians have often placed these and other philosophers on “the philosophical […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Neil Gorsuch, Working Women, Political Jesus and the Death of Relativism

What should you know about Neil Gorsuch? How can the church reach out to working women? Was Jesus […]

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Jim Shaddix: Avoid These 3 Pitfalls When Preaching for Cultural Engagement (Part 2)

In a rapidly changing culture, more and more Christians are discussing the importance of cultural engagement. Yet what […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Social Media, Job Satisfaction, Complaining about Culture, Diversity in Missions and Nationalism

What questions should you ask before you share something on social media? Will complaining about the culture change […]

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Changing the World with God’s Word: Jim Shaddix on Preaching as Cultural Engagement (Part 1)

In a rapidly changing culture, more and more Christians are discussing the importance of cultural engagement. Yet what […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Abraham Kuyper, Dorothy Sayers, Refugees and Connecting Faith and Work

Why does Abraham Kuyper matter now? What can we learn from Dorothy Sayer about the church and politics? […]

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The Blessings (and Perils) of Social Media: A Panel featuring Amber Bowen, Amy Whitfield, Laura Thigpen and Betsy Gomez

How should Christians think about social media? Is it a tool to embrace uncritically, or something to avoid? […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Navigating Career Decisions, Lent, Important Books and Christian Scholarship

What are some tips for making career decisions? What books are on Dr. David Jones’ bookshelf? How should […]

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5 Resources to Help Christians Navigate the Transgender Debate

The Trump administration recently announced its decision to rescind a mandate from the Obama administration that dealt with […]

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Bethany Jenkins: Three Lenses to View Work

Few people are more versed in the faith and work conversation than Bethany Jenkins. Jenkins directs The Gospel […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Human Trafficking, Unintended Racism, Anti-Semitism, Work and Fake News

How is God at work in you at work? How should Christians respond to human trafficking? Should racism be […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Art and Empathy, Single Women’s Work, Orphan-Care, Political Junkies and Black History Month

Can art make you empathetic? How can single women be encouraged in their work? Why was Elizabeth Keckley […]

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“A Child of the Storm”: Christian Reflections on the Civil Rights Act of 1964

What was the roll of the church in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Pro-Life Movement, Pastors and Politics, Moving Beyond Clichés, MLK

How can churches engage culture? Why do pro-lifers focus so intently on abortion? Is there anything concerning about […]

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Brianna Copeland: “Our Love of Justice Must Come from our Love of Jesus”

Brianna Copeland – GO Talk: Walking in Justice – GO Conference 2017 from Southeastern Seminary on Vimeo. If […]

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Blessing the World by Brewing Coffee: Tracy McKenzie on Back Alley Coffee Roasters

How does faith inform your work? What impact does being a Christian have upon running a business? To […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Refugees, Frederick Douglass, White Supremacy, ‘Gullible Skeptics’ and Work

What’s it like when a refugee moves into town? How are many Christians “gullible skeptics”? What can we […]

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Refugees: “An Opportunity to Reach the Nations for Christ”

How can your church reach the nations? According to Andrew McNair, you may only need to walk out your […]

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Bruce Ashford on Donald Trump, ‘Alternative Facts’ and Finding Common Ground

How can Christians live missionally in an increasingly divided society? Bruce Ashford addressed this question in a recent […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Women’s March, Pro-Life Marketing, Social Divisions and the Forgotten America

How should you evaluate the women’s march? How are pro-life groups using business techniques? What divisions does America […]

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“We Have a Mission Field in Our Own Back Yard.” A Pro-Life Panel featuring Bruce Ashford, Trillia Newbell, Amber Lehman and Steven Wade

Bruce Ashford, Trillia Newbell, Amber Lehman, and Steven Wade sat down to discuss abortion and the pro-life cause […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Misappropriation of MLK, Human Dignity, Special Needs and Fragmented Culture

Have conservative Christians misappropriated the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr? How can we fight for human dignity? What […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Transgender Persons, Toxic Masculinity, Work for Kids, Marriage & Cultural Jigs

What hope does Christianity offer transgender people? What’s the cure to toxic masculinity? How can we teach our […]

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Michael Wittmer: How Ordinary Christians Integrate Faith into their Everyday Lives

Michael Wittmer, Professor of Systematic & Historical Theology at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, recent came to Southeastern Seminary to discuss […]

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Sam Williams: Move Toward People with Mental Illness in your Church, Not Away from Them

We all know people who are suffering with mental illness. Fewer of us know how to help them. […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Fake News, Influence at Work, Godly Resolutions

What’s so troubling about fake news? How can you have influence at your job? What are some ways […]

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“All Our White Congregations Were Awash with Racism.” Craig Bartholomew on Confronting Idolatry

Craig Bartholomew, Professor of Religion and Theology at Redeemer University, grew up in South Africa. In a recent […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Christmas Songs, Aging Parents, and Why You Should Go to Church on Christmas

Why should we care about Christmas songs? What are the challenges associated with ministering to aging parents? Should you […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: How You Can Help Aleppo Right Now. Plus: ‘It’s A Wonderful Life,’ Ruby Bridges, Poverty & More

What are some ways you can help war-torn Aleppo? What surprising message is in It’s a Wonderful Life? […]

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The 10 Most Read Intersect Articles of 2016

Yesterday, we published a list of the articles you said were your favorites. Today, we look at the […]

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Reader’s Choice Awards: Your 5 Favorite Intersect Articles of 2016

Last week, we asked you what your favorite Intersect articles were. And boy did you respond. Hundreds of you […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Sacred Hip-Hop, Advent, Work, St. Nicholas & Teaching Kids about Race

How does William Branch use hip hop to teach the gospel? Should pastors care about their congregants’ work? […]

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Free Stuff: Enter for a Chance to Win up to 9 FREE Books

Intersect has published dozens of informative articles in 2016, tackling everything from gender identity and abortion to socialism and […]

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Reader’s Choice Recommendations: Nominate One of These Articles

Nominate an Article, Get a Free Book Select one of these articles to nominate for Intersect’s 2016 Reader’s Choice […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: The Church’s Witness, Rosa Parks, Salt and Light, Advent Explained, and “Holly Jolly Christmases”

How can we minister, culturally, from a position of weakness? What legacy does Rosa Parks leave behind? What’s […]

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Physician-Assisted Suicide: What Christians Need to Know

Physician-assisted suicide has become an increasingly debated topic. Bills calling for its legalization have been introduced into state legislatures […]

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Scott Rae: Why Pastors Need to Be Economically Literate

Scott Rae, Professor of Christian Ethics at Biola University in La Mirada, CA, recently presented a lecture titled […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Black Friday, The Parenting Marathon, Racism, & The Dark Knight

Should Christians engage in Black Friday? How can you persevere in the “parenting marathon”? How could you confront […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Orphans and the Gospel, Politics and Government, Work and Parenting

Why should Christians care about adoption? Does religion have a place in government? How can parents balance family […]

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Gregory Thornbury: The World Needs the Church to Be the Church

In recent years, the church has tried to become more “scientific, urbane and sophisticated.” In so doing, though, […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: After the Election, Waiting, The Ambassador and Missional Living

How should Christians move forward after the election? Does God have a purpose for waiting? How does one Christian […]

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Craig Bartholomew: On Creation, Culture and “Deviant Politics”

As we look past the election, how should we live? Craig Bartholomew, Professor of Philosophy at Redeemer University […]

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How Would Jesus Vote? A Conversation with Bruce Ashford, Jonathan Leeman, Steven Harris and Hunter Baker

Election day is only one day away. How should your faith inform your politics? Should you bring your […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Evaluating Trump and Clinton, Marriage as a Core Belief, Speaking Truth about Homosexuality

How might evangelicals evaluate Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton? Is marriage a core Christian belief? How does a foreign-born […]

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Gregory Thornbury: It’s Too Late to Engage Culture. Culture Has Already Engaged You.

Are we merely content to watch and comment on the culture, or are we willing to actually create culture? […]

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Danny Akin: “We Walk Under the Banner of a Cross”

As Christians, how does our allegiance to Christ impact our allegiance to our country? Dr. Danny Akin addressed this […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Civility in Politics, Pro-Life, Clickbait, All Saints’ Day & George Washington’s Church

How can we talk Christianly about politics or abortion? Why is clickbait so annoying? What can All Saints’ […]

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Hugh Ross: The “Improbable Planet” and God’s Plan for Redemption

Editor’s Note: The video has been temporarily removed for additional editing. It should be back up soon. Hugh […]

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Danny Akin: How Your Election Rhetoric Affects Missions

How do our comments about the election impact missions work? Dr. Danny Akin addressed this question in this excerpt from […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Screwtape’s Politics, Gender and Gifting, the Election, and the Cosmos

What did The Screwtape Letters actually say about politics? How should we think about gender and gifting? What does cultural […]

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Greg Forster on Work, Rest & Ethical Challenges in the Workplace

What does God think about work? How do we define rest? And how can you face ethical challenges […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Giving Grace in the Election, Charles Spurgeon, Donald Trump, Economics & Greatness

How should you talk about the election? Why did Charles Spurgeon die poor? What does a Christian understanding […]

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Hunter Baker on Religious Liberty: “The Government Does Not Own Us”

Hunter Baker, Associate Professor of Political Science at Union University, recently sat down with Bruce Ashford to talk […]

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Rosaria Butterfield: We Need Less “Facebook Doctrine,” More “Biblical Doctrine”

Rosaria Butterfield rocked the Evangelical world with her “train wreck conversion.” “As a leftist lesbian professor, I despised Christians,” […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Racial Apathy, Tent-Making, Refugee Rhetoric, Religious Liberty & Facebook Conspiracy Theories

Why should we avoid apathy about race issues? Is the workplace inferior to the pulpit? How should we […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: C.S. Lewis’ “Political Magic,” Abraham Kuyper, Voting your Conscience, Religious Liberty

What can we learn from C.S. Lewis’ politics? How can pastors equip their churches to create culture? What […]

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#FaithandCulture Reading: Terence Crutcher, the Racial Divide, Adoption, HB2 and Patriotism in Churches

What’s behind our biases? What books can you read to understand the racial divide? Why is adoption so […]

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Weekend Reading: The Church’s Enemy, Ethnic Minorities in White Spaces, Gender Dysphoria & Loving Country

Who’s the American church’s real enemy? Are minorities safe in white churches? How should Christians think about gender […]

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Ben Witherington: Do We Think Theologically and Ethically about Our Work?

Ben Witherington, Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Asbury Theological Seminary, recently lectured on “A Kingdom Perspective of […]

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Weekend Reading: Flawed Responses to Racism, Praying for Country, Transgenderism & Syrian Refugees

How can you pray for your country? What are some flawed approaches to racism? What does the Bible […]

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A Privatized Faith Leads to a Secularized Culture: Greg Forster on Faith and Work

What’s behind the secularization of culture, and how can we help solve the problem? Greg Forster, director of the […]

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5 Must-Reads for Your Labor Day

Today is Labor Day. Hopefully you’re finding time to rest, relax, spend time with family and enjoy the company of […]

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Weekend Reading: Politics and Social Media, Sexuality and Gender, “Dumpster Fire” and More

Should you stop talking about politics on social media? Should you stop having children to save the earth? […]

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Breaking the Sacred-Secular Divide: Walter Strickland & Benjamin Quinn on Faith and Work

Does God care about your work, or does he only care about the churchy parts of your life? […]

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Weekend Reading: Campus Ministries, Political Revolutions, Racial Journeys & Jonathan Edwards

Why do college students need the local church? Should you want a political revolution? Do you need to […]

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Sam Williams: Are Some People Born Gay?

Are some people born gay? In this video, Dr. Jamie Dew sits down with Dr. Sam Williams to […]

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Amber Bowen: Why Christians Should Actually Listen to Atheists

What can Christians learn from atheists? Amber Bowen tackled this question in a recent interview with Steve Noble about the […]

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Weekend Reading: Evangelicals and Trump, Learning from Millennials, Homelessness & Abraham Kuyper

Why do some Evangelicals support Donald Trump? How is one mayor helping the homeless? What advice would Abraham […]

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Weekend Reading: Succeeding in Public School, Evangelical Women, Political Correctness and C.S. Lewis

How can you help your child succeed in public school? Why should evangelical women speak up on important issues? […]

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Mark Yarhouse: How to Minister to People Navigating Sexuality and Gender

Mark Yarhouse, Professor of Psychology at Regent University, recently gave a lecture at Southeastern Seminary titled “Sexual Identity […]

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We Shouldn’t Just Engage Culture. We Should Make It.

What is culture, and how should Christians relate to it? In this video, Dr. Keith Whitfield sits down […]

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Weekend Reading: Perspectives on Homosexuality, “God and Country,” Race, Abortion & Engaging Culture

In a few weeks, Christian thought-leaders will gather in Nashville for the 2015 ERLC National Conference to help you […]

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Weekend Reading: Women’s Politics, Prayers for Police, Leveraging Jobs & Religious Liberty

How can you speak about politics with conviction and grace? How can you pray for the police? In […]

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David W. Jones on “Developing a More Holistic View of Christianity”

How can we connect faith with the life we live from Monday to Friday? David W. Jones tackled this question […]

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Weekend Reading: Planned Parenthood, Racism, Religious Liberty & ‘The Office’

Why didn’t the Planned Parenthood videos change the abortion debate? How can the church fight racism? Is God […]

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Exclusive: Save 20% on the ERLC National Conference

American culture is in crisis. Whether it is the latest comments by a presidential frontrunner or the most […]

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“The Public Square Is a Battleground of Gods.” A Conversation on Faith and Politics

Convention season has arrived. The Republicans hold their national convention this week in Cleveland, and the Democrats will […]

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Weekend Reading: #PrayforFrance, Racial Hostility, Pokemon Go & Workplace Conflict

Today we pause to pray for Nice, France in light of the terror attacks. How should we think about […]

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Prayers for Reconciliation in a Broken and Fractured World

In 2015, Dr. Daniel Akin led Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in a time of scripture reading and prayer […]

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Weekend Reading: National Crisis, Public Lament, Local Politics, Confederate Flag and Transgender Laws

How can we pray in times of national crisis? Is it appropriate to grieve publicly on the Internet? […]

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4 Reasons You Must Attend the 2016 ERLC National Conference

American culture is in crisis. Whether it is the latest comments by a presidential frontrunner or the most […]

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Daniel Akin: The Kind of Politicians and Statesmen a Nation Needs

The prophet Daniel lived in a hostile environment. Yet he remained faithful to God and gained his peers’ […]

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Russell Moore: Why We Need to Crucify the Idea of “God and Country”

Russell Moore, President of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, recently published a provocative article: “2 Chronicles 7:14 […]

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Weekend Reading: Fourth of July, Abortion, Culture Wars, and Appealing Morality

When did churches start celebrating the Fourth of July? Should you care about what’s going on at Biola? […]

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Faith and Your Job: It’s More than Hosting a Bible Study at Work

How can we connect faith with the work we do from Monday to Friday? Walter R. Strickland II […]

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Abortion after SCOTUS’ Texas Decision: 5 Articles on a Christian Response to Abortion

Today, the Supreme Court struck down Texas abortion clinic regulation. The law in question required abortion doctors to have admitting […]

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Weekend Reading: Faith, Politics, an Anxious Culture & the American Flag

Is there hope for American politics? How can we engage culture in an anxious age? What happens when […]

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Rosaria Butterfield: SCOTUS and the “Complete Redefinition of Personhood”

Rosaria Butterfield rocked the Evangelical world with her “train wreck conversion.” “As a leftist lesbian professor, I despised Christians,” […]

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Weekend Reading: Fatherhood, Religious Freedom for All, Same-Sex-Attracted Pastor, & Forgetting about Politics

Does fatherhood still matter? Is religious freedom for non-Christians too? Should we give up on politics? Can a […]

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Weekend Reading: Race, Politics, Stay-At-Home-Moms & Christian Pop

What does race have to do with evangelical politics? Does politics have limits? Should mothers stay at home […]

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Mark Yarhouse: Do You Really Want to Minister to Your Homosexual Neighbor?

Mark Yarhouse, Professor of Psychology at Regent University, studies people of faith who navigate questions of sexuality and […]

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Weekend Reading: Trump, Harambe, Drake, Chance the Rapper, & Building Your Library

Should Baptists vote for Donald Trump? What can Drake and Chance the Rapper teach you about vocation? How […]

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Free Stuff: Win a Signed Copy of ‘Every Good Thing’

Update: The 50 copies have been claimed! Though the contest is over, the conversation is just beginning. So while […]

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4 Articles about God and Country

On Memorial Day, we remember those who served to preserve our freedoms — including the invaluable freedom of […]

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Weekend Reading: Transgender Hypocrisy, Unemployment, Culture Wars, & Hollywood’s Whitewashing

What cultural hypocrisies does transgenderism expose? Can you learn spiritual lessons from unemployment? Why do the culture wars […]

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3 Reasons You Must Read ‘A Pocket Guide to Christianity and Culture’

Every member of your congregation lives, works and plays in an increasingly secular world. They engage culture every […]

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Michael Ward: C.S. Lewis’ “Secret but Intentional Plan” for the Chronicles of Narnia

If you’ve read C.S. Lewis‘ Chronicles of Narnia, perhaps the books have seemed to be a “hodge podge” […]

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Weekend Reading: Transgender Bathrooms, Bono, Culture Wars & Abortion

How should you respond to the transgender bathroom debate? What can Bono and Eugene Peterson teach you about […]

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“People Are Hungry for Authentic Christianity.” Rosaria Butterfield on Homosexuality and the Church

Rosaria Butterfield rocked the Evangelical world when she shared her self-proclaimed “train wreck conversion.” “As a leftist lesbian professor, […]

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NEWS | Missed the Intersect Conference? Watch the Videos Online.

On April 19, fifty Christian leaders from across the country gathered for the Intersect Conference on the campus […]

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Panel Discussion: The Intersection of Faith, Culture, Work, Economics

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Weekend Reading: Transgender Theories, Jim Crow, Bonhoeffer, and Unsatisfying Jobs

Do advocates of transgender rights have logical inconsistencies? Are today’s ‘bathroom laws’ analogous to yesterday’s Jim Crow laws? How […]

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“The Church Must Be a Place Where It’s Okay Not To Be Okay.” Matt Chandler on Homosexuality & the Church

How can your church be community that speaks into the world while still exhibiting Christ-like compassion? Matt Chandler of The Village […]

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Weekend Reading: Mother’s Day, Miscarriage, Women’s Work & Parenting

Get gospel insights on Mother’s Day, miscarriage, women’s work, parenting — and other faith and culture issues that […]

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Christians Give the World “A Preview of the Kingdom”

Daniel Darling of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) interviews Bruce Ashford about his new book Every Square […]

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Weekend Reading: Snoopy, Social Collapse, The Only Ordained President, & More

Who predicted America’s social collapse? How did faith inform Snoopy’s creator? What can you learn from the only […]

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Weekend Reading: The New Morality, Terrorism, ‘Jane Eyre’ and Harriet Tubman

What’s your conscience worth? How are Islam and terrorism connected? What can you learn about authenticity from Jane Eyre? And what’s […]

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Free Stuff: Get Bruce Ashford’s New E-Book on Faith and Culture

What do you believe about culture? Perhaps you’ve never paused to think deeply about this question. But Dr. […]

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Free Stuff: Win a Copy of ‘Every Waking Hour’

Update: The 50 copies have been claimed! Though the contest is over, the conversation is just beginning. So while […]

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Weekend Reading: Fixing Politics, Adoption, & The Economics of Human Trafficking

How can we fix politics? Why is adoption so important? What economics drive the supply and demand of […]

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Counting the Costs: Rosaria Butterfield’s Journey from Lesbian Feminist to Christ Follower

Rosaria Butterfield rocked the Evangelical world when she shared her self-proclaimed “train wreck conversion.” “As a leftist lesbian professor, […]

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3 Reasons You Must Read ‘Every Waking Hour’

It’s Monday morning. You pull into your parking spot, ready to invest your time and energy into work. […]

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Weekend Reading: The Forgotten Terror Attack, Faith and Science, Religious Liberty, and More

What can the terrorist attack we overlooked teach us about ourselves? Can you reconcile faith and science? What […]

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Weekend Reading: Superheroes, Wendell Berry, Apple & Religious Liberty

Does God care about your secular work? What can we learn from superhero civil wars? What might Wendell Berry teach […]

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Transgender Issues, Poverty, Racism & Prison Reform: Gospel Perspectives on Difficult Topics

In a recent video, Rosaria Butterfield addressed a difficult topic (sexual orientation) with gospel clarity. Thousands of you […]

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“Work Like Crazy, Love Like Crazy”: Viewing Business as Mission

What does it mean for business to be mission, and how can you put these principles into practice? To […]

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“Homosexuality Is a Sin to Be Mortified, Not a Behavior to Be Modified”: Rosaria Butterfield on Sexual Orientation

Rosaria Butterfield rocked the Evangelical world when she shared her self-proclaimed “train wreck conversion.” “As a leftist lesbian professor, […]

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Weekend Reading: Holy Week, the NFL on Religious Liberty, and the Value of Criticism

What can we learn from the transactions in Jesus’ final week? How did the NFL address an issue […]

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Weekend Reading: Donald Trump, The Election and You

One person is dominating media coverage, political discourse and dinner-table conversations: Donald Trump. What should we think about his […]

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“The Gospel Is Above Ideology”: Gregory Thornbury on Carl F. H. Henry

Dr. Gregory Alan Thornbury, President of King’s College in New York, NY, recently gave a lecture at Southeastern […]

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An Intersect Anniversary: The 10 Most-Read Articles

Today, IntersectProject.org celebrates its first anniversary — and what a year it’s been. So far, we’ve… published 1 […]

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Weekend Reading: Tips for Work Success, the Election & ‘Downton Abbey’

How can you succeed in your first job? Is the election changing evangelicalism? Was Jesus a Republican? And […]

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Weekend Reading: Lecrae, the Dangers of Charity, Parenting and Politics

How can you parent well in today’s toxic political climate? Is Lecrae abandoning the Christian faith in his […]

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Cain, Abel and Kanye: Gregory Thornbury on Engaging Culture

Dr. Gregory Alan Thornbury, President of King’s College in New York, NY, recently gave a lecture at Southeastern […]

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Don’t Forget Your Faith on Election Day: A Panel Discussion on the Gospel and Politics

In the United States, it’s election season. When you head to the ballot box this year, don’t forget […]

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Weekend Reading: Truths for Work, The Church and Politics, & The Racial Divide

Do you need encouragement for your vocation? Do you wonder how the church should (or shouldn’t) engage politics? […]

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Four Must-Read Articles about Faith and Science

Have you ever asked the question, “How can I reconcile faith and science?” I know I have. Many […]

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Weekend Reading: ‘Pastor-in-Chief,’ Planned Parenthood & Lessons from Scalia

Are we voting for a pastor-in-chief, or a commander-in-chief? Have the undercover Planned Parenthood videos changed people’s minds? […]

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Chad Brand: How Can Faith Inform Politics and Economics?

Where do modern politics and economics come from — and how does the Bible fit into the story? […]

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Weekend Reading: Culture, Propaganda, and Bonhoeffer and the Black Church

How is our culture different from others? Can art be a tool for propaganda? And what lessons can we […]

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Join the Moral Majority or Disengage from Politics? Why the Question Poses a False Dilemma

The election season is in full swing. Voters around the country are casting ballots for who they want […]

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Weekend Reading: 3 Challenging Articles about Work and Busyness

Weekends are an ideal time to rest from the craziness of work. They also give us an opportunity to […]

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Bruce Ashford: “The Gospel Helps Us Transcend Political Partisanship”

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Weekend Reading: A Religious Alternative for Politics, Nationalism & The Immigration Crisis

Dr. Bruce Ashford has posted a series of challenging posts about faith and politics over at Canon and […]

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For Your Weekend Reading: The Problems with Conservativism, Liberalism & Other Political Ideologies

Dr. Bruce Ashford has posted a series of challenging posts about faith and politics over at Canon and […]

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Bruce Ashford: Live with “Grace and Joy Rather Than Anger and Fear”

Dr. Bruce Ashford recently chatted with Steve Noble about his new book One Nation Under God: A Christian Hope […]

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Weekend Reading: The Post-Christian Culture & Problems with Politics

Dr. Bruce Ashford has been making the rounds to promote his new book, One Nation Under God. We’ve gleaned two of […]

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Six Heroes of Cultural Engagement

Here at Intersect, we want to empower you to engage culture. And to learn how to engage culture […]

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For Your Weekend Reading (Christmas Edition)

Every week, you get a recap of what others are saying about the intersection of faith and culture, […]

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Russell Moore: Why We Need a Persuasive, not Coercive, Voice

Russell Moore’s new book Onward: Engaging the Culture without Losing the Gospel has garnered multiple accolades, including an award from […]

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For Your Weekend Reading (December 18)

Every Friday, you get a recap of what others are saying about the intersection of faith and culture, […]

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NEWS | Listen to Intersect on Called2Action Radio

Andrew Koetsier, Intersect’s Grant Coordinator, and Nathaniel Williams, Intersect’s Marketing Specialist, will be on Called2Action Radio’s “No Sacred Cows” […]

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Derek Hicks: The Connection Between Faith and Food

Dr. Jamie Dew, Dean of the College at Southeastern, recently discussed faith and food with Derek Hicks, Assistant Professor […]

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For Your Weekend Reading (December 11)

Every Friday, you get a recap of what others are saying about the intersection of faith and culture, […]

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Russell Moore: Should You Honor a Politician You Disagree with?

Dr. Jamie Dew, Dean of the College at Southeastern, recently discussed faith and politics with Dr. Russell Moore, President […]

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For Your Weekend Reading (December 4)

Every Friday, you get a recap of what others are saying about the intersection of faith and culture, […]

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What the Biblical Narrative Teaches Us about Work

Dr. Keith Whitfield, Assistant Professor of Theology and Vice President for Academic Administration at Southeastern, recently discussed faith […]

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Weekend Reading (November 27)

Every Friday, you get a recap of what others are saying about the intersection of faith and culture, […]

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Ryan O’Dowd: Holy Wisdom – A Biblical Theology of Vocation

Ryan O’Dowd, Senior Scholar at Chesterton House, speaks on a biblical theology of vocation at Southeastern’s Ph.D. Colloquium […]

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Russell Moore: Why Christians Are a “Prophetic Minority”

Russell Moore speaks about his new book Onward and why Christians are a “prophetic minority.” He also addresses gay marriage, transgender […]

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Scott Rae: A Theology of Work, Vocation & Human Flourishing

Scott Rae, Professor of Christian Ethics & Dean of Faculty at Talbot School of Theology, speaks at the […]

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Bruce Ashford: Christians Can Offer “A Preview of the Kingdom”

Dan Darling of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission interviews Bruce Ashford about his new book Every Square Inch, culture, […]

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Russell Moore – Onward: Engaging the Culture without Losing the Gospel

Russell Moore, President of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, recently visited Southeastern as part of the Page […]

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NEWS | Announcing the Intersect Ph.D. Student Challenge Symposium

Ph.D. students, do you want your academic writing to make a difference? The Intersect Project Ph.D. Student Challenge […]

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Russell Moore: We Must Reclaim the “Freakishness of Christianity”

Dr. Jamie Dew, Dean of the College at Southeastern, recently sat down with Russell Moore, President of the […]

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How Jesus’ Teaching on Sex Changed Rome (and the World)

Sex in the Ancient Roman World Before the influence of Christianity, the Roman world was a dark, dangerous […]

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Baptizing Spinoza: How a Pantheist Can You Help You Be a Better Pastor

We learn from the error of Spinoza and believe in order to know.

Jacob Haley

Explainer: A Christian View of Sex and Gender Terminology

On a Christian account of sex and gender, our gendered expectations are drawn from our biology.

Jordan Steffaniak

Webb Simpson and William Kane: Golf to the Glory of God

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Let’s Talk About Sex: Can America’s Hyper-Sexualized Culture Grow a Godly Conscience?

This isn't the first time the Christian sex ethic has seemed strange.

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