In perusing my database to re-read some of my favorite John Betjeman poems, one in particular stood out to me: "Variation on a Theme by Newbolt." It struck my attention because of a recent midweek talk delivered by William Taylor.
I think First Things author and Villanova professor, James Mathew Wilson, misses this point (alas), but it doesn’t matter. By way of personal testimony, he is very aware of how the Gen Xer works. He certainly knows how his (and my) generation...
James Harper invented and hosts Filter Stories, a documentary podcast themed by coffee. While I don’t agree with every conclusion he draws from the historical evidence, James’ series, A History of Coffee, is really terrific.
Reformed Christianity in America
This is my favorite podcast episode of 2021. On February 11, Tim Keller joined Life and Books and Everything, to speak with Kevin DeYoung (Christ Covenant PCA), Collin Hansen (Editor in...
What would you say the church might look like after the pandemic (if there will truly be a post-pandemic)?
Insert ‘Gospel Centered Tagline’ Here
...Why do we say, ‘Gospel-centered’? If you were a believer as long ago as 1984, do you remember hearing gospel-centered … anything?
An Amazing Sermon on Preaching
The centenary of the birth of John R. W. Stott is being commemorated by Christians all over the world ... The works of John Stott have influenced me significantly and I continue to turn to him.
Languishing, But Not Like Others
...many of us feel languish: There’s a Name for the Blah You’re Feeling: It’s Called Languishing ... I have become accustomed to describing the general emotional state (malaise?) of folks in my sphere: weary.
I know coffee entrepreneur Mark Hellweg and respect him a great deal. He is a well-known authority on coffee and espresso production in the home. He is extraordinarily devoted to his craft.
So, two of your favorite people walk into a room, sit down, and begin to talk. That happens on Dan Doriani’s podcast for the Center for Faith and Work in St. Louis...
