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What ‘The Starling Girl’ Gets Right About Church Abuse and Fundamentalism

‘When abuse is framed as just black and white, it can be harder for people going through it to reckon with it and realize it,’ said writer/director Laurel Parmet.

Satan Is ‘Loud and Proud,’ So We Must Preach Truth, ‘Nefarious’ Author Tells Phil and Jase Robertson

Steve Deace, author of “A Nefarious Plot,” appeared on a recent episode of Phil and Jase Robertson's Unashamed podcast to discuss evil and the church’s role in combating it. Deace also told the Robertsons how his little-known book ended up becoming a well-received, widely distributed film.

‘You’re Never Scared To Tell Everybody About Your Faith’—Luke Bryan Praises ‘American Idol’ Contestant Megan Danielle

"What I love about you — I mean, we're way beyond loving your voice — is you're never scared to tell everybody about your faith," American Idol judge Luke Bryan told Megan Danielle after she sang 'Go Rest High on That Mountain.'

‘God Is the Only One Who Can Heal Our Land’—Christians Cry Out to God on National Day of Prayer

“God is the only one who can heal our land and change hearts. As we pray today, may it lead to repentance and revival in our hearts, churches, communities and nation.” - Scott Evans

Joshua Butler Resigns as Pastor Following Controversy Over Book About ‘God’s Vision for Sex’

Joshua Ryan Butler, the pastor who drew controversy in March for his article on The Gospel Coalition that compared sex to Christ's relationship with the church, has resigned as pastor from Redemption Tempe in Tempe, Arizona. A copy of Butler's resignation letter was posted online May 3.

Faith Leaders Ask Biden To Mark Mother’s Day With Prayer Day Against Gun Violence

Fellowship of Reconciliation leaders, who organized the letter, also pointed out ties that have been found between Christian nationalism and opposition to gun control legislation.

Charles Stanley’s Pocket Watch Sells on eBay for $2,375, Grandson Relists Framed Picture

“I’m happy with what the items sold for,” Brodersen told ChurchLeaders. “As for would I do it again? Well, I guess am doing it again because that first bidder tried to hack the system and I had a chance to cancel the whole thing. But I decided to just relist it."

Taylor Professor Julie Moore Cited Jemar Tisby on Her Syllabus. Then She Lost Her Job.

Julie Moore, an associate professor of English and director of the Writing Center at Taylor University in Indiana, has lost her job—in part because a school official deemed her writing classes too liberal on the issue of race.