Russell Moore, President of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, visited Southeastern Seminary as part of the Page Lecture Series. In this video, he speaks about why we need to crucify the idea of “God and country.”
Call for Pitches: The Way of Christ in Money and Entrepreneurship
The Center for Faith and Culture publishes articles that equip ministry leaders on our monthly themes. Our theme […]
Answering the Call to Godly Manhood (with Josh Smith) – EP 243
Dr. Benjamin Quinn welcomes Pastor Josh Smith to discuss his latest book, The Man for the Day: Answering the Call to Godly Manhood.
Faith and Youth Sports (with Brian Smith and Ed Yuzinski) – EP 242
Dr. Benjamin Quinn engages with guests Brian Smith and Ed Yuzinski to discuss the intersection of faith and sports, particularly focusing on how parents and ministry leaders can better navigate youth sports.
What Christians Should Know About Sex Robots (with Jeremy Bell) – EP 241
Dr. Benjamin Quinn and Dr. Jeremy Bell discuss the alarming rise of sex robots and their implications for human relationships and the church, engaging with Kathleen Richardson's book on the subject.
Blindspots: Transhumanism and The Great Commandment – EP 240
In this episode of the Christ in Culture podcast, Dr. Benjamin Quinn and Dr. Ken Keathley delve into the complex topic of transhumanism, exploring its implications for society and the Christian faith.
Call for Pitches: The Way of Christ in Sports and Recreation
The Center for Faith and Culture publishes articles that equip ministry leaders on our monthly themes. Our theme […]
Headlines: Can I Trust AI Therapy? – EP 239
Dr. Benjamin Quinn and his guests discuss the intersection of faith and contemporary issues, focusing on the rise of AI in therapy, the alarming trends in youth relationships with technology, and the decline of mainline Protestantism.
Adoption: Children from Theology and Biology (with Andrew Hopper) – EP 238
Dr. Benjamin Quinn and Andrew Hopper discuss the profound themes of adoption and foster care, exploring personal stories, the theological implications of adoption, and the importance of community support.
Blindspots: Assisted Suicide is More Common than You Think – EP 237
This episode of Blindspots welcomes Center Fellow Jeremy Bell to discuss the alarming prevalence of physician-assisted suicide. The episode concludes with an installment of "Ethics as Worship" with Mark Liederbach.
Headlines: Protests Come to Church – EP 236
Benjamin Quinn, Nathan Finn, and Daniel Darling discuss various cultural headlines, including the current state of international politics, the decline of trust in pastoral leadership, and the implications of recent protests at churches.
Call for Pitches: The Way of Christ in Science and Technology
The Center for Faith and Culture publishes articles that equip ministry leaders on our monthly themes. Our theme […]
Kelly Kapic: On Christian Life – EP 235
Benjamin Quinn engages in a profound conversation with Dr. Kelly Kapic, covering Dr. Kapic's new book, "The Christian Life," which explores the complexities of living a Christian life in today's world.
2025 in Review: Your Favorite Podcast Episodes
What are the top 5 most popular podcast episodes of Christ and Culture from 2025?
2025 in Review: Your Favorite Articles
What are the top 5 most popular articles from 2025?
Blindspots: Is Advent Biblical? – EP 233
This episode of Blindspots discusses the biblical underpinnings of Advent and draws reflections from 2025.
Call for Pitches: The Way of Christ in Life
The Center for Faith and Culture publishes articles that equip ministry leaders on our monthly themes. Our theme […]
Jess Ray: The Journey of a Working-Class Musician – EP 232
Jess Ray shares her journey as a working-class musician, her recent projects including the Matin Project, and her experiences with collaboration in the Christian music scene.
Headlines: Social Media Use, Rage Bait, and Loneliness – EP 231
Benjamin Quinn, Daniel Darling, and Nathan Finn discuss current cultural trends, particularly in media and social media usage, and their implications for community and ministry.
Art and the Human Struggle (with Russ Ramsey) – EP 230
Russ Ramsey joins to help explore the intersection of art, faith, and the Advent season, sharing his personal journey with the arts.
Book Club: The Legacy Life (with David Green and Bill High)-EP 229
Benjamin Quinn hosts David Green (Hobby Lobby founder) and Bill High (CEO of Legacy Stone) to discuss their book, 'The Legacy Life.' They explore the importance of living a legacy-focused life rather than a short-term, vapor life.
Headlines: Patriotism and Dismantling Higher Ed―EP 228
Headlines guests discuss various cultural trends, including the current state of patriotism among Christians, the implications of Christian nationalism, and the evolving landscape of education in America.
Call for Pitches: The Way of Christ in Art
The Center for Faith and Culture publishes articles that equip ministry leaders on our monthly themes. Our theme […]
Blindspots: The Beautiful Risk of Teaching Your Kids about Missions – EP 227
The first episode of a new series called Blindspots debuts, focusing on raising children with a missional mindset.
Navigating Politics as a Christian (with Hunter Baker) – EP 226
Benjamin Quinn interviews Dr. Hunter Baker, exploring the intersection of Christianity and politics. They discuss Baker's journey to faith, the role of Christian universities, and the current political landscape for Christians.
Being Human – A Framework (with Ray Van Neste) – EP 225
Dr. Ray Van Neste joins to explore the importance of public theology and cultural apologetics.
Cultural Apologetics Unveiled (with Josh Chatraw) – EP 224
Josh Chatraw joins to share his personal journey to faith, the importance of understanding culture, and how apologetics can be effectively communicated in today's context.
Call for Pitches: The Way of Christ in Politics and The Common Good
The Center for Faith and Culture publishes articles that equip ministry leaders on our monthly themes. Our theme […]
Headlines: Are We in a Revival? – EP 223
Dan Darling, Nathan Finn, and Kristin Kellen join to discuss significant October headlines
Church Can Save Your Life (with Rebecca McLaughlin) – EP 222
Rebecca McLaughlin joins the show to discuss her new book "How Church Can Literally Save Your Life."
Can We Trust the Bible is Real – EP 221
How can you know the words you read in the Bible are actually what was originally written? Dr. Quarles joins to emphasize the reliability of modern translations and the significance of textual criticism in preserving the original message of the scriptures.
How to Apprentice Under Jesus at Work – EP 220
Jordan Raynor and Tom Nelson explore the integration of faith and work, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that arise in the workplace. They emphasize the importance of viewing work as a mission field and the role of apprenticeship in faith.
Book Club: Faith and Work – EP 219
In this book club conversation, Lauren Gill discusses the importance of integrating faith and work within the church, emphasizing that personal transformation through the gospel should lead to active participation in God's mission.
Connecting Sunday to Monday is Not Easy – EP 218
In this episode, Greg Forster and Tom Nelson join the show to discuss the challenges to working and the way of Christ.
Call for Pitches: The Way of Christ in Apologetics and Public Theology
The Center for Faith and Culture publishes articles that equip ministry leaders on our monthly themes. Our theme […]
Work and the Way of Christ—Framework – EP 217
Tom Nelson and other guests share personal journeys, discuss the importance of viewing work through a biblical lens, and provide practical applications for living out faith in the workplace.
Headlines: Charlie Kirk Assassination – EP 216
Dan Darling and Nathan Finn join to explore Charlie Kirk's legacy, his influence on younger generations, and the profound impact of his death across various demographics. The conversation delves into the need for moral and spiritual revival in the face of political violence, emphasizing the importance of hope and healing through faith.
How does the Way of Christ in Education Affect Work? – EP 215
Dr. Bryce Hantla joins the show for an update on school vouchers. And we debut a new segment, Ethics as Worship, where Dr. Mark Liederbach gives us a seven-minute breakdown on moral framework.
Great Opportunities for Education Ahead – EP 214
Great opportunities lie ahead in the world of education. David Dockery, Nathan Finn, and Jeremy Tate emphasize the need for educational reform that aligns with Christian values and the historical context of higher education.
Headlines: Man-Keeping, James Dobson, and AI – EP 213
Men exhaust women with emotional neediness, according to the New York Times. How should Christians understand the so-called "Man-Keeping" phenomenon?
Cultural Challenges in Education Today – EP 212
Dr. David Dockery and Sarah Osborne walk through the many challenges that confront our efforts in education, from collegiate studies to homeschooling.
Call for Pitches: The Way of Christ in Work and Rest
The Center for Faith and Culture publishes articles that equip ministry leaders on our monthly themes. Our theme […]
The Way of Christ in Education – EP 211
Guests Dr. David Dockery and Dr. Nathan Finn discuss how faith integrates into education and the importance of faculty development for evangelical education.
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Book Club: Against Worldview (with Simon Kennedy) – EP 210
In this conversation, Benjamin Quinn and Simon Kennedy discuss Kennedy's book 'Against Worldview', which critiques traditional approaches to Christian education and proposes a shift towards understanding education as a process of growing in wisdom.
Book Club: On Magic and Miracles (with Marian A. Jacobs) – EP 208
God uses great stories to help us grow and learn. In this edition of the Christ and Culture Book Club, Marian A. Jacobs joins us to explore her new book, On Magic and Miracles. Jacobs explains how fantasy books function and provides a framework for discerning whether a particular fantasy book would be a wise read.
How Reading Shapes You – EP 207
What and who we read shapes who we are. From C. S. Lewis to Augustine, Dr. Benjamin Quinn and Andy Shurson discuss books that have shaped them.
Preaching to Confront Cultural Idols (with Andrew Arndt) – EP 206
Cultural idols weave themselves into the lives of Christians and the church. Preaching confronts these idols by showing the bankruptcy of the promises of culture compared to the gospel. In this conversation, Benjamin Quinn and Andrew Arndt explore the intersection of faith, culture, and ministry.
Call for Pitches: The Way of Christ in Education
The Center for Faith and Culture publishes articles that equip ministry leaders on our monthly themes. Our theme […]
Alistair Begg: Culturally Aware Sermons – EP 205
Sometimes it feels like a preacher lives in his own cultural bubble. Alistair Begg joins the show to discuss how to engage culture while remaining faithful to the Bible. Dr. Begg shares insights on preaching with cultural awareness, reflecting on his journey into pastoral ministry, the importance of understanding the culture while remaining faithful to biblical teachings, and the necessity of reading broadly to enrich sermon preparation. He discusses the challenges of navigating cultural turbulence in ministry and emphasizes the significance of the gospel in unifying diverse perspectives.
Cultural Shifts in Family and Gender Dynamics (with Nathan Finn) – EP 204
The good, the bad, and the hopeful shifts in family and gender dynamics in this cultural moment. In this conversation, Benjamin Quinn and Dr. Nathan Finn explore significant cultural trends related to family, marriage, and gender identity.
Bombs and War (with Mark Liederbach) – EP 203
How should Christians think about bombing Iran? Using principles of Just War, Mark Liederbach breaks down the ethics behind the military actions.
Call for Pitches: The Way of Christ in Books and Resources
✏️ CALL FOR PITCHES This year, the Christ and Culture blog will have monthly themes. Our theme for July is […]
The Family and Technology (with Andy and Amy Crouch) – EP 202
Andy and Amy Crouch, father and daughter, join the show to discuss how families can live wisely with technology and promote a flourishing life.
Current Trends in Mental Health: Psychedelics, AI, and Suicide (with Sam Williams and Kristin Kellen) – EP 201
Drs. Sam Williams and Kristin Kellen join the show to talk about current trends in mental health that ministry leaders need to know. They discuss psychedelics, AI therapy, and Suicide.
Parenting in Ministry (with Jamie and Tara Dew) – EP 200
Jamie and Tara Dew join the podcast to discuss raising two sets of twins while in various ministry seasons.
Book Club: Gathered for Good (with Jonathan Griffiths) – EP 199
Jonathan Griffiths joins our book club episode to discuss his book on church gatherings.
What is the Way of Christ in Medicine?
Dr. Quinn collaborates with Drs. Brewer Eberly and Benjamin Frush to propose a healthy model for how to engage with the field of medicine in a fruitful, Christ-like manner.
Good News at Rock Bottom (with Ray Ortlund) – EP 198
The desperation of rock bottom is where God meets you with good news. Ray Ortlund joins the show to discuss his new book, "Good News at Rock Bottom: Finding God When the Pain Goes Deep and Hope Seems Lost."
Call for Pitches: The Way of Christ in Family and Gender
✏️ CALL FOR PITCHES This year, the Christ and Culture blog will have monthly themes. Our theme for […]
Book Club: A Short Guide to Missions and Evangelism (with Scott Hildreth) – EP 197
Scott Hildreth joins our book club segment to discuss his new book A Short Guide to Missions and Evangelism.
Headlines: An American Pope, Baby Bonus, and the Supreme Court (with Dan Darling, Nathan Finn, and Kristin Kellen) – EP 196
In the monthly Headlines episode, our guests discuss what's happening in the world and how to live the way of Christ in it.
Entrepreneurial Faithfulness: Giving our Aspirations to God
"Nick Fisher" reflects on the Lord's work in his life as an entrepreneur seeking to give all to Christ
How to Disagree (with Erin Smith and Liz Hall) – EP 195
What do you do when a controversial topic causes emotions to get heated? Liz Hall and Erin Smith join us to explain the steps to handling emotions and disagreements well.
Albert Mohler: Christ as Worldview – EP 194
Dr. Albert Mohler joins the show to discuss his new book, Prophet, Priest, and King. He and Dr. Quinn discuss how the three offices of Christ change how we Christians see the world.
Quinn: What is The Way of Christ in Economics?
In his monthly column, Dr. Quinn proposes a healthy model for how to engage with the economy and entrepreneurship in a fruitful, Christ-like manner.
Connecting Points: The Way of Christ in Money – EP 193
Dr. Benjamin Quinn explains the posture a Christian should take when approaching money.
Work Out Your Salvation (with Glenn Butner) – EP 192
Glenn Butner joins the show to discuss how markets and money impact spiritual formation.
Book Club: When Poets Were Warriors (with Casey Hough) – EP 191
Casey Hough joins our new book club recording to discuss biblical masculinity in his new book, When Poets Were Warriors.
Headlines: American Oligarchy, ADHD, & Church Growth (with Nathan Finn and Kristin Kellen) – EP 190
Dr. Quinn, Dr. Nathan Finn, and Dr. Kristin Kellen discuss the headlines of the month. Is America an oligarchy? A long-term study about ADHD medication and whether the church is growing or declining.
Call for Pitches: The Way of Christ in Medicine and Mental Health
✏️ CALL FOR PITCHES This year, the Christ and Culture blog will have monthly themes. Our theme for […]
Scrolling Ourselves to Death (with Ivan Mesa) – EP 189
Benjamin Quinn and Ivan Mesa delve into the implications of technology on the Christian life, particularly focusing on the phenomenon of doom scrolling.
Economics and the Church (with David Bahnsen) – EP 188 Christ and Culture
David Bahnsen joins us to discuss economics, tariffs, and money in ministry.
American Christianity and Big Time Sports (with Paul Putz) – EP 187
Paul Putz discusses the intersection of faith and sports, exploring how sports can serve as a platform for Christian identity and community. He shares his personal journey from a small-town upbringing to leading the Faith and Sports Institute at Baylor University.
Faithfulness in Family Sports (with Danny Akin) – EP 186
Dr. Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Seminary, joins the show's first-ever live recording to discuss his story in sports as an athlete, father, and ministry leader. Dr. Akin navigates the tension of loving sports and remaining faithful to commitments to Jesus Christ and His church.
Call for Pitches: The Way of Christ in Economics and Entrepreneurship
✏️ CALL FOR PITCHES This year, the Christ and Culture blog will have monthly themes. Our theme for […]
When Technology Goes Too Far (With Brad Littlejohn) – EP 185
In this conversation, Dr. Brad Littlejohn discusses the intersection of technology, faith, and the human experience. He explores the theological implications of technology, its potential for both good and evil, and the ethical considerations surrounding enhancement versus healing.
On Sports Gambling (with RaShan Frost) – EP 184
This conversation explores the ethics of sports gambling, particularly in the context of Christian perspectives. It discusses the growth of sports betting since the 2018 Supreme Court ruling, its societal impacts, including financial and relational consequences, and the need for a clear Christian stance on gambling.
Headlines: Trump Speech, Marriage Trends, and Lent (with Nathan Finn, Kristin Kellen, and Dan Darling) – EP 183
In this episode, the hosts discuss current events, including President Trump's presidency and the Ukraine situation, marriage and family trends in contemporary culture, and the rise of Catholic apologetics.
Politics and the Christian Life with Senator James Lankford – EP 182
In this conversation, Senator James Lankford shares his journey from being a Baptist minister to a U.S. Senator, discussing the intersection of faith and politics.
Headlines: Pace of the Trump Presidency, IVF, and Immigration (with Nathan Finn and Kristin Kellen) – 180
In this episode of the Christ in Culture podcast, the hosts discuss significant current events, including the pace of the Trump presidency, the rise in IVF usage, and the complexities of immigration issues facing churches today.
Jeremy Meeks: Robots and Embodied Relationships – 179
Benjamin Quinn and Jeremy Meeks explore the intricate relationship between technology and faith, particularly robots, and human relationships.
Call for Pitches: The Way of Christ in Sports and Recreation
✏️ CALL FOR PITCHES This year, the Christ and Culture blog will have monthly themes. Our theme for […]
Divine Wonder and Human Curiosity – EP 178
Dr. Keathley joins the show to discuss his new book, Faith and Science.
Connecting Points: The Way of Christ in Technology – EP 177
Dr. Quinn and Andy Shurson discuss living as exiles in digital Babylon
Understanding Suicide with Sam Williams – EP 176
Dr. Williams and Dr. Quinn discuss the way of Christ in understanding suicide.
Headlines: Brain Rot, Assisted Suicide, Inauguration (with Nathan Finn, Dan Darling) – 175
Dr. Nathan Finn and Dan Darling join us to talk headlines again! The guys discuss the word of […]
Call for Pitches: The Way of Christ in Technology
✏️ CALL FOR PITCHES This year, the Christ and Culture blog will have monthly themes. Our theme for […]
Call for Pitches: The Way of Christ in Life
This January, we'll address the way of Christ in life. Here's how you can write for us.
Opportunity: See the CFC Art Gallery
Trevin Wax: “The disenchanted world needs a church that’s not a chaplain, but a prophet.”
Dr. Wax delivered a lecture titled, "4 Challenges Facing the Church in the Western World."
An Advent Guide for Pastors and Families
Call for Pitches: The Way of Christ in the Arts
Our theme for November is the way of Christ in the arts.
Opportunity: Display Your Art in the Center for Faith and Culture
Call for Pitches: The Way of Christ in Politics and the Public Square
Our theme for November is the way of Christ in politics and public square.
Call for Pitches: The Way of Christ in Culture
Our October theme is "the way of Christ in culture."
Why Do We Still Sin After Salvation?
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.
Call for Pitches: The Way of Christ in Work and Rest
Our September theme is "the way of Christ in work and rest."
Call for Pitches: The Way of Christ in Education
Our August theme is "the way of Christ in education."
Identity, Work, and Productivity | Keith Whitfield’s Summer Reading Recommendations
Keith Whitfield recommends 4 books for your summer reading list.
Stopping Church Decline and Cultural Decay | Jeff Struecker’s Summer Reading Recommendations
Dr. Jeff Struecker recommends two books for your summer reading list.
Talking About God in Biblical Terms | Steve McKinion’s Summer Reading Recommendations
Dr. Steve McKinion recommends two books for your summer reading list.
Servant Teaching | Chuck Lawless’ Summer Reading Recommendations
Dr. Chuck Lawless recommends a book for your summer reading list.
Benjamin Quinn Named Director of L. Russ Bush Center For Faith and Culture
Southeastern Seminary is excited to announce Benjamin Quinn as the new director of the L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture.
Ken Keathley: A New Chapter
Dr. Keathley announces a new chapter in his career and in the L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture.
“Teach Them Diligently to Your Children”: A Biblical and Theological Foundation for Parental Rights
Billy Graham’s Statue in the U. S. Capitol: Celebrating His Remarkable Legacy
Billy Graham was known the world over – not bad for a Southern Baptist preacher from North Carolina. […]
Jennifer Wiseman: The Magnitude of the Universe (Plus a Tribute to Adrianne Miles)
Win 9 Books + Faith and Culture Merch! A Christ and Culture Giveaway
Help us celebrate 150 episodes! Give us feedback, and you could win our biggest giveaway yet (and hear your comments on the Christ and Culture podcast)!
Ben Watson: The Fight for Life
Why do we care so much about abortion? No matter the age, stage of development, location, ethnicity--none of those things matter when it comes the value of the human person.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2023 in Review: Your Favorite Articles
We asked. You voted. Here are your favorite articles of 2023.
2023 in Review: Your Favorite Podcast Episodes
We asked. You voted. Here are your top 5 Christ and Culture episodes of 2023.
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.
Nate Brooks: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
Gavin Ortlund: Theological Retrieval for Ecclesial Renewal
Timothy George: Augustine and the Great Tradition
Headlines: This Halloween, Will You Be Present in Your Community?
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.
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.
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.
Challenges to Humanity: A Call for Papers
Text and Paratext: Miguel Echevarria’s Summer Reading List
Miguel Echevarria recommends books for your summer reading list.
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!
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 […]
Human Formation: Panel Discussion
Watch the panel discussion from Exploring Personhood: Human Formation.
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.
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.
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.
‘Exploring Personhood: Human Formation’: Here’s What You Need to Know
Exploring Personhood: Human Formation is here! Here's what you need to know.
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.
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.
Dan Strange: Our Need for a ‘Civil’ Elenctics
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.
The 10 Most Read Articles of 2022
We crunched the numbers. Here are the 10 most popular articles and videos of 2022.
The 10 Most Popular Podcast Episodes of 2022
We crunched the numbers. Here are the top 10 podcast episodes of 2022.
Reader’s Choice: Your Favorite Articles of 2022
We asked. You voted. Here are your top 3 Christ and Culture articles of 2022.
Listener’s Choice: Your Favorite Podcast Episodes of 2022
We asked. You voted. Here are your top 3 Christ and Culture episodes of 2022.
Kristin Kellen — Meet the Speakers of Exploring Personhood: Human Formation
Kristin Kellen will speak at the Exploring Personhood conference on Feb. 2-3, 2022.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
John Meade: The Old Testament Canon
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.
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.
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.
“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.
Karen Swallow Prior: “Words should be stewarded well.”
Karen Swallow Prior explains the process and significance of written communication.
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.
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.
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."
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.
Win 5 Books! A Christ and Culture Podcast Giveaway
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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.
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.
Exploring Personhod: Panel Discussion
Chip Hardy leads a panel discussion with Carmen Imes, Amy Peeler, Jeff Schloss, Justin Barrett, John Behr, and John Hammett.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jim Morgan: Putting Christ at the Center of Business
The former CEO of Krispy Kreme discusses how faith affects our work.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reader’s Choice: Your Favorite Articles of 2021
We asked. You voted. Here are your favorite Christ and Culture articles of 2021.
Listener’s Choice: Your Favorite Podcast Episodes of 2021
We asked for your favorite episodes of 2021. You voted. Here are the results...
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.
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!
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.
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.
Carl Trueman: On Writing, Research, and Thinking Well
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.
Carl Trueman: Condemned to Be Free
We still want to belong, but the old and established ways of belonging have been plunged into crisis.
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.
Exploring Personhood: A Call for Papers
“Why Everything Matters” | Summer Reading Recommendations
We want to help you craft the perfect Summer Reading List. We asked Southeastern Seminary professors what books […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
A Time of Prayer and Lament
Over the past week, we have been deeply grieved by the events that have played out in our […]
Jennifer Wiseman: A Universe of Awe, Challenge, and Inspiration
What does the universe have to do with faith?
Jennifer Wiseman: Science, Exploration, and Inspiration
Why is science important? Should Christians care about the sciences at all? On February 3, 2020, Dr. Jennifer […]
#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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
#FaithandCulture Reading: Coronavirus Edition
In today’s #FaithandCulture Reading, we cull a brief list of some of our favorite articles of recent weeks […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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. […]
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 […]
#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. […]
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 […]
#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. […]
Win 8 Free Books
The Intersect Project blog launched almost four years ago. Since then, we’ve published countless articles, videos, resources, interviews […]
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, […]
#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. […]
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. […]
#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. […]
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 […]
J. Daryl Charles: “Pacifism makes the world unsafe for everybody.”
#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. […]
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 […]
#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. […]
“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 […]
#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. […]
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 […]
#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. […]
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, […]
#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. […]
#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. […]
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 […]
#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. […]
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 […]
#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. […]
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 […]
#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. […]
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 […]
#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. […]
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 […]
3 Recommended #FaithandCulture Podcasts
This summer, we’ve asked Intersect contributors about what books you should put on their summer reading list. Today, we […]
Malcolm Yarnell: Pursue Academics with Excellence
Why do you need to go school? Why should you pursue academic excellence? Perhaps, claims Dr. Malcolm Yarnell, […]
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 […]
The Evolution, Genetics, Historical Adam Conference
Did a real historical Adam exist? This is an increasingly important question, and the discussion touches on related […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
#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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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. […]
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 […]
#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. […]
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 […]
#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. […]
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 […]
#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. […]
#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. […]
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 […]
#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. […]
#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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
Six Heroes of Cultural Engagement
At Intersect, we want to equip you to bring your faith to bear on every corner of your life. […]
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 […]
“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 […]
“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."
“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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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” […]
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 […]
#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. […]
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 […]
#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. […]
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 […]
“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 […]
#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. […]
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 […]
#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. […]
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” […]
#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. […]
#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. […]
#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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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. […]
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. […]
#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. […]
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 […]
#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. […]
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 […]
#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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
7 Abraham Kuyper Quotes on Faith and Culture
Here are seven quotes from Abraham Kuyper on how faith intersects with multiple parts of culture.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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, […]
#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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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, […]
#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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
David Koyzis: Socialism Suppresses Society
Socialism is in vogue again, particularly among younger Americans. But does socialism really help society? In this video, […]
#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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
#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? […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
#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? […]
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 […]
“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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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. […]
#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? […]
#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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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. […]
#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. […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
#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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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. […]
#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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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? […]
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 […]
#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? […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
#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? […]
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? […]
#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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
#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 […]
“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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
“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 […]
#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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
#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 […]
“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 […]
#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 […]
#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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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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Intersect has published dozens of informative articles in 2016, tackling everything from gender identity and abortion to socialism and […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
#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 […]
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, […]
#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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
#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’ […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
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,” […]
#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 […]
#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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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American culture is in crisis. Whether it is the latest comments by a presidential frontrunner or the most […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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’ […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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,” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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4 Articles about God and Country
On Memorial Day, we remember those who served to preserve our freedoms — including the invaluable freedom of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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” […]
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 […]
“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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Panel Discussion: The Intersection of Faith, Culture, Work, Economics
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Free Stuff: Win a Copy of ‘Every Waking Hour’
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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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
“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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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? […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Six Heroes of Cultural Engagement
Here at Intersect, we want to empower you to engage culture. And to learn how to engage culture […]
For Your Weekend Reading (Christmas Edition)
Every week, you get a recap of what others are saying about the intersection of faith and culture, […]
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 […]
For Your Weekend Reading (December 18)
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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 […]
For Your Weekend Reading (December 11)
Every Friday, you get a recap of what others are saying about the intersection of faith and culture, […]
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 […]
For Your Weekend Reading (December 4)
Every Friday, you get a recap of what others are saying about the intersection of faith and culture, […]
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 […]
Weekend Reading (November 27)
Every Friday, you get a recap of what others are saying about the intersection of faith and culture, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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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