Trevin Wax's tale of a doubting young man goes heavy on theology, but light on character development.

Why I refuse to be cynical about the current talks.

Your story matters, but it doesn’t define you.

More of a marshmallow than a cheeseburger.

Critics react to the new TV season, there's plenty to watch on Netflix, and Jay-Z and Will Smith are producing an "Annie" musical.

One issue: Does California law hurt non-Catholic churches? Another issue: The allegations are horrific.

In which porn addiction functions as just a case study for a much bigger question.

Our culture’s repeated cry that “it's not our fault” minimizes our understanding of the Cross.

Is a fear of conflict keeping women out of apologetics?

That’s why the popular pastor wrote a book about staying God-centered amid the whirl of life’s demands.

Letting go of our outdated fear of feminism.

When digital dependence takes over what we once knew by heart.

A conversation with the French journalist who has followed Asia Bibi’s plight in Pakistan.

Since biblical times, women have struggled to rejoice at another’s pregnancy.

It's a fairly standard, mildly entertaining sports movie that led me to spend a few minutes on Wikipedia reading about Formula One racing.

Rife with biblical allusions and ostensibly grounded in an old fashioned exploration of good vs. evil, Prisoners is more than just your standard kidnapping thriller.

Sinister, playful, or somewhere in between: two of this week's movies look at the consequences of evil.

Critics consider Ricky Gervais' new, oddly sincere Netflix show, Pixar postpones, and more.

Francis’s comments weren’t just about abortion and gay marriage.

How an over-connected, over-independent culture keeps us from the intimacy we all crave.

Exclusive interview: Carlos Campo on running Pat Robertson's place and what comes next. (Hint: It involves immigration...)

The son of famous entertainer went from valet parker to university president in 10 years. Now that he’s no longer leading Pat Robertson’s school, you’ll be hearing more from him.

Do-it-all women are supposed to make it look easy, but it’s not.

Despite the compassionate heart of the surrogacy movement, sex is not a human right.

Why food insecurity is every evangelical’s concern.

Skipping over a procreative opportunity isn't a rejection of God's purpose for me.

Finally: a film that just won't let go, on the last day of the festival.

Prequels for Breaking Bad and Harry Potter, streaming picks, and more.

Films about obsession and revolution.

The latest from the director of INTO GREAT SILENCE, a boring adultery film, a fun cop flick, and more.

Tips for finding community when you still feel like a stranger.

A fitness movement that pushes women to understand the power of their own bodies? I’m in.

Having an Agrippa day.

A surprising sci-fi film and a historical drama at the festival mid-point.

Two highly imaginative experts explore viticulture, the Bible, and Jesus’ taste in wines.

Guidelines for PDA in the digital age.

Even happiness research struggles to get us to the good life.

Films from Atom Egoyan and Kelly Reichardt, and a documentary about adoption and attachment therapy.

The dialogue we missed about Miley Cyrus and coming of age.

The Episcopal priest and author died last week at age 88.

A series of triumphs.

An awkward adaptation, an unsatisfying biopic, and two triumphs.

Exploring the boundaries of moral and ethical responsibility - during the Holocaust, and in Pat Robertson's humanitarian operation.

Why one denomination’s members give way more than your church's members do.

Nonprofits say event registration company has disappeared, putting their groups in danger.

There's a new Downton Abbey trailer, a new Marvel film on the way (with a twist), and more in this week's cheat sheet.

The first update from our critic at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Why don't Christians see IVF and surrogacy as moral issues?

A tainted, sinister universe void of justice and morality.

Should Christian fans step away from such a physically devastating, violent sport?

Behind every strong redneck duck-hunter is a strong Christian woman.

Our continued fight to stop rape culture around the world.

Why Derek Webb thinks his 6-year-old music site still beats the streaming services.

Television done right can promote a fuller view of our bodies.

What are our critics watching this fall?

As digital "thinspiration" fuels our culture's body obsession, the church can offer help.