March 13, 2026
Debating Differently: In a Time When People Can’t Talk About Hard Things Anymore, How Can Christians Be Different?
In a time when people can’t talk about hard things anymore, how can Christians be different?
Culture & Public Square
Culture & Public Square helps Christians think biblically about life in society and engage today’s issues with conviction and compassion. Explore articles on current events, ethics, justice, race, technology, public life, and cultural trends—grounded in Scripture and shaped by Christian wisdom. You’ll find guidance for faithful witness, thoughtful dialogue, and making disciples in a complex world, while keeping the gospel at the center. Whether you’re navigating challenging conversations or seeking clarity for ministry and daily life, these resources equip you to live and speak with grace and truth in the public square.
February 23, 2026
Does Social Media Activism Do More Harm Than Good?
Tyler McKenzie weighs the promises and pitfalls of social media activism, arguing it often fuels rage, harms mental health, and encourages slacktivism. He urges sparing, strategic use—and a stronger focus on local, relationship-based church action.
February 23, 2026
From Invisibility to Influence: The Reemergence of Black Independent Christian Churches (Part 2)
The story of Black Independent Christian Churches within the Restoration Movement is a part of our history that has long been overlooked (Part 2).
February 23, 2026
From Invisibility to Influence: The Reemergence of Black Independent Christian Churches (Part 1)
A historical reflection on race within the Restoration Movement and the often-overlooked story of Black Independent Christian Churches—highlighting exclusion, resilience, and the leaders and institutions that sustained a vital fellowship.
January 1, 2026
Obergefell, Kim Davis, and Same-Sex Marriage … Reflecting on the Last 10 Years
It’s not enough for us to believe that God’s Word has something to say about the issues of our time. We must also desire to model a better way of discussing them.
September 3, 2025
Congress Passed This Bill at a 409 to 2 Vote
The good news of AI is that I believe it will drive people to real relationships. This is something the church should have readily available.
August 28, 2025
The Church’s Role in Supporting the Disability Community
Scripture clearly calls upon the church supporting the physical, emotional, social, and financial needs of the disability community.
August 11, 2025
The IRS and the Johnson Amendment: Will Your Church Endorse Politicians?
The Johnson Amendment doesn’t impact the higher law I am bound to as a Kingdom ambassador. Government gets my respect. God gets my ultimate respect.
July 3, 2025
The Inevitable Rabbit Hole: Countering Satan’s Impact on Young People Through Social Media
Spiritual warfare impacts teen today through psychological manipulation of social media where culture, politics, fluidity of truth, pornography, misinformation, greed, and so much more collide.
July 3, 2025
Should Christians Join the Backlash Against D.E.I.?
The words diversity, equity. and inclusion have value for Christians. There is a uniquely Christian approach to DEI that can serve as a third way amid all the cultural warring and political turmoil.
Congress Passed This Bill at a 409 to 2 Vote
As AI advances, I would like to suggest a few framing thoughts as we think through whether or not new innovations should be supported, rejected, or moderated.
May 2, 2025
I Binged Joe Rogan
After binge listening to the Joe Rogan podcast, Tyler McKenzie offers a few insights he gained from his listening experience.
Should Christians Join the Backlash Against D.E.I.?
There is a uniquely Christian approach to DEI that can serve as a third way amid all the cultural warring and political turmoil.
March 24, 2025
Truth in Living Color
We honor God by recognizing beauty as a reflection of his glory, and by pursuing excellence in whatever we do.
March 11, 2025
The Anti-Progressive “Vibe Shift” Happening Right Now in American Culture
As Trump begins his second term, we have to name the obvious. There has been a significant “vibe shift” in American culture away from the Biden-era progressivism.
March 2, 2025
Modern Israel and the Church
A recent interview with New Testament scholar Jon Weatherly on how we should view modern Israel.
March 2, 2025
Facing the Changing Face of Culture
Insight into how we might help ministry leaders in the U.S. and abroad remain faithful in their vital vocational roles, ensuring ministry leaders in the church worldwide produce deeply rooted kingdom fruit.
February 11, 2025
Keeping Up With Forty-Five Executive Orders
The perpetual onslaught of breaking news is numbing. It makes us care more … at least at first. But over time we get fatigued with the world’s chaos every second of every day, and we lose our ability to care.
January 27, 2025
The State of Our Union
The observance of Communion each Lord’s Day should remind us that the strength of our union, the glue that holds it together, is not in us—far from it. It’s in Jesus and Jesus alone.
January 13, 2025
Transfer of Power
Just as the repeating of the presidential oath of office takes only a few seconds, it takes only seconds to take the emblems of Communion and to reaffirm our loyalty to Jesus.
