Culture & Public Square

Moving Beyond “Color Blind”

After attending a racial unity conference in Maryland, Mark A. Taylor reflects on white privilege, Christian reconciliation, and the need to move beyond color blindness toward meaningful relationships…

Why White Christians Just Don’t Get It

Brian Jones challenges Christians to listen before judging racial injustice, drawing on childhood friendships and experiences of prejudice. Three church leaders respond with perspectives on reconciliation, empathy, and…

My Thoughts on Paris

Following the 2015 Paris attacks, Joe Boyd reflects on fear, loving enemies, and the difficult work of empathy. He explores how listening to others' stories can help people…

Race, Unity Topics at Stone-Campbell Dialogue

About 90 people gathered at Mountain Christian Church in Maryland for a Stone-Campbell Dialogue seminar on race and racism, exploring practical steps toward racial unity, justice, and cooperation…

Jennifer Johnson, ICOM 2015

Jennifer Johnson discusses her 2015 ICOM message with Mark A. Taylor, exploring how our approach to the Bible shapes cultural engagement and why Christians can face a changing…

Beyond the Ballot Box

Should Christians place their hope in election results? Mark A. Taylor reflects on Jennifer Johnson's challenge to engage in politics while remembering that changing hearts matters more than…

Why Are We So Nasty on Social Media?

Why are Christians sometimes so mean online? Joe Boyd examines 10 reasons social media conversations turn hostile and challenges believers to replace digital cruelty with patience, kindness, and…

Contact

Can crosscultural contact overcome prejudice and segregation? Jim Tune explores Gordon Allport's contact theory and challenges Christians to build genuine relationships across cultural divisions, demonstrating the gospel through…

Why We Loved ‘Jurassic World’

What can Jurassic World teach the church? Joe Boyd explores how nostalgia, adventure, authentic joy, and shared experiences reveal important lessons about meaningful traditions, engaging communities, and the…

A Conversation with John Perkins

Civil rights leader John Perkins discusses racial reconciliation, why superficial solutions fall short, and the church's essential role in racial healing in this exclusive 2015 Christian Standard interview.

A Conversation with Sean Palmer

Sean Palmer of The Vine discusses racial reconciliation, the gospel, and diversity at the North American Christian Convention, sharing his congregation's approach to evangelism through relationships with people…

Five Ways Churches Can Maintain a Faithful Gospel Witness in a Changing Legal Culture

Remembering Victims of the Charleston Church Shooting

Road Bumps on the Middle Path

What can Christians learn from the Radical Middle Way? T.R. Robertson explores religious moderation, political entanglements, and the challenge of engaging a divided culture while remaining rooted in…

Truth in Labeling

In a polarized world, labels can divide Christians and discourage understanding. Mark A. Taylor explores the radical center, urging believers to move beyond rigid positions toward humility, thoughtful…