Reviews offers thoughtful evaluations of books, movies and resources that serve churches, leaders, and disciples. Explore reviews that summarize key ideas, assess theological and practical strengths, and highlight who a resource is best suited for—pastors, elders, small group leaders, students, or everyday believers. You’ll find insight on new releases and enduring classics across ministry, theology, discipleship, leadership, and Christian living. Whether you’re building a reading list, choosing curriculum, or looking for trusted recommendations, these reviews help you invest your time and learning wisely.
February 23, 2026
A review of Serving God Under Siege by Valentyn Syniy, recounting Tavriski Christian Institute’s evacuation and ministry during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the resilience and faith required to lead amid trauma and displacement.
November 25, 2025
This series has flaws, but it introduces Garfield to a new generation that knows next to nothing about him, and it prompts them to investigate his story.
August 5, 2025
In addition to serving with her husband, Benjamin Rees, as a long-time missionary to Hong Kong, Karen Rees has become an accomplished author of historical novels.
May 3, 2024
The new faith-based movie "Unsung Hero" had a strong showing at the box office on its opening weekend. Christian minister Dale Reeves shares about getting to know the family upon whom the film is based—David and Helen Smallbone and their seven children (including GRAMMY Award-winners For King & Country and Rebecca St. James)—shortly after they came to the U.S. from Australia about 30 years ago. . . .
April 16, 2024
In his new book, "From Poles to Pews: How America’s Most Infamous Strip Club Became a Church," Dan Garrett tells the story of the closure of Atlanta’s Gold Club and its unlikely transformation into Christian Church Buckhead. . . .
February 2, 2024
Seasons 1-3 of "The Chosen" chronicle Jesus’ rise to celebrity status, including his remarkable preaching, miracles, and the call of his disciples. Season 4 takes a much darker turn. . . .
June 20, 2023
"Between Mercy and Me" is a Christian drama that explores issues of race, urban renewal, and relationships between Christians living in the same city, worshipping in nearby churches, but living in entirely different worlds. . . .
March 25, 2023
"Jesus Revolution" tells the powerful true story of a national revival in the early 1970s sparked by a group of teenage hippies in Southern California. After viewing, the Christian should ask, "Where do I see myself in this movie? . . ."
March 14, 2023
"Restoration Appreciation: The Rich Legacy and Hopeful Future of the Stone-Campbell Movement," edited by John C. Nugent, invites restorationists to rise above the partisanship of our day, rally around our core commitments, and lead out in our strengths. Â
January 31, 2023
I must admit, I simply couldn’t ignore this title. I had to buy a copy of "The Duct Tape Letters" just to see how it measured up to "The Screwtape Letters" by famed author C. S. Lewis. . . . Would Drew Baker’s recently published homage be worthy of comparison?
December 2, 2022
It’s been two years since Black Panther fans were stunned by the sudden loss of lead actor Chadwick Boseman to cancer. "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" is an extended tribute to his character, King T’Challa, and a passing of the torch to a new generation as Wakanda faces unprecedented global threats.
November 25, 2022
In season 3 of "The Chosen," Jesus' ministry in Galilee is gearing up—he gathers his apostles, preaches electrifying sermons to swelling crowds, and plans strategy for expanding the ministry all over Israel.Â
November 11, 2022
The multi-season streaming series "The Chosen" takes enormous artistic liberties with the historical facts of the Gospels. However, it convincingly portrays Jesus as enigmatically both human and divine.Â
October 31, 2022
Chris Philbeck speaks with Daniel Overdorf about his new book, "Preaching: A Simple Approach to the Sacred Task," which comes out next week. Overdorf, who directs the preaching program at Johnson University, says the book is for students, preachers, and lay leaders.
October 21, 2022
This is part 2 of Christian Standard’s interview with Kent Sanders, coauthor of the new book "The Faith of Elvis: A Story Only a Brother Can Tell." Sanders, a former St. Louis Christian College professor, assisted Elvis Presley’s younger stepbrother, Billy Stanley, in telling the inside story of the spiritual life of the “King of Rock and Roll.”Â
October 14, 2022
Former St. Louis Christian College worship arts professor Kent Sanders has coauthored the just-released "The Faith of Elvis: A Story Only a Brother Can Tell" with Billy Stanley, stepbrother to Elvis Presley. We interviewed Sanders about his transition from professor to writer and what he learned about the spiritual life of Elvis.
October 7, 2022
"Honk for Jesus, Save Your Soul" is painful to watch on several levels. It’s a depressing mockumentary of a fallen megachurch pastor and his wife attempting to rebuild their church after a sexual scandal. . . .
August 19, 2022
"Minions: The Rise of Gru" is the latest installment of a franchise that has become as popular with adults as children. At first glance the Minions might seem like mere comic relief. Watch a little closer, though, and you’ll find food for thought to discuss with children and their parents. . . .
August 12, 2022
The life story of Elvis Presley emerges as narrated by Colonel Tom Parker, who exploited and enriched himself by manipulating the "King of Rock and Roll" and his family.
July 22, 2022
In this review of "Top Gun: Maverick," Andrew Wood observes that the movie's main intersection with Christian thought is this: "Redemption is possible."
April 7, 2026
John B. Penrose Jr
April 7, 2026
David Faust
March 27, 2026
Rick Cherok