Are Millennials more influenced by advertising than previous generations, or less influenced? Depends on the data we love the most. by David Kinnaman Millennials (or Gen Y, or Mosaics) have caused a lot of new study and discussion. I was…
Why Christians Are Creating More ‘Edgy’ Art, by Randy Elrod
If you are an artist who also happens to be a Christian, expect to be judged and misunderstood. by Randy Elrod If you are an artist who also happens to be a Christian, expect to be judged and misunderstood. If…
Launch of American Film e-Magazine features FREE Cover Story “SNOW WHITE: TWICE UPON A TIME”
A great industry resource now available in e-version The American Film Academy is proud to announce that AFI has re-launched American Film™, an updated, digital version of our popular newsstand magazine published from 1975-1992. The new American Film™ e-magazine, which…
Danger! Angry Christian Blogger
As the Blue Like Jazz movie controversy starts to get rolling, we thought it might be worth reposting a few lessons learned from 2011’s greatest controversy surrounding “Love Wins” “Christians are routinely taught by example and word that it is…
Sex, Violence, and the Teenage Music Industry, by Adam Caress
The TV and Film industry’s sexualization of teenage girls pales in comparison to the combination of sex and violence in the music industry Adam Caress is a thoughtful inside commentator on music, faith and culture for Mule Variations: Music Culture…
A Divine Masquerade: The Beauty Behind the Mask, by Margaret Feinberg
If we were to take off our masks and give ourselves wholly revealing the beautiful work of God in our lives, then what might God do? by Margaret Feinberg Confession: Masks sometimes scare me. Though the artistic flair of a masquerade…
Top 10 Books on Spirituality/Theology I Read in 2011, by Mike Friesen
People are always asking me what I am reading. Here is a list of books that I have read this year that I have loved. (In no particular order)- 10. Choosing To Love The World– Thomas Merton A beautiful and academic…
The Fall of the Faculty: The Rise of the All-Administrative University and Why It Matters
by Benjamin Ginsberg Until very recently, American colleges and universities were led primarily by their faculties. In his new book, The Fall of the Faculty: The Rise of the All-Administrative University and Why It Matters, Benjamin Ginsberg argues that the explosive growth of…
Acting School Aims to Make Hollywood More Like Holywood
Following the Actors Calling from God by Cathleen Falsani in The Huffington Post Years before he was known as Pope John Paul II, Karol Wojtyla hoped to become an actor. The late pontiff studied drama in his native Poland at…
Harry Potter, Jesus, and Me, by Andrew Peterson
Dear Ms. Rowling, I’m a follower of Christ, and I see him in your story… In fact, it wouldn’t be a huge stretch to say that reading your books has helped me to praise him even more for his courage, his sacrifice, and his strength to conquer the hosts of hell to save us…
Social Media Advice for Churches: Lauren Hunter’s Interview with Margaret Feinberg
by Lauren Hunter @ChurchTechToday When I attended the Bayside Thrive conference last month, I had the pleasure of attending a break out session called, “Social Media Bootcamp” where I met Margaret Feinberg, acclaimed Christian author of two dozen books and multiple Bible studies.…
Is Jesus Still Surrounded by Too Many Men? By Cathleen Falsani
Why is Margaret Feinberg the most influential young woman leader in evangelicalism you’ve never heard of? Cathleen Falsani and Margaret Feinberg are two of my favorite authors and bloggers. Last week they tag-teamed for a thought-provoking article on the future…