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Japanese animation has become a media mainstay among Gen Z. You may not “get” it, but your youth group does. |
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One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, warns of the dangers of extremism. |
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When we consider our theology of disability, the language of the creation account shows us that “good” isn’t the same as “perfect.” |
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Tyler Perry’s Ruth & Boaz is a feel-good romance—but it loses the meaning of the original Bible story. |
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Today, we shared a piece from a Texas youth minister urging mature Christians to engage with anime for the sake of discipling future generations who are immersed in this culture. Sometimes to “become all things to all people … for the sake of the gospel” (1 Cor. 9:22–23) means bingeing Japanese TV, swapping Pokémon cards, and catching up on the youth references you’d otherwise miss. |
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We asked our colleagues what kind of cultural accommodations they’ve made to help reach younger generations. One editor said she adjusts her style to fit in better with the college kids she and her husband minister to: baggy jeans, crew socks, middle parts, and a W.W.J.D. bracelet (she draws the line at a Labubu though). Another made trending TikTok videos while leading Young Life and donned a sheet for a ghost photo shoot. |
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Our insights analyst Ashley Ekmay developed youth curricula with her husband drawing from popular music, including Gracie Abrams, Ethel Cain, Phoebe Bridgers, and even KPop Demon Hunters. They look at lyrics together and discuss possible themes around God. With KPop Demon Hunters, she said, “I thought it was one of the most Christian movies I’ve seen in a while. Complete with lines like ‘You are not your sins’ and a strong, clear warning not to be taken in by false idols. We used the song ‘Your Idol’ because there’s relevant Scripture for almost every line.” |
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Did you know that there is a key ingredient that causes the decline of organizations, churches, and businesses? That key ingredient is lack of mentorship. Even those who lead need to be poured into, honing their real-world insights, strengthening their communication skills, and growing in self-awareness. Through Building Bridges 2 Better, Dr. Kevin D. Neal can help leaders accomplish just that. |
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As a certified member of the John Maxwell Leadership Team, Dr. Neal doesn’t just teach leadership principles — he equips leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations with strategies that are practical, actionable, and backed by one of the most trusted names in leadership development. |
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Today in Christian History |
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October 1, 1529: The Colloquy of Marburg, which attempted to unify the followers of Martin Luther and Ulrich Zwingli, begins. It would close in failure October 4. While the Reformers agreed on 14 of the 15 articles, they remained divided over the Lutheran doctrine of the Eucharist (consubstantiation). |
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Christians aren’t trying to speak in code, but sometimes we can sound like it. Consider, for instance, the simple matter of the year 2025 being the 1700th anniversary of the…
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Most people visit Shirahama, a resort town along Japan’s southern coast, for its sandy beaches and restorative onsens (hot springs). But some travel there because they want to die. At…
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Major League Baseball, what’s not to love? A lot of people don’t love it, and for good reason. Some batters swing for home runs, even with two strikes, instead of…
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Last year’s theme for chapel talks at the Lutheran university where I teach was “That Time I Asked for Help.” Most of these talks narrated a similar cycle: feeling a…
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The Christian story shows us that grace often comes from where we least expect. In this issue, we look at the corners of God’s kingdom and chronicle in often-overlooked people, places, and things the possibility of God’s redemptive work. We introduce the Compassion Awards, which report on seven nonprofits doing good work in their communities. We look at the spirituality underneath gambling, the ways contemporary Christian music was instrumental in one historian’s conversion, and the steady witness of what may be Wendell Berry’s last novel. All these pieces remind us that there is no person or place too small for God’s gracious and cataclysmic reversal. |
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