The choice between pride and shame is a false binary—transcending both enables a growth mindset more conducive to durable Christian discipleship.
Discernment is not spiritual mind reading, but the grace to judge with humility, charity, and Christlike care.
The Church Educational System is answering young adults’ loneliness with faith, mentors, and real belonging.
Carl Trueman’s new book “Strange New World” is among the most important books for individuals of faith to read this year. We were very fortunate to have Carl write an article for us here: https://publicsquaremag.org/sexuality-family/identity/living-in-a-strange-new-world/ And Jeffrey Thayne interviewed him for us as well here: https://publicsquaremag.org/media-education/education/a-conversation-with-carl-r-trueman/ If you haven’t yet, be sure to check those out. But I also wanted to point your way to a couple of podcasts that Crossway, the publishing house behind the book, has released. The first is an interview with Carl where he goes into depth about how he believes churches should respond to the trends of expressive individualism he’s identified. The second is a preview of his book in audio form and is definitely worth a listen.
It’s unwise to hope for future revelation while rejecting the insight God has brought forth today—especially when it comes to a doctrine that prophets have so emphatically taught will not change.
Even after the killer in Atlanta’s heinous shooting recently spoke of his sexual addiction as a contributing influence. Some have taken this as an opportunity to minimize and even ridicule the idea of such a problem. The millions of men and women grappling with the same deserve better.
