Pop CultureCinema, Public Discourse, and the Dangerous Seduction of StatisticsDaniel BlackabyMay 28, 2019May 28, 2019 by Daniel BlackabyMay 28, 2019May 28, 20190680 Do your homework, examine all the available data, but make up your own mind—don’t let a number dictate it...
Pop Culture“Spoilers!” and Our Deep Yearning for a Satisfying ExperienceDaniel BlackabyMay 13, 2019May 16, 2019 by Daniel BlackabyMay 13, 2019May 16, 20190569 The internet has—for better or worse—changed society in significant ways. One of these ways is in our experience of...
Pop CultureUnderstanding the Controversial Sexuality of Professor Albus DumbledoreDaniel BlackabyApril 29, 2019April 28, 2019 by Daniel BlackabyApril 29, 2019April 28, 20190915 The Dumbledore controversy has revealed much about the yearnings, questions, and desires of people today. People want affirmation and...
Pop CultureAn Honest Look at How Faith-Based Films are Changing Hollywood (And How They are Not)Daniel BlackabyApril 15, 2019April 14, 2019 by Daniel BlackabyApril 15, 2019April 14, 20192 738 Faith-based movies have greater potential than simply getting Christians into theater seats. Christians are called to be “salt” (Matt...
Pop CultureLetting the Hobbits out of Narnia’s WardrobeDaniel BlackabyApril 1, 2019April 1, 2019 by Daniel BlackabyApril 1, 2019April 1, 20192 1566 Lewis and Tolkien did not establish a rigid template for how Christians should create or appreciate Christian art. They...
Pop CultureFinding Faith in a Perfect King, Not His Imperfect ChampionsDaniel BlackabyMarch 15, 2019August 13, 2019 by Daniel BlackabyMarch 15, 2019August 13, 201911587 Christians should celebrate whenever someone takes a stand for Christ. But, above all, they should remember not to place...