by Samuel Shepley | Apr 16, 2025 | Opinion
Last Saturday, I attended the launch party of The Nashville Trans Solidarity Project. My friends Dialup Ghost and the wonderful DJ Afrosheen performed two tremendous sets. Many members of the queer community showed up to share a night. This event was the first time I...
by Brenda McWilliams | Apr 16, 2025 | Opinion
For those of us who have experienced a spiritual shift away from what I call the “D’s & D’s,” the “dos” and “don’ts,” the dogma and doctrine of evangelical Christianity, Easter presents a conundrum. After decades of hearing, sincerely believing and teaching the...
by Angela Yarber | Apr 16, 2025 | Opinion
Have you ever kept quiet just so you wouldn’t rock the boat? Perhaps you didn’t speak your mind—or speak up for someone who couldn’t—for fear of retaliation. So many women in ministry have been forced to remain silent about the toxicity we face, which is precisely the...
by Craig Nash | Apr 15, 2025 | Opinion
Carlos Simon is a Grammy-nominated composer and artist-in-residence at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. He has risen to prominence with his eclectic blend of genres and platforms. Simon’s work often addresses injustices faced by African Americans,...
by Cody J. Sanders | Apr 15, 2025 | Opinion
I often hear seminary students and churchgoers repeat this refrain: “If we take a stand about a concern of justice or an issue perceived as ‘too political,’ then we will alienate people who hold opposing perspectives and, thus, will no longer be a truly ‘welcoming’...
by Barry Howard | Apr 15, 2025 | Opinion
Each year, Christians around the world walk through the sacred rhythms of Holy Week, revisiting the final days of Jesus’ earthly journey before the cross and the resurrection. Why is observing Holy Week important to our preparation for Easter? The traditional...
