Imaginatio et Ratio – First Issue Now Available!

I’m pleased to announce the publication of the first issue of Imaginatio et Ratio: A Journal of Theology and the Arts, for which I am a contributing editor. If you’re interested in a conversation between faith the arts and media, you’ll find a lot to love in IeR! Continue reading Imaginatio et Ratio – First Issue Now Available!

Light Shining in a Dark Place – Available NOW!

I’ve been talking about this book for a long time and it’s finally here! Now you can read the paper that started The Undiscovered Country Project! (Click the image above to buy the book!) 

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Worship in the Clubs – My New Identity Interview with Tracy Thomas

Tracy Thomas is many things: musician, actress, risk-taker. But one thing she’s not is predictable.

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The Space Between Vol. 5 – The Passion of the Christ

The Passion of the Christ is a singular moment in the history of Jesus films. Since before its theatrical debut, it has incited heated criticism, lofty praise and long debates about issues ranging from racial bigotry to violence in film. In my latest column for New Identity Magazine, I offer some ideas on viewing this film apart from its reputation.

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Universal Monk – My New Identity Magazine Interview with John Michael Talbot

I’ve been following musician, author, teacher and monk John Michael Talbot for about 20 years, so I was thrilled to interview him for New Identity Magazine. So, just what is the new monasticism?

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Art That Challenges – Aesthetic Challenges

The second piece in my series for Art House Dallas asks whether we too often conflate aesthetic tastes and moral judgments and what value we might gain from some good, noisy music.

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Ten Jesus Films You’ve Never Seen

Top ten lists of Jesus films are a recurring theme and the usual suspects are pretty universal. So, when *catapult magazine was putting together its annual “Ten Things” list for 2012, I thought I might take the opportunity to offer a list of films in the genre that are a bit more under the radar.

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Jesus Films 101

For the past 20 years, cinematic representations of the life of Christ have been an ongoing fascination and area of study for me. Jesus Films 101 is my further exploration of these films.

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Art That Challenges – My New Art House Dallas Series

I’m starting off the new year at Art House Dallas with a new blog series called “Art That Challenges.”

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The Space Between Vol. 4 – The Light of Christ at Hogwarts

“The Space Between” is back! After a one-issue hiatus, my column returns to New Identity Magazine. This edition is a new interview with Harry Potter expert Leigh Hickman, who just can’t help but see Jesus in the boy wizard. Continue reading The Space Between Vol. 4 – The Light of Christ at Hogwarts