Issue 51: May/June 2011

Digital Viewer

2011 Summer Movie Guide

Summer may not bear a reputation for particularly good movies, especially since studios today often wait for award season to unleash Oscar contenders, but it certainly has a reputation for movies… Read More
Lupe Fiasco

The conscientious rapper talks politics, faith and why his label woes drove him to the desert Read More
What's the Point of Worship?

Every Sunday, Christians gather to sing songs to God. Why? Read More
Is Rob Bell a Heretic?

The author and pastor discusses his new book, Love Wins, and the controversy surrounding his views on eternity. Read More
The Kills

The famously detached rock band finally takes a hard look at relationships, beauty and beliefs after a decade of touring. Read More
What to Know at 25-ish

11 Proven Ways to Avoid a Quarter-Life Crisis Read More
Eisley Grown Up

After years of personal and professional heartbreak, the indie band returns—wiser and less whimsical. Read More
Around the World in 334 Days

A recent college grad encounters poverty, prostitution and prison on the World Race. Read More
Yes, We Need Critics

Film criticism is under assault… Read More

Emerging Artists You Should Know

James Vincent McMorrow

When James Vincent McMorrow talks of seasons, he means the word in both a literal and a figurative sense… Read More
Kye Kye

Many people who grow up in a Christian family eventually arrive at a crossroads and ask the foundational question, “What does my faith really mean to me, in my life?” Estonia-born Timothy Yagolnikov, of moody electro-rock band Kye Kye, knows those questions well… Read More
Bowerbirds

The bowerbird is a rare Australian fowl that compensates for its plain plumage by building elaborate bowers to attract the opposite sex… Read More

Around the World in 334 Days

A recent college grad encounters poverty, prostitution and prison on the World Race. Read More
Liberating North Korea

LiNK (Liberty in North Korea) seeks to rescue opressed North Korean refugees and change perceptions. Read More
There's No Peace in the Middle East

“Hundreds of Saudis have rallied in the eastern city of Qatif to blast the regime for its military intervention in #Bahrain… Read More
Creation Care
Is Japan Blaming Sin for Its Crisis?

After a devastating earthquake and resultant tsunami hit Japan in mid-March, some leaders said it was a sign from God (no, this time it wasn’t Pat Robertson)… Read More

Our Bi-Monthly Look at Faith, Life and Culture

Why You Really Need to Take a Personal Retreat

No matter who you are, there is a good chance you could use some time away… Read More
The Case for Cutting the Cable

Let's face it: cable and satellite TV have gotten too expensive… Read More
Gene 'Malice' Thornton Finds God

Hip-hop duo The Clipse has long been known for telling some of the toughest, grittiest tales in rap… Read More
The Coolest Tech of 2011 (So Far)

With all due respect to the iPad 2, the coolest gadget of 2011 so far is the Nintendo 3DS… Read More
Flavor of the Bi-Month

What to do and where to go in May and June. Read More
There's No Peace in the Middle East

“Hundreds of Saudis have rallied in the eastern city of Qatif to blast the regime for its military intervention in #Bahrain… Read More
Does Having Faith Make Young Adults Fat?

Choke this down: New research directly ties faith involvement to obesity. Read More
Is Japan Blaming Sin for Its Crisis?

After a devastating earthquake and resultant tsunami hit Japan in mid-March, some leaders said it was a sign from God (no, this time it wasn’t Pat Robertson)… Read More