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Issue 59: Sep/Oct 2012
In the Issue
What's the Point of Politics?
As political ambivalence grows among young adults, Washington rolls on as usual. But what will it take for young people—especially young Christians—to trust politics again? Read More
Persecuted but Prospering
Admidst the worst persecution in a century, why is the church in Southeast Asia flourishing? Read More
The Story of Our Stuff
Do you know where your gadgets come from? Read More
Kingdom Living From the Middle of Normal
How to make life meaningful in the midst of the mundane. Read More
Andy Samberg
Waxing poetic on finding contentment, learning from his elders and finding his place in life. (OK, not really.) Read More
The Artisan Economy
Artisan crafts are making a comeback—and Christians are at the forefront. Read More
What Are the Gospels Really About?
N.T. Wright dismantles five common misconceptions. Read More
The Drop
Emerging Artists You Should Know
Sugar & the Hi-Lows
A collaboration that will keep you bouncing up and down. Read More
Raising Hope, One Story at a Time
Shaun King has created a social network of do-gooders. Read More
The Artisan Economy
Artisan crafts are making a comeback—and Christians are at the forefront. Read More
The New Internet
Four ways the web is changing right before our eyes. Read More
A Modern-Day Abolitionist
Sarah Durfey is creating an Underground Railroad for the 21st century. Read More
The Good News on Child Mortality Rates
Under-5 child deaths are dropping around the world. Read More
The Huge Cost of America's Drought
Record heat and drought conditions in the Midwest have experts bracing for its far-reaching conditions. Read More
The Story of Our Stuff
Do you know where your gadgets come from? Read More
How the National Budget Is a Moral Issue
For being the richest nation in history, the U.S… Read More
Kingdom Living From the Middle of Normal
How to make life meaningful in the midst of the mundane. Read More
Slices
Our Bi-Monthly Look at Faith, Life and Culture
Settling Down Without Settling
When you’re 10, you look forward to car keys… Read More
U.S. Confidence in Religion at a Low
A new Gallup poll shows American distrust organized religion. Read More
Must-See B-I-B-L-E
Mark Burnett, the executive producer of Survivor, The Voice and Celebrity Apprentice, is moving on to bigger and better things this year with The Bible, a 10-hour miniseries he’s made for the History Channel… Read More
Eau de New Book
Any book reader will tell you that reading is a multi-sensory experience, citing the grit of the pages and the crisp blackness of the letters… Read More
To Thrift or Not To Thrift?
A first-rate list of secondhand items you should avoid at all costs. Read More
The Olympics, Ironically
In July, Berlin hosted the 2012 “Hipster Olympics,” in which self-professed hipsters gathered to determine 2012’s Hipster of the Year… Read More
Will Work (Hard) for Hollywood and Self
Renaissanece filmmaker Mark Duplass on brotherly love, making movies and characters who conspire with the universe. Read More
First Word: A Generation Without a Party
The 2008 election season was, shall we say, illuminating… Read More
The Huge Cost of America's Drought
Record heat and drought conditions in the Midwest have experts bracing for its far-reaching conditions. Read More
The New Internet
Four ways the web is changing right before our eyes. Read More
A Guide to Fall TV
We help you know the difference between the new shows worth watching and the duds. Read More
Millennials: The Multi-Taskers
This generation is reshaping what it means to have a career. Read More
Bad Economy = Bad Givers?
How the finincial situation is killing support for nonprofits. Read More
The 5 Best Cities for a Fresh Start
Start over the smart way: with our help. Read More
Self-Help Heads to the Cinema
Taking a look at Hollywood's surprising new source of inspiration. Read More
