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Interviews
Conversations with fascinating people within the church and in secular settings
Aaron Treadwell: A new digital archive preserves nearly 175 years of AME Church documents
An ongoing project to complete the archive of The Christian Recorder newspaper and other publications shows the depth and breadth of Black writing since the 19th century, says the historian leading the effort.
L. Roger Owens and Mary Clare Owens: There’s no right way to pray
Father-daughter duo L. Roger and Mary Clare Owens have written “Praying Their Way: 24 Prayer Practices for Kids and the Adults Who Love Them,” a guide for parents on how to introduce the concept of prayer to their kids, and for kids on how to navigate their faith journey as obstacles occur.
Deon K. Johnson: As America marks its 250th year, the church has a crucial role to play in accurately telling the nation’s story (long version)
The Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri’s ministry of writing and sharing daily prayers touches people beyond his parishes, as does his family’s experience of a traumatic year caught up in the federal crackdown on immigrants.
Deon K. Johnson: As America marks its 250th year, the church has a crucial role to play in accurately telling the nation’s story
The Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri’s ministry of writing and sharing daily prayers touches people beyond his parishes, as does his family’s experience of a traumatic year caught up in the federal crackdown on immigrants.
Rebecca Brune: How do you create a church culture that supports people with mental health challenges?
Many people who struggle with mental wellness turn to their pastors for help, but often those clergy aren’t equipped to support them. The Congregational Collective aims to bridge that gap by helping congregations and clergy help others.
Building resilient neighborhoods
A faith-based community development program in Pittsburgh works to heal the traumas of local residents and create sustainable change. Meanwhile, it’s coping with federal funding cuts amid growing demand for its services.
Jared Stacy: Why conspiracy theories find fertile ground in American evangelicalism
Disinformation and conspiracies thrive because they are storytelling acts, says the author of “Reality in Ruins.” What’s needed to combat them is a different story.
Geoffrey Smith: What can ancient Egyptian papyri teach us about the Christian faith?
A collection of papyri, including the earliest known Gospel fragment, is coming to North America for the first time, along with letters, magic spells and other remnants of Christian life in antiquity.
Mayra Macedo-Nolan: A faith-based network’s response to a traumatic year
In Southern California, the combined crises of wildfires and a federal immigration crackdown are known as fire and ICE. The executive director of a community coalition talks about the ongoing response her group has been part of and the sustainability of such work.
