Faith & Culture

Chris Tomlin’s new song resurrects oldest known hymn

A new version of an ancient debuted last week, courtesy of a new translation from biblical scholar John Dickson and help from Chris Tomlin and Ben Fielding, two of the most popular modern worship songwriters.

04/16/2025 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

‘Speaking Truth to Power: The Revolt of a Russian Priest’

It’s a misconception Russians worship a strong central government and have no place for freedom of conscience or religious freedom in their history, historian Wallace Daniel said.

04/09/2025 - By Calli Keener / Baptist Standard

Religious Freedom blueprint on display in New York

A 17th-century letter considered the blueprint for religious freedom in the United States was displayed for the first time in seven years at the New York Public Library on April 8.

04/09/2025 - By Fiona André / Religion News Service

College guide raises questions on BGCT-related colleges

Texas Monthly recently released its annual college guide, including profiles on BGCT-related colleges, which at first glance seems to paint a troubling picture in a few categories.

04/02/2025 - By Calli Keener / Baptist Standard

Andraé Crouch’s ‘colorblind evangelism’ focus of new book

A new biography written by two individuals closely related to Baylor University’s Black Gospel Music Preservation Program aims to capture both the genre-defying range of Andraé Crouch’s music, as well as his ability to build bridges through his evangelistic ministry.

04/01/2025 - By Adelle M. Banks / Religion News Service

Some Christians seek to overturn same-sex marriage

At a Dallas meeting of mostly evangelical communicators, activists and lawyers, discussions repeatedly circled back to same-sex marriage.

03/28/2025 - By Jack Jenkins / Religion News Service

Gallup study shows pandemic’s lingering effects on kids

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, a Gallup study is sharing parents’ perspectives on how that time has affected their children’s social skills and mental health, as well as its impact on academics.

03/27/2025 - By Scott Barkley / Baptist Press

Student ministry leaders and parents share goals

Anecdotes often portray parents and student ministry leaders at odds, but both groups share a desire to see the next generation grow spiritually, a Lifeway Research study shows. Each also believes they have a positive, healthy relationship with the other.

03/27/2025 - By Aaron Earls / LifeWay