After open-heart surgery, the author discovers firsthand the profound unity of body, mind, and spirit. Recovery brought not just physical weakness but mental fog and spiritual numbness, revealing how trauma reverberates through our whole being, and how God heals us as integrated, fragile souls.

CRUX, Regent College’s quarterly journal of Christian thought, concluded after 46 years and 184 issues. From its 1979 founding under James Houston to poetry by Luci Shaw and global scholarship, CRUX stayed true to its mission, shaping Christian discourse with depth, creativity, and faithfulness.

Jeremy Stewart reflects on AI, writing, and vocation through his own practice of voice-typing during his commute. Engaging Aristotle, Barthes, and Christian faith, he explores detours, risks, and the question: who are we becoming with AI, and what does true flourishing mean in Christ?

In this piece, The Saint Johns Bible Heritage Program shares the story behind a remarkable work of art, biblical interpretation, and creative engagement with Christian tradition.

A poetic lens on Isaiah 28 reveals pride, fear, and the nearness of God's true rest.

An interview on how art, literature, and metaphor shape spiritual formation. Clarkson explores how engagement with popular and classical works deepens moral imagination, reorients our view of death, and cultivates attention, empathy, and hope.

Isabel Ong reflects on the challenges and joys of cross-cultural editing at Christianity Today. Her work with Majority World writers highlights how engaging diverse voices deepens understanding of Scripture, enriches the church, and fosters true global Christian fellowship.

Critics warn that viewing work as a “calling” can lead to burnout and exploitation. A theological view sees calling as rooted in God, not career.

A luminous reflection on motherhood as a spiritual practice, where care, presence, and tender attention slowly shape a sacramental vision of everyday

Regent’s new President, shares his vision of being “Rooted and Growing.” He emphasizes community, formation, and enrollment, offering hopeful insights for students in this new era of listening and learning.

Uncover the history and theology of Regent's most delicious tradition.

Jesus’ temple visit echoes Exodus: God’s glory once filled the tabernacle; now Christ is that glory, dwelling with us to make us his holy temple.

Theology bridges thought and practice, guiding believers to know God deeply and live faithfully, uniting mind and action in the life of the church.

Amy Peeler explores Mary’s role and God’s inclusion of women in Christianity, reflecting on Jesus’ maleness, God’s fatherhood, and Paul’s views in 1 Timothy 2 and 1 Corinthians 11. Her thoughtful, encouraging approach sheds light on often-overlooked aspects of faith.

A hermeneutics of hospitality invites diverse voices to the table—reading the Bible with openness, trust, and a life-giving, communal lens.

How KJV translators valued all Bible translations as tools for God's mission—welcoming updates, variety, and ongoing improvement for the Church.

A reflection on teaching lament through Scripture—showing how biblical lament invites honest, prophetic response to pain, injustice, and hope in God.

Lectio divina, often misunderstood as exotic or mystical, is reclaimed here as the historic and prayerful reading of Scripture. Rooted in Christian tradition, it integrates reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation, drawing believers into deeper communion with God through Scripture.

Snarky Puppy’s music blends groove, intellect, and community, resisting reductionist views of humanity. Rooted in gospel, it unites body and spirit, revealing transcendence through deep human experience and offering a vision of the image of God made whole.

This lecture explores contemporary artists—Bogside Artists, Ai Weiwei, and Ukrainian creators—whose powerful works respond to conflict and oppression.

Rainbows are rare here because they require both rain and a low-angled, unobscured sun...

Religion has shaped modern art, yet art history often ignores it. This article urges deeper study of theology’s hidden role in contemporary art.

A multicultural tapestry reimagines the New Jerusalem as a familiar, earthly city where God's Spirit weaves together diverse cultures in sacred unity.

Sociology helps the church see and understand social realities that shape human behavior, offering insight into issues like race and class. While theology gives vision, sociology offers tools for diagnosis. Together, they help churches more effectively pursue justice, inclusion, and transformation.

Stanley Spencer’s “holy box”—the Sandham Memorial Chapel—honours WWI soldiers with art that blends the sacred and the everyday. His vivid Resurrection paintings portray embodied, joyful renewal—revealing hope, holiness, and divine presence in ordinary life and human suffering.

The Old Testament wrestles with the paradox of seeing God—depicting Him as near yet veiled, visible yet ungraspable, always beyond human comprehension.

This article critiques how Christian faith is being misused to justify exclusion and hate in right-wing politics. It calls the Church to reclaim its prophetic role through true discipleship, rooted in love, justice, and the radical, inclusive message of Jesus.

An interview on the significance of postcolonial theology for the renewal of Christian theology worldwide. Kenzo reflects on how perspectives from the margins can challenge and enrich dominant theological frameworks, and he shares his hopes.

This article explores Christian faith as a new Indigeneity, rooted not in land or ancestry, but in the Kingdom of God, reshaping identity, home, and belonging.

A mother reflects on how becoming a parent reshaped her understanding of God—not as a distant male figure, but as a suffering, enduring Mother. Through pain, exhaustion, and silence, she discovers a divine presence rooted in love, sacrifice, and the quiet strength of femininity.

In this talk, J.I. Packer reflects on his classic Knowing God (1973), originally developed from a series of articles. He emphasizes its central message: knowing God is not mere knowledge but a personal relationship of trust, response, and vulnerability.

The article calls for theology to be rooted in the lived experience of the local church, highlighting a contextual, practical, and dialogical approach. It urges theological institutions to engage with real-life issues through partnership with congregations, fostering “theology for life.”

A journalist caring for parents with dementia reflects on the deep challenges, mortality fears, and faith struggles this brings. Through Scripture, personal trials, and caregiving, he learns joy is not earned but gifted by Jesus, and often discovered in hardship and surrender.

Singer-songwriter Cheryl Bear explores the intersection of Christian faith and First Nations culture. Is Indigenous spirituality monotheistic? How does it relate to the gospel, and how does Jesus redeem cultural narratives? (This episode of the Regent College Podcast was recorded on Sept. 25, 2020.)

Coleridge reimagined humanity not as machines, but as divine image-bearers with moral freedom, imagination, and mystery. He saw each person as unique, interconnected, and capable of friendship with God, a vision opposing dehumanizing views of his time and affirming sacred personhood.

Psalm 142 reveals “cave spirituality”—a space of lonely, honest lament. David cries out from grief, loss, and fear, yet finds refuge in God. Lament invites raw emotion, silence, and lucidity. Even in deep sorrow, God meets us, and community begins to form again.

Struggling to embrace my identity in Christ after Apartheid's lies, I seek healing by reclaiming God's truer story over the one that wounded me.

Gordon T. Smith reflects on how the Church can thrive in a secular age. Drawing on Scripture and his book Wisdom From Babylon, he explores whether post-Christian culture is a threat—or an opportunity—for faithful and wise Christian leadership.

At Regent’s atrium, “disruptive questions posed in love” spark growth—humble, heartfelt inquiry that deepens faith, learning, and human connection.

In this episode David Leong discusses urban geography, race, and gentrification. He examines how urban development affects communities of color and explores the role of the Church in addressing these challenges.

Contemporary fascination with apocalyptic and dystopian stories reflects deep cultural anxieties and a longing for meaning. These narratives expose the failures of secular progress, critique societal complacency, and ask enduring human questions about purpose, identity, and hope amid collapse.

True danger lies not in machines thinking, but in losing our personhood and sense of being truly human.

Human creativity reflects divine design and personal growth; unlike AI-generated art, true art stems from soul, struggle, and transformation.

Feeling overwhelmed and weary, the author found healing through rest, humility, spiritual practices, and encountering God in life’s messiness.

Explores how Christ’s scars speak to trauma, emotional formation, and ministry, calling for a theology that embraces woundedness and healing.

This article explores Canada's MAID program through historical, theological, and ethical lenses, challenging the notions of autonomy and suffering. It calls the Church to respond with compassion, a theology of life as gift, and a commitment to care rather than eliminate suffering.

Sarah Williams explores today’s sexual identity crisis, urging a deeper grasp of history and more nuanced language to foster healthier conversations about marriage, sex, and identity.

Mary’s Magnificat and the "Blue Marble" photo both reveal God’s great reversals—uplifting the lowly and expanding global faith, mission, and unity.

Everett Hamner shares how his Regent journey shaped his focus on ecotheology, climate literature, and global crises. Drawing on works like Richard Powers’ Playground, he weaves science, faith, and art to imagine truthful, hopeful futures.