Sep 16, 2025
World Christianity

From the Magnificat to the "Blue Marble": Reflections on 21st-Century World Christianity

Author:
Diane Stinton

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

Sep 16, 2025
Theology

Must Theology Be Practical? Musings for Theology’s Current Moment

Author:
Graham Hoppstock-Matson

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

Sep 16, 2025
Theology

Video: Mabiala Kenzo on Postcolonial Theology | Walk & Talk

Author:
Mabiala Kenzo, Jessamin Birdsall

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.

Sep 18, 2025
Theology

Video: A Wilkinson Theology of Soup

Author:
Loren Wilkinson, Mary Ruth K. Wilkinson

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

Sep 16, 2025
Theology

Mother God: Theology Born in Pain

Author:
Yare Vargas

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.

Sep 16, 2025
Theology

Audio: Knowing God

Author:
J.I. Packer

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.

Sep 16, 2025
Theology

A Mutual Exchange: Why Theology Needs the Church

Author:
Rhonda M. McEwen

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.”

Oct 22, 2025
Spirituality Arts

Rediscovering Childlike Wonder: The Profound Allegory of "The Little Prince"

Author:
Fong Xue Ting

An analysis of The Little Prince, exploring its themes of childlike wonder, love, ego, and spiritual transformation through humility and imagination.

Sep 22, 2025
Spirituality Society & Culture

Motherhood, Vision, and Sacrament

Author:
Naomi Pattison-Williams

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

Sep 16, 2025
Spirituality Theology

Learning to Enjoy Joy: God’s Gift for Moments like This

Author:
Sebastian Dortch

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.

Sep 16, 2025
Spirituality Podcast World Christianity

Podcast: Indigeneity, Spirituality, and the Church

Author:
Cheryl Bear

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.)

Sep 16, 2025
Spirituality

Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s Imagination for Being Human

Author:
James Smoker

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.

Oct 8, 2025
Spirituality World Christianity

Hospitable Listening: The Experiences of Black Canadian and Taiwanese American Spiritual Directors

Author:
Rachel Hanna

This article explores how Black Canadian and Taiwanese American spiritual directors bring cultural awareness and deep listening to their practice. It calls for more inclusive, interculturally sensitive spiritual direction training shaped by diverse voices and experiences.

Sep 16, 2025
Spirituality Bible

Cave Spirituality: A Sermon on Psalm 142

Author:
Ross Hastings

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.

Oct 2, 2025
Spirituality

What Open Heart Surgery Taught Me about My Embodied Soul

Author:
Jeffrey Greenman

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.

Sep 16, 2025
Society & Culture World Christianity

I Am Because You Are: Reclaiming an Identity in Christ Upended by the South African Story of ‘Apartness'

Author:
Linda Chonco

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.

Sep 16, 2025
Society & Culture World Christianity

Faith that Makes Us Indigenous

Author:
Marcelo Vargas A.

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.

Sep 16, 2025
Society & Culture Podcast

Podcast: Wisdom in a Secular Age

Author:
Gordon Smith

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.

Sep 16, 2025
Society & Culture Podcast

Podcast: Urban Geography, Race and Gentrification

Author:
David Leong

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.

Oct 20, 2025
Society & Culture Bible

Downtown Eastside Wisdom

Author:
Sean Beckett

A theology student explores wisdom in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside through interviews framed by Proverbs. Mistakes in approach lead to profound lessons: wisdom is communal, found in unlikely places, shaped by suffering, and deeply present in marginalized communities.

Sep 16, 2025
Society & Culture

In the End is the Beginning: Reflections on Why We Love Stories About the End of the World

Author:
Mary McCampbell

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.

Sep 24, 2025
Society & Culture World Christianity

The Joys and Travails of Cross-Cultural Editing

Author:
Isabel Ong

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.

Oct 1, 2025
Society & Culture

CRUX Obituary: 1979–2025

Author:
Julie Lane Gay

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.

Sep 19, 2025
Society & Culture Podcast

Podcast: Rooted and Growing, a New Season at Regent

Author:
Paul Spilsbury

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.

Sep 16, 2025
Science & Technology Society & Culture

Artificial Intelligence and the Diminishment of Human Identity

Author:
Jens Zimmermann

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

Sep 16, 2025
Science & Technology Arts

Will There Be AI Zombie Songs in Heaven?

Author:
Jonathan Lipps

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

Sep 16, 2025
Mental Health

When the Soul Grows Weary: An Invitation to Humility

Author:
Claire Perini

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

Sep 16, 2025
Mental Health Bible Church/Parachurch

The Scars of the Resurrected Christ: What They Teach Us About Trauma, the Christian Life, and Vocation

Author:
David C. Wang

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

Sep 16, 2025
Medicine & Medical Ethics

MAID and the Given Life

Author:
Jared Borders

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.

Sep 23, 2025
Marketplace & Leadership

When Work Becomes Our Calling

Author:
David Robinson

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.

Sep 16, 2025
History Podcast

Podcast: A New Language for the Sexual Crisis of Our Generation

Author:
Sarah C. Williams

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.

Sep 16, 2025
Environment & Creation Care Podcast

Podcast: Climate Theology and Storytelling

Author:
Everett Hamner

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.

Sep 16, 2025
Church/Parachurch

Disruptive Questions Posed in Love

Author:
Conor Wilkerson

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

Oct 7, 2025
Church/Parachurch World Christianity

Expanding the Definition of ‘Woori’ as Faith Formation in a Secular Age

Author:
Angie Song

The Korean-Canadian immigrant church, rooted in the communal concept of woori (“we”), has long offered belonging, support, and faith formation. Today, second-generation members navigate secular influences while rediscovering woori through mentorship, hospitality, healing, and an inclusive community.

Sep 16, 2025
Church/Parachurch Society & Culture

Limiting Love and Excluding Empathy?

Author:
Krish Kandiah

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.

Sep 16, 2025
Church/Parachurch Society & Culture

Why the Church Needs Sociology

Author:
Jessamin Birdsall

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.

Oct 10, 2025
Church/Parachurch Society & Culture World Christianity

Considering the Needs of Multiracial and Multiethnic Churchgoers

Author:
Amelia Hamiter

Amelia Hamiter reflects on her MATS thesis exploring the experiences of multiracial women in Metro Vancouver churches. Through interviews, she highlights the challenges of belonging, cultural invisibility, and exclusion, while pointing to the need for more inclusive, authentic Christian communities.

Sep 16, 2025
Bible Spirituality

The Paradoxes of God’s Physical Presence in the Old Testament

Author:
Matthew Lynch

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

Sep 16, 2025
Bible Spirituality

Reading with Strangers: A Hermeneutics of Hospitality

Author:
Brittany N. Melton

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

Sep 16, 2025
Bible

Six Surprising Ideas the KJV Translators Had About Other Bible Translations

Author:
George Guthrie

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

Sep 17, 2025
Bible

God Is with Us

Author:
Lissa M. Wray Beal

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.

Sep 16, 2025
Bible Mental Health

The Practice of Lament: Teaching Students to Grieve Biblically

Author:
Alejandra Ortiz

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

Sep 16, 2025
Bible Spirituality

Is Lectio Divina Just Making Stuff Up?

Author:
Bruce Hindmarsh

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.

Sep 29, 2025
Bible Arts

The Saint John’s Bible Heritage Edition at Regent College: Ancient Art for the Modern Era

Author:
The Saint John's Bible Heritage Program

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.

Sep 16, 2025
Bible Podcast

Podcast: Gender in the New Testament

Author:
Amy Peeler

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.

Sep 16, 2025
Arts Mental Health

Video: Art, Conflict and Healing: Case Studies from Northern Ireland, China and Ukraine

Author:
Adrienne Dengerink Chaplin

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

Sep 16, 2025
Arts

Poetry: Genesis

Author:
Jolene Nolte

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

Oct 3, 2025
Arts Marketplace & Leadership Society & Culture

A Faithful Presence at the Intersection of Faith, Fashion & Academia

Author:
Fiona Dieffenbacher

Fashion meets faith in Fiona Dieffenbacher’s journey—exploring embodiment, identity, and the soul through style, Scripture, and scholarship.

Oct 24, 2025
Arts

Poetry: After the Alarm

Author:
Jolene Nolte

I woke to early autumn air, a cold pool upon which I float in my four-poster bed. . . .

Sep 16, 2025
Arts Theology

The Invisibility of Religion in Contemporary Art

Author:
Jonathan Anderson

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

Sep 16, 2025
Arts Bible Spirituality

The New Jerusalem

Author:
Daniela Amestegui

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

Sep 26, 2025
Arts Bible

Poetry: You’ve Made Your Bed

Author:
C. J. Berberich

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

Sep 16, 2025
Arts Theology

"Music for the Brain and Booty"

Author:
Jonathan Saunders

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.

Sep 16, 2025
Arts History

Stanley’s “Holy Box”

Author:
Iwan Russell-Jones

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.

Sep 25, 2025
Arts Society & Culture Spirituality

Video: Joy Marie Clarkson on Popular Culture and Faith | Walk & Talk

Author:
Joy Marie Clarkson

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.

Oct 1, 2025
Science & Technology

Speaking of AI, "From Work to Text"

Author:
Jeremy Stewart

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?