May 12, 2026
Theology Bible Church/Parachurch

The Son Went Up . . . and the Spirit Came Down: Lessons from the Ascent of the Son and the Descent of the Holy Spirit

Author:
Ross Hastings

This article explores Acts 1–2 to reflect on Christ’s ascension and the Spirit’s descent at Pentecost, highlighting Trinitarian relations, the distinct roles of Father, Son, and Spirit, and their significance for salvation, the church, and the ongoing mission of God’s kingdom.

May 14, 2026
Theology Bible Spirituality

Surely Every Sunday is Ascension Sunday 

Author:
Gordon T. Smith

This article argues that while Easter is central to Christian faith, the Ascension of Christ should be seen as the defining moment of the church’s life and worship. It explores how the Ascended Christ shapes worship, mission, and daily life, with Pentecost enabling believers to live in this reality.

May 7, 2026
Podcast Arts Society & Culture Theology

Podcast: The Mysterious Manner of Flannery O'Connor

Author:
Karen Swallow Prior

In this conversation, Karen Swallow Prior explores the fiction of Flannery O'Connor, reflecting on themes of grace, suffering, satire, race, and the enduring relevance of O’Connor’s haunting vision of the American South. Together, they consider the role of Christian imagination in literature and why O’Connor’s stories continue to challenge and unsettle readers today.

May 21, 2026
Spirituality

Narrative and Pilgrimage: Forming Our Stories in the Company of Others

Author:
Susan S. Phillips

This article explores pilgrimage as a spiritual discipline that shapes identity, deepens faith, and invites transformation through journey, story, community, and encounter with God.

May 26, 2026
Theology Church/Parachurch Spirituality

The Harvest of the Spirit

Author:
Paul Spilsbury

In this Regent College chapel address on Galatians 5–6, Paul Spilsbury reframes the “fruit of the Spirit” as the communal “harvest” of God’s kingdom. Rather than individual self-improvement, the Spirit’s work is presented as the life of Christ taking shape within the Church through faithful participation, spiritual cultivation, and perseverance.

May 15, 2026
Podcast Mental Health Spirituality

Podcast: What Grows in Weary Lands: On Christian Resilience

Author:
Tish Harrison Warren

Tish joins Claire and Rachel to discuss Christian resilience, spiritual exhaustion, and the wisdom of the Desert Fathers and Mothers. Together they explore practices of faith, hope, silence, and perseverance for those navigating seasons of weariness and uncertainty.

May 19, 2026
Podcast History Society & Culture

Podcast: Medieval Women and Religion

Author:
Beth Allison Barr

Historian Beth Allison Barr reflects on early Christian and medieval women, tracing the historical development of women’s roles in the church and offering insight into how these histories continue to shape Christianity today.

May 22, 2026
Spirituality Society & Culture Theology

Video – Hopeful Realism: A Theology for & of Resilience

Author:
Gordon T. Smith

In this lecture, Gordon T. Smith explores what it means to cultivate resilient hope in a world marked by anxiety, suffering, and uncertainty. Rejecting both toxic positivity and despair, he reflects on hope as an essential Christian practice—one that sustains individuals and equips communities to encourage others with wisdom, honesty, and courage.

May 25, 2026
Arts History

Video - Supernatural Light: Navigating Science, Doubt & Faith Through Poetry

Author:
Adrea Johnson

In this lecture, Adrea Johnson explores how 17th-century Christians navigated a world shaped by scientific discovery and spiritual uncertainty. Drawing on their poetry, she reflects on the relationship between cosmology, scientific inquiry, and devotion to God.

May 28, 2026
Mental Health Theology

Podcast: Christian Faith and Mental Healthcare

Author:
Warren Kinghorn

In this thoughtful conversation, psychiatrist and theologian Warren Kinghorn reflects on the intersection of faith, mental healthcare, and human experience, emphasizing the importance of understanding people as whole persons journeying through life in community with others.