The Son Went Up . . . and the Spirit Came Down: Lessons from the Ascent of the Son and the Descent of the Holy Spirit
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.
Surely Every Sunday is Ascension Sunday
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.
Podcast: The Mysterious Manner of Flannery O'Connor
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.
Narrative and Pilgrimage: Forming Our Stories in the Company of Others
This article explores pilgrimage as a spiritual discipline that shapes identity, deepens faith, and invites transformation through journey, story, community, and encounter with God.
The Harvest of the Spirit
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.
Podcast: What Grows in Weary Lands: On Christian Resilience
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.
Podcast: Medieval Women and Religion
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.
Video – Hopeful Realism: A Theology for & of Resilience
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.
Video - Supernatural Light: Navigating Science, Doubt & Faith Through Poetry
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.
Podcast: Christian Faith and Mental Healthcare
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.