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Mar 12, 2026
Society & Culture Theology

The Desperate Need for Deeper People
Emily Lange

A reflection on how shifting worldviews has shaped Western politics over five centuries. Arguing that secular humanism cannot sustain liberal democracy on its own, the essay calls for a “deeper revolution”—a recovery of theological anthropology and thoughtful engagement in public life.

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Jan 5, 2026
Society & Culture History World Christianity

Video: Yohanna Katanacho on Faith, Justice and Peacemaking | Walk & Talk
Yohanna Katanacho
Yohanna Katanacho shares his journey from atheism to faith in Jesus, reflecting on love as a choice rooted in justice. Speaking from the Israel–Palestine context, he calls the church to reject hatred, affirm life, seek equity, and be pro-Christ peacemakers.
Oct 10, 2025
Church/Parachurch Society & Culture World Christianity

Considering the Needs of Multiracial and Multiethnic Churchgoers
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.
Oct 8, 2025
Spirituality World Christianity

Hospitable Listening: The Experiences of Black Canadian and Taiwanese American Spiritual Directors
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.
Oct 7, 2025
Church/Parachurch World Christianity

Expanding the Definition of ‘Woori’ as Faith Formation in a Secular Age
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 24, 2025
Society & Culture World Christianity

The Joys and Travails of Cross-Cultural Editing

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.
Sep 16, 2025
World Christianity

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

Podcast: Indigeneity, Spirituality, and the Church
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
Society & Culture World Christianity

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