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Interview: Before There Was Billy Graham, There Was…

George Whitefield was once the most famous man in America. Historian Thomas Kidd explains why the celebrity evangelist shouldn’t be forgotten. Thomas Kidd, professor of history at Baylor University, has written several books dealing with early American religion, especially the Great Awakening, and with religion’s role in the founding of the United States. These interestsContinue reading “Interview: Before There Was Billy Graham, There Was…”

Watch Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready Shred During the National Anthem

An MLS fan was able to catch most of Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready’s blistering version of the “Star-Spangled Banner” at a recent game in Seattle. This video will make you want to simultaneously pledge allegiance to the nearest flag and bust out your old Guitar Hero game for a few rounds of shredding ofContinue reading “Watch Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready Shred During the National Anthem”

Is Sony Making an Aunt May ‘Spider-Man’ Spin-off?

Just when you thought studios had completely run out of every possible comic adaptation idea, Sony is apparently now considering making a Spider-Man spin-off that will tell the origins story of Aunt May. Finally, a movie that will answer the question that comic book fans have always wanted to know: How did a mild-mannered, good-naturedContinue reading “Is Sony Making an Aunt May ‘Spider-Man’ Spin-off?”

Artist Awesomely Modifies Thrift Store Paintings with Pop Culture References

Artist Dave Pollot has a unique creative process. Instead of starting with a blank canvas, he heads to the thrift store to stock up on disregarded paintings, and then adds his own, pop culture-centric modifications. He’s not the only one doing it, but his latest round of portraits—with nods to Doctor Who, the Super MarioContinue reading “Artist Awesomely Modifies Thrift Store Paintings with Pop Culture References”

China and U.S. Just Made a Historic Agreement on Carbon Emissions

This week at the APEC Summit in Beijing President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the terms of a historic agreement to collectively slow their nation’s carbon emissions. The deal between the nations—the world’s two biggest greenhouse gas emitters—has been in the works behind-the-scenes for nearly nine months. According to the agreement, the U.S.Continue reading “China and U.S. Just Made a Historic Agreement on Carbon Emissions”

Christian Cries for Justice Can Save Women of All Faiths

Our call to rally against persecution extends beyond the church. Christians have rallied around the stories of our sisters across the globe who’ve faced horrific punishments for their faith, from Meriam Ibrahim in Sudan to Asia Bibi in Pakistan. While the church is rightly concerned with the persecution and eradication of Christians in many partsContinue reading “Christian Cries for Justice Can Save Women of All Faiths”

Morning Roundup 11/12/14

Churches Over Budget; Discipleship and Authenticity; Wives of Evangelicalism Study: 1 in 4 Churches Spend Over Their Budget—RELEVANT It’s always interesting to see how people report our research. In this case, they focused on the overspending of their budget, which I think is one of the more important elements of the story. Thanks, RELEVANT, forContinue reading “Morning Roundup 11/12/14”