In 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that closely held private companies like Hobby Lobby don’t have to provide abortifacient contraceptive drugs in their health coverage. The basis of the…
Category: The Gospel Coalition
Let the Bible’s Sexual Ethic Point You to Christ – Chaya Mauk
We know that our culture’s sexual ethics are anything but biblical. Secular sources like Fox News, Human Rights Campaign, and USA Today report that 20–30 percent of Gen-Z Americans identify…
Seminary Wives Need Each Other (More Than You May Think) – Katy Carlin
The Florida heat would have been enough to convince me to stay home. But it wasn’t the only reason I didn’t want to attend the seminary’s welcome-back supper. I was…
The Trouble with Watching Religious Trends – Joe Carter
Here are two headlines you might have seen recently. In September, Barna Group announced, “Young Adults Lead a Resurgence in Church Attendance,” with Gen Z and millennials attending more frequently…
What We Learn from the Black Church About the Culture War – Collin Hansen, Justin Giboney
Here in Birmingham, Alabama, I often teach about the civil rights movement as the most effective faith-based movement for social change in American history. We have a bitter heritage of…
Daniel Treier (1972–2025): A Theological Life – Kevin J. Vanhoozer
My friend, colleague, and former student Daniel Treier finished his earthly race on December 22, 2025, and Christmas for me will never be the same. In the Frank Capra film…
Discover Life After Anti-Wokeness – Tyler Hurst
In recent years, few issues have generated as much confusion and concern among evangelicals as those related to “wokeness.” Discussions around “wokeness” generate heat, but evangelicals need more light to provide…
Debunking 4 Justifications for Masturbation – Brittany Allen
I used to live entrenched in promiscuity and sexual sin. Masturbation and occasional pornography use were accepted, often-joked-about parts of life among my unbelieving friends. But after God lifted the…
On My Shelf: Life and Books with Stephen O. Presley – Ivan Mesa, Stephen O. Presley
On My Shelf helps you get to know various writers through a behind-the-scenes glimpse into their lives as readers. I asked Stephen O. Presley—senior fellow for religion and public life…
Tolkien Prophesied the Smartphone – J.T. Reeves
On July 29, 1954, a man prophesied the iPhone. His name was J. R. R. Tolkien. Only, he called it by a different name: the Ring of Power. Here’s how…