AI is already so deeply embedded in our daily lives that it’s naive to suggest we should have a binary position for or against it. AI drives our social media…
Category: The Gospel Coalition
Before Your Church Plants, Ask How – Ryan Curia
Days before our first baby arrived, I had one job left on my list: assemble the crib. I knew I needed to. I knew why. But when I opened the…
The Pastor and Discouragement – Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan
Pastoral ministry can be deeply joyful, but it can also be profoundly discouraging. What happens when the church isn’t growing, conflict won’t resolve, your family is hurting, or one difficult…
On My Shelf: Life and Books with Chris Watkin – Ivan Mesa, Chris Watkin
On My Shelf helps you get to know various writers through a behind-the-scenes glimpse into their lives as readers. I asked Christopher Watkin—professor of European languages and author of Biblical…
Should We Say ‘Please’ and ‘Thank You’ to AI Chatbots? – Pete Killingley
“Alexa, please can you turn off the lights?” “Thank you for asking so nicely. I’ll turn them off now.” Back in 2018, Amazon introduced a feature called “Magic Word” for…
The Case for (Sometimes) Wordless Evangelism – Brandon Cooper
You’ve probably heard the quote attributed incorrectly to Francis of Assisi: “Preach the gospel at all times; use words if necessary.” And since you’re reading The Gospel Coalition, you’ve likely…
Looksmaxxing Is a Crisis of Modern Masculinity. The Church Has a Cure. – CJ Fant
In corners of the internet not far from where you’re reading this, young men are discussing beauty tips and ways of “maximizing” their physical appearance. It’s called “looksmaxxing,” and it’s…
‘Heart of the Beast’ Shows Why Man Should Not Be Alone – Brett McCracken
Why are we so compelled by “solitary man surviving in the wild” stories? We love TV shows like Alone, Man vs. Wild, Outlast, or the long-running Survivor (season 51 premiered…
Better Together: Men and Women in the Church – J. T. English, Vanessa K. Hawkins, Michael Keller, Jen Wilkin
When men and women work together toward a shared mission and vision in Christ’s church, we get a fuller representation of what it means to bear the image of God.…
Criticize like a Christian – Jacob Valk
Jethro criticized Moses. Samuel confronted Saul’s disobedience. Paul challenged Peter when he separated from Gentile believers. Jesus chastised the Pharisees. Many of the Bible’s most faithful figures were critics. However,…