RNS at 90: Religion Reporting In A Divisive World

Last updated on: September 14, 2024 at 10:15 am By Travis Henry

Perhaps it’s appropriate that the Religion News Service’s 90th-anniversary celebration in New York took place on the day of the presidential debate, which also happened to be one day before the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The anniversary symposium and gala at Fordham University’s Lincoln Center in New York City on Sept. 10, 2024, focused on why accurate multi-faith religion reporting has been important throughout history and emphasized why it’s just as crucial for the future. The symposium... Read more

Patheos Sept. 2024 Featured Writer Benjamin Raven Pressley

Last updated on: November 22, 2024 at 10:27 am By Alan Crandall

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Benjamin Raven Pressley is an author, teacher, and spiritual guide. He is of Cherokee heritage. He has been a follower of the teachings of Jesus Christ and the apostles since 1975. His independent studies include the Holy Bible as well as other holy books of other religions. He is ordained by the Universal Life Church. He is a self-taught naturalist and his love and respect for nature is evident in many of the things he writes. Raven has authored several... Read more

Patheos August 2024 Featured Writer Kathy King

Last updated on: November 22, 2024 at 9:37 am By Alan Crandall

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Kathy is the mother of six grown children, five of whom serve in the military. She is a trained pianist and opera singer who loves any old musical from the golden era. Kathy has written six children’s books and is currently finishing her first novel. Born and raised in the South, she is very familiar with life in the church. Kathy has served as a church pianist, music minister, orchestra director, and occasional scripture teacher. She is also a licensed... Read more

Rainn Wilson, Trump and St. Francis: This Week In Faith

Last updated on: April 7, 2025 at 1:33 pm By Travis Henry

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Rainn Wilson America’s favorite assistant to the regional manager and genuine brilliant religious commentator Rainn Wilson joined the folks at Heretic Happy Hour this week for a podcast discussion on “faith mythology.” This week’s guest panel, which also includes author Heather Hamilton and pastor Adam Ericksen, discussed the question on if mythologizing faith brings people more meaning and depth than actually taking religious texts literal. Wilson has become a must-read, must-listen in the faith space since The Office star released... Read more

Patheos July 2024 Featured Writer Teresa Devine

Last updated on: November 21, 2024 at 1:45 pm By Alan Crandall

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Teresa was born a mid-west girl with a southern heart. She adores the South especially fall festivals, sweet tea, and fried green tomatoes. She says today her purpose and priorities are right side up. “Praise God! I’m on a mission to help other busy Christians swap the daily grind for daily impact fully aligned with God’s purpose and His plans,” she says. Teresa Devine is a former Fortune 500 Executive helping busy Christians amplify their spiritual growth and impact. She... Read more

Can Inside Out 2 Navigate Beliefs, Anxiety And Spirituality?

Last updated on: April 7, 2025 at 1:34 pm By Travis Henry

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How does Disney approach beliefs? Can an animated movie accurately and thoughtfully portray teenage anxiety? Is there room for faith in any of this? These are some of the questions Patheos and Skylight dive into while examining Disney and Pixar’s newest animated feature, “Inside Out 2,” released on June 14. The movie explores the mental wellness of a teenage girl through the introduction of new emotional characters not featured in the original film. The sequel delves into the protagonist’s “Belief... Read more

Patheos June 2024 Featured Writer Shawn Paul Wood, Th.D.

Last updated on: November 22, 2024 at 9:33 am By Alan Crandall

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Shawn Paul Wood, Th.D., is an award-winning copywriter, contributor, content strategist, and ghostwriter of several faith-based articles, speeches, columns, and books who has worked for some of the most admirable brands in their respective industries for over 20 years. As Founder of Woodworks Communications, with a master’s and doctorate in Theology, he leads teams of content strategists and marketing professionals to expand the brands of corporate leaders, serial entrepreneurs, and respected ministers of the Gospel. Before working with global communications... Read more

Patheos May 2024 Featured Writer Paul Louis Metzger

Last updated on: November 21, 2024 at 1:44 pm By Alan Crandall

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Dr. Metzger is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry, Princeton, New Jersey, and Senior Mission Scholar–Spring 2018, at the Overseas Ministries Study Center, New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Metzger is the Founder and Director of The Institute for Cultural Engagement: New Wine, New Wineskins at Multnomah University and Seminary. He serves as New Wine’s catalyst for cultivating a community of people brought together around a shared vision of bearing witness to Christ in contemporary culture. Dr. Metzger is a... Read more

Heretic Happy Hour Podcast Relaunches

Last updated on: May 8, 2024 at 12:11 am By Travis Henry

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The Heretic Happy Hour Podcast, hailed by many as the premier progressive Christian podcast in America, is gearing up for an exciting relaunch on May 7th, 2024. Embracing a new weekly panel format, the podcast looks to once again ignite discussions that challenge conventions, inspires, and entertain listeners. For the past seven years, The Heretic Happy Hour Podcast has grown a loyal following with its engaging conversations, pushing the boundaries of traditional religious discourse. Now, with its relaunch, the show... Read more

Patheos April 2024 Featured Writer Dr. Vance Morgan

Last updated on: November 21, 2024 at 1:44 pm By Alan Crandall

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Dr. Vance Morgan is the son of a Baptist minister and was brought up in the Fundamentalist Baptist faith. For much of his adult life, Dr. Morgan struggled with the conservative, fundamentalist Protestant Christianity in which he was raised. He has studied many faiths and has played the organ for many Christian places of worship. Dr. Morgan has worked for over 30 years teaching as a non-Catholic professor of philosophy in Catholic institutions of higher learning. Dr. Morgan is an... Read more