Why is Tolkien's work so enduring? It's more popular now than it's ever been. There's something about The Lord of the Rings that is real....

Check out the So We Speak podcast on  Apple Podcasts  or  Spotify . After World War I, Tolkien was looking to find his footing. He looked...

Check out the So We Speak podcast on  Apple Podcasts  or  Spotify . Note: This is the second podcast in a series on J.R.R Tolkien. Click...

Check out the So We Speak podcast on  Apple Podcasts  or  Spotify . If there's one theme that runs through J.R.R. Tolkien's early life,...

A special kind of frustration comes with having to start something over—whether it’s retracing your steps after a wrong turn on a road...

If you’re like me, you have already started selecting gifts for those on your list. And every year, I reflect on books I have read that I...

There is no shortage of resources that overview Christian theology from an evangelical perspective. This means that newly published books...

It’s time for some book recommendations! In these episodes, Cole and Terry discuss the books they have been reading and recommending....

Have you ever thought about submission being an integral part of worship? As Americans, I do not think we are keen on the idea of...

Before I preach or teach on a new topic, I always love finding fresh, new resources so I know what contemporary thinkers say about it....

One of the many tools I took away from my time at seminary was learning how to vet a book. I learned that not all “Christian” books are...

I always look forward to this podcast. The opportunity to think back through a year of books is humbling and encouraging. On one hand, we...

“Puritanism: The haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy.” Unfortunately, for many people, H. L. Mencken’s witty quip is...

Check out the So We Speak podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. What Does the Bible say about preaching? Preaching is predominantly...

The first time you read Ecclesiastes, it seems very cynical. Its topics include death and the futility of human efforts. That’s not...

In a previous article, I discussed the importance of accepting our toil as a gift. This came from Ecclesiastes 3:22: “...a man should...

In 1854, Henry David Thoreau published his now famous contemplation on life and meaning. In Walden, Thoreau makes some thoughtful...

The topic of influence is as prominent today as it has ever been. From social media influencers to bestselling books on leadership...

Check out the So We Speak podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Biblical theology entails a focus on themes or storylines that run...

Check out the So We Speak podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges is a highly recommended book for...