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Superman brings back the hope we’ve been missing

Review: Superman It feels strange to call a Superman film timely, but James Gunn’s Superman (2025) lands at exactly the right moment. At a time when the world feels divided, anxious, and sometimes defeated, David Corenswet’s Clark Kent feels like the balm we didn’t know we needed. This is a Superman who doesn’t just save the day; […]

Adrian Drayton 11 July 2025

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The Reluctant Return of Everyone’s Favorite AI Meme Generator

Review: M3GAN 2.0 Nobody really expected a little comedy horror film called M3GAN would be the breakout success that it was, but aside from all the viral dance memes and money it made, it apparently was ripe for a sequel. M3GAN 2.0 is a movie that promises high-octane chaos and high-kicks from a pint-sized sociopath […]

Adrian Drayton 9 July 2025

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Experiences of the transcendent

Tell me more… Ever since I was a child I have been fascinated by what lies beyond us, beyond what we can see and imagine. Who or what is bigger than the universe? Who or what contains the universe in the palm of their hand? You could call this power or being God or god, […]

Karina Kreminski 9 July 2025

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Playing God Carries a Cost

Review: Jurassic World Rebirth Set five years after the events of Jurassic World: Dominion, Jurassic World Rebirth introduces a new chapter in the franchise, focusing on the intersection of climate change, corporate ambition, and the ethical dilemmas of genetic manipulation. Directed by Gareth Edwards and written by David Koepp, the film stars Scarlett Johansson as Zora Bennett, a […]

Adrian Drayton 9 July 2025

News

Evangelical Report Calls for Ethics to Guide Artificial Intelligence

The Swiss Evangelical Alliance has released a 78-page report urging Christians to play an active role in shaping how artificial intelligence is used. The report warns that AI could be misused if left unchecked, but says it also holds great promise when guided by clear ethical standards. The paper, put together by a team of […]

Adrian Drayton 8 July 2025

News

James Gunn Faces Backlash Over Superman’s Immigrant Narrative

Director James Gunn’s upcoming film Superman, set to release on July 11, 2025, has ignited controversy among conservative circles, particularly supporters of the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement. The contention arises from Gunn’s portrayal of Superman as an immigrant, a perspective he defends as central to the character’s identity. In a recent interview with The Times, […]

Adrian Drayton 8 July 2025

Features

Homelessness in Winter Demands Urgent Attention

As the days grow shorter and the air carries its wintry bite, many of us instinctively reach for the comforts of warmth—coats pulled tighter, heaters switched on, soup bubbling on the stove. Winter, in its own way, invites us to retreat inward, slow down, and rest. But for thousands of unhoused people across New South […]

Aditee Vora 7 July 2025

Reviews

Vivid, Artful, Imperfect, and Worth Your Time

Review: The Chosen Season 5 The Chosen is back, and this time, it walks straight into the heartbreak and weight of Holy Week. Season 5 doesn’t reinvent the story of Jesus’ final days. But it doesn’t need to. Instead, it slows down and leans in. It gives space to grief, confusion, fear, and hope. You […]

Adrian Drayton 7 July 2025

News

A Mural in France Confronts America’s Immigration Shame

Just days before American Independence Day, residents of Roubaix, a small industrial city in northern France, gathered around a newly unveiled mural that few could have expected. Painted across a crumbling brick wall on Rue de l’Espérance, the work shows the familiar figure of the Statue of Liberty—but with her face buried in her hands. […]

4 July 2025

News

The Chosen Cast Meets Pope Ahead of Season 5 Premiere

The cast and creators of The Chosen gathered at the Vatican on June 23 for a special screening of Season 5, titled Last Supper. The event took place at the Vatican’s Filmoteca Theater, where they met Pope Leo XIV. Season 5 will stream internationally on Prime Video from July 13. Viewers in Canada, Australia, New […]

3 July 2025

Features

Loneliness is Everyone’s Business

Have you thought about or even experienced loneliness recently? With all the other challenges experienced in our community it can be easy to overlook, but growing evidence indicates that loneliness is a significant public health issue, and we should be paying more attention to it. What is loneliness? Given the varied experiences of loneliness, there […]

3 July 2025

Reviews

The Value of Music

Review: Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist, Liz Pelly, Hodder & Stoughton All the world’s music for low cost seems great for listeners, but that availability comes at a cost to artists, and listeners are being manipulated to increase the already-considerable wealth of Spotify’s founders. Liz Pelly, who […]

Nick Mattiske 2 July 2025

Reviews

The Sacred in the Chaos

Review: The Pitt The Pitt stands out not only for its structure and storytelling but for its clear empathy toward the emotional and physical demands placed on health care workers. Set in a high-pressure emergency department, each episode captures a single hour of one long, unrelenting day. The series began at 7:00 a.m., and by episode […]

Adrian Drayton 1 July 2025

Reviews

A Game About Living All Your Best Lives At Once

Review: Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time – the sequel to the 2015 3DS smash hit Fantasy Life – is a game that does not force you to make choices that will define your playthrough. At the beginning of the game, you’re asked to pick […]

James O'Connor 1 July 2025

Features

What Discipleship Means When Sharing Faith Is Hard

It’s not easy to talk about faith right now. Especially if you’re young. Many people feel awkward, unsure, or afraid of being judged. We live in a time when religion makes people suspicious. Some associate it with harm, control, or outdated views. So, how do we talk about Jesus in this kind of world? And […]

Adrian Drayton 1 July 2025

Reflections

July 2025: The Ministry Before Us

What does is mean to be a follower of Jesus? How do we live out the mission and ministry of Christ on our lives, and in our churches? I invite you to hold these questions as you explore the lectionary readings for this month. After our Easter sojourn into the gospel of John, we return […]

Rev Greer Hudson 30 June 2025

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Superman brings back the hope we’ve been missing

The Reluctant Return of Everyone’s Favorite AI Meme Generator

Experiences of the transcendent

Playing God Carries a Cost

Evangelical Report Calls for Ethics to Guide Artificial Intelligence

James Gunn Faces Backlash Over Superman’s Immigrant Narrative

Homelessness in Winter Demands Urgent Attention

Vivid, Artful, Imperfect, and Worth Your Time

A Mural in France Confronts America’s Immigration Shame

The Chosen Cast Meets Pope Ahead of Season 5 Premiere

Loneliness is Everyone’s Business

The Value of Music

The Sacred in the Chaos

A Game About Living All Your Best Lives At Once

What Discipleship Means When Sharing Faith Is Hard

July 2025: The Ministry Before Us

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