From deep depression to unexpected clarity, a stalled life began to realign. One question asked in a classroom changed everything and revealed why 2026 is the year of fulfillment.

I met my wife, Courtney, 24 years ago at a birthday party. When I invited her to my dorm room to watch a movie for our first date, a painting on my wall would change the course of our lives.

Over the last few months, I have participated in protests with my pastoral colleagues at the Broadview ICE facility in Illinois. I have joined them because I believe strongly that the actions of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) have crossed a line between enforcing laws and committing sanctioned civil rights violations. The sacrifice of civil liberties constitutes a critical yield point in our democracy.

Christian Nationalists see Trump not as a president, but as God’s chosen instrument—like King Cyrus—to dismantle democracy and rebuild America as a Christian nation. By rejecting checks and balances, they embrace a theocracy where absolute power is divine will, pushing the U.S. toward a breaking point that could spark civil war.

Recently I’ve been reflecting on my three-decade journey as a weightlifter. What I think many people don’t realize is that lifting is more than physical exercise; it’s a spiritual endeavor. For me, the gym is a sanctuary, akin to worshipping in a church. My workout routine is both meditative and soul nourishing. These reflections inspired me to create a short film titled The Sculptor’s Dream as a meditation on the spiritual and artistic elements of weight training.

In Christspiracy Revisited, Kameron Waters, co-director of Christspiracy, reaches out to Alex Lang about his review of the documentary Christspiracy, which explores the theory that Jesus was a member of the Nazorean sect—an early Jewish movement opposed to animal sacrifice and meat consumption. Through historical references and early Christian sources, the piece challenges traditional views of Jesus, offering a compelling look at how diet, violence, and faith may be deeply in

Season 4 of the Restorative Faith Podcast tackles the complex relationship between science and Christianity. From evolution and climate change to memory, free will, and the afterlife, this season challenges long-held religious assumptions through gripping interviews with leading experts and powerful human-interest stories. This an approach to science and faith you've never experienced before!

Did Christians in Paul's church in Corinth utilize psychedelic substances during agape feasts (the Lord's Supper), drawing from Greco-Roman mystery cults? Pastor Paule Patterson examines 1 Corinthians through this lens, revealing Paul's concern for spiritual excess and ego-driven worship. Rather than rejecting mystical experiences, Paul urges grounding them in love, humility, and communal unity—pointing to a deeper awakening through self-giving transformation.

Ancient Slavery and its New Testament Contexts edited by Dr. Christy Cobb and Dr. Katherine Shaner is a compilation of different scholars who are experts in the field of slavery in the ancient world. I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Cobb and Dr. Shaner about this new work and its implications, not just for understanding slavery in the New Testament, but also slavery in the modern world.

History has shown that when community bonds dissolve, authoritarian figures consolidate power. Is violence our only solution?

When did opinions become more important than facts? In this article, we trace the history of how experts lost credibility in our society.

Brooke Shields: From child star to sexual icon, her journey mirrors America's complex relationship with sexuality and Puritanical values.

Reflecting on patience in 2024, I share lessons from setbacks and reveal why "manifest" is my word for 2025. Join the journey!

Every Christmas, we tell the story of the virgin birth. The real story of Mary's origin is far more shocking than any pageant you will see.

With every politician claiming that Jesus is on their side, I thought we should take a moment to discern who Jesus would really support.

Why do people with power often lose their moral compass? We explore a unique theory connecting presidents, priests and P. Diddy.

A year ago, my article Departure: Why I Left the Church went viral. A year later, I reflect on how that moment changed my life.

Introducing Kokoro, a YouTube series hosted by Alex Lang. Through stories, interviews and instruction, Kokoro seeks to expand your world.

During a recent interview, a former Evangelical talked about the trauma Purity Culture. We unpack the history behind this movement.

A recent conversation sent me spiraling to a very dark place. In this confession, I talk about what it taught me and how I found my way out.