Alexander LangJul 210 minA History of Purity CultureDuring a recent interview, a former Evangelical talked about the trauma Purity Culture. We unpack the history behind this movement.
Alexander LangFeb 18 minBelonging: The Overlap of Sports and ReligionSports and religion both tap into the human desire for belonging. But as Christianity declines, will sports become our new religion?
Alexander LangOct 1, 20239 minThe Arena: Reflections on a Viral MomentLast month, I wrote a piece about leaving the pastorate that generated more than 380,000 views. This month, I reflect on this viral moment.
Alexander LangJun 1, 202310 minChristian Nationalism: How Evangelical Christianity became a Political ReligionWhat's the difference between Christianity and Christian Nationalism? The scary reality: Most evangelicals don't know the difference.
Alexander LangOct 2, 20229 minCommunity MattersOur communities are the most fractured they've been since the Civil War. How do we become a whole nation again without violence?
Alexander LangJan 30, 20227 minValue Clusters: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Now?Author Linda Seger reflects on how our values come in clusters and what causes us to move from one value cluster to another.
Alexander LangDec 31, 202114 minThe Culture Wars and the Decline of ChristianityChristians created a massive schism within our society through the Culture Wars. Now this same schism is destroying the church.