Paul Stewart

Holding the Center

As American churches succumb to the same divisions affecting the rest of culture, the Covenant’s commitment to unity across difference has never been more countercultural — or more needed. Drawing on sociologist Ryan Burge’s research and his new book, The Vanishing Church, this piece explores why staying in the room with people who disagree can be a radical act of discipleship.

Sad Dad Music

This reflection on Psalm 13 and Bon Iver’s latest album explores how sorrow, cried out to God, can become one of faith’s most honest forms—and the ground where hope begins to grow.

When Faith Meets Fate

Reflections on The White Lotus, Paul’s contentment, and the freedom found when we finally loosen our grip on control.