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.
Paul Stewart
August 11, 2025
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.
What makes any music “Christian”? This piece questions the label itself, exploring how faith, culture, and commerce shape what we hear—and why it may be time to rethink our understanding of the genre.
The new documentary Black + Evangelical profiles the rich, often‑overlooked history, struggles, and contributions of African American evangelicals.
Exploring the deep-rooted racial split between CCM and gospel traditions, its impact on today’s Christian music scene, and paths toward true unity.
In his new book, “The Weak Church,” Covenant minister Peter Ahn shares his personal journey of ministry—shaped by vulnerability, confession, and emotional honesty—and urges leaders to depend on God rather than their own strength.
Leap of Faith follows twelve pastors as they engage in honest, often difficult dialogue across deep divides, modeling a slow and messy yet Spirit-led pursuit of fellowship and reconciliation.
Think Christian music lacks creativity? Explore how today’s artists blend genres and cutting-edge tech to craft bold, soulful compositions that can reignite spiritual connection.
How Christian music became more about personal identity than spiritual formation—and what that shift means for us today.
Jelani Greenidge kicks off a series on the state of Christian music, exploring its decline and offering a hopeful vision for its rebirth.
E. Jill Riley’s Post-Traumatic Faith shares her journey of overcoming trauma and mental illness, emphasizing the vital role of faith in healing and destigmatizing mental health within faith communities.
