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Tim Keller: Christian Life

Books, Worldview / By

Matt Smethurst’s “Tim Keller on the Christian Life” masterfully distills fifty years of Timothy Keller’s pastoral teaching into a single, accessible volume covering eight essential aspects of Christian discipleship. The book synthesizes Keller’s expansive work—spanning thousands of sermons and 25+ books — into practical guidance on topics ranging from Christ-centered Bible reading and understanding sin as disordered love, to work, relationships, justice, prayer, and suffering. This comprehensive yet approachable synthesis serves as an ideal entry point for those wanting to grasp Keller’s transformative vision of the gospel’s power without being overwhelmed by his vast body of work.

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Thomas Sowell Videos

Thomas Sowell Videos

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Explore Thomas Sowell videos and biography. Thomas Sowell, born into poverty in the segregated South in 1930, rose to become one of America’s most influential and controversial economists, authoring over 50 books that challenge conventional wisdom on race, economics, and social policy. His intellectual transformation from committed Marxist to free-market advocate occurred during a government internship when he discovered bureaucrats prioritized protecting their agenda over helping the poor — a revelation that taught him to follow facts over ideology. Now 95 and retired from his position at Stanford’s Hoover Institution, Sowell’s legacy endures through his rigorous empirical approach to social science and his fearless willingness to reach unpopular conclusions based on evidence rather than political correctness.

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Black Conservative Women vs. White Liberal Women

Ideas, Opinion / By

A dialogue between Black conservative women and White liberal women on the Dr. Daf Show revealed unexpected common ground despite sharp disagreements on issues like DEI and immigration. While they clashed over fundamental questions – with conservatives arguing DEI perpetuates tokenism and liberals emphasizing systemic barriers – both groups found consensus on feminism as fundamentally about choice and recognized they were operating from entirely different informational realities. Ultimately, participants concluded that political elites exploit division to maintain power, and that genuine face-to-face dialogue can reveal shared values obscured by partisan narratives.

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Frank Zappa Translation of Augustine’s City of God

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In a bold mashup, St. Augustine’s The City of God, written between 413-426 AD to defend Christians against pagan critics after Rome’s fall, gets a modern twist through the satirical lens of Frank Zappa, the musical maverick known for blending rock, jazz, and avant-garde sounds to mock popular culture. This imaginative fusion pairs Augustine’s rhetorical brilliance and theological depth with Zappa’s eclectic, boundary-pushing style, creating a “Zappa-fied” introduction to inspire new readers to tackle the 1136-page classic. With AI-generated art and a funky vibe, this teaser barely scratches the surface but serves up Augustine’s cosmic symphony with a side of Zappa’s funky flair.

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A portrait of Dick Lucas

Dick Lucas

Biography, History / By

While researching a new book (released in February 2025), I discovered the story of Pastor Dick Lucas and the Proclamation Trust. Richard Charles Lucas, born in 1925, became a pivotal figure in Anglican evangelical Christianity through his 37-year tenure as Rector of St Helen’s Bishopsgate in London, transforming it into a vibrant community. Educated at Cambridge after serving in the Royal Navy during World War II, Lucas was ordained in the early 1950s and later founded the Proclamation Trust in 1986 and the Cornhill Training Course in 1991, both dedicated to advancing biblical exposition. A prominent speaker and author, he influenced the UK’s conservative evangelical movement alongside figures like John Stott and J.I. Packer.

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Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Restoring Responsible Citizenship

Commentary, Opinion / By

Ayaan Hirsi Ali, once a prominent New Atheist who criticized Islam, announced her conversion to Christianity in 2023, marking a significant shift from her Muslim background through atheism to embracing Christian morality as essential for Western nation-states. In her recent ARC conference speech in London, she argued that Europe’s societal stability relies on Christianity as its “operating system,” warning that secularism’s push against it has destabilized the West, and she drew on biblical principles to highlight how Christian ethics underpin democracy, human rights, and good governance.

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Vincent Van Gogh Photo

Photos of Van Gogh Paintings

Art, Photography / By

Five Fascinating Photos of Van Gogh Paintings. These 5 photos of Van Gogh’s paintings reveal the continuing fascination with the stunning art work of Vincent Willem Van Gogh. (1853 – 1890) The photo above depicts an immersive art installation featuring large-scale (wall sized) projections of his famous self-portraits. The projections are vibrant, with his characteristic swirling brushstrokes and bold colors.

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