Pop Culture and Theology

You Spin Me Right Round (Like a Record)

“Going to the mall these days is like walking into a time machine—when I enter most stores (at least the ones catered to youth), I find myself immersed in 1986: skinny pants, even skinnier ties, Ray-Ban Wayfarers, Keds, suspenders, leggings, colored jeans, jumpsuits, big belts, pastel, metallic, and neon colors.”

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What’s in a [Celeb Baby] Name?

Pop Culture and Theology expert Janie Stuart reflects on the importance of names to both celebrity culture and our faith.

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Superhero Fatigue

“This summer, I came down with an ailment that I wasn’t expecting. From what I can determine, there is no known cure, but it was not at all life-threatening, or even life-altering in any powerful way. It did, however, make choosing my summer entertainment significantly more difficult.”

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For Penmanship, the Handwriting’s on the Wall

Janie’s the pop culture and theology expert in the University Ministries department. She’ll dispense her wisdom in this new series.

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