Much of Jeffrey Overstreet’s professional life has centered on cinema, from his extensive film writing—including as critic for Christianity Today—to the courses he teaches at Seattle Pacific University. But film…
In the story of Pentecost in Acts 2, the Spirit doesn’t knock at the door. Instead, there is a “sound like a rush of a violent wind.” It doesn’t whip…
Community leaders, clergy and public officials gathered March 14 at Christ Lutheran Church of Staten Island, N.Y., to officially launch the Salam Radio Station, the first Arabic Christian ecumenical online…
For those of us who are suckers for a road movie, the charm of a classic hero-on-a-righteous-path story is endlessly alluring. The lead character walks off their past, confronts their…
How can faith and science move beyond conflict and into meaningful conversation? This was the question ELCA pastors Will Rose and Thomas Johnston were pondering when they created the podcast…
Four leaders from ministries across the ELCA share how their faith journeys intersect with their commitment to creation care in the seven-part short film series “Caring for the Earth: Stories…
This story begins at a tavern table, as many do. It’s been a long day at a gathering of people from across the windy plains that surround your home. Usually…
Thomas Maltman’s latest novel, Ashes to Ashes (Soho Press, 2025), largely takes place against the backdrop of a Lutheran congregation. Maltman—whose spouse, Melissa, is pastor of Servant of Christ Lutheran Church…
Theologian Marvin E. Wickware Jr.’s research addresses the intersections of identity, emotions, politics and theology. But he came to write Loving Through Enmity: Healing the Broken Heart of Christian Antiracist…
Who would ever think that the popular roleplaying game of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D)—steeped in themes of fantasy and magic, and featuring wizards, elves and other imaginary characters embarking on…
Living Lutheran spoke with Joe Davis about the ways art can inspire communities and motivate action toward the liberation and well-being of others. This video is Part 2 of that…
Joe Davis sat down with Living Lutheran to share how the work he does as an artist shows up in healing spaces. Watch for part 2 of “Art as a…
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