CT Direct - August 03, 2015

Reviews

Jinxed and Serialed
Why true-crime dramas are making a comeback.
Wade Bearden
Last year's Serial—a 12-episode podcast investigating the 1999 murder of a Baltimore student—sparked a phenomenon. Each week, millions of listeners anxiously looked to their smartphones, tablets, and computers for new installments of the true-crime drama to appear. Serial set off a slew of social media chatter, think pieces, and more podcasts. "In the normally low-profile world of podcasting," wrote Ellen Gamerman of The Wall Street Journal, "Serial is a certified sensation—a testament to the power of great storytelling."... continue reading >>

Gleanings China Sees Red: Christian Protest Puts Hundreds of Crosses Back in Public Protestants and Catholics unite for 'safe and legal non-violent disobedience.' Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra

Her.meneutics First Female Coach Enters the 'Man's World' of the NFL Welcome to the big leagues, Jen Welter. Valerie Dunham, guest writer

The Exchange Morning Roundup 8/3/15 Atheists and Jews Not Welcome; Freedom To Not Bake A Cake; Best Christian Workplaces Ed Stetzer

Interview Meet the Filmmaker Exposing Planned Parenthood How a 26-year-old founded the undercover operation to take down the abortion giant. Bob Smietana

Her.meneutics To Kill a Predator What is it about this lion's death that has us so outraged? Caryn Rivadeneira

The Exchange 3 Sermon Prep tips for Bi-vocational Pastors Being a bi-vocational pastor can be dreadfully taxing. Marty Duren shares how to make sermon prep not as burdensome. Marty Duren

The Exchange Church Signs of the Week: July 31, 2015 American; Be Our Guest; Sundays Ed Stetzer

Gleanings Tullian Tchividjian Resigns after Admitting 'Inappropriate Relationship' (UPDATED) Billy Graham's grandson says hiding from public eye would 'undermine the very message that I claim to believe.' Bob Smietana and Morgan Lee

Her.meneutics What Having Millions of Followers Taught Me About Christian Dialogue Full House actress: Let's stop attacking each other with Bible verses. Candace Cameron Bure