How we got here

How we got here

By John D. pierce American evangelicals (as they are deemed now) got politically excited a few decades ago. I get it. Abortion is an emotionally compelling cause that calls for thoughtful, constructive and compassionate responses. But the complex issue got...
Entertainment, information and preservation

Entertainment, information and preservation

By John D. Pierce The Nurturing Faith Board of Directors and guests enjoyed a tour of the Peabody Awards exhibit/archives at the University of Georgia yesterday. The award — housed at UGA’s Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication — has honored the...
‘Finer’ fundamentalism

‘Finer’ fundamentalism

By John D. Pierce Year after year it gets harder to understand the ways of Southern Baptist Convention leaders — unless you understand how fundamentalism in any context plays out in a consistent fashion of exclusion. Most striking is what fundamentalists will...
Seeking better views

Seeking better views

By John D. Pierce It is my deep conviction that much of American evangelicalism needs a better view. So-called “biblical worldview” and “Christian worldview” often denote a political ideology that largely or completely ignores the life and teachings of Jesus. Taking a...
Florence and friends

Florence and friends

By John D. Pierce Many Nurturing Faith readers and friends are located in the areas being impacted so heavily by forces of Florence. Be assured of our prayers for your safety and for those who rally to provide emergency and other services. Such devastation is...