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Lots of food for thought in this week's links roundup including pieces about Andrew Tate, the pink scandal of the Evangelical mind, Advent hope, and more.

Interesting links for the week of December 4, 2023 - The Pelican Project Inside Andrew Tate’s War Room The Pink Scandal of the Evangelical Mind Young people define ‘sacred moments’ broadly: From God to nature to relationships God’s Promises Are Clearest When We Turn Out the Lights Rest and Restoration: Advent 2023: Hope for the Christian Is Confident Expectation ...

Lots of food for thought in this week's links roundup including pieces about Andrew Tate, the pink scandal of the Evangelical mind, Advent hope, and more. Which one is on your mind today?

Interesting links for the week of December 4, 2023 - The Pelican Project Inside Andrew Tate’s War Room The Pink Scandal of the Evangelical Mind Young people define ‘sacred moments’ broadly: From God to nature to relationships God’s Promises Are Clearest When We Turn Out the Lights Rest and Restoration: Advent 2023: Hope for the Christian Is Confident Expectation ...

This week's crop of links includes a story about the first female president of the Evangelical Theological Society, a secret recipe for Thanksgiving leftovers, a podcast about the Jordan Peterson phenomenon, + more.

Interesting links for the week of November 27, 2023 - The Pelican Project The Evangelical Theological Society elects its first female president Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter dies, remembered for compassion and leadership How Psalm 100 teaches us how to practice true thanksgiving The secret recipe for Thanksgiving leftovers Rest and Restoration: How Do I Prepare My Hea...

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This week's crop of links includes a story about the first female president of the Evangelical Theological Society, a secret recipe for Thanksgiving leftovers, a podcast about the Jordan Peterson phenomenon, and more. Start a conversation in your circle with one of these pieces.

Interesting links for the week of November 27, 2023 - The Pelican Project The Evangelical Theological Society elects its first female president Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter dies, remembered for compassion and leadership How Psalm 100 teaches us how to practice true thanksgiving The secret recipe for Thanksgiving leftovers Rest and Restoration: How Do I Prepare My Hea...

Great conversation starters in this week's links roundup including an excerpt from Pelican Project member Alicia Akins' new book, ways to encourage harmony on Thanksgiving, Gen Z's approach to politics and more:

Interesting links for the week of November 20, 2023 - The Pelican Project Skeptical of Politicians and Parties, Gen Z Isn’t Pumped for the 2024 Race Before we find peace in the Mideast, we have to stop seeing only the ‘other’ 5 family friendly films to watch this holiday season Pelican Project member Alicia Akins explains that There Is an Edge to Living…

Great conversation starters in this week's links roundup including an excerpt from Pelican Project member Alicia Akins' new book, ways to encourage harmony on Thanksgiving, Gen Z's approach to politics and more. Which one grabs your interest?

Interesting links for the week of November 20, 2023 - The Pelican Project Skeptical of Politicians and Parties, Gen Z Isn’t Pumped for the 2024 Race Before we find peace in the Mideast, we have to stop seeing only the ‘other’ 5 family friendly films to watch this holiday season Pelican Project member Alicia Akins explains that There Is an Edge to Living…

This week's links roundup includes posts about an investigation of an ex-Vineyard leader, a look at why more people aren't marrying, and a public intellectual's spiritual journey, and more:

Interesting links for the week of November 13, 2023 - The Pelican Project Vineyard Calls for Investigation of Pastor Who Left Aayan Hirsi Ali says she’s now a Christian (but only if that’s okay with the rest of us) Why Aren’t More People Getting Married? Ask Women What Dating Is Like. Elisabeth Elliot’s faith, courage highlighted in Museum of the Bible’s latest ...

This week's links roundup includes posts about an investigation of an ex-Vineyard leader, a look at why more people aren't marrying, and a public intellectual's spiritual journey, and more. Spark a conversation with one of these pieces:

Interesting links for the week of November 13, 2023 - The Pelican Project Vineyard Calls for Investigation of Pastor Who Left Aayan Hirsi Ali says she’s now a Christian (but only if that’s okay with the rest of us) Why Aren’t More People Getting Married? Ask Women What Dating Is Like. Elisabeth Elliot’s faith, courage highlighted in Museum of the Bible’s latest ...

This weeks collection of links includes pieces about the enduring popularity of hymn Amazing Grace, largest US Christian college fined, a story of a long legacy of faith, and more.

Interesting links for the week of November 6, 2023 - The Pelican Project The Island with No Words Married Missionaries Die Days Apart, Celebrated for Legacy of Faith 250 years later, ‘Amazing Grace’ has filled churches, concerts, even commercials Largest US Christian College Fined $37.7M Rest and Restoration: Living in Thanksgiving Podcast: You Don’t Have to Perfor...

This weeks collection of links includes pieces about the enduring popularity of hymn Amazing Grace, largest US Christian college fined, a story of a long legacy of faith, and more. Which one piques your curiosity?

Interesting links for the week of November 6, 2023 - The Pelican Project The Island with No Words Married Missionaries Die Days Apart, Celebrated for Legacy of Faith 250 years later, ‘Amazing Grace’ has filled churches, concerts, even commercials Largest US Christian College Fined $37.7M Rest and Restoration: Living in Thanksgiving Podcast: You Don’t Have to Perfor...

This week's roundup of interesting links includes pieces on sexual abuse by leaders in two different streams of the church, empty Shabbat tables in a time of war, rereading the book of Revelation and more.

Interesting links for the week of October 30, 2023 - The Pelican Project International House of Prayer Founder Mike Bickle Accused of Sexual Abuse Opinion: The right response to the Maine mass shooting The latest controversy in the SBC regarding treatment of survivors of clergy sexual abuse Advocates erect empty Shabbat tables in support of hostages taken by Hamas Rest a...

This week's roundup of interesting links includes pieces on sexual abuse by leaders in two different streams of the church, empty Shabbat tables in a time of war, rereading the book of Revelation and more. Which one grabs your attention today?

Interesting links for the week of October 30, 2023 - The Pelican Project International House of Prayer Founder Mike Bickle Accused of Sexual Abuse Opinion: The right response to the Maine mass shooting The latest controversy in the SBC regarding treatment of survivors of clergy sexual abuse Advocates erect empty Shabbat tables in support of hostages taken by Hamas Rest a...

This week's links roundup includes a look at the pressure many Christian moms feel, recovering from a toxic church, the influence of "eer" Edward Cayce, and more.

Interesting links for the week of October 23, 2023 - The Pelican Project Resilience: The Ability to Bear a Hard Thing and Turn it into Glory Christian Moms Feel More Pressure to Get It Right When will you allow me to grieve the loss of my Jewish brothers and sisters? How to recover from a toxic church and bounce back even better Rest…

This week's links roundup includes a look at the pressure many Christian moms feel, recovering from a toxic church, the influence of "seer" Edward Cayce, and more. Each one offers good food for reflection and conversation!

Interesting links for the week of October 23, 2023 - The Pelican Project Resilience: The Ability to Bear a Hard Thing and Turn it into Glory Christian Moms Feel More Pressure to Get It Right When will you allow me to grieve the loss of my Jewish brothers and sisters? How to recover from a toxic church and bounce back even better Rest…

This week's links roundup include a look at how the U.S. Jewish community responded last week to the horror of terrorism and now war in Israel, pieces about replacing astrology with theology, and more.

Interesting links for the week of October 16, 2023 - The Pelican Project Should Christians Share a Conference Stage with Theological Opponents? Replacing astrology with theology generates supernatural contentment Wracked by grief, US Jews gather to mourn, lament and raise money for Israel Chicago woman, 104, skydives from plane, aiming for record as the world’s oldest ...

This week's links roundup include a look at how the U.S. Jewish community responded last week to the horror of terrorism and now war in Israel, pieces about replacing astrology with theology, and more. Get a conversation started in your circles with something from this list:

Interesting links for the week of October 16, 2023 - The Pelican Project Should Christians Share a Conference Stage with Theological Opponents? Replacing astrology with theology generates supernatural contentment Wracked by grief, US Jews gather to mourn, lament and raise money for Israel Chicago woman, 104, skydives from plane, aiming for record as the world’s oldest ...

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This week's roundup of links includes pieces about Christian and transgender anthropology in dialogue, an AI rendering of the Shroud of Turin, the science of Sabbath and more. https://buff.ly/48EGOj4

This week's roundup of links includes pieces about Christian and transgender anthropology in dialogue, an AI rendering of the Shroud of Turin, the science of Sabbath and more. Which one captures your attention today?

Interesting links for the week of October 2, 2023 - The Pelican Project Wholeness: Christian anthropology and transgender anthropology in dialogue From Pelican Project Member Karen Swallow Prior: The fruit of the Spirit is not optional, despite what you might witness online There’s No One Equation for Educating Christian Kids AI rendition of Shroud of Turin depicts lo...

Today's fresh crop of links includes pieces about giving, hidden suffering, the removal of stained glass windows portraying Confederate leaders from the National Cathedral, and more.

Interesting links for the week of September 25, 2023 - The Pelican Project Jackie Hill Perry warns inundation of entertainment, modern distractions hinder communion with God Who Controls the Wallet: Giving Decisions Among Evangelicals For Those Whose Suffering Is Hidden How Asbury Marketing Navigated the Potential Pitfalls of Revival Fame Washington National Cathedral reve...

Today's fresh crop of links includes pieces about giving, hidden suffering, the removal of stained glass windows portraying Confederate leaders from the National Cathedral, and more. Get a discussion started with one of these posts:

Interesting links for the week of September 25, 2023 - The Pelican Project Jackie Hill Perry warns inundation of entertainment, modern distractions hinder communion with God Who Controls the Wallet: Giving Decisions Among Evangelicals For Those Whose Suffering Is Hidden How Asbury Marketing Navigated the Potential Pitfalls of Revival Fame Washington National Cathedral reve...

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Our links roundup this week includes posts about dragons, a push back to megachurch-produced worship music, feminine wisdom, and more. Get a conversation started in your circles with one of these posts:

Interesting links for the week of September 18, 2023 - The Pelican Project Single Christian Women Are Much More Than Their Wombs The neighborhood church returns: Making the comeback a reality At Sing! Global, a faithful pushback to the spread of megachurch praise music Pelican Project Member Michelle Van Loon writes about what it means to be Born Broken: A Look at Inherite...

Our collection of good links this week includes a look at what happens when Americans stop attending church, further thoughts on Barbie, the rhythm of Creation and more.

Interesting links for the week of September 4, 2023 - The Pelican Project What Really Happens When Americans Stop Going to Church We Were Made for This (A Blog About Barbie) Measuring Religion in China (Pew Research) A Glorious View: God's Sufficiency and Grace for Those of Us Who Need it Most Rest and Restoration: Rest is Not a Luxury for the Christian…

Our collection of good links this week includes a look at what happens when Americans stop attending church, further thoughts on Barbie, the rhythm of Creation and more. Get a conversation started in your circle this week!

Interesting links for the week of September 4, 2023 - The Pelican Project What Really Happens When Americans Stop Going to Church We Were Made for This (A Blog About Barbie) Measuring Religion in China (Pew Research) A Glorious View: God's Sufficiency and Grace for Those of Us Who Need it Most Rest and Restoration: Rest is Not a Luxury for the Christian…

This week's links include pieces about everyday social interactions, principles for Christian interaction with political issues, Tony Hawk's persistence habit, and more.

Interesting links for the week of August 28, 2023 - The Pelican Project Why a stranger’s hello can do more than just brighten your day Repentance Is Both Vertical and Horizontal Christians and Politics: 5 Principles for Christian Interaction with the Political World Harvard Divinity School selects first Black woman as dean Rest and Restoration: Finding Rest in a Restl...

This week's links include pieces about everyday social interactions, principles for Christian interaction with political issues, Tony Hawk's persistence habit, and more. Which one will spark a conversation in your circles?

Interesting links for the week of August 28, 2023 - The Pelican Project Why a stranger’s hello can do more than just brighten your day Repentance Is Both Vertical and Horizontal Christians and Politics: 5 Principles for Christian Interaction with the Political World Harvard Divinity School selects first Black woman as dean Rest and Restoration: Finding Rest in a Restl...

This week's links include a look at the fallout from removal of a member of the SBC Executive Committee, video game degrees at Christian colleges, spotting misuse of Scripture by politicians and activists, and more. https://buff.ly/44hj9BI

This week's links include a look at the fallout from removal of a member of the SBC Executive Committee, video game degrees at Christian colleges, spotting misuse of Scripture by politicians and activists, and more. Get a conversation started with one of these posts:

Interesting links for the week of August 21, 2023 - The Pelican Project Christian Colleges Level Up Video Game Degrees SBC Executive Committee names temporary leader, deals with fallout from McLaurin deception Hillsong’s Brian Houston found not guilty of hiding father’s sexual abuse Is the Gospel Good? Rest and Restoration: How Rest & Sabbath Can Strengthen Pastoral...

Trigger warnings, loneliness, and generosity–these are just some of the topics we cover in this week's links roundup.

Interesting links for the week of August 14, 2023 - The Pelican Project Indian court allows survey of a 17th-century mosque to see if it was built over a Hindu temple I Was Wrong About Trigger Warnings How Millennials & Gen Z Are Stepping into Generosity Rest and Restoration: Sabbath Rest: Legalistic or Liberating? Podcast: We’re Alone In This Together – The Bulleti...

Trigger warnings, loneliness, and generosity–these are just some of the topics we cover in this week's links roundup. Which one(s) grab your interest?

Interesting links for the week of August 14, 2023 - The Pelican Project Indian court allows survey of a 17th-century mosque to see if it was built over a Hindu temple I Was Wrong About Trigger Warnings How Millennials & Gen Z Are Stepping into Generosity Rest and Restoration: Sabbath Rest: Legalistic or Liberating? Podcast: We’re Alone In This Together – The Bulleti...

Our links roundup this week includes posts about shifting expectations about marriage, the spiritual journey of musician Sinead O'Connor, a conversation with Pelican Project member Karen Swallow Prior, and more.

Interesting links for the week of August 7, 2023 - The Pelican Project Selling Friends I Do Not: Gen Z, Millennials Shifting Expectations About Marriage In 2023 Belief in Five Spiritual Entities Edges Down to New Lows Sinead O’Connor was once seen as a sacrilegious rebel, but her music and life were deeply infused with spiritual seeking Rest and Restoration: Find Res...

Our links roundup this week includes posts about shifting expectations about marriage, the spiritual journey of musician Sinead O'Connor, a conversation with Pelican Project member Karen Swallow Prior, and more. Get a conversation started in your circles with one of these thought-provoking links:

Interesting links for the week of August 7, 2023 - The Pelican Project Selling Friends I Do Not: Gen Z, Millennials Shifting Expectations About Marriage In 2023 Belief in Five Spiritual Entities Edges Down to New Lows Sinead O’Connor was once seen as a sacrilegious rebel, but her music and life were deeply infused with spiritual seeking Rest and Restoration: Find Res...

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Our links roundup this week includes pieces about what's lost when religion becomes a luxury good, a new Emmett Till memorial, Barbie and more. https://buff.ly/3DUt59H

Our links roundup this week includes pieces about what's lost when religion becomes a luxury good, a new Emmett Till memorial, Barbie and more. Which one will launch a conversation in your circles?

Interesting links for the week of July 31, 2023 - The Pelican Project Evangelicals Can Have Revival or Nostalgia–But Not Both Neither Barbie Nor Ken: A Barbie Movie Review by Theologian Amy Peeler Emmett Till Memorialized in Monument That Includes a Chicago Church What's Lost When Religion Becomes a Luxury Good Rest and Restoration: God's Peace Is In No Way Constrai...

A guild of women fostering commitment to Christian faith and practice across cultural, denominational, and racial lines. Learn more at www.thepelicanproject.com

Our weekly roundup of links includes a look at the real cost of inaccuracies in the movie The Sound of Freedom, leaving the `burbs to thrive as a single woman, and more.

Interesting links for the week of July 24, 2023 - The Pelican Project The Inaccuracies of Sound of Freedom Contribute to Harming Real Victims of Child Trafficking Pelican Project Member Michelle Van Loon writes about how Enjoying Life Isn’t a Sin I had to leave the Christian suburbs to thrive as a single woman Astronomer Owen Gingerich, Defender of Pluto and Scienti...

Our weekly roundup of links includes a look at the real cost of inaccuracies in the movie The Sound of Freedom, leaving the `burbs to thrive as a single woman, and more. Get a conversation started in your circle!

Interesting links for the week of July 24, 2023 - The Pelican Project The Inaccuracies of Sound of Freedom Contribute to Harming Real Victims of Child Trafficking Pelican Project Member Michelle Van Loon writes about how Enjoying Life Isn’t a Sin I had to leave the Christian suburbs to thrive as a single woman Astronomer Owen Gingerich, Defender of Pluto and Scienti...