Bing, Burl and Those Judgmental Christians

Culture and Stuff, Lessons Hard Won

(I wrote this originally for a radio industry site. Sherri said I should post it here, since non-radio peoople might want to read it. Maybe you will. Not sure. But here you go…) It’s Christmastime, which means joy, cheer, wreaths, kittens implausibly stuffed...

Here’s My Ted Talk

Culture and Stuff

We think we’re entitled to “righteous anger”, but is it really so righteous? And does anger actually help us fight injustice? I did a Ted Talk about it and here is the video from...

In Defense of Christian Radio

Culture and Stuff, Music, Radio Show Stuff

Look, I get it. “Christian radio” is many things, and not all of them great. I’ve worked in different radio formats, but have spent most of my time on Christian pop stations. I’ve seen all the sides of it. I know the artists, the record companies,...

5 Things I Want My Daughter to Look for in a Man

Culture and Stuff, Honest Advice

This is something I scribbled down and talked about on our podcast. Producer Sherri said I should post it, so here goes. 1. He takes responsibility He’s not an excuses guy. He doesn’t run away from his own mistakes. He doesn’t see himself as a...

Katniss and Her Friends: Why the Hunger Games Resonates

Culture and Stuff, Posts that DON'T Mention Ferrets at All

 – Wrote this a few years ago after reading the books. Some people told me this is crazy, it’s just a teen-lit story, I’m reading too much into it. Others said this is crazy, because I’m merely stating the obvious. Hmm. Anyway, here’s why...