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Remember That You Have to Die: What Switchfoot’s ‘Forever Now’ Get’s Right About Being Alive
What would it look like to stop living distracted and start living fully present? Tyler Thomas explores Switchfoot's new album, Forever Now, and the theological truths woven throughout its music, showing how these songs can help us live more in line with who God made us to be.
True Fantasy Stories are Inherently Christian Stories
Ever wonder why fantasy stories like Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings resonate so deeply with readers across all cultures and beliefs? Tyler Thomas explores how true fantasy inherently reflects Christian themes of sacrifice, redemption, and hope, revealing that our favorite fictional worlds point us toward the greatest true story ever told.
Faith Through Fiction: Analyzing Stories Through a Biblical Lens
Discover a powerful four-phase framework that transforms how Christians engage with movies, books, and media through a Biblical lens. This practical guide equips you to identify worldview elements in stories, compare them with Scripture, and use popular culture as a meaningful gateway for spiritual conversations and Great Commission opportunities.
Social Media and Quiet Time
Something I have struggled with (and still do) in my walk with Christ is making time every day to be in the Word and pray. I make the excuse: “I don’t have time to spend 30 minutes with God.” What a LAME excuse!