Emily Belz | A spike in murders means more witnesses face intimidation and retaliation
Sophia Lee | Political and social issues are splintering American Christians. Can the Church find unity?
Esther Eaton | The new monthly Child Tax Credit was meant to help families struggling through the pandemic, but its rocky rollout is leaving some behind
June Cheng | China’s new three-child policy won’t reverse China’s demographic crisis, but it helps Christians seeking to be fruitful and multiply
Four classic fiction reviews
Five recent treadmill books
South Korea’s Squid Game tops Netflix charts with its gruesome critique of win-at-all-costs attitudes
Using C.S. Lewis’ own words, The Most Reluctant Convert follows the author’s trek to Christianity
The Wonder Years gives a new take on a classic sitcom
The newest adaptation of sci-fi classic Dune captures the book’s grandiose vision
Top films for the weekend of Oct. 15-17
South Korea’s Squid Game tops Netflix charts with its gruesome critique of win-at-all-costs attitudes
Noteworthy new or recent releases
Four albums pay homage to a genre that still lifts spirits today
The jury on the effectiveness of students masking in schools is still out, while ventilation and filtering air have proven effective
Chef Stephanie Interbartolo creates charcuterie boards infused with life lessons from her Italian upbringing
Germany’s growing pro-life movement is following in the footsteps of its U.S. counterparts
