Oliver Buchannon
Dale Coulter
Women Ministers and the Evangelical Future

Jun 9, 2026

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9 min read

Women Ministers and the Evangelical Future

The battle over women in ministry is driven by the tensions in evangelicalism, not a slide into liberal theology.

Dale Coulter
Dale Coulter
Rededicate 250 and Split-Screen Protestantism

May 26, 2026

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8 min read

Rededicate 250 and Split-Screen Protestantism

As part of the America 250 celebrations, Christian leaders came together to rededicate the country to Christ. Who showed up on stage (and who didn't) provides an interesting look at the state of American Protestantism.

Dale Coulter
Dale Coulter
Protestants’ New (?) Love of Natural Law

May 12, 2026

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9 min read

Protestants’ New (?) Love of Natural Law

In some Protestant circles, natural law arguments have been seen as incompatible with man's sinful nature. Some are starting to rethink that position.

Dale Coulter
Dale Coulter
The Many Views of Christian America

Apr 28, 2026

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10 min read

The Many Views of Christian America

Labeling evangelical engagement with American identity as “Christian nationalism” flattens a complex, long-running debate about Christianity‘s role in the public square.

Dale Coulter
Dale Coulter
Protestant Prosperity Politics

Apr 14, 2026

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16 min read

Protestant Prosperity Politics

Trump’s portrayal of himself as the messiah is downstream of the Seven Mountain Mandate.

Dale Coulter
Dale Coulter
James Talarico and Progressive Protestantism

Mar 24, 2026

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14 min read

James Talarico and Progressive Protestantism

The Texas Democratic Senate nominee has made some eye-popping claims about the Christian faith he professes. What kind of formation could have led him to such conclusions?

Dale Coulter
Dale Coulter
Pluralism in Context

Mar 10, 2026

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15 min read

Pluralism in Context

Yesterday's groundbreaking "Judeo-Christian" conception of American values is today's Christian nationalism.

Dale Coulter
Dale Coulter
Revival? Yes. Awakening? Not yet.

Feb 24, 2026

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16 min read

Revival? Yes. Awakening? Not yet.

Breaking down the signs of revival in America.

Dale Coulter
Dale Coulter
The Once and Future Movement

Feb 10, 2026

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12 min read

The Once and Future Movement

Protestantism is a continual reformation.

Dale Coulter
Dale Coulter

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