A brief rundown of things to watch for.

In the March 1 episode of conservative podcast The Bulwark, “Alienated America,” host Charlie Sykes converses with Tim Carney, author of a book also called Alienated America. Carney set out to understand why people in certain rural areas of the U.S. feel less alienated than others in similar situations. 

In this tender, meaningful picture book set in a loving church community, the late Patricia McKissack celebrates generosity and kindness.

Readers of Three Hours will find in its reflections a worthwhile, spiritually enlightening space in which to dwell during Lent.

For those who like a comedy that makes them think—and possibly cry—as much as it makes them laugh, the Canadian show Kim’s Convenience fits the bill.

Patti Rokus has produced another remarkable picture book combining her visionary rock sculptures, engaging narrative, and Scripture texts to tell the story of Jesus.

In this gorgeous album, singer-songwriter and mandolinist Andrew Marlin travels through variations of longing and loss.

Captain Marvel moderates the use of her gifts by conviction, not convention.

Over the course of 150 years, three strong women from the same Michigan family are drawn into racially charged relationships and confront different kinds of racism in this potent debut novel.

The album combines high energy music and reflective pieces, all centered on experiencing God’s mighty presence. 

In his early 20s, Morgan Bolt was diagnosed with a rare, incurable pediatric cancer. A couple of years into the experience, he decided to write about it.

With characteristic wisdom and logic, author Timothy Keller describes how the book of Jonah is “an ingenious and artfully crafted work of literature.” 

These sad, sad stories lead to a deeper understanding of what happens to a child who is caught up in the spell of a predator.

Elizabeth Hay’s memoir candidly and poignantly expresses the difficulties she faced as she cared for her aging parents.

Let Chopin and Andsnes take you on a gripping musical ride.

Luke Powery’s brief, compelling devotional combines spirituals with the 40-day Lenten journey.

Transit is a timely film that addresses many of the current complexities and confusion around our global refugee crisis.

Miroslav Volf and Matthew Croasmun have teamed up to argue that theology needs to get back to basics

Margaret Bradley’s world is shattered when her son Andrew, a pilot, dies while flying a Canadian peacekeeping mission in Kurt Palka’s wise novel.

Morse and his band ended up creating another two-disc concept album, The Great Adventure, based on the next part of Pilgrim’s Progress.

The last round of movie awards this season will be handed out Sunday night, February 24. To take a look at what Banner reviewers thought of some of the nominees,

Peter Jackson’s stunning documentary examines the life of British infantrymen during World War I.

This distinctive children’s picture book could prove to be a valuable resource.