An alcoholic gets a shot at redemption when he coaches his alma mater’s basketball team.
Mixed Media
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A half-hour soothing audio history of math that may or may not put you to sleep.
Francis Chan, author of Crazy Love, offers an hourlong podcast challenging the listener to love radically.
A 75-year history of evangelicalism that identifies the forces that have turned Donald Trump into a hero of the Religious Right.
Written by Calvin professor James K.A. Smith, this wise book opens up the story and spirituality of St. Augustine to a new generation of readers and seekers.
Born out of struggle and catastrophe, Micah Tyler’s new album offers a soulful musical look at God’s mercies, new every day.
Four African American vets battle the forces of man and nature when they return to Vietnam seeking the remains of their fallen squad leader and the gold fortune he helped them hide.
12 books for children of all ages and those who love to read to them.
Hip-hop album unpacks the current race reality in the USA and still offers hope.
Featuring a diverse cast of children and adults playing in Central Park, this joyful picture book affirms that every child is unique and deeply loved by God.
Actor and director Tim Robbins gives an energetic reading of Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, the classic dystopian novel in which firefighters burn books for a living.
Edna O’Brien’s new novel envisages the lives of the Boko Haram girls in a masterpiece of violence and tenderness.
An exploration of the different contexts, methods, and situations that influence and foster a child's spirituality and faith development.
A little boy creatively makes a rocket ship while stuck inside on a rainy day.
This wildly successful true-crime documentary aims to expose the dirty dealings of exotic animal collectors.
Based on a true story, a young black lawyer fights to get an innocent man off of death row.
“America’s therapist” Brené Brown and her podcast guests talk about vulnerability and courage.
A documentary about former First Lady Michelle Obama’s book tour
A new game helps players of all ages build relationships and community.
A list of books and other media for grown ups and children by black authors, musicians, and filmmakers.
This historical drama recounts the origins of professional football (“soccer” in North America) in 1870s England by portraying the tensions between upper-class and working-class teams.
A young African American girl is encouraged as she prepares for her first church solo.
A delightfully written exploration of faith for those who are searching and for those who are settled.
In this riveting novel, Ta-Nehisi Coates exposes the atrocities inflicted on slaves and their resilience and courage for future generations.