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.
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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.
The challenge for all of us who are in the church is to be honest about the planks in our own eyes rather than searching for everyone else’s specks. We need to stop idolizing an artificial ideal of purity that none of us can uphold and instead love our neighbors as ourselves.
Wolterstorff’s journey reveals a grace-filled life, a personal embodiment of shalom.
Switchfoot’s return brings a welcome positive and upbeat voice.
A witty and compelling novel for middle readers that will appeal to many adults as well.
David Bazan’s first album in 15 years under the name Pedro the Lion feels like a hopeful and nervous push toward permanence.