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July 16, 2009
Hip-Hop in the Name of Christ
Hip-hop and rap music have incredible sway and influence in culture today. How can Christians use this powerful art-form to bring glory to God and see Christ exalted in the life of the Church? Christians are called to do everything they can for the glory of God, including art and rap music. Listen as Dr….
Violence in Vanity Fair: The Versace Murder
July 16, 2009
“I’d like to live forever.” Thus reflected fashion designer extraordinaire Gianni Versace to a recent biographer. “If there’s one thing I’m afraid of,” he continued, “it’s missing what will happen tomorrow.”
Carnal Knowledge: Art in an Age Without Moral Limits
July 14, 2009
“My theme is young girls,” stated photographer David Hamilton, and his theme has landed him right on the front lines of America’s culture war.
March 13, 2009
A Birthday Party You Might Miss: Barbie Turns 50
Barbie turns fifty this month, but she doesn’t show it. Meanwhile, the girls who first played with Barbie dolls are now over fifty themselves. Millions of them have grown up to be women of virtue and character, raising families and serving others. By now, many show some signs of aging and the passage of time….
October 21, 2008
What Can Christians Learn from the Blues?
In his recent book, Getting the Blues: What Blues Music Teaches Us About Suffering and Salvation, historian Stephen Nichols argues that blues music is full of gospel categories that remind us of our fallen condition, human suffering, and our need for redemption. Prof. Nichols joins guest host Russell Moore for an interesting conversation about music,…
July 1, 2008
Hip-Hop and the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Why Classical Music Still Matters
May 16, 2008
These are the best of times and the worst of times for classical music. More music is available to more people than ever before. The digital revolution has made more music available than at any previous time in human history, and available 24/7 at very low cost. Musical performances silent for decades are now available in new digital editions.
May 1, 2008
When “Art” Shocks: Miley Cyrus and Vanity Fair
Miley Cyrus entered a whirlwind of controversy when celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz’s provocative photoshoot of the pop teen idol was published in Vanity Fair. Now parents are left to figure out just how best to explain the whole affair to their daughters. On today’s program, Dr. Mohler discusses the controversy and what it says about…
