Review :: Warren Barfield
This is the third release from Barfield and is his best to date. The album reaches across genres, opening the door for listeners of all styles to find something appealing in this album.

MOVIES AND GOD :: GARDEN STATE
A Theological and Sociological Survey of Garden State

REVIEW :: POP GOES THE CHURCH
Tim Stevens new book on church strategy and its relationship to pop culture called Pop Goes the Church: Should the Church Engage Pop Culture?.

REVIEW :: MARRIED BUT NOT ENGAGED
Married But Not Engaged shines a great deal of light on the subjects that
plague the modern day women’s heart.

REVIEW :: GOING THE EXTRA SMILE
George Foreman, known for his infectious happiness and radiant smile, offers us a lesson in changing our lives from this moment on by starting each day and approaching each obstacle with a smile on our face in his new book, Going the Extra Smile.

REVIEW :: RED LETTERS
Red Letters begins not with startling statistics or an alarming call to action, but with a simple story about a teenager named Kirill who lived on the streets of Moscow.

REVIEW :: Scratch Beginings
Before reading this book, I would like to start with saying that our worlds are changed by the books we read and the relationships we have. I would also add by the things we listen to on tape/cd too. This book is just that. A relationship.

Review :: Nathan Walker
Nathan Walker is an up-and-coming musician who just founded the group Skylines and Archives. We connected with him on the Wrecked Myspace page. He's got some great things to say about life, emo culture, and New Zealand.

REVIEW :: LIFE ON POTTER STREET
Born in a hallway at The Simple Way Community, Potter Street Records strives to share stories of love, loss, life, hope & community through the artists on its roster.

REVIEW :: LEELAND
Leeland offers something that is a breath of fresh air to the listener that is picky about their Christian music taste.

MUSIC :: DEREK WEBB
While at the Sojourners/Call to Renewal Pentecost 2007 conference on faith and poverty, I had the pleasure of meeting Derek Webb—a surprisingly small spiritual beast of a man with the audacity to challenge the Christian music establishment.

REVIEW :: DAN IN REAL LIFE
After the ‘Almighty’ flop earlier this summer, Carell is proving his resilience with a warm, honest movie about love, family dynamics and life’s upsets.

MUSIC :: JASON GRAY
Jason Gray is a singer and songwriter. We recently met Jason and had a conversation with him about brokenness in the Church.

MUSIC :: INTERVIEWING THE ROBBIE SEAY BAND
I’m sitting outside of local eatery Puckett’s with a couple of guys I just met through a friend: Robbie from the Robbie Seay Band and the band's manager Jeremy.

REVIEW :: ISRAEL HOUGHTON, A DEEPER LEVEL
You’re coming out with a new book called A Deeper Level. What is this deeper level to you?I think it’s the kind of a head first dive into refusing to be regular or normal or in and out. It’s the dive into the perpetual living in relationship with God.

MUSIC :: KEVIN MAX INTERVIEW
What has God been teaching you lately? He's been teaching me the same stuff he's been teaching me all along - patience, and a lot of times he just impresses upon me the needs I have for him.

REVIEWS :: TOP 3
Searchig for a piece of heaven on earth? We've got just the book, and the music to help you get a little closer.

REVIEW :: OWING ADAM
Owing Adam began as a vacation Bible school band, and throughout its life, has been operated by the philosophy that where God opens doors, it must follow

REVIEW :: SAVE ME FROM MYSELF
"The enthusiasm from Korn's early days was gone. I just sat there in so much dark depression. It felt like I was under a curse, honestly. I was stuck. And it didn't look like I was ever going to get out." -Brian "Head" Welch

REVIEW :: CRAZY LOVE
Crazy Love. Sounds romantic, doesn't it? Don't be fooled. This provocatively twisted documentary about the story of Burt Pugach and Linda Riss is anything but lovely.

REVIEW :: THE WORDS
In a new, short volume titled simply, The Words (Credo House Publishers, 2007) you will find the teachings of Jesus Christ, presented in a fascinating and deeply insightful way.

REVIEW :: FIRST SNOW
The Human Mind: Is it the devil’s playground for paranoid pranks? Or could it be that once our embedded logic is removed, we have a greater understanding of our reason on the earth, knowledge of our fate, and the capability to remedy our brokenness before our final breath?

REVIEW :: THE NEW AMERICAN STORYbrFormer Democratic U.S. Senator, Bill Bradley offers candid political insight in his new book The New American Story (Random House, April 2007).

REVIEW :: DREAMGIRLS
By now, you’ve heard about Dreamgirls. You’ve seen the previews. You’ve read the great reviews it’s getting, but you still haven’t gone. Why? Probably because most couples don’t want to spend their date nights watching musicals...

REVIEW :: BLADES OF GLORY
With Blades of Glory director Will Speck (Culture, Angry Boy) makes his feature film debut with comic star Will Ferrell leading a supporting cast of up and coming actors, and a long list of cameos.

REVIEW :: SEX GOD
In Rob Bell’s newest book, Sex God: Exploring the Endless Connections between Sexuality and Spirituality, we are given a unique view of sexuality as it translates and permeates seemingly every aspect of the Christian life.

REVIEW :: MUSIC AND LYRICS
In Music & Lyrics, Hugh Grant is Alex Fletcher, an 80ís pop singer has-been. His group, in fact, was called ìPopî ‚ and we are introduced to the very black, white, and pink color trend that accompanied most bands from that age.

REVIEWS :: DECEMBERADIO
Not since the giants of Christian rock came out with their multi-hit albums has a new band even made a ripple in the noise before sinking to the bottom.

REVIEW :: MYTH OF A CHRISTIAN NATION
Gregory Boyd is certainly not the first to question the overall structure of the political arena in light of Christ’s teachings, but he definitely is one of the best at summarizing an alternative approach to political thought for those who would rather bow at the foot of the cross than at the doorstep of the white house.

REVIEW:: A HAPPY MARRIAGE
Ephesians 5:19 says, “Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord.�

REVIEW :: THERE IS NO I IN CHURCH
Keith Drury's new book will challenge you to see your role in the church differently.

REVIEW :: HEAR HIS CALL
Jon Plunkett’s mission is simple and clear: to “encourage more people to get out and meet with God amidst His natural creation.� It is nature that provides us with evidence of a loving Creator, one who yearns to meet with us as much as we need to meet with him.

REVIEW :: THIRD DAY
Third Day’s newest, Christmas Offerings, is a must add to your holiday music collection.

REVIEW :: SONICFLOOD -GLIMPSE
One of the greatest things that we have in life is worship…it is the place where we feel complete. Sonicflood’s new live album, Glimpse, is an incredible album that leads the listener into worship, whether you are at church, driving down the road, or listening to it on headphones

REVIEW :: FACING THE GIANTS
“A great movie, fit for the entire family, and you will walk out feeling uplifted and encouraged in your walk with Christ.� Sounds like a tag line from the Andy Griffith era… but it is the description of a movie that may be playing in your local theatre tonight.

REVIEW :: EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Have you ever wondered what happens in your local bulk foods retailer after the glaring lights dim and the motion-sensor doors magically lock? If you’re like most people, you probably haven’t.

AUDIO A SPEAKS OUT ABOUT THEIR GREATEST HITS
Audio Adrenaline Reflect on the songs that inspired a generation…

REVIEW INTERVIEW :: ERIC WILSON
We find out what's in the mind of Christian novelist Eric Wilson.

REVIEW :: JARS OF CLAY
Jars of Clay’s new album “Good Monsters� hit the stores with a different attitude compared to the last two albums they have produced. The new album is well done, original, and plays a little harder than their previous discs.

REVIEW :: JARS OF CLAY
Music specialist Josh Keller takes a sneak Peek at the 3-song EP called Mini-Monsters, that Jars of Clay released before their new album drops Sept. 5th

REVIEW :: GOD'S POLITICS
In an age where the formal policies of the United States might be questioned more than previously imagined, surpassing even Vietnam, the Christian voice must be heard.

BOOK REVIEW :: 90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN
Any time that a book can personally challenge me to improve or even look deeply into my heart to examine what I see; I am happy to read it. I think this book will do the same for you.

REVIEW :: THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED
Set in early 1900's, the film details the determination, passion and success of a working class young man from Boston named Francis Ouimet. Based on a true story.

REVIEW :: JASON MORANT
A shining light by the name of Jason Morant, straight out of the wreckage of New Orleans, brings something exciting and unheard of before to your local bookstore shelves.

MUSIC :: CHRISTIAN ROCK MEMOIR
Christian rock is having a breakout year and yet some stuffy church people still don't get it.

REVIEW :: SEARCHING FOR GOD KNOWS WHAT
Searching for God Knows What is Donald Miller’s honest journey to rediscover God.

REVIEW :: PAUL WRIGHT
Paul Wright's new record Sunrise to Sunset will set the mood to drive with the windows down, flipflops on and seeds in your hand.

BOOK REVIEW :: THE SECRET MESSAGE OF JESUS
The secret message of Jesus is less about new content, and more about new mediums for the message itself. McLaren challenges the reader to rethink...

MUSIC REVIEW :: FLYLEAF
Their self-titled debut album delivers a searing collection of inspiring melodies, brutal yet tasteful guitar work, pounding drum beats and just plain down, dirty, gritty rock and roll.

REVIEW :: MERCYME "COMING UP TO BREATHE"
With uncompromising lyrics mixed with outstanding vocals and musical arrangements, this recording will be one that you will have a difficult time ejecting from your CD player once you put it in!

REVIEW :: PASSION - EVERYTHING GLORIOUS
We think of Pro Bowls and All Star Games when we want to see the best athletes compete, but what do you call a worship experience with men like David Crowder, Charlie Hall, Chris Tomlin, and Matt Redman? You guessed it! Passion ’06.

REVIEW :: COMES A HORSEMAN
In Robert Liparulo's new suspense thriller two FBI agents stand alone against the rise of an Anti-Christ wannabe. The movie rights are already sold and the book is already getting critical acclaim.

REVIEW :: FOREVER ODD BY DEAN KOONTZ
The sequel to Koontz’s wildly successful outing, Odd Thomas.

MUSIC :: THE VIOLET BURNING
The hardest-working independent rock band in Christian music returns with a strong addition to their collection, "Drop Dead".

MUSIC REVIEW :: THE LISTENING
You market yourself heavily and make a name for yourself with an underground stirring of fans. Then one day you decide to completely revamp your sound and focus. What do you do? Well, one band has decided to take a radical change in name and style, starting...

MUSIC REVIEW :: SANCTUS REAL
With this album, the four-member, Toledo, Ohio-based rock band is poised for 2006 to be its breakout year.

MUSIC REVIEW :: P.O.D.
Testify is P.O.D.'s fourth release on Atlantic Records and their most unique album to date. RELATED ARTICLES: James Blunt II Starfield

MUSIC REVIEW :: JEREMY CAMP UNPLUGGED
Jeremy Camp’s new live and unplugged CD/DVD is a must buy, no matter what your music interests may be. Jeremy has taken songs such as “Take You Back�, “I Still Believe�, “Walk By Faith�, and “Restored� and released an unplugged version of each song on this release.

MUSIC REVIEW :: JAMES BLUNT
Some ageing rockstar once said that what he feared most, in a musical sense, was the songwriting well running dry. That's something that's unlikely ever to worry James Blunt. He has, it can be said without exaggeration, lived a life that should provide...

FILM REVIEW :: NARNIA
Many Christians had doubts about Disney’s most recent film adaptation of the book. Would it be too secular, straying away from Lewis’ obvious Christian themes? Would it be too “Disneyesque?�

MUSIC REVIEW :: CHRIS TOMLIN
Imagine thousands of worshippers crowding in the music hall in Texas longing to hear from God. Chris Tomlin took them there, listen for yourself - "Live at Music Hall"

MUSIC REVIEW :: STARFIELD
This is an album that you can slide in and let play. All 12 tracks are powerful...

MUSIC REVIEW :: ALIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA BY ISRAEL AND NEW BREED
Israel and New Breed are definitely a breath of fresh air in Christian music. I must confess that my initial exposure ...

MUSIC REVIEW :: UNDEROATH
Generally, I have always felt that Christian music has tried to emulate the styles of the world around it...

BOOK REVIEW :: REAL SEX by Lauren F. Winner Winner lays down "The Naked Truth About Chastity".

MOVIE REVIEW :: TWO FOR THE MONEY
Al Pacino and Matthew McConaughey's new film on the world of sports gambling.

BOOK REVIEW :: SOUL OBSESSION
Nicky Cruz's latest book on reaching souls for Christ

MOVIE REVIEW :: THUMBSUCKER
. Enter Thumbsucker - a beautiful new film by Mike Mills

Movie Review: Saint Ralph
An uplifting film that both surprises with nerve and originality despite its occasional predictability, Saint Ralph could make you a believer in the possibility of a good attitude and hard work paying off.

Book Review :: Velvit Elvis
Drop everything and go read this book, then chew on it a couple days and listen to the audio version. It is a book that you will refer to, when your kids grow up and ask you "dad, what made your faith and love in God so strong!"

Mark Zupan, Andy Cohn, and Scott Hogsett are three fiercely competetive members of the Team USA Quad (quadriplegic) Rugby, and Murderball, the latest great documentary in current release, follows their individual and collective stories in preparation for last summer's Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece.