John Stonestreet and Kasey Leander

Op-ed contributor

John Stonestreet serves as president of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He’s a sought-after author and speaker on areas of faith and culture, theology, worldview, education and apologetics.

Kasey Leander is a Fellow with the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics (OCCA). Prior to his time at OCCA, Kasey earned an undergraduate degree in history and PPE (Politics, Philosophy, and Economics) from Taylor University. While at Taylor, Kasey served in various ministry roles on campus and was active in student government. He has also worked briefly in politics, serving as an intern in the US Senate in Washington, DC.

Latest

May 31, 2023
Is new paganism actually pagan?
All the things that make modern paganism appealing to modern people aren’t pagan.
May 3, 2023
Is a 'surge of faith' happening with younger Americans?
The spiritual openness of Gen Z is an opportunity we must not miss.
Apr 21, 2023
Americans pulling back from values that once defined them
Throughout history, economic crisis has not created a moral vacuum: It reveals it.
Mar 2, 2023
ChatGPT, consciousness and the human mind
Despite reports to the contrary, neither ChatGPT nor any form of AI produced so far represents a new form of consciousness.
Jan 27, 2023
American life expectancy continues to fall
As we obey, we turn both upward and outward. The upward turn both reveals and offers purpose. The outward turn offers a joy that is far better than momentary pleasures.
Dec 27, 2022
The power of names and the birth of Christ
Identity, in other words, is not “constructed.” It is, at least to a significant degree, received. For the vast majority of people, a name is the second gift their parents will ever give them, second only to life itself. 
Dec 8, 2022
The Supreme Court case showing if Christians have free speech too
Not long ago, Christian beliefs about sex and marriage were considered mainstream. Today, they are among the most controversial beliefs someone can hold.
Nov 28, 2022
Dating is broken
The hurt, in turn, seems to have had a cooling effect on dating altogether. In an ironic turn, sex can be had in abundance these days, but love is much harder to find. 
Nov 18, 2022
Revealing a Belgian culture of death
“I get several drugs at breakfast and up to 11 antidepressants a day,” she wrote. “With all the drugs I take, I feel like a ghost who doesn’t feel anything anymore. Perhaps there were solutions other than the drugs.”
Oct 26, 2022
Marriage is a calling, not a right
The same is true with marriage. Jesus was asked a “do” question, and our culture is constantly “doing” something new to and with marriage: ending it, replacing it, expanding it, substituting for it.