Tag Archives: Benedict Option

Smith and the Benedict Option

Posted on November 16, 2017 by awtraughber

I haven’t seen much in Awaiting the King (by James K. A. Smith) that deals with Rod Dreher’s “Benedict Option” aside from one or two “so-called Benedict Option” lines. So I was a little surprised to see a longer mention … Continue reading →

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Living Room Session

Posted on January 23, 2017 by awtraughber

Perhaps the most personally enlightening moment of this last election season came a few weeks before ballots were cast. A friend’s church was having a “living room” meeting to discuss the election and concerns particular to Christians in light of … Continue reading →

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Kung Fu Panda 3 and the Benedict Option

Posted on March 21, 2016 by awtraughber

The story of Kung Fu Panda 3 begins with adversaries on parallel paths. Po, the hero of the series, is set to take on the duties of teacher. At the same time, the villain Kai has returned from the spirit … Continue reading →