A podcast produced by a diverse CRC church offers an ongoing conversation about anti-racism.
Mixed Media
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Two veteran Canadian writers share wisdom on the Christian writing life and business.
An engrossing biopic of the falsely accused security guard who found the bomb at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
A self-described movie nerd picks five wildly divergent movies to watch for Black History Month.
Best picture nominee shows carnage and bravery of WWI.
Revisiting once again the world of Raymie Nightingale, two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo turns her focus to the tough-talking, inescapably tenderhearted Beverly.
An entertaining podcast that takes the listener behind the curtain of advertising.
A documentary about the future of free speech and the importance of conversation.
Exploring Kuyper’s “square inch” and other practical applications of his theology for today’s Christian.
In our polarized times, a refreshingly nonpartisan call to feed the hungry in our communities.
Netflix’s Oscar nominee for Best Picture is a sad commentary on loneliness, marriage, and divorce.
A fisherman and his son encounter a whale entangled at sea in this wordless picture book.
The lyrical weaving of an African American family’s narratives, past, and present, in this debut Christian novel.
The Two Popes ponders deep questions of faith and life.
Kirk Franklin’s newest album skillfully continues his unique blending of gospel, choir, and hip-hop elements.
The true story of a woman whose unjust life sentence and presidential commutation made national news.
A modern and lustrous retelling of the 1868 classic by Louisa May Alcott
A Fredrick Buechner expert presents a collection of the true "essentials" from across Buechner's diverse catalog, as well as an overview of the writer’s life.
In this middle-grade novel, a girl and her family get caught up in the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl.
Canadian Indigenous artist sings powerfully about life as a minority in a dominant culture.
Trauma-informed Christian therapist Aundi Kolber offers a kinder, gentler way to wholeness.
Gyo Fujikawa's iconic children's books are beloved all over the world. Now it's time for Gyo's story to be told in a stunning picture book.
A true story about the pursuit of excellence on and off the racetrack.
Exceptional picks from a year’s worth of listening by The Banner’s Mixed Media editor.