Dr. James Emery White

Holy Week... So What?

This weekend is known as Palm Sunday weekend. So what? It’s a fair question. In our culture, the significance of sacred days and times has long been forgotten. We live our lives on the surface of frenetic activity, seldom adding depth to any given moment. So here’s the “so what.”

Why Helping Others Find Christ Is the Most Important Calling

The profound ripple effect of a single seminary student's dedication in the 1960s, whose simple message of love and care ultimately transformed lives and built generations of faith.

Do Wives Have to Obey Their Husbands?

A recent survey reveals a significant portion of Gen Z men believe wives should obey husbands, a view divergent from other generations and Gen Z women.

What Your Neighbors Really Think

A recent survey reveals Americans uniquely view their fellow citizens as having poor morals, a stark contrast to other surveyed nations where people express more positive judgments.

Parental Rights and Responsibilities

Recent Supreme Court and jury decisions highlight a crucial shift in parental rights, impacting how schools and legal systems view parental involvement in child-rearing, particularly concerning gender identity and child safety.

Holding Fast at Meh

Despite claims of a religious revival, recent Gallup polls reveal a significant decline in religious importance and attendance across various demographics in America.

A New Risk for Today’s Generation

While alcohol consumption declines, marijuana use, especially among youth, is on the rise, posing significant risks to physical and mental health.

The Southern Baptist Convention Free Fall

The Southern Baptist Convention has experienced a dramatic 20-year decline, losing 3.6 million members, prompting an investigation into the core reasons behind this mass exodus.

A Decision or a Disciple?

The profound question of what it truly means to be a follower of Jesus, moving beyond a simple decision to embracing an active apprenticeship.

The State of Christian Nationalism

New research reveals that a significant minority of Americans, particularly white evangelicals and Republicans, identify with Christian nationalism, believing the U.S. should be a Christian nation.

What Is Biblical Preaching?

The truth behind topical versus expositional preaching and why one approach isn't inherently superior to the other.

From Bad Bunny to Buddhist Monks: Navigating the News Cycle

Navigating the relentless news cycle presents a significant challenge for church leaders, who face pressure to respond to every trending issue with often conflicting expectations from their congregations.

The Real Love of Valentine’s Day (2026)

This Valentine's Day, explore the surprising, and often overlooked, origins of the holiday beyond romantic gestures, delving into the true story of Saint Valentine and his legacy of faith and sacrifice.

The NIMBY Church

The pervasive "Not in My Back Yard" (NIMBY) phenomenon and its surprising extension into church communities, where opposition to inclusivity often surfaces.