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Martha Williamson, host of "A Touch of Encouragement," talks to Olympic diver Laura Wilkinson about her diving board revelation.

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Martha's Interview with Olympian John Naber

15 Most Inspiring Olympic Moments

Which Olympic Moments Have Inspired You?

Martha Williamson

Restoring Balance

Rick Warren and the Candidates

New Church-State Blog

Crunchy Con

Tuesday, August 19 2008 2:00pm

Is Blackface Ever Acceptable? The success of "Tropic Thunder," in which Robert Downey Jr. plays in blackface, raises the question. CNN did a report on it yesterday, in which black sources were quoted saying they had no problem with the parody. Read Comment

Astrological Musings

Tuesday, August 19 2008 2:00pm

Psychology, Rush Limbaugh, and the Faith Forum With Pluto making its final swing through Sagittarius where it's transformed all aspects of how we construct our theology of the meaning of life, Obama and McCain talked to televangelist Rick Warren. Read Comment

Gospel Soundcheck

Tuesday, August 19 2008 10:00am

Katy Perry's Parents on 'I Kissed a Girl' In June I shared the news that Katy Perry, whose hit single "I Kissed A Girl" was climbing the charts, had released a Christian album in 2001 as Katy Hudson. Debate has raged on ever since. Read Comment

Windows & Doors

Monday, August 18 2008 2:00pm

The Limits of Forgiveness It's really pretty simple. There are no limits to that which can be forgiven, but there are limits as to who can forgive any given thing. Read Comment

Hope & Inspiration

A Touch of Encouragement

08/19/08 6:19am

The Bad and the Beautiful

Martha Williamson, producer of "Touched By An Angel," inspires you with stories, humor, and ideas.

Beyond Blue

08/19/08 10:00am

My Little Monkey

Therese J. Borchard, editor of "The Imperfect Mom," on her spiritual journey to mental health.

Our Lady of Weight Loss

08/19/08 8:13am

The Belly Fat Cure: Three Punch Knock-Out (Recipes Included)

Janice Taylor's "Our Lady of Weight Loss" is for light-hearted, low-cal-lovin', nutritionally-friendly folks who crave mammoth portions of food, facts, recipes, arts, crafts, and inspiration.

Doreen Virtue
Thoughts and stories about how angels inspire us every day.

Doreen Virtue, clairvoyant, Hay House author, and expert on Angel Therapy, offers guidance and reflections on her personal encounters with winged messengers.

Family

Movie Mom

08/19/08 10:00am

Sisterhoods and Bromances: Where Are the Love Stories?

Reviews of family movies and advice on what movies are appropriate for kids.

Politics & News

Crunchy Con

08/19/08 4:47pm

The guns of August '08

Rod Dreher, a columnist for the Dallas Morning News and author of "Crunchy Cons," offers a " crunchy " conservative take on politics, faith, and culture.

Progressive Revival

08/19/08 12:21pm

DNC's platform and Abortion - A Pro-Choice point of View

Politics from the New Religious Progressives.

Lynn v. Sekulow

08/19/08 12:54pm

Conscience Clause: For What?

A debate about church and state with Jay Sekulow and Barry W. Lynn

Steven Waldman

08/18/08 10:18pm

Saddleback Forum Video and Transcript -- McCain

Beliefnet's Editor-in-Chief Steven Waldman on church, state, heaven, earth and more.

Reformed Chicks Blabbing

08/19/08 12:04pm

Rudy Giuliani for VP?

Politics and current events from a Reformed perspective.

God-o-Meter

08/19/08 1:41pm

Is Warren Less Open-Minded Than He Lets On?

The God-o-Meter "scientifically" measures God-talk effectiveness.

Casting Stones

08/19/08 4:47pm

The guns of August '08

A boisterous conclave on faith and politics

God's Politics

08/19/08 11:00am

A Look at Mary in August (by Randy Woodley)

Jim Wallis, preacher, speaker, and activist, and author of "God's Politics," joins other members of the Sojourners community in an ongoing conversation on progressive politics and faith.

Special Feature:

by Tony Jones, Doug Pagitt, and Mark Scandrette - The Church Basement Roadshow

Holistic Spirituality

Deepak Chopra & Family

08/19/08 8:48pm

Faith Quizzes Get an F

The Chopras on consciousness, conflict, and connection.

Conversations with God

08/18/08 3:23am

Why 'bad' things happen

Neale Donald Walsch, a modern-day spiritual messenger, is the best-selling author of Conversations with God.

Astrological Musings

08/18/08 6:09am

Psychology, Rush Limbaugh and the Faith Forum

A blog on planets and possibilities by master astrologer Lynn Hayes.

Flower Mandalas

08/12/08 12:01am

Call for Submissions to a Literary Zine

A conversation about art, healing, and transformation with David J. Bookbinder

Faith & Your World

Idol Chatter

08/19/08 1:30pm

Enter to Win: Rebecca St James' New Devotional

Reviews and video clips of movies, TV shows, music, and books, giveaway contests, and debates about celebrity news and faith in pop-culture.

Windows & Doors

08/18/08 12:12pm

The Limits of Forgiveness

Brad Hirschfield, iconoclastic rabbi and author of "You Don't Have to Be Wrong for Me to Be Right," blogs about politics, pop culture, and how to find personal meaning in contemporary life.

Pontifications

08/19/08 12:53pm

Archbishop Chaput: More on the Politics of Abortion

David Gibson, award-winning religion writer, blogs about all things Catholic, from politics to pop culture.

Gospel Soundcheck

08/19/08 11:57am

Katy Perry's parents sound off about their daughter's 'I Kissed A Girl'

Joanne Brokaw reviews, interviews, and provides commentary on your favorite Christian music and artists.

J-Walking

08/17/08 12:31am

Obama's very big night in the desert...

David Kuo, author of "Tempting Faith" and former Special Assistant to the President in George W. Bush's White House, blogs about religion and politics, and his ongoing walk with Jesus.

Feiler Faster

06/21/08 8:59pm

Black Jews Rising

Bestselling author Bruce Feiler's books include "Abraham," "Where God Was Born," and "Walking the Bible." His wide-ranging blog covers everything from faith in the news to Middle East politics to kids and caffeine.

God's Politics:A Step Forward on Abortion (by Jim Wallis)

08/14/08 1:29pm

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God's Politics:Response to Readers (by Jim Wallis)

08/15/08 5:16pm

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God's Politics:Will an Apology for Slavery Lead to Real Repentance? (by Ben Sanders III)

08/08/08 10:02am

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God-o-Meter:Rick Warren to God-o-Meter: Obama, Dems Can't Just Talk Faith

08/18/08 12:45am

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Beyond Blue:10 Things I Would Change ... If I Were Dying

08/07/08 10:00am

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Crunchy Con:Reconsidering the value of Saddleback

08/18/08 8:31am

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Crunchy Con:The problem with Junie B. Jones

08/15/08 2:33pm

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