On Faith & Media

Reconsidering Culture

Christopher Heffron October 6, 2020

Television, film, music, podcasts, and YouTube color (and in some cases discolor) our faith lives significantly. As a magazine, we want to address that in ways that better serve you, our readers.

White Savior: A Look at Race and Religion

Christopher Heffron July 6, 2020

Though keeping ourselves informed on the racial divide is important, sometimes we can find information and inspiration along the pop-culture landscape.

Great Podcasts: Dolly Parton’s America

Christopher Heffron May 23, 2020

"You've paid a lot of money to come here tonight, " Dolly Parton once said to an adoring London crowd, "and I want you to know that I appreciate it because I do need the money. You'd be amazed at ...

Don Cheadle stars in a scene from the movie "Hotel Rwanda." The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 -- parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. (CNS photo from United Artists) (Oct. 19, 2009) See MEDIA NOTEBOOK Oct. 19, 2009.

Hollywood and Holiness: How Film Can Be a Teacher

Christopher Heffron May 13, 2020

Father Richard Leonard, an Australian Jesuit and media expert, explains how film can be a gateway to God.

UglyDolls A factory produces different kinds of felt dolls, and all of them must pass through quality control inspection. When a doll is deemed imperfect, it is sent to a hidden and remote inlet along the shoreline called Uglyville.