Time to Test
The documentary film I Am Evidence sheds light on the growing number of untested rape kits in the U.S. Featuring testimonies of survivors, prosecutors, and advocates, the documentary investigates why this backlog exists and calls attention to those fighting for justice. HBO
Beyond Redemption?
Fifteen years ago, Bryan Bliss witnessed an execution that propelled him to seminary, a stint teaching classes at correctional facilities, and, ultimately, into writing We’ll Fly Away. This young adult novel tells the story of two friends, Luke and Toby, through Luke’s letters from death row. Greenwillow Books
Deep-Rooted Melodies
For her rhythmically bold new album Save Me, soul and R&B singer Liz Vice leaned on her own journey and “deep-rooted spirituality.” She describes the song “Brick by Brick” as a response to “the brokenness and beauty of humanity” and a call to “build our world together.” lizvice.com
Mentor Musings
Christian scholars, pastors, and leaders reflect on values and practice in Mentoring: Biblical, Theological, and Practical Perspectives. Featuring Walter Brueggemann, Katie Geneva Cannon, Cristian De La Rosa, and more, Mentoring examines ethics and gives “angles of vision into the gracious, expectant, and somewhat demanding mentor/mentee relationship.” Eerdmans
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