Confessions of a Freed Will Baptist (No, that’s not a Misspelling)
In the Protestant tradition, a defense for the freedom of the will has historically fallen to the Arminians. As a matter of fact, Arminian Baptists in the United States were given the derogatory name free willers by their Calvinist brethren—the name stuck and became the official, and personally owned, name of the Free Will Baptists.[1] Let me be clear: I am proud of my Free Will Baptist heritage, and I proudly own the label today....
HSF Conversations: On Feminism and Womanhood with Carrie Gress
In this episode of HSF Conversations, we are delighted and honored to talk with Dr. Carrie Gress. A homeschooling mother of five and fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington D.C., Dr. Gress holds a Ph.D. in philosophy from the Catholic University of America where she also serves as a scholar for the Institute of Human Ecology. She has written ten books and numerous articles for outlets such as Fox News, The Daily...
Searching for Stillness
by Emily Vickery The sun began its slow descent below the edge of the field. From our cover in a ditch, the tufts of plants around us began to take on an orange-hued glow. Aside from the occasional squirrel’s chatter or breeze through the winter wheat, the whole earth seemed to be still. My eyes scanned the tree line in front of us for movement, but the only sign of life was the quiet breathing of my husband beside me. Although the...
Bonds and Chains: First Wave Feminism and the Institution of Marriage
In August 2023, I posted an essay that explored the biblical characteristics of marriage, focusing on the institution’s theological context, civic role, and hierarchical structure as revealed in Scripture. The description of marriage I offered differs significantly from the one assumed in modern Western culture. Yet Western Civilization was deeply shaped by the Christian worldview of the institution. So, how have our families,...
John Murton on the Inspiration and Authority of Scripture
One of the great battles among twentieth-century Protestants has been the inspiration and authority of Scripture. However, debates regarding inspiration and authority had been engaged for many years prior. Even in the eighteenth century, prominent figures questioned the reliability of the biblical text as Enlightenment principles led some to question the miracles recorded in Scripture and the Mosaic authorship of the Pentateuch. Even...
Interviews on Christians in Culture
Last year three members from the HSF were involved in the publication of Christians in Culture, available at Amazon and Welch College Press. In recent months, Chris Talbot and Matthew Steven Bracey have had several interviews about the book in outlets including Colson Center, Better Together, and Everyday Theology. We commend them to you for your reference.
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