Thinking Faith Network

30/10/2026

August Francke, Beggars, Orphans and God’s Provision https://thinkfaith.net/2026/10/30/august-francke-beggars-orphans-and-gods-provision August Herman Francke (1663-1727) was one of the most inspiring Christians who ever lived. He lived in Halle which is near Leipzig in Germany. (Latest RealityBites blog post)

16/10/2026

We have a milestone to celebrate, two Iron Sharpens Iron conversations, and some exciting news! *NEW* - https://mailchi.mp/b32725be002f/september2026

16/10/2026

More Than a Resource? Christian Faith in Reconciliation and Peacebuilding https://thinkfaith.net/2026/10/16/more-than-a-resource-christian-faith-in-reconciliation-and-peacebuilding Silvia García Portilla writes about fruit from a Christian approach to peacmaking. Peacebuilding and religion are two concepts for which little consensus exists on how to define or understand them. (Latest Faith-in-Scholarship blog post)

25/09/2026

A Christian Critique of Aikido and its Mystical Origins https://thinkfaith.net/2026/09/25/a-christian-critique-of-aikido-and-its-mystical-origins Omoto is a mystical faith, founded by an illiterate Japanese widow Nao Deguchi in 1892. The faith was further unfolded by her co-founder and son-in-law, Onisaburo Deguchi (1871-1948). (Latest RealityBites blog post)

29/08/2026

Two Ladies on the Titanic https://thinkfaith.net/2026/08/29/two-ladies-on-the-titanic Gertrude and Samantha had been pals for many years. Both had attended the famous Cheltenham Ladies College that had instilled in them a profound respect for knowledge and learning. (Latest RealityBites blog post)

29/06/2026

Serving God and Idols in Football https://thinkfaith.net/2026/06/29/serving-god-and-idols-in-football Do you have world cup fever? It’s all kicking off as we hear about footballers and fans weeping and wailing as their beloved teams are dumped out of the world cup. (Latest RealityBites blog post)

02/06/2026

We published May’s newsletter over the weekend. Enjoy!

This month: Mark Roques on Corrie ten Boom, upcoming Iron Sharpens Iron events, and news of Reformational philosophy books donated to libraries.

28/05/2026

Who put a curse on World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit? https://thinkfaith.net/2026/05/28/who-put-a-curse-on-world-cup-winner-emmanuel-petit The World Cup is starting very soon and this article honours this excitement. Emmanuel Petit is a French former professional footballer. (Latest RealityBites blog post)

The World Cup is starting very soon and this article honours this excitement. Emmanuel Petit is a French former professional footballer. He is best known for scoring in the 1998 World Cup Final and winning Read more

11/05/2026

Waking up to the law side of reality https://thinkfaith.net/2026/05/11/waking-up-to-the-law-side-of-reality Most of what we study is invisible, intangible, not even a thing. That isn’t a criticism; rather, I believe this is a profound realisation that shows how scholarship assumes a more-than-material world. (Latest Faith-in-Scholarship blog post)

29/04/2026

The Inspiring Story of Corrie ten Boom and the Concert Pianist https://thinkfaith.net/2026/04/29/the-inspiring-story-of-corrie-ten-boom-and-the-concert-pianist When we think about a concentration camp we are immediately confronted with human depravity and cruelty. The guards in these camps were brutal and merciless. (Latest RealityBites blog post)

When we think about a concentration camp we are immediately confronted with human depravity and cruelty. The guards in these camps were brutal and merciless. The N**i creed proclaimed that many people, including Jewish and Read more