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In the Potter’s Hands
By Shannon Michael Jones Jeremiah 18:1-6 1The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying, 2 Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. 3 Then I went down to the potter’s house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. 4 And…
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Alien Youth: Skillet’s Most Ambitious Album Yet
By Shannon Michael Jones A year after the release of Invincible, Skillet returned with their fourth studio album, Alien Youth. Released on August 28, 2001, the album continued the musical direction established on Hey You, I Love Your Soul and refined on Invincible. I believe Invincible left Skillet at a turning point in their career.…
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Invincible: Skillet Enters the Digital Age
By Shannon Michael Jones My exploration of Skillet’s discography now brings me to Invincible, the band’s third studio album. Released on February 1, 2000, it captures Skillet at a pivotal moment as they pushed further into the industrial rock sound that would help shape their future. While the album still carries some of the electronic…
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The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
By Shannon Michael Jones I s it wrong to use artificial intelligence—or at least unethical? As AI technology rapidly becomes part of everyday life, opinions remain sharply divided over its role in creative fields such as writing, image generation, and video production. Some people view artificial intelligence as a valuable tool that enhances productivity,…
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Hey You, I Love Your Soul: The Album That Changed Skillet’s Sound
By Shannon Michael Jones After writing my review of Skillet, it only felt fitting to continue with a review of the band’s sophomore album, Hey You, I Love Your Soul. I also plan to continue revisiting and reviewing the rest of the band’s discography as the series progresses. I had the opportunity to see Skillet…
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Different Sound, Same Message: Church Cancellations of Magdalene Rose Spark Debate Over Judgment and Expression
By Shannon Michael Jones Christian metalcore singer Magdalene Rose recently shared on social media that several churches have canceled or altered appearances on her upcoming tour. “Several churches have called and either asked for me not to be on their shows, or they’ve completely canceled the show strictly based on the way I look…
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The Ancient Roots of All Hallows’ Eve: Exploring the Pagan Origins of Halloween
By Shannon Michael Jones The night air hums with excitement. Streets glow with the warm light of jack-o’-lanterns, their carved faces grinning from porches and windowsills. Children in bright costumes hurry from door to door, their laughter echoing against the chill of late October. Candles flicker behind gauzy curtains, and the scent of fallen leaves…
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Remembering Charlie Kirk: Reflecting on the Man Who Shaped a Movement
By Shannon Michael Jones What more can be said about Charlie Kirk that hasn’t already been said? The truth is, very little could capture the full measure of the man. He was taken from us far too soon, a bright and unyielding voice silenced in an instant. When I first heard the news, I…
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- In the Potter’s Hands
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- Invincible: Skillet Enters the Digital Age
- The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
- Hey You, I Love Your Soul: The Album That Changed Skillet’s Sound
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