• Invincible: Skillet Enters the Digital Age

    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…

  • The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

    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,…

  • Hey You, I Love Your Soul: The Album That Changed Skillet’s Sound

    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…

  • Different Sound, Same Message: Church Cancellations of Magdalene Rose Spark Debate Over Judgment and Expression

    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…

  • The Ancient Roots of All Hallows’ Eve: Exploring the Pagan Origins of Halloween

    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…

  • Remembering Charlie Kirk: Reflecting on the Man Who Shaped a Movement

    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…

  • Cultivating the Fruits of the Spirit: Living a Spirit-Filled Life

    Cultivating the Fruits of the Spirit: Living a Spirit-Filled Life

    By Shannon Michael Jones   Freedom in Christ doesn’t mean doing whatever we want. True freedom is choosing daily to let the Spirit guide our thoughts, words, and actions—while our flesh constantly fights for control. This struggle between flesh and Spirit is not new; it is the very tension the Apostle Paul addressed in his…

  • Student wins right to display Bible verses in school parking spot following legal pressure

    Student wins right to display Bible verses in school parking spot following legal pressure

    By Shannon Michael Jones   In a major victory for Christian rights high school senior Sabrina Steffans is now allowed to decorate her parking space with a faith-based message.  In response to legal action from First Liberty Institute, a leading religious liberty firm, Grand Island High School near Buffalo, New York, has reversed course.  The…

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