“And Ye Shall Be Like God”
What if resisting transhumanism looks less like rejecting technologies and more like loving our neighbor as ourselves? By Joshua Rio-Ross
The Thinkers
Rather than an individual gifting, intelligence is properly understood as social—honed in community, where a ground of minds can be more than the sum of its parts. By Evan Tao
The Editors’ Recommendations for Holy Week
The Fare Forward Editors share the poems, movies, and music that deepen their Lenten meditations as we prepare to celebrate Easter.
Even Now
Patricia L. Hamilton’s latest collection poetically reveals how personal and cultural memories constellate our unfolding present. Review by Gloria Heffernan
The Death of Rabelais
In her new verse drama, J.C. Scharl takes on profound theological questions to remind us that their importance goes beyond abstract, academic musing. Review by Benjamin Myers
From Dropout to Doctorate
Both personal memoir and scholarly analysis, Terence Lester’s book provides advice on how to effectuate change and hope that change is possible. Review by Brenda Holston
The Hours
The Hours challenges us to embrace the darkness in pursuit of the divine. Review by Elizabeth Harlan-Ferlo
Love Crusadin’
Singer-songwriter Grace Lee’s debut album locates the flaws in the modern search for fulfillment through self-love. Review by John Kainer
Good Winter
The arc of the Midwest indie project Bon Iver, now potentially complete, is long and winding but finds its clearest expression in Christ. By Will Bryant
Wake Up Dead Man
The third Knives Out movie encourages a Christian spirit of generosity in the face of anger, despair, and doubt. Review by Maria Copeland
The Editors’ Best Of 2025
If you’re looking for additions to your read/watch list for 2026, try out a few of our favorites from 2025. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from the editors at Fare Forward!
Bridge Over Troubled Water
On Bridge Over Troubled Water, Simon & Garfunkel teach listeners how to say goodbye. Review by Charlotte McNamee