A few classics, a handful of Christian living books, and one rom-com delighted the ears of The Banner’s Mixed Media editor.
Mixed Media
Reviews of books, movies, music, television, websites, and more, looking at the world of arts and entertainment from a Reformed perspective. To submit a review, click here.
In this follow-up to Simply Christian, Bible scholar and Anglican bishop N.T. Wright uses the Gospel of John to reveal how Christianity presents a compelling and relevant explanation for our world.
The Banner’s Mixed Media editor picks the Top 5 most transformative Christian non-fiction books she read in 2022.
Through candid conversations with host Julia Dennison, editor of Parents.com, each episode profiles a different famous parent, discussing everything from how their upbringing shaped who they are to their parenting philosophies.
A New York Times bestseller, this middle-grade novel tells the riveting story of a heroic girl who fights for her belief that water should be for everyone.
This book reminds us that when we know Jesus, we are free from the world’s definition of success.
The White Lotus is a comedy-drama anthology series on HBO that is set in Hawaii
San Diego-based collective Awaken Music, from the 10,000-member, multi-campus Awaken Church, releases its sophomore full-length album.
By advocating for putting immigrants in the center of the conversation, Karen Gonzalez helps readers grow in discipleship and recognize themselves in their immigrant neighbors.
In the ultimate Christmas comfort read, author Davis Bunn returns to Miramar Bay for a moving story of second chances, Christmas blessings, and the beauty of nature.
A refreshing book yields lessons from Mary, Joseph, et al; and a pair of festive movies add spirit and shine to holiday watching.
A lost-in-life businessman finds God on the golf course
This beautifully illustrated, poetic retelling of the Nativity story offers families a new and special way to celebrate Jesus’s birth.
A hitman with a target on his back attempts a daring rescue.
Get some of our top picks for reading, watching, and listening in September 2022.
Award-winning journalist and Calvin grad Katelyn Beaty explores the ways fame has reshaped the American church.
Marques Keith Brownlee posted his first video on Youtube in 2009 at age 14. Now he has millions of subscribers who tune in for his latest tech review.
A lyrical picture-book biography about a writer and master gardener who created beauty in a harsh island habitat that was visited by literary and artistic luminaries of her time.
The project, by former America’s Got Talent winner, contains 10 gorgeous covers of songs originally by legendary singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell.
Bittersweet is based on the premise that "light and dark, birth and death—bitter and sweet—are forever paired."
This illustrated, rhyming book will help parents explain to children the unique and wonderful message of God’s grace.
A guide for families of all backgrounds to celebrate cultural heritage and embrace inclusivity in the home and beyond.
An invitation to love like Jesus and step beyond distraction and division into the joy we long to experience—from the author of The Deeply Formed Life, winner of the Christianity Today Book Award
Check out our reviews of movies, music, and books for this month.