Shane Idleman

An open letter to our leaders: churches must not be handcuffed
An open letter to our leaders: churches must not be handcuffed

I'm not dismissing Covid-19, but our response to it could prove to be far more deadly and destructive than the virus itself.

COVID-19: eight things you need to know from a pastoral perspective
COVID-19: eight things you need to know from a pastoral perspective

We are all affected by this turbulent moment in our world's history, but the Bible does provide solid choices in unstable times.

A pastor's abortion regret
A pastor's abortion regret

Approximately 28 years ago, as a prodigal, I conceded to my girlfriend's request to abort our child around the 5th week of conception. The pain of that decision still haunts me today.

Should Christians drink alcohol?
Should Christians drink alcohol?

The person who consumes alcohol walks a very fine line between freedom and sin, responsibility and carelessness, liberty and abuse

Does science confirm what the Bible teaches about creation in Genesis?
Does science confirm what the Bible teaches about creation in Genesis?

Really, the fine tuning of the universe is impossible without a Creator.

Pastors are called to defend the truth but too many are running from it
Pastors are called to defend the truth but too many are running from it

Truth be told, life would be much easier if I took a secular job and avoided controversy.