What practices can help us escape excessive consumption? How do we make ethical consumer choices? How do we reduce our environmental footprint?
Did Pope Francis Study at Regent?
Loren Wilkinson analyzes the theology behind Francis's latest encyclical and cheekily concludes that the Pope could easily have studied at Regent. Francis warns that the earth’s health is seriously threatened by a global consumer culture. more
Detox
According to blogger Sarah Bessey, we all need to detox from something: buying more, getting more likes on Facebook, or “devouring knowledge for our heads but never letting it seep into our hearts.” A detox can help us achieve the real transformation we crave. more
Consumed by Overconsumption
In this work of investigative journalism, Julia Cheung goes on a quest to define what “ethical shopping” really means and how to transform the idea into a personal practice. more
When Christianity Becomes a Brand
Skye Jethani, author of The Divine Commodity: Discovering a Faith Beyond Consumer Christianity, declares that the greatest threat to our faith is not atheism or secularism, but consumerism. more
A Few of My Favourite Things
If Regent College President Jeff Greenman was stranded on a desert island, what three things could he not live without? Hint: he gives serious thought to bringing his food processor. more
Love Never Fails: A Shopping Spree and the Ancient of Days
In this gripping story about an extravagant shopping spree in Hawai`i that tests her marriage and her relationship with God, Jessica Lipps finds love, forgiveness, and humility. more
The Whole Enchilada: An Interview with Adam Back
Adam Back's mixed media paintings and collages redeem what many of us consider the detritus of everyday life: old books, matchboxes, and trash found in the street. more
The Fair Trade Movement and Level Ground Coffee
Hugo Ciro's fair trade coffee business empowers farmers in the same region of Colombia where he grew up. His business model is based on sustainability, fair wages, and mutual benefit. more
Renos, the Sustainable Way
As the manager of JustRenos, Curtis Ozirney is struck by the unnecessary waste generated by home and business renovations. He offers advice on renovating with sustainability, quality, and longevity in mind. more
Moriah Pie: A Pay-as-You're-Able Pizza Café
At Moriah Pie, Erin and Robert Lockridge serve pizza, soup, salad, and pie from ingredients they've either grown themselves or sourced locally. Customers pay what they can. The café is thriving, and healing a community that was on the decline. more
10 Reasons to Consume Less
Less debt. Less time caring for possessions. Less lifestyle envy. Faced with this list of "top 10" reasons to stop owning so much stuff, it's hard to justify why we're not all jumping on the minimalist bandwagon. more
Jeff Greenman Becomes Regent College's Fifth President
Jeffrey Greenman was appointed the fifth president of Regent College in February 2015. Jeff's Presidential Installation takes place October 24, 2015. In the Pulse section, you can find more Regent College news, announcements, and events. more
Divine Sex: A Compelling Vision for Christian Relationships in a Hypersexualized Age
Former Regent student Jonathan Grant helps Christian leaders understand the cultural forces that make the church's teaching on sex and relationships ineffective in the lives of today's young adults, and offers an alternative vision. more