For decades, one name was ubiquitous in American evangelical homes: Focus on the Family. And one man’s name was nearly synonymous with it: James Dobson. Read More
The following were Richard Flory’s opening remarks at the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture’s Compelling Preaching Across Divides conference, held on November 20, 2024. Read More
Newsweek asked CRCC's Richard Flory whether an "Evangelicals for Harris" advertisement featuring the late Rev. Billy Graham would be effective with voters. Read More
The USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture is launching a new project that seeks to help faith leaders think about their preaching in an ever-changing social and cultural landscape. Read More
Rick Warren, founder and pastor of Saddleback Church, is challenging the Southern Baptist Convention’s (SBC) belief that women should not be pastors in their church. The Washington Post interviewed the CRCC’s executive director, Richard Flory, about his thoughts on Warren’s disagreement with SBC. Read More
The "He Gets Us" ad campaign has caused debate about its portrayal of Jesus, but Jesus always has had many faces in American culture. The Wall Street Journal describes how various Christian churches and movements have portrayed Jesus over the years, quoting the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture's Richard Flory. Read More
Will congregations recover after the trauma of the pandemic? Will Twitter survive Elon Musk? Or will alternative social media platforms provide a better home for thriving communities? What will become of all the diversity, equity and inclusion efforts spurred by the murder of George Floyd, now that racial justice is not making headlines? Locally, can progressive movements use newfound positions of power to make a dent in the social issues that plague Los Angeles? Read More
The National Museum of American Religion is slated to open in Washington, DC in 2026. It seems strange that in the nation’s capital, where there is a museum for everything, there is not yet an official museum of religion. Read More
Fuller Seminary President Mark Labberton provides insights on developing ministries that address the needs and realities of the world, while cultivating an intentional awareness of God’s work and leading with openness, humility and a spirit of gratitude. Read More
Awaken Church in San Diego -- part of a Christian movement that seeks to shape American society – is launching a “university.” Training schools are part evangelical history, Richard Flory tells the Times of San Diego. Read More
