The Journal
Creative Capital at Work
Mark Rodgers invites readers into three storytelling projects from MORE Productions that carry forward the Clapham tradition of sharing creative capital to bear witness to faith and the common good.
Clapham’s 2025 Christmas Viewing Guide
Clapham Staff’s media recommendations for the 2025 holiday season.
Lessons and Carols to Rebuild Social Capital
Mark Rodgers and Sarah Robinson reflect on how holidays highlight the everyday strain of polarization, and argue that rebuilding social capital—through curiosity, humility, courage, and bridge-building at home—is essential for shared flourishing.
Road to Redemption or Radicalization?
Mark Rodgers considers the turn toward organized religion among young males suffering, and emphasizes the importance of good discipleship from their religious leaders as they look for stability.
Who are the Rich Men?
Mark Rodgers examines what Oliver Anthony’s musical appeal reveals about rural America, and extends an invitation to all of us to listen more carefully and uncover common ground.
The True Dividing Line: Part Two
Following up on our September newsletter, we consider what it how our understanding of truth is being reshaped in an age of digital media and AI, reminding us of the importance of critical thinking and shared dialogue to find common ground.
Stories Shape Souls
Now introducing: Salt and Light Stories’ newest comic, Stories Shape Souls!
The True Dividing Line
In the wake of violence and tragedy, we reflect on the line dividing good and evil within our own hearts, asking, 'What does Christ want from us?'"
Fantastic Family
Mark Rodgers reflects on Marvel’s newest “Fantastic Four,” and how it embodies Gen Z’s return to family and faith.
“The Elephant in the Room” Out Now!
Band of Brothers writer-producer Erik Bork’s newest film, The Elephant in the Room, is out now!
The Case for Elio
Communications Manager Libby Scroggins reviews Pixar’s newest film, Elio– its strengths, and how its message got lost amidst the culture wars.
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a Rorschach Test!
Principal Mark Rogers reviews James Gunn’s Superman, and considers how society’s reaction to the film speaks to a larger trend.
Whimsical, Wild, and Wise: Seth Worley’s Sketch Is a Summer Hit for the Whole Family
Clapham intern Grace Siepman reviews director Seth Worley’s newest film: Sketch.
Our Newest Substack Story: “Hidden: The Salt and Light of Silence”
Salt and Light Stories, a graphic novel launched by Clapham, introduces their newest comic series exploring the story and making of the film Silence.
These Truths
Commemorating the 249th birthday of the United States, principal Mark Rodgers celebrates the establishment of religious freedom in America.
On the Anniversary of Dobbs: Pro-Life Means Supporting Life at Every Stage
Senior Associate Anna Fronzaglia shares a broad, holistic vision of what it means to be “pro-life.”
The Sound of Something New
Senior Associate Juliet Vedral reflects on Clapham staff’s outing to Paul Simon’s Quiet Celebration—and the quiet beauty of hearing a new song.
Andor: An American Rorschach Test
Clapham Principal Mark Rodgers reflects on Andor as a political Rorschach test—and a timely warning about the fragility of freedom.
The Push for Parenthood: Understanding Pronatalism
Junior Associate Jonathan Markgraaff explores the emerging pronatalism movement—and considers how its narrative might serve the common good.