As AI floods our world with infinite content, something irreplaceable is calling us back to embodied, live, and unrepeatable human experiences.

In a time of social fragmentation, the marriage that took place during this year’s Super Bowl showed how public virtue can inspire communities and strengthen families.

As America nears its 250th anniversary, our growing cultural and political fractures, symbolized by a divided Super Bowl halftime, threaten the shared experiences that bind us together. Considering the upcoming halftime performance, Principal Mark Rodgers encourages fostering common ground by choosing unity without uniformity.

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.

Mark Rodgers reflects on Johnny Cash and rural decline, arguing that rebuilding social capital—through family and shared cultural meaning—is essential for renewed flourishing.

Clapham Staff’s media recommendations for the 2025 holiday season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Now introducing: Salt and Light Stories’ newest comic, Stories Shape Souls!

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?'"

Mark Rodgers reflects on Marvel’s newest “Fantastic Four,” and how it embodies Gen Z’s return to family and faith.

Band of Brothers writer-producer Erik Bork’s newest film, The Elephant in the Room, is out now!

Communications Manager Libby Scroggins reviews Pixar’s newest film, Elio– its strengths, and how its message got lost amidst the culture wars.

Principal Mark Rogers reviews James Gunn’s Superman, and considers how society’s reaction to the film speaks to a larger trend.

Clapham intern Grace Siepman reviews director Seth Worley’s newest film: Sketch.

Salt and Light Stories, a graphic novel launched by Clapham, introduces their newest comic series exploring the story and making of the film Silence.

Commemorating the 249th birthday of the United States, principal Mark Rodgers celebrates the establishment of religious freedom in America.

Senior Associate Anna Fronzaglia shares a broad, holistic vision of what it means to be “pro-life.”