Articles
Steve Rabey has written more than 2,000 articles for…
Newspapers, including: New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Dallas Morning News, Houston Chronicle, Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune and wire services.
Magazines, including: Christianity Today, Charisma, New Age, Publishers Weekly, Sojourners, Catholic Digest, The American Spectator, Christian Research Journal, The Wittenburg Door.
Here’s a sampling:
Steve’s Bill Gaither profile in Washington Post
He’s may not be an A-list celebrity, but Gaither is the most influential gospel musician of the past half century: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/12/AR2008121203684.html
Vampire Family Values
Explore the ways Mormon teachings on sexuality and diet show up in the “Twilight” movie and novels: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/479/story/368389.html
The Spiritual Legacy of the 60s
The 40th anniversary of the Woodstock festival provided Steve with an opportunity to examine how the sixties generation transformed American religion.
See the article: http://www.kansascity.com/255/story/1370890.html
And see bloggers’ responses by: Terry Mattingly of GetReligion http://www.getreligion.org/?p=16350
Paul Asay of PurposeDriven http://blog.purposedriven.com/bodyparts/?tag=woodstock
Star Spangled Bible
Just in time for the Fourth of July, a publisher has released a new “American Patriot’s Bible” that will cheer those who equate love of God with love of country.
See the article: http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2009-07-01-patriots-bible_N.htm?csp=34
Purpose Driven Profiles
Steve interviewed a dozen experts for the web site affiliated with Rick Warren. Here are eight of the best interviews.
Andy Stanley
http://www.purposedriven.com/article.do?method=articlePage&contentId=136516
Dallas Willard
http://www.purposedriven.com/article.do?method=articlePage&contentId=141243
Mandisa
http://www.purposedriven.com/article.do?method=articlePage&contentId=139807
Andy Crouch
http://www.purposedriven.com/article.do?method=articlePage&contentId=138496
Amy Grant
http://www.purposedriven.com/article.do?method=articlePage&contentId=137929
George Barna
http://www.purposedriven.com/article.do?method=articlePage&contentId=600001154
Jim Burns
http://www.purposedriven.com/article.do?method=articlePage&contentId=142040
Craig Evans (co-author with N. T. Wright)
http://www.purposedriven.com/article.do?method=articlePage&contentId=129948
Gazette.com
Steve wrote about one of the many dogs featured in the movie “Marley & Me.”
http://www.gazette.com/articles/movie-46538-middleton-kept.html
Inside “The Shack”
“The Shack,” a novel of horror and healing that was rejected by more than a dozen publishers, has sold more than two million copies to become the bestselling religion book of the past year.
Author William “Paul” Young says he wasn’t writing for the masses but for a small circle of family and friends. But his story was so raw and powerful that it has touched thousands of readers and turned Young into a sudden, if unlikely, celebrity. Steve interviewed Young about his life, his book, and his plans for the future.
http://www.religionnews.com/index.php?/rnstext/the_shack_proves_an_unlikely_success_story/
Smothers Brothers still singing, joking, and arguing about who mom loves most
To read a recent article about the funny-but-serious Smothers Brothers, visit here:
http://www.gazette.com/entertainment/brothers_39608___article.html/dick_says.html
Lewis Black: Between Blasphemy and Belief
The mad-as-hell comedian talks about his book, “Me of Little Faith,” and his ongoing spiritual journey:
http://www.gazette.com/entertainment/belief_39417___article.html/black_blasphemy.html
Think we’ve got it bad?
Sure, the economy is bad. But we’re not as bad off as the Depression-era Okies that Steinbeck wrote about in “The Grapes of Wrath,” which became a Tony Award-winning play, and which was recently brough to the stage in Colorado:
http://www.gazette.com/entertainment/family_40709___article.html/play_says.html
Oprah’s Gospel
(20+ Christian newspapers)
This syndicated article on rising evangelical criticism about the spiritual views of Oprah Winfrey and her TV guests has generated significant buzz.
To see the original article visit: www.christianexaminer.com/Articles/Articles%20May08/Art_May08_02.html
To see the Kansas City Star’s article visit:
www.kansascity.com/255/story/672332.html
Visit USA Today’s web site to see the Religion News Service story by Adelle Banks:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2008-07-07-oprah-christian_N.htm
C.S. Lewis’s Narnia
Charisma
This cover story explores the man behind the fantasy world of Narnia, the setting for a series of bestselling books and, now, movies.
www.charismamag.com/display.php?id=12097
Amy Grant’s “Comeback”
New York Times
The pioneering Christian artist deals with sin, sagging sales and a critical fan base.
The ‘60s Revisited
Christian Research Journal
Bill Clinton said: “If you look back on the sixties…and think there was more good than harm, you’re probably a Democrat. If you think there was more harm than good, you’re probably a Republican.”
This article, which was named best freelance article of the year by the Evangelical Press Association, looks at the spiritual legacy of this important decade.
www.equip.org/atf/cf/%7B9C4EE03A-F988-4091-84BD-F8E70A3B0215%7D/JAS060.pdf
Air Force Religion Battle
Religion News Service
An angry debate over the role of faith and evangelism creates controversy at the U. S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.
You can read the story by visiting the web site of the Pew Forum On Religion & Public Life:
http://pewforum.org/news/display.php?NewsID=4919
Christian Books are Big Business
Christianity Today
This cover story shows that in today’s post-“Left Behind” era, Christian publishing is all about agents, deals and platform.
www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2002/april22/1.26.html
Jewish Music Reborn
New Age
Mystics and musicians are leading a rebirth of traditional Jewish music, recreating traditional sounds and themes in stunning contemporary releases.
Steve is also the editor of YouthWorker Journal. For info and free subscription info, see: www.youthworker.com
