Latest news: More from GCR Task Force files; Mel Gibson’s latest project; what are churchgoers ambivalent about?

October 17, 2025

Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.

First person: Peanuts 75th anniversary stirs lifelong memories

October 16, 2025

From seven newspapers on that first day, Peanuts grew to be published daily in 2,600 papers, read by 355 million people in 21 languages across 75 countries.

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First person: A turning point for our nation

October 15, 2025

“I am convinced our nation has reached a decisive turning point,” writes Rob Jackson of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions.

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First person: Look for ‘golden calf’ when winning matters more than integrity

October 14, 2025

“If a coach lies to cover a questionable timeout, that may seem minor compared to other sins, but the message is major. If a player cheats by deception and the coach stays silent, the silence speaks louder than any sermon. Kids notice.”

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 19

October 13, 2025

Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 19, written by Adam Winn, Ph.D., Chair and Professor, Department of Biblical and Religious Studies at Samford University.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 19

October 13, 2025

Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for October 19, written by Robert Olsen, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Christian Studies, University of Mobile.