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Sojourners Magazine: September-October 2026

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Seeking truth in an era of media outrage.

Features

The Bible says “be watchful,” not “be perpetually outraged.”
by
Christina Littlefield
Magazine
Features
Christian theology hasn’t been kind to snakes. It’s time to rethink that.
by
Josina Guess
How these pastors preach on politics in a divisive age.
by
Ken Chitwood

Voices

Voices
Mobilizing Hope
God-talk on the campaign trail, minus the cringe.
Voices
From The Editors
An introduction to the September-October issue of ‘Sojourners.’
by The Editors
Voices
Commentary
Praying doesn’t mean God is on our side.
by
Liz Cooledge Jenkins
Reenvisioning labor so that everyone can flourish.
by
Tracey L. Freiberg
Voices
Columns
Sometimes the world is very small.
by
Rose Marie Berger
Both then and now, the promise of secret knowledge is tempting.
by
Liuan Huska
Voices
Eyewitness
The unique ministry of an Appalachian Trail chaplain.
by
Jeff Wadley

Vision

Vision
Culture
‘Disclosure Day’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ both featured rebellious nuns, but we’ve seen this trend before.
by
Jenna Barnett
A pair of documentaries highlight local institutions that provided what Christians wouldn’t.
by
Jim McDermott
Exploring the tension between physical violence and repressed sexual desire.
by
Sergio Lopez
Vision
Books
Three culture recommendations from our editors.
by
The Editors
Deesha Philyaw’s new satirical novel unpacks the burden of perfection placed on Black church women.
by
Deirdre Jonese Austin
Darcey Steinke’s ‘This Is the Door’ shows us how.
by
Liz Cooledge Jenkins
Vision
Poetry
A poem.
by
iyree jarrett
Vision
Living The Word
September reflections on scripture from the ‘Revised Common Lectionary,’ Cycle A.
by
Kyndall Rae Rothaus
October reflections on scripture from the ‘Revised Common Lectionary,’ Cycle A.
by
Kyndall Rae Rothaus
Vision
H'rumphs
Hot Halloween. Cold cider.
by
Matt Murphy