Colloquium

Ginger Schiffmayer - Life and Death

An interview with our Editor-in-Chief Ginger Schiffmayer on her article “A Gospel of Life, a Culture of Death.” In her returning interview, our conversation touches on the rise of poltical violence, the manifestations of death in true crime shows and social media, and how to gain a deeper appreciation of human dignity. Our conversation also touches on Ginger’s future beyond Cogitare.

Dr. Joshua Mayo - The Good Books

An interview with Professor of English Dr. Joshua Mayo on The Good Books. Our conversation touches on the history of the “Good Books” movement, how the Good Books prepare students for the great works of literature, and the memories he and his students will cherish from his experimental course on the subject.

Alaina Donnell - Daily Worship: Remembering the Eternal

An interview with staff writer Alaina Donnell on her article "Daily Worship: Remembering the Eternal." Our conversation touches on beauty of noticing, the act of beholding, and the lessons in eternity that surround us. Read her article here: https://cogitaremag.com/eternity/

Abigail Kengor - The Liturgy of Labor

An interview with contributing writer Abigail Kengor on her article "The Liturgy of Labor." Our conversation touches on the impact of sin on our labor, the power of grace to redeem work, and the model Jesus Christ provides as the perfect laborer. You can find Abigail's full article here: https://cogitaremag.com/?p=2472

Braedon Weigle - You Should Try Lent

An interview with contributing writer Braedon Weigle on his article "You Should Try Lent." Our conversation touches on the church calendar, the meaning of Ash Wednesday, and how the disciplines of engagement and abstinence bring us closer to God. You can read his article here: https://cogitaremag.com/?p=2515