Cody Benjamin

Christian film is expanding into all genres, from cult horror to workplace comedy to Old Hollywood biopics. How did we get here, and what's next? www.christianitytoday.com/2026/09/wher...

It's easy to praise God after a touchdown. How about after a crushing injury or interception? I spoke with the NFL quarterbacks who found Jesus in defeat: www.christianitytoday.com/2026/09/the-...

"If Jesus were here, he'd be flipping pancakes." I went to the Minnesota State Fair to report on the last two church stands at the fair. Can they survive? Why do they try? New story at @christianitytoday.com: www.christianitytoday.com/2026/09/minn...

Christopher Nolan's epics once tipped toward hope and sacrifice. "The Odyssey" continues his trend toward cautionary tales about humanity's empty, destructive pursuits. www.christianitytoday.com/2026/07/chri...

New for @christianitytoday.com, how two Uber drivers—a California pastor and a New Jersey salesman—found God while chauffeuring partygoers, recovering addicts, and ex-churchgoers: www.christianitytoday.com/2026/07/uber...

#YoungWashington, the new George Washington biopic from Angel Studios, is a flawed but engaging flyby of the Founding Father's origins. Full review for Christianity Today: www.christianitytoday.com/2026/06/youn...

New for Christianity Today, a roundup of World Cup stars who are vocal about God: www.christianitytoday.com/2026/06/2026...

Love thy neighbor ... by starting a business? A new ministry is trying to combat poverty by growing entrepreneurs inside the church. It's impacting Charlottesville and beyond. New for Christianity Today: www.christianitytoday.com/2026/05/chur...

Lots of players thanked God during the NFL draft. Jaden Ivey, meanwhile, is still out of the NBA. For Christianity Today: What are the unspoken limits to athletes sharing faith? www.christianitytoday.com/2026/04/jade...

Fair or not, the NFL sent a message to Shedeur Sanders. But the QB's dramatic draft-day slide to the #Browns could end up being the best thing for the big-name rookie. New column: www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/why...

No matter how the Eagles' season ends, Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni deserve so much respect for not only reaching a second Super Bowl in three years, but reuniting/steadying a locker room to get there. Talent (i.e. Saquon!) helps. But the Birds have discipline and drive again.

Jalen Hurts in December: "I don't care how it looks. ... But [we're] gonna win." Maybe we should take him seriously? New column on why the #Eagles (and their QB) deserve more credit for winning "ugly": www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/who...

Jalen Hurts may not always play the prettiest, but unlike plenty of top QBs, he’s rock-steady at job No. 1 (ball security) when it matters most. In six playoff games since 2022, he has one (1) turnover. Perfect? No. A tone-setter for the Eagles’ all-star lineup? Absolutely.

MINNEAPOLIS — For three months, Sam Darnold was a folk hero. In the two games that mattered most, he froze up like the Vikings' home state. What's next for Minnesota and its complicated quarterback? New column for CBS Sports: www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/sam...

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota fans don't just know disappointment; they expect it. But we can't ignore this Vikings team any longer. Sam Darnold's been special, and he's got a complete team by his side. New column on a title-worthy squad that's avoided the hype: www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/its...

Asked Justin Jefferson about the defining characteristic of these Vikings: “We’re relentless.” Says there are “countless times” they could’ve folded, but their talent is used to “picking each other up.” In other words, a complete team. The 14-2 record backs it up.

Spoke with Eagles legend Brian Dawkins about the team's recent friction, which he believes can be a positive force going into the playoffs: "There's a whole lot of maturing going on in Philadelphia." Full story: www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/bri...