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Dr. Jessica Johnson: Churches must address youth needs post-COVID

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The Pew Research Center has been tracking how the COVID-19 pandemic affected attendance at religious services since 2020, and I have been closely following their survey results out of personal interest as an earnest churchgoer and worship leader.

Dr. Jessica Johnson: ‘Mermaid’ tale not really about racial diversity

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I finally had some extra time this week to take in the Disney live-action remake of its 1989 animated film, “The Little Mermaid.” I had watched Halle Bailey, the African-American actress and singer cast as Ariel, perform the movie’s beloved song “Part of Your World” on “American Idol” prior to its release. Bailey nailed every note while lending her own uniqueness to the original score, and it was the perfect promotion for those anxiously awaiting the retelling of this treasured story.

Dr. Jessica Johnson: Jim Brown’s legacy with civil rights

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As sports articles have been honoring the football legacy of Jim Brown in the wake of his passing at age 87 last month, many tributes have included the famous 1967 photo of the Cleveland Summit, also known as the Ali Summit.

Dr. Jessica Johnson: Teen girls’ mental health crisis

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As Mental Health Awareness Month is nearing its end, I reflected on how the mental health crisis among teenage girls is receiving more attention from researchers.

Dr. Jessica Johnson: Foreman biopic a knockout

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“Nothing ever came easy. Every day was a fight.”

Dr. Jessica Johnson: The meaning of life

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While making copies at one of the local Columbus library branches last week, I overheard an intriguing conversation that would be an excellent commencement theme for this year’s high school and college graduates.

Dr. Jessica Johnson: Stroud brings himself, faith to pro football

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The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, with sports analysts already in the process of drawing up mock draft prospects for next year’s college stars.

Dr. Jessica Johnson: Franciscan students put down smartphones

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If you proposed a challenge to Gen Z college students to discard their smartphones while they are pursuing their degrees, how many do you think would take you up on it? Well, some students at Steubenville, Ohio’s Franciscan University, a Catholic institution, are doing just that. They have made a significant choice to focus on their faith in God, prayer and their in-person relationships with their peers.

Dr. Jessica Johnson: Choosing life after shooting

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During my three-day commute to work in Lima, on U.S. 33 West, I pass a sign designed by GospelBillboards.org that reads “Abandon VIOLENCE. Choose life in JESUS.”

Dr. Jessica Johnson: Troubling politics in Tennessee

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“And I know that rules sometimes have to be broken, and sometimes you have to get in good trouble.” — Tennessee Rep. Gloria Johnson