BCL Online Picks — June 25, 2026

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Toy Story 5 and encouraging children to play again, trusting our instincts to help others, humanity’s deepest problem, God’s truth versus “your truth,” and more are featured in this week’s online picks!

1. Parents Might Like “Toy Story 5” More than Kids Do. That’s OK.

What does Toy Story 5 have to say about raising children in a screen-saturated world? In this Gospel Coalition movie review, Brett McCracken explores the film’s surprisingly timely message and why it resonates with so many parents today. Read it here →

2. Mother’s Instinct Helps Save Hiker on the Pacific Crest Trail

What should we do when we sense that someone may be in trouble? In this moving 2018 CBS News “On the Road” segment, Steve Hartman tells the story of Nancy Abell, who became concerned about the safety of a young woman hiking alone on the Pacific Crest Trail. Rather than ignoring her instincts, Nancy took action—and her decision made all the difference. It’s a powerful reminder that caring for others often means stepping in when something doesn’t seem right. Watch it here →

3. You Need a New Heart, That’s What Jesus Does for Us

The Bible teaches that our deepest problem is not outward but inward—a corrupt heart. In this Substack article, pastor Campbell Markham explains how God gives his people new hearts through Christ, freeing them from slavery to sin so they can worship and obey him. Read it here →

4. 5 Reasons Churches Should Teach Theology to Children

Why should churches teach children theology as well as Bible stories? In this Crossway article, pastor Jon Nielson offers five compelling reasons why a strong theological foundation helps children understand Scripture and grow in Christian maturity. Read it here →

5. Why Is the Lord’s Supper Important?

Why did Jesus institute the Lord’s Supper on the night before his crucifixion? In this Ask Ligonier podcast, theologian W. Robert Godfrey explains how this sacrament strengthens believers by confirming Christ’s promises and pointing them to his saving work. Listen here →

6. God’s Truth Versus “Your Truth”

Why is the idea of “your truth” so appealing? In this Modern Reformation article, pastor and author Jonathan Landry Cruse shows how this ancient temptation continues to deceive people today and reminds believers to resist the devil by trusting God’s truth. Read it here →

7. Who Was Charles Haddon Spurgeon?

Why is Charles Spurgeon one of the most beloved preachers in church history? In this Ligonier Ministries article, pastor Stephen Nichols traces the remarkable life and enduring legacy of the “Prince of Preachers,” whose gospel-centered ministry continues to encourage Christians around the world. Read it here →