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New & Noteworthy: ‘Liberated at the Cross,’ Addiction Recovery, and More

Three culture recommendations from our editors.

From A Bridge to Life

More Than Sobriety

The documentary A Bridge to Life profiles a residential program in rural Virginia for men overcoming addiction; founder and pastor William Washington believes environment is key to sobriety. By centering structure, job training, and hope, the program boasts a 5% recidivism rate. PBS

For the Long Haul

The Soulwork of Justice, by Wesley Granberg-Michaelson, offers piercing clarity to those wanting to sustain justice work over many years. He argues that burnout-proof campaigning relies on a deeply rooted individual spirituality, suggesting Christians make four concrete shifts internally to refresh and sustain their work. Orbis

Meaning of the Cross

In Liberated at the Cross, Kristel Acevedo leads readers through a six-week devotional alongside a set of video resources. Each week, Acevedo considers a common faith misconception, urging Christians to instead pursue liberation in response to Jesus’ radical sacrifice. Available in Spanish and ideal for group study. IVP

This appears in the December 2025 issue of Sojourners