On Finding A Simple Gospel
March 16, 2018
We can’t keep arguing over theology or politics. How do we get back to the simple gospel? What does that even look like? … More On Finding A Simple Gospel
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Modern Church: The End Is Near
October 1, 2017
The Starving, Dying, Western Church This generation has had it with the Sunday box church model. You know what I mean, the get up and go to a big box with a few hundred people in it, get ignored by everyone except the greeters, sing some songs, hear a message then leave model (bonus points … More Modern Church: The End Is Near
Should Your Church Die?
September 20, 2017
Church as we know it is dying, and fast. About 200 churches a week are closing their doors, which comes out to around 11,000 a year. The church that millenials grew up in was on shaky ground then, and will probably be mostly gone before the next generation. For most church leaders, who make their … More Should Your Church Die?
Who’s the King of Your Wild Things?
September 9, 2017
Wild things lurk within you. Do you know them, and more importantly, who keeps them in line? I recently… … More Who’s the King of Your Wild Things?
The Nashville Statement, CPR, and You
September 3, 2017
In light of the extreme suffering from Hurricane Harvey, claims that the hurricane was somehow God’s punishment for Homosexuality, white supremacists marching, and millions of Christians frantically trying to say “that’s not what we believe!” a conservative group calling themselves a “coalition for biblical sexuality” has released The Nashville Statement. There couldn’t have been a … More The Nashville Statement, CPR, and You
You Aren’t Angry Enough
August 27, 2017
Anger is one of the greatest gifts given to us as human beings, and when we shut down or repress it, we dull the fire inside of us until we practically go dark. If we don’t embrace this foundational emotion… … More You Aren’t Angry Enough
Why Following The Bible Will Get You Lost
July 28, 2017
This weekend I was driving down to LA with a very passionate fundamentalist Christian. She said some things (probably closer to “shouted” some things) that are worth talking about. We’ll call her Melanie. “Some Christians get so smart they become dumb. I receive the Bible like a Child, the way Jesus told me to.” -Mel … More Why Following The Bible Will Get You Lost
I Don’t Believe in Jesus Christ II
March 23, 2017
God doesn’t want to take away your doubt. He’s inviting you to pursue it! … More I Don’t Believe in Jesus Christ II
“Faith” is Hurting Us
March 8, 2017
“Just have faith” is an empty platitude. How do we seek truth and “have faith” at once? … More “Faith” is Hurting Us
How a Suicide Attempt Saved My Faith
November 14, 2013
“I might as well f*cking do it. I’ve been thinking about it every day, and I think today is the day I’m finally going to.” I could tell she was serious, and part of me was scared. The tension was thick that day in Taco Bell. Yes, you read that right. I said Taco Bell. … More How a Suicide Attempt Saved My Faith
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