The Book of Clarence: Some Initial Thoughts
It’s late and I just got home from seeing The Book of Clarence in the theater and I have no…
Tag: Jesus
Jesus is Good, Not Monarchy
The Advent season—with its royal purple liturgical color and symbols of kingship—has inspired Peter Leithart to write a brief and…
From Volk to Spoke: Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Transformational Encounter with the Black Christ in Harlem
It goes without saying that the United States is nearing the end of an election season unlike any we’ve seen…
‘The Snake’ vs. ‘The Good Samaritan’: Two Diametrically Opposed Teachings and a Choice of Discipleship
Stories are powerful because they draw us in. Stories engage our imaginations, evoke our emotions, and motivate us to take…
Subverting White Discipleship and the Myth of an Apolitical Jesus, Part 2: Divided by Race
#BecauseofRHE This week Rachel Held Evans tragically passed away and I’ve been in shock, angry, and grieving. I had no…
Subverting White Discipleship and the Myth of an Apolitical Jesus, Part 1: Seeking the Shalom of Babylon
Two topics of discussion are said to be taboo in ‘polite company’: religion and politics. But since I don’t even know…
We Need to Talk About the “Word of God”: Adventures in Missing the Point of the Bible
There’s a scene I’ve witnessed unfold far too many times online in the past decade or so. It often begins…
Renewing Hermeneutics: My New eBook
Everyone who reads the Bible, interprets the Bible. So, the question is only whether we will interpret the Bible well,…
Teaching at Rescued (VIDEO)
Being a part of the teaching team at Rescued Church has been an amazing experience. The synergy that Rick, Mako,…
New Podcast!
I’m very happy to announce that I’ve finally started a podcast after many years of toying with the idea. The…