Summer Talk - Ryan and the Real Empathy Machine
A looser summer talk about the power of story in Lars and the Real Girl
Tagged "Church"
These posts discuss church, both in the abstract of its purpose as well as some practicalities of operations.
Religious Legacy in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has a few great things to say about religious legacy and kingdom-building.
Church and Theological Background
My theological and church background includes United, Anabaptist, liberationist, and liturgical.
Preaching
I occasionally preach. Here's how I think about things like my context, Scripture, and its role in the service.
Recycling Christianity
A sermon about Christian nationalism, identity, and being a public voice for a better way.
Appetizer of the Way
Communion is an appetizer of the Kingdom of God, embodied and inclusive. Includes some notes that didn't get into the final sermon or Adult Education session.
Allegiance to a Label
A meditation on abandoning the language of evangelicalism.
Game of Thrones Season 5
Game of Thrones season 5 had some good things to say about the status quo, breaking down walls, and the dangers of merging church and state.
Review: Searching for Sunday
Search for Sunday has many profound insights, even if its format is a bit of a stretch.
We Need Confession
An invitation to humble healthy confession.