PinnedHelp! I think I’m still a ChristianEmbracing tension in an often co-opted religion — It’s a rarity for me to be able to listen to “Christian” music without cringing these days. But there is a short list of songs I can stomach. One of the songs on that list is the title track from John Mark McMillan’s 2014 album “Borderland.” McMillan’s imagery is…Christianity8 min readChristianity8 min read
Pinned3 Lessons OCD Taught Me About LifeHow my journey with mental illness reframed my perspective, and could do the same for you — In the spring of 2020, something happened that turned my world upside down: I was diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. (Oh, and that other thing happened too…) Frankly, it couldn’t have come at a worse time in my life. On top of the lockdowns, elections, political unrest, (yadda yadda), we had…Ocd7 min readOcd7 min read
PinnedThe Myth of “Spiritual Life”A Reflection on the Way We Speak of Spirituality — A friend and I were chatting recently, checking in with each other on the usual stuff — how’s work? how’s your family? how are you handling the global pandemic? — when he said something that got me thinking. He told me he was doing “surprisingly well, given the circumstances.” He…Spiritual Life5 min readSpiritual Life5 min read
Pinned4 Books for Non-ReadersMust-reads for people who want to read more, but hate reading. — Truth is, anyone who says they don’t want to read more is either a full-time student, or trying to come off as dumb-er than they really are — in both cases, I don’t know if I’d trust their testimony. Theoretically, we all want to read more. (To be clear, it’s…Reading4 min readReading4 min read
Jan 10, 2020Member-onlyAndy Mineo Has a Point about Faith DeconstructionAs someone who writes poetry, I’m a huge fan of rap. On the other hand, even as someone who has given their whole life over to the Way of Christ, I can’t seem to get myself to enjoy “Christian” rap. That said, I have mad respect for Andy Mineo, and…Christianity3 min readChristianity3 min read
Sep 3, 2019Whose Enemy Are You?A Few Thoughts on Burning Coals and the Wrath of God — “If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.” - Proverbs 25:21–22 Writing to a collection of churches on the brink of total…Christianity3 min readChristianity3 min read
Published inStoryteller Revival·Jan 29, 2018How a Good Story Can Change Your MindWe’ve all been there. You’re in an argument with a friend, or spouse, or coworker, and you’re convinced that you hold the correct perspective until the dispute turns personal. Your rhetorical boxing partner fires off a dramatic account of their life— or your life, or the life of Hypothetical Person…Psychology5 min readPsychology5 min read
Jan 15, 2018The Rebirth of Storyteller CultureWhy does it feel like every bio you read online has the word “storyteller” in it? From rollercoaster designers to pastry chefs, it seems like everyone has claimed the title lately, and the trend doesn’t seem to be slowing down. If you’ve found yourself discussing things like story, design, or…Storytelling6 min readStorytelling6 min read
