About the Author: Caleb J. Lines

Rev. Dr. Caleb J. Lines is an ordained minister with standing in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ. He has a passion for pursuing social justice for the marginalized, demonstrating the Good News of God’s radically inclusive love, and proclaiming a relevant message for today’s ever-changing world. He currently serves as the Senior Minister of University Christian Church in San Diego, the Co-Executive Director of Progressive Christianity.org, and Co-Host of the podcast “The Moonshine Jesus Show.” Caleb is the author of "The Great Digital Commission: Embracing Social Media for Church Growth and Transformation" Cascade Books, 2021), which quickly reached #1 on Amazon’s New Releases for Church Growth and was awarded a Silver Medal Illumination Book Award in Ministry/Mission. His views on the intersection of religion and public life have been featured in diverse national publications. Visit his website at calebjlines.com.
  • Week 52: Video Companion to "A 52-Week Progressive Christian Devotional"

    By Published On: December 19, 2024

    Transformation ought to be an essential part of Christianity, but all too often, it isn't.  ProgressiveChristianity.org Co-Executive Director Rev. Dr. Caleb Lines discusses how we must embrace change to experience true transformation.

  • Week 51: Video Companion to "A 52-Week Progressive Christian Devotional"

    By Published On: December 16, 2024

    Transformation ought to be an essential part of Christianity, but all too often, it isn't.  ProgressiveChristianity.org Co-Executive Director Rev. Dr. Caleb Lines discusses how we must embrace change to experience true transformation.

  • Week 50: Video Companion to "A 52-Week Progressive Christian Devotional"

    By Published On: December 13, 2024

    Transformation ought to be an essential part of Christianity, but all too often, it isn't.  ProgressiveChristianity.org Co-Executive Director Rev. Dr. Caleb Lines discusses how we must embrace change to experience true transformation.

  • Week 49: Video Companion to "A 52-Week Progressive Christian Devotional"

    By Published On: December 4, 2024

    Transformation ought to be an essential part of Christianity, but all too often, it isn't.  ProgressiveChristianity.org Co-Executive Director Rev. Dr. Caleb Lines discusses how we must embrace change to experience true transformation.

  • Week 48: Video Companion to "A 52-Week Progressive Christian Devotional"

    By Published On: November 27, 2024

    Transformation ought to be an essential part of Christianity, but all too often, it isn't.  ProgressiveChristianity.org Co-Executive Director Rev. Dr. Caleb Lines discusses how we must embrace change to experience true transformation.

  • Week 47: Video Companion to "A 52-Week Progressive Christian Devotional"

    By Published On: November 20, 2024

    Transformation ought to be an essential part of Christianity, but all too often, it isn't.  ProgressiveChristianity.org Co-Executive Director Rev. Dr. Caleb Lines discusses how we must embrace change to experience true transformation.

  • By Published On: November 18, 2024

    Need some hope after the election? Take a few moments and listen to Rev. Dr. Caleb J. Lines explain where to find God in difficult times.

  • Week 46: Video Companion to "A 52-Week Progressive Christian Devotional"

    By Published On: November 13, 2024

    Transformation ought to be an essential part of Christianity, but all too often, it isn't.  ProgressiveChristianity.org Co-Executive Director Rev. Dr. Caleb Lines discusses how we must embrace change to experience true transformation.

  • Week 45: Video Companion to "A 52-Week Progressive Christian Devotional"

    By Published On: November 6, 2024

    Transformation ought to be an essential part of Christianity, but all too often, it isn't.  ProgressiveChristianity.org Co-Executive Director Rev. Dr. Caleb Lines discusses how we must embrace change to experience true transformation.

  • Awakened: A 52-Week Progressive Christian Devotional

    By Published On: November 4, 2024

    Embark on a transformative journey through 13 powerful themes like diversity, eco-spirituality, mental health, LGBTQ+ inclusion, science, questioning beliefs, and more. Each devotional includes scripture, a reflection on the theme from a progressive Christian perspective, questions for personal reflection or group discussion, and a spiritual practice. 

  • Week 44: Video Companion to "A 52-Week Progressive Christian Devotional"

    By Published On: October 30, 2024

    Transformation ought to be an essential part of Christianity, but all too often, it isn't.  ProgressiveChristianity.org Co-Executive Director Rev. Dr. Caleb Lines discusses how we must embrace change to experience true transformation.

  • Week 43: Video Companion to "A 52-Week Progressive Christian Devotional"

    By Published On: October 23, 2024

    Transformation ought to be an essential part of Christianity, but all too often, it isn't.  ProgressiveChristianity.org Co-Executive Director Rev. Dr. Caleb Lines discusses how we must embrace change to experience true transformation.

  • By Published On: October 21, 2024

    American Christians often wonder exactly how their faith and politics ought to intersect.  It’s an understandable confusion, especially for those who value freedom of belief and religious diversity.  I often hear that we should “keep politics out of the pulpit,” but doing so is a theological impossibility for those who take Jesus’ teachings seriously because Christianity is inherently political. 

  • Week 42: Video Companion to "A 52-Week Progressive Christian Devotional"

    By Published On: October 13, 2024

    Transformation ought to be an essential part of Christianity, but all too often, it isn't.  ProgressiveChristianity.org Co-Executive Director Rev. Dr. Caleb Lines discusses how we must embrace change to experience true transformation.

  • By Published On: October 10, 2024

    Christians have an obligation to talk about the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v Wade. Not because this decision was not based on best practice and law. Not because it was not based on scientific or medical consensus. But because it was based on Christian misinterpretations of biblical text.

  • Week 41: Video Companion to "A 52-Week Progressive Christian Devotional"

    By Published On: October 6, 2024

    Transformation ought to be an essential part of Christianity, but all too often, it isn't.  ProgressiveChristianity.org Co-Executive Director Rev. Dr. Caleb Lines discusses how we must embrace change to experience true transformation.

  • Week 40: Video Companion to "A 52-Week Progressive Christian Devotional"

    By Published On: September 30, 2024

    Transformation ought to be an essential part of Christianity, but all too often, it isn't.  ProgressiveChristianity.org Co-Executive Director Rev. Dr. Caleb Lines discusses how we must embrace change to experience true transformation.

  • Week 39 Video Companion to "A 52-Week Progressive Christian Devotional"

    By Published On: September 23, 2024

    Transformation ought to be an essential part of Christianity, but all too often, it isn't.  In this week's video Rev. Dr. Caleb J. Lines explores how embracing change can lead to true transformation. 

  • Week 38 - Video Companion to "A 52-Week Progressive Christian Devotional"

    By Published On: September 16, 2024

    Transformation ought to be an essential part of Christianity, but all too often, it isn't.  In this week's video Rev. Dr. Caleb J. Lines explores explores how the Book of Revelation relates to change. 

  • Week 37 Video Companion to "A 52-Week Progressive Christian Devotional"

    By Published On: September 8, 2024

    Week 37: Transformation ought to be an essential part of Christianity, but all too often, it isn't.  In this week's video Rev. Dr. Caleb J. Lines explores how embracing change can lead to true transformation. 

  • By Published On: August 6, 2024

    Embark on a transformative journey through 13 powerful themes like diversity, eco-spirituality, mental health, LGBTQ+ inclusion, science, questioning beliefs, and more. Each devotional includes scripture, a reflection on the theme from a progressive Christian perspective, questions for personal reflection or group discussion, and a spiritual practice. 

  • From The Collective with Rick Gregory

    By Published On: April 29, 2024

    Watch Episode  20 of The Awakened Collective with Rick Gregory as he interviews Special Guest Rev. Dr. Caleb J. Lines, author of The Great Digital Commission.

  • By Published On: April 6, 2024

    Today’s “Ask a Progressive Christian” with ProgressiveChristianity.org Co-Executive Director Rev. Dr. Caleb J. Lines: What Do You Have to Believe to be a Progressive Christian?

  • By Published On: April 2, 2024

    Today’s “Ask a Progressive Christian” with ProgressiveChristianity.org Co-Executive Director Rev. Dr. Caleb J. Lines: What is Maundy Thursday?