Celia’s memoir reveals the astonishing personal experiences of her unbecoming evolution, and the intimate stories that led to the ultimate answer she was searching for.
Finding healing and hope in sharing our sadness, grief, trauma, and pain
In the darkest corners of our lives, where sorrow, trauma, grief and pain reside, there exists a profound capacity for resilience and hope. Telling Stories in the Dark by Jeffrey Munroe is a uniquely inspiring non-fiction book that illuminates the transformative power of sharing our most profound experiences of suffering.
The natural world has the capacity to inspire a response of our wonder and awe of nature and to something intangible called religious or spiritual from humans, claims Australian progressive religious scholar Rex A E Hunt. In this collection of essays he invites us to thinking deeply about nature and our place as human beings in nature, no matter what our personal religious or secular outlooks may be in this time of global climate change, rampant species endangerment, and looming ecological crisis. Inspired by American theologian Bernard Meland’s 1930s work called ‘mystical naturalism’ Hunt claims that all religious traditi
Into the wilderness of our hearts let springs rains come, cracking open the hard shells of seeds, cleansing old wounds of shame and strife,
What we believe about God shapes how we treat our neighbor
In these Holy Days of Lent, Ramadan, and with Passover coming soon, my mind and heart are troubled by how much violence happens in the name of God.
Week 17: Video Companion to "A 52-Week Progressive Christian Devotional"
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.
Robert O’Sullivan discusses early Christianity, the development of ecumenical creeds, and their relevance today before an episcopal confirmation class.
The first in the projected series, Essays in Anti-Theology, The God who doesn’t Exist tells the amazing story of two Gods: one who doesn’t exist whom we created ourselves, and one who does exist whom we didn’t create.
The question of divine providence – what exactly God provides for us in response to all those prayers we endlessly pray – has always been where the rubber hits the road as far as the maintenance or otherwise of our faith goes
"Mickey 17," starring Robert Pattinson.
Join Mark and Caleb for this live recording as they enjoy a themed drink (or two) and bring their high-octane progressive Christian perspectives in consideration of the latest Bong Joon Ho film, "Mickey 17," starring Robert Pattinson.
Spending the final days of the first 100 in Boston
Today marks the end of the first 100 days of Trump 2.0. Simply put, it has been horrible. We’ve seen early capitulation and collusion from major American institutions. A full-on attack on valued programs that support civic life. The purposeful undermining of the Constitution, especially when it comes to civil rights and freedom of speech.
In July of 1925, a 24-year-old high school teacher named John Scopes was arrested for teaching the theory of evolution through natural selection. At the time, Tennessee’s newly passed Butler Act made it illegal to teach anything in the classroom that contradicted the Bible. A century later, states are once again attempting to force the Bible into public education, this time not by banning evolution, but by promoting scripture as curriculum.
Week 17: Video Companion to "A 52-Week Progressive Christian Devotional"
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.
Beyond the chaos of Trump's authoritarianism
In order to begin to grasp the levels of evil and the unending darkness of Trump 2.0, it's important to understand some of the background that explains his behavior.
The story I try to impress upon folks is that we are Beloved Partners who have agency, choice, gifts and callings that we must use to heal ourselves and the world. This partnership is our responsibility.
The central idea in the Old Testament is that God is revealed in history. I don’t know how much actual history these stories represent, but they do reveal a God. Sadly, with few exceptions, this is a God I don’t want to have anything to do with.
Looking for Hope in All the Wrong Places
There is that ritual re-enactment in the Christian faith tradition of spiritually healing with some balm, of sorts. It’s known as the oil of Chrism. Traditionally, it’s a blend of olive oil and balsam.
We’ve all heard the term RINO. It means “Republican In Name Only.” Tragically, a significant segment of American religion has become what I call CINO—“Christian in name only.” Numerous examples follow.
Week 16: Video Companion to "A 52-Week Progressive Christian Devotional"
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.
The first episode of season 15 of "Doctor Who": The Robot Revolution.
Join Mark and Caleb for this live recording as they enjoy a themed drink (or two) and bring their high-octane progressive Christian perspectives in consideration of the first episode of season 15 of "Doctor Who": The Robot Revolution.
Week 15: Video Companion to "A 52-Week Progressive Christian Devotional"
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 14: Video Companion to "A 52-Week Progressive Christian Devotional"
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.
"Star Trek: Section 31"
Join Mark and Caleb for this live recording as they enjoy a themed drink (or two) and bring their high-octane progressive Christian perspectives in consideration of "Star Trek: Section 31"
Apple TV's big hit show, "Silo."
Join Mark and Caleb for this live recording as they enjoy a themed drink (or two) and bring their high-octane progressive Christian perspectives in consideration of the second season of Apple TV's big hit show, "Silo."
Week 13: Video Companion to "A 52-Week Progressive Christian Devotional"
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.
Reclaiming the Bible, Our Faith, and Our Place at the Table
Queer & Christian by Brandan Robertson offers a powerful and affirming perspective for those at the intersection of queer identity and Christian faith.
Liam Heffernan of American History Podcast interviews Rev. Dr. Caleb J. Lines
As one of the most conservative administrations in recent times settles into the White House, concern grows on the left around what this means for reproductive rights. The overturning of Roe v Wade, back in June 2022, was a seismic decision by the Supreme Court and one that has made abortion one of the most important and divisive issues in the United States, but why?
Yes, Jesus lived and suffered under a tyrant all his life. However, the Herods are scarcely remembered, but we even date our calendars from Jesus' birth, and billions think he is the one to go to when we search for the purpose and meaning of our lives.
Most nights, for the last few months, at 7pm—the time we once banged pots and pans in appreciation of healthcare workers during COVID—I stand on my front porch and play “We Shall Overcome” on my French horn for the neighborhood to hear. I do it to remind me about hope.
I am sick of white supremacy. I am sick of white people thinking they are smarter, better, sharper, more gifted, more entitled, more beautiful, more holy, more pure, more saved, and more predestined for goodness, love, fortune, blessedness, and thriving than people who are BIPOC.