A paradigm-shifting journey into God as Self and the World as Heaven on Earth.
by Robert P. Jones
Native American racism, then goes even deeper to the historic Christian documents that have infected not only Christian teachings but also have been fundamental principles embedded in laws, policies, decisions, and cultures ever since to the present. His research and documentation are extensive, unnerving, and compelling reading.
Almost Heretical is a podcast by a former pastor (who used to plant churches with Francis Chan, but then stopped believing in Hell) and a bible scholar. They reexamine the Bible and unlearn the fundamentalist American evangelical theology they used to teach.
Join Mark and Caleb for this live recording as they enjoy a themed drink (or two) and bring their high-octane progressive Christian perspectives of Netflix's inverted fairy tale staring Millie Bobby Brown, "Damsel."
Who could have imagined only a few years ago that there would be controversy in the United States of America about the importance of democracy?
by Judith Lewis Herman, MD
Herman says every survivor she interviewed or worked with has wished above all for the following: Acknowledgment and vindication, apology and amends. Those 4 things are what justice looks like for the people directly affected.
Will American politicians stand up to Putin? Will they learn anything from the sacrifice of Navalny?
Join Mark and Caleb for this live recording as they enjoy a themed drink (or two) and bring their high-octane progressive Christian perspectives of Part 2 of Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" based on the classic books from Frank Herbert
I pray, and look to scripture, and consider our role as people on an ever-changing planet as residents in and stewards of creation.
Our perceptions of gender are changing. The role of gender in our society is changing. The relationship between gender and sexuality is changing. It’s a paradigm shift that has crested and simply will not be rolled back.
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 Australia's slow-burn sci-fi/thriller film, "Monolith."
When they sang together, you could hear the harmony that should define this country’s relationships across race.
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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 most recent movie in the Sony Spider-Man Universe, "Madame Web."
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 ever movie in the Sony Spider-Man Universe, "Venom."
One of the most challenging things in life is to stay engaged in a conversation when there are clearly very different ideologies at play.
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 Disney+'s cinematic take on the immensely popular YA book series,"Percy Jackson and the Olympians."
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 Disney+'s latest Marvel series, "ECHO."
Vigils are being held regionally and all over the world to protest the horrific war in Israel. Pro-Israeli and Pro-Palestinian advocates are demanding their people’s plights be heard.
by Sarah Augustine
ince the Doctrine of Discovery undergirded everything about colonialism, its consequences are ongoing.
Join Caleb and Mark for this live recording as they enjoy a themed drink (or two) and bring their high-octane progressive Christian perspectives in consideration of Zack Snyder's Star Wars-like space opera, "Rebel Moon – Part One A Child of Fire."
Fierce love pursues peace through nonviolence
If we want peace, it has to start with us. We must uproot violence from our language, in the ways we relate to one another.
The cross, the symbol of the Christian faith, has been the subject of much theological discussion through the ages.
We recently celebrated the life, faith and non-violence of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The moment triggers within us a host of emotions-thankfulness for heroes such as he, distress about the state of our country, anxiety about the future, and fear for the present.
As I’m writing this commentary, the news is filled with chatter about another anniversary observance of January sixth. It’s not about the liturgical religious observance known as the Epiphany, of course; but the third-year anniversary of those days surrounding the political insurrection in our nation’s Capital.
After sharing his story, Jason asked me his provocative question, “So, do you think I am still a Christian?” I wasn’t sure how to respond. I mulled it over for a long time. I finally said, “I guess it depends on how you define Christian.
Join Pastor Caleb and his friend Rev. Dr. Mark Sandlin for a live episode of their podcast “The Moonshine Jesus Show.” They’ll be talking about the theology and politics of “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” and will ask the audience to participate in their “Make Me Look Stupid” segment.
To what extent do churches accommodate the values of their worshippers and merely give them a sense of comfort, and to what extent do churches set high standards and encourage Christian growth and social commitment?
Neil deGrasse Tyson is reported to have said that “the universe is under no obligation to make sense to you.” No doubt true, but how about the inverse: are we under any obligation to make sense out of the universe?
Decades ago, I wrote a blessing prayer for this season that began with a reference to nothing but a flicker of hope in “the fading glory of these autumn days, when night creeps early on to darkness; and leaves us, bound in shadows, longing for the light.” And yet, it remains that flicker of hope that I want to write about.