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Five Questions With: AUTHOR, Julie Christiansen

In her new book, "The Rise of Rage," author Julie Christiansen challenges readers to harness the most misunderstood emotion.

Apr 17

Exposed as a Fraud

TRYING Chapter 8: How brokenness led to my repentance.

Apr 15 •

Five Questions With: AUTHOR, John Pavlovitz

In his new book "Worth Fighting For," John Pavlovitz has written a playbook for Christians who strive to ensure that kindness triumphs over toxicity.

Apr 10 •

Five Questions With: AUTHOR, Josh Scott

In his new book, "Context," Josh Scott puts Scripture in its place.

Apr 2 •

Most Popular

A Fairly Significant Life Update

Feb 16, 2023 • Colby Martin

Today, I am so sad for (almost) everyone

Jun 24, 2022 • Colby Martin

An Evangelical Megachurch Pastor and I Both Agree: Churches Should Be Clear About Their Anti-LGBTQ Beliefs and Policies

Mar 10, 2023 • Colby Martin

"I'm Not Needed"

Apr 10, 2023 • Colby Martin

Resurrection Does Not Equal Perfection

Thanks to Thomas' skepticism, we have a story with a Risen Jesus... who still has scars.

Mar 30 •

What's So Offensive about the Cross?

There's a narrative about the cross that I used to buy in to that I just cannot anymore.

Mar 26 •

The Bible isn't THAT Important

People have been experiencing God, embodying the Spirit, and practicing the Ways of Jesus for a very long time... without and before the Bible.

Mar 21 •

For this Divorced Dad, I'm (Trying to) Focus on Quality over Quantity

I wasn't prepared for just how hard divorced life would be in terms of not living with my kids any longer. My time with them is short, but oh so sweet.

Mar 19 •

Don't dismiss it just because it sounds/feels taboo

Mar 14 •

Study Shows: The More You Read the Bible, the More Liberal You Become

Even if you're an ardant Biblical literalist, turns out that if you increase your frequency of reading the Bible, you just might start drifting towards…

Mar 12 •

Since Everyone Changes, May we Update our Views on Them

Part 4 in my exploration of a perspective shift that opens a pathway for greater connection to ourselves and to others.

Mar 7 •

When You Say One Thing but Then Do Another

Part 3 in a short series on a particular way of seeing the world (and ourselves, and others) that can truly improve both our lives and our…

Mar 6 •

When People Really, Really Screw Up

Part 2 in my unpacking of a perspective shift that I think makes a significant impact in the quality of our life and our relationships.

Mar 5 •

Perspective Shift by Colby Martin

Perspective Shift by Colby Martin

Examining life through a mixed lens of progressive Christianity, psychology, and spirituality.

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