Jospeh Campbell observes that every good story has common characteristics that make it compelling. He calls those common characteristics the Hero’s Journey. For the hero to become the hero they must first step away from home or the comfortable. For the character to become more than just a flat, unmoving person they have to be […]

How we view ourselves is crucial to how we navigate the world, how we find value and purpose. Join me today as we consider the ways in which the world moved from king worship to judicial systems and how that caused our worship and self image to shift as well. And as always, please consider […]

Ever have someone seek to give you comfort during a difficult time and they said things like, “Hey, it’s all part of God’s plan.” Has that ever struck a wrong chord for you? Ever wonder, couldn’t there have been a better plan? Why would this terrible thing be part of a plan? What of the […]

Sometimes you have to leave. Sometimes there are voices telling you it’s time. Sometimes the place you’re in no longer works. Sometimes it’s hard to walk forward. Today we talk about walking in the new direction, the pain involved and my own current move from the previous church ministry to something new. Please help support […]

What do you do when your words are used against you? How do you respond when you’re feeling beat up or scapegoated? I’m choosing to continue on doing the things that bring joy and life — here are some pieces of advice I’m learning to follow in the middle of conflict. I’ll  also respond to […]

Today I’ll work through a couple more questions that have been sent via email. What does the Bible really say about sex before marriage? Does an atheist really need God to have a sense of morality? Join me as we discuss these two topics and as always, if you don’t agree or vehemently agree please […]

In Exodus there’s this crazy image of Moses’ god stalking Moses while he sleeps. In order to stop Israel’s god from murdering Moses, his wife does what any other mother would do in this difficult situation– she cuts off her son’s foreskin and throws it on Moses’ leg. What do we do with this barbaric […]

Sometimes, humbly admitting you don’t know is a holy act. Sometimes, it’s in the vulnerable act of admitting that something is a mystery rather than attempting to explain it away with poorly used arguments and proof texts is the beginning of a journey toward healing and answers. Join me as we look at three stories […]

What do we do in the wake of events like Charlottesville? How do we show sympathy and empathy with those who’ve been hurt? Where do we find real justice? Join me in this conversation today about true justice.

Ever try something new and it feels like an epic failure at launch? Are you in a place where you’ve put energy and time into something that simply doesn’t seem to be panning out positively? For the Hebrews, the book of Exodus and their journey starts in this same place — the muck, the mire. […]