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August 2020

Is Youth Ministry Biblical?

This is a question that frequently comes up on youth pastor facebook groups. Perhaps that's a surprise to non-youth pastors, but it's a question most youth pastors have asked, at some point or another. Sometimes it's prompted by critics who... Continue Reading →

Lessons on Christian Liberty and Jerry Falwell Jr

What can Christians learn from the downfall of Jerry Falwell Jr, and how should we respond? Is this an example of persecution, or legitimate accountability for leadership gone wrong?

Evaluating the “Word According to GenZ” Controversy

What can youth workers and other thoughtful Christians learn from the controversy surrounding The Word According to GenZ? Why was it cancelled, and was that a good decision?

Why “Thanos to Theos”

The vision for Thanos to Theos is to talk look into the world of comic books (hence, Thanos) through the lens of the gospel to better understand our own world (that's the Theos... Greek for "God"). There are enough podcasts about theology and culture and youth ministry, so we're bringing them together through our own shared love for comics.

Four Ways to Read Your Bible

“Read your Bible.” It’s common advice to hear in church. Let’s pretend that you’re a new Christian hearing this advice, so on Monday morning you wake up half an hour early to do it. As you sit at the kitchen counter and set your english muffin and coffee down, you grab your Bible to wonder… “Ok, what now?”

When Your Professed & Actual Theology Aren’t the Same

We want to live with our faith in Christ integrated into every sphere of life. The reality is, we don't. At least, not perfectly. Sometimes there's a wide chasm between the two because we've relegated faith to only "spiritual" things, and other times there's a gap because we aren't fully sanctified. In this post, I want to reflect on these two reasons why there's a difference between our professed and actual theology. 

Living My Theology

One of the quickest ways to realize the differences between our professed and actual theology is to evaluate how we endure suffering. When moments of clarity strike that reveal the differences, don't overlook them because it's uncomfortable. Lean in, and grapple with the question, "What do I really believe?" And then live your theology.

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