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The 14 Stages in the Life Cycle of a Church
The 14 Stages in the Life Cycle of a Church
From Birth to Death: A Deep Dive into Spiritual Impermanence
Dan Foster
Oct 3
How I Left the Church to Embrace My Gay Identity
How I Left the Church to Embrace My Gay Identity
Coming Out and Letting Go: The Gifts of the Spiritual “Wilderness”
Seandor Szeles
Oct 3
“We’re Not in Christendom Anymore”
“We’re Not in Christendom Anymore”
From Oz to Exile: How the Church Lost Its Way
Paul Walker
Oct 2
Cheering for God: The Unholy Union of Sports and Religious Tribalism
Cheering for God: The Unholy Union of Sports and Religious Tribalism
The Spiritual Lessons Hidden in the Rivalries of the Game
Dan Foster
Sep 30
Religious Trauma: Shifting Spiritual Narratives to Heal Wounds
Religious Trauma: Shifting Spiritual Narratives to Heal Wounds
Crafting a New Story After Religious Harm
James Gómez
Oct 2
Finding God in Nature
Finding God in Nature
Is there a line that spiritual seekers should not cross?
Carol Caruso
Oct 1
Why I Hit “Unfriend” on 90% of My Facebook Friends
Why I Hit “Unfriend” on 90% of My Facebook Friends
Unplugging from the ‘Like’ Economy and Redefining My Online World
Dan Foster
Sep 30
The Shocking Truth About Jesus’ Relationships With Women
The Shocking Truth About Jesus’ Relationships With Women
It would make the front page of the tabloids today
Nils von Kalm
Sep 30
Being Seen: Not Just Watched — The Heart of Being Loved
Being Seen: Not Just Watched — The Heart of Being Loved
Recently, a young Native American man commented on his history of being racially profiled. “Whenever I enter a store, I’m conscious that…
Cedric Johnson, PhD
Oct 3
A Scientology Wedding
A Scientology Wedding
Doppelgangers and Smoke Rings
Andy Konigsmark
Sep 30
Paul In Arabia Part I
Paul In Arabia Part I
Mental Breakdowns, Nabateans and Local Traditions
Evan LeBlanc
Sep 30
I Read “A Course in Miracles” So You Don’t Have To
I Read “A Course in Miracles” So You Don’t Have To
Love really does make the world go round
Charles Bastille
Sep 30
Christian Nationalism, and The Western Church
Christian Nationalism, and The Western Church
Breaking the Cycle: From Living in Echo Chambers to the Life and Teachings of Jesus
Gary L Ellis
Sep 30
What Is Progressive Christianity?
What Is Progressive Christianity?
Defining the undefinable
Eric Sentell
Sep 28
What is Wrong With Bigamy?
What is Wrong With Bigamy?
Why are marriages between three consenting adults illegal?
Peter Mansfield
Sep 28
Is Your Church Putting You to Sleep? Let’s Talk Solutions
Is Your Church Putting You to Sleep? Let’s Talk Solutions
Biblical Boredom Busters to Beat Sunday Snoozefests
Dan Foster
Sep 27
How Mr. Spinks Literally Saved My Life
How Mr. Spinks Literally Saved My Life
My Journey from Bullying to Belonging Through One Caring Adult
Dan Foster
Sep 25
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