Homepage
Open in app
Sign in
Get started
Backyard Church
Thoughts on applying a 2000 year old religion to 21st Century life
About Backyard Church
Write for Us
Top Articles
Biblical Women Series
Sign up to Medium
Follow
A Brief History of Christian Sex
A Brief History of Christian Sex
The fractured relationship between sex and the church
Dan Foster
Aug 18
Ancient Greeks Shape Our Views of God More than the Bible
Ancient Greeks Shape Our Views of God More than the Bible
I dare say, most modern people don’t realize how much of their spiritual belief descends from ancient Greek philosophy and myth.
Eric Sentell
Aug 18
Leave the Sheep
Leave the Sheep
A Poem
Dan Foster
Aug 17
Pastor Attacks his Church Members for Not Giving Enough Money
Pastor Attacks his Church Members for Not Giving Enough Money
If you loved God, you’d buy me the watch I want
Dan Foster
Aug 16
Dr. Seuss: Quotes For Christians
Dr. Seuss: Quotes For Christians
Highlighting the wisdom of the K.I.S.S.
Gary L Ellis
Aug 18
Overcoming the Christian Shame of Anxiety Medications
Overcoming the Christian Shame of Anxiety Medications
Why mental health issues should be left to the medical experts, not religious speculation.
Rachel Rupert
Aug 17
A Comment on the Most Misogynistic Comment I Have Ever Received
A Comment on the Most Misogynistic Comment I Have Ever Received
My response to a man who tries to put me in my place
Judy Hansen
Aug 16
The Prayer I Can’t Pray Anymore
The Prayer I Can’t Pray Anymore
Saying no to my former self… and my Evangelical friends
Dan Foster
Aug 15
15 MORE Disturbing Christian Book Covers Which Defy Belief
15 MORE Disturbing Christian Book Covers Which Defy Belief
Another collection of creepy, weird and just terrible covers from REAL Christian books
Paul Walker
Aug 15
The Worst of Christianity in One Medium Comment
The Worst of Christianity in One Medium Comment
Humiliate your children out of love for God
Dan Foster
Aug 14
Chosen Families are Bad Actually, Say Christian Authors
Chosen Families are Bad Actually, Say Christian Authors
But isn’t the church a chosen family?
Esther Spurrill-Jones
Aug 14
Idolatry of Trump Is Real and a Terrifying Business Model
Idolatry of Trump Is Real and a Terrifying Business Model
And this flag isn’t the worst example
Eric Sentell
Aug 14
The Purpose of Salvation Through The Eyes of Jesus (Part 1)
The Purpose of Salvation Through The Eyes of Jesus (Part 1)
Are Christianity and Jesus in harmony?
Gary L Ellis
Aug 14
When Patriarchy Won’t Let Go, Even After Six Decades
When Patriarchy Won’t Let Go, Even After Six Decades
It’s a toxic relationship that never ends
Judy Hansen
Aug 13
Is It Time To Leave Your Church?
Is It Time To Leave Your Church?
Eight questions to ask yourself
Dan Foster
Aug 13
Jesus Didn’t Come to Give Answers — He Came to Ask Questions.
Jesus Didn’t Come to Give Answers — He Came to Ask Questions.
Eight questions Jesus asked that are still relevant today
Dan Foster
Aug 11
Men Write Article on How the Church Has Been Good for Women
Men Write Article on How the Church Has Been Good for Women
“Mansplaining” the gender gap in the church
Dan Foster
Aug 10
About Backyard Church
Latest Stories
Archive
About Medium
Terms
Privacy