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The Day the Bible Was Put On Trial
The Day the Bible Was Put On Trial
The incredible true story of a defiant school teacher and the court case that shook America
Dan Foster
Apr 23
Pray the Gay Away? No Way!
Pray the Gay Away? No Way!
A Psychologist’s Journey to Affirming Same-Sex Love
Cedric Johnson, PhD
Apr 22
Navigating the Storm: Noah’s Ark and the Human Condition
Navigating the Storm: Noah’s Ark and the Human Condition
Ancient lessons for modern people
Dan Foster
Apr 22
When Doing Good Can Lead You Away From God
When Doing Good Can Lead You Away From God
Neglecting the most important thing
Nils von Kalm
Apr 21
From Fear to Love: Rethinking the Christian Message
From Fear to Love: Rethinking the Christian Message
Finding Redemption Beyond Religious Fear Tactics
Dan Foster
Apr 19
What it Means to Take the Bible Literally and Why You Shouldn’t
What it Means to Take the Bible Literally and Why You Shouldn’t
The question I want to wrestle with today is, ‘What does it mean to take the Bible literally?’ I’m going to also share why you shouldn’t
James Gómez
Apr 18
No One Whose Testicles are Crushed is Allowed in the Church
No One Whose Testicles are Crushed is Allowed in the Church
A letter from a concerned church member
Dan Foster
Apr 17
Fruit of Christian Deconstruction
Fruit of Christian Deconstruction
I’m not leaving Christianity, I’m finding Christ
Gary L Ellis
Apr 17
Want Contact with Spirit? Get out of the Way
Want Contact with Spirit? Get out of the Way
Many long for contact with the world of Spirit but feel blocked in their quest. The poet-philosopher Rumi senses this dilemma of spiritual…
Cedric Johnson, PhD
Apr 22
Where You Go, I Will Go
Where You Go, I Will Go
Finding sanctuary abroad amidst anti-trans legislation
Amber Stewart
Apr 21
Is It Okay for a Christian to Cut Off a Toxic Family Member?
Is It Okay for a Christian to Cut Off a Toxic Family Member?
We’re supposed to forgive, right?
Lynda Dietz
Apr 20
Exploring Cosmic Origins Where Faith Meets the Big Bang
Exploring Cosmic Origins Where Faith Meets the Big Bang
The Big Bang Theory isn’t just a clever name for a TV show. It’s also the starting whistle of our universe, a mind-bending explosion from a…
Daniel Kazda
Apr 20
Coming To Grips With The Death Of My Mother
Coming To Grips With The Death Of My Mother
Grief’s work is never done
Nils von Kalm
Apr 19
Is Anti-Zionism Antisemitic?
Is Anti-Zionism Antisemitic?
How to have a more honest debate about Israel, free speech, and Jewish identity
Dustin Arand
Apr 19
The Power Of Vulnerability
The Power Of Vulnerability
How weakness can be your greatest strength
Nils von Kalm
Apr 17
Understanding the Real Reasons Behind The Church Exodus
Understanding the Real Reasons Behind The Church Exodus
Moving beyond the blame game and listening to the voices of church refugees
Dan Foster
Apr 16
Remission
Remission
Fighting fit and cancer free
Dan Foster
Apr 16
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