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I’m a Deconstructed Pastor. This Is the Story I’ve Never (Fully)Told.
I've never publicly told the full story of my journey away from Evangelical Christianity until now. I will do it in this post and the ones that follow…
Mar 25, 2025
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Coming July 26! De-vangelical: Unlearning the faith we were given to find the faith we need
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A Brief History of Tithing
And Why the Church’s Favorite Fundraising Verse Isn’t About You
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Jesus, Buddha and Socrates Walk Into a Bar...
Jun 21, 2025
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To Everyone Quoting 2 Timothy 3:16 at Me...This One's For You
Apr 16, 2025
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Jesus, Buddha and Socrates Attend a Trump Rally
Jun 28, 2025
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The Narrow Gate Isn’t What You Think
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Jesus vs. Christian Nationalism: The Parable They Have to Ignore
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Charlie Kirk - My Thoughts
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The Ugly Truths in "You Shall Not Covet"
Deconstructing the Ten Commandments #10
Jan 15
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Bearing False Witness Isn't Just "Lying"
Deconstructing the Ten Commandments #9: You Shall Not Bear False Witness
Jan 14
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The Bible Says “Do Not Steal”…Then Tells Israel to Steal
Deconstructing the Ten Commandments, Part Eight
Jan 14
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Biblical Adultery Isn’t “Sex Outside of Marriage”
Deconstructing the Ten Commandments #7: You Shall Not Commit Adultery
Jan 13
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Is John 3:16 About Deconstruction?
Revisiting this post. It was written before most of you were subscribers. :)
Jan 11
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The Bible’s Violence Problem: "Do Not Murder"
If you’ve grown up thinking the Ten Commandments are the foundation of morality, this one should sober us. Because it reveals what ancient law can…
Jan 10
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Ten Commandments Deconstructed: Honor Your Father and Mother
What it meant it context and how it was used to harm many people.
Jan 9
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ICE, Renee Nicole Good's Death, and the Church
I want to start by saying this plainly: this is a sensitive and painful issue, and I’m not pretending otherwise.
Jan 9
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Is Sabbath Really About Rest—or Resistance?
Deconstructing the Ten Commandments: Remember the Sabbath
Jan 8
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101 Books Preordered! What That Means
This is a very short community update about my upcoming book.
Jan 7
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God damn it?
Deconstructing the Ten Commandments: “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.”
Jan 7
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Deconstructing the Ten Commandments: “You shall not make for yourself a carved image.”
What the second commandment really means. And why it might be a major issue for many Christians today.
Jan 6
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