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What Actually Happens to Your Body After You Die
What does resurrection actually mean for your body? A breakdown of 1 Corinthians 15, Ezekiel's dry bones, and the refiner's fire for anyone who's deconstructed but hasn't walked away.
What Jesus Really Meant by Christian Unity
Jesus prayed his followers would be one. What if that oneness was never about creeds or practice, but about worship itself? (123 characters)
Revelation 21: The Bible Never Promised You're Going to Heaven
Does the Bible actually teach you go to heaven when you die? A look at Revelation 21, Ezekiel 37, and bodily resurrection instead of escape.
Acts 15: What Christian Unity Actually Meant to the Early Church
Acts 15 shows two conflicts in the early church with two different outcomes. Here's what the Jerusalem Council, a surprising Amos quote, and a painful split between Paul and Barnabas reveal about what unity was never meant to be.
The Woman Caught in Adultery: A Story John Didn't Write
What if the story found in John 8 wasn’t written by John? Would that matter to you? Explore what is going on in this unique story.
Genesis 2:21: It Wasn't Surgery, It Was a Vision
Was Eve really made from a rib? A closer look at Genesis 2:21's Hebrew reveals a vision of partnership, not proof of male hierarchy.
Did God Really Command Genocide?
Exodus 17 says God will "wipe out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven." Two verses later it says the Lord will be at war with Amalek "from generation to generation." Which one is it?
What does God think about what I am doing with my life?
What does God think about what I am doing in my life?
The City of Our Beliefs
A conversation in Dubrovnik made me wonder how much our beliefs about God are shaped by the people and traditions we surround ourselves with.
The Synoptic Gospels: Why Matthew, Mark, and Luke Tell Jesus’ Story Differently
Explore why Matthew, Mark, and Luke tell Jesus’ story differently, what Markan priority and Q mean, and how to read the Synoptic Gospels more deeply.
Why the Most Misunderstood Gospel Might Be the Best Place to Start
Mark's Gospel ends mid-scene, was tied to Peter by the earliest church, and hides a wordplay in Greek most readers miss. Here's the full picture.
The Girl with the Spirit Tattoo
A first tattoo at 40 sparked by one Hebrew word, ruach. Explore what the Holy Spirit hovering over chaos in Genesis really means for your everyday life.
Reading Revelation as a Chiasm: Part 2
Revelation isn't about predicting the future or identifying the Antichrist in today's politics. It's about who's on the throne right now. And a literary device called a chiasm reveals exactly how John structured that message.
Understanding the Apocalypse of John and Its Message.
Explore the historical, cultural, and theological significance of Revelation. Learn about its authorship, purpose, and meaning, and uncover its relevance for today.
What Does "Heretic" Actually Mean? (You're Probably One Too)
If you've ever been called a heretic, or been afraid you might be one, this episode is for you. We're digging into where the word "heretic" actually comes from, what it meant in Josephus, how Paul used it, and how it morphed into the weapon a lot of evangelical leaders use today to shut down anyone who thinks differently.
Musings of a Misfit: The Cost of Not Fitting the Mold
Jesus was a misfit who surrounded himself with misfits. So why does the church keep making molds? A personal essay on faith, belonging, and the courage it takes to break free.
The 4 Stages of Reading the Bible (And Why Most People Never Get Past Stage 2)
Most people learn one way to read the Bible and never move past it. Here are the four stages of biblical engagement, and why getting stuck in stage two might be costing you more than you think.