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July 2026

July 02, 2026

I Debated Andrew Wilson, Here’s What I Learned

This past Monday, I had the unpleasure of “debating” one of the worst internet personalities...

February 2026

February 23, 2026

Trading Curiosity for Certainty

It was cool, breezy, and perfectly ordinary at last week’s farmer’s market. Then I noticed...

February 18, 2026

It’s Not Persecution, It’s Just a Bad Paper

Remember that OU student—Samantha Fulnecky—who got famous for writing a horrible essay? Well, I do,...

June 2025

June 05, 2025

A Fond Farewell (for Now) to All Set Free

After several years of writing here on All Set Free, I want to take a...

November 2024

November 07, 2024

Celebrating Trump’s Win With You!

Congratulations! You did it. You cast your vote for Donald J. Trump (again), and I...

November 06, 2024

This Is Gilead, Whether We Like It or Not

Today, a heavy cloud of sadness settles over me, one that I wish I could...

November 05, 2024

Why We Must Reject Trump: A Call for Justice and Unity

As we approach another election day, it’s crucial to reflect deeply on what our vote...

November 04, 2024

Donald Trump’s Biggest Business Failures and Scandals

When it comes to Donald J. Trump, there’s no shortage of opinions on what kind...

November 03, 2024

Exploring Culture with a High Mind: Our Podcast

Hey everyone, it’s Matthew J. DiStefano here. If you know me, you know that adding...

November 02, 2024

Why the 2024 Election Matters: A Call to Action

Understanding What’s at Stake We’re at a pivotal point in American history, a fact that’s...

November 01, 2024

Join the Conversation on High Minds

Welcome to the High Minds Podcast, where hosts Andy Colenzo and Matthew J. Distefano (me!)...

October 2024

October 29, 2024

Tony Hinchcliffe’s Latest “Jokes”: Not Funny, Just Racist

Another day, another so-called “comedian” trying to pass off blatant racism as “comedy.” Tony Hinchcliffe,...

October 24, 2024

The MAGA Cult: Reflections from “The God Squad” Pod

During a recent episode of The God Squad, we dove into a topic that has...

July 2024

July 02, 2024

The Bible and Politics: A Match Made in Hell

During a recent episode of the Heretic Happy Hour podcast, I, along with Keith Giles,...

June 2024

June 10, 2024

Trump and MAGA: A Story of Unrepentance

The other day, the Heretic Happy Hour podcast received a voicemail on our hotline, and...

June 28, 2023

W.A.P. By Cardi B Feat. Megan Thee Stallion Can Be Liberation From Purity Culture

A lot of people reading this are not going to agree with me. Some of...

September 2022

September 06, 2022

See You In The Fall

As a writer, sometimes I don't know what to say. I know that sounds fantastically...

August 2022

August 18, 2022

The Church Has Become A Monster

I was raised Evangelical. Bible Studies. Retreats in the woods. Worship team practices. Potlucks. The...

May 2022

May 18, 2022

The Religious Right and Their Trumpist Confirmation Biases

We are all familiar with the brand of fundamentalist Christianity that gravitates toward Trumpism, conspiracies,...

May 15, 2022

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s New Conspiracy Theory Is That She’s Being Controlled By Aliens

Milledgeville, GA - Marjorie Taylor Greene is best known for her outlandish conspiracy theories, but...

May 14, 2022

I’m In Facebook Jail For Hate Speech

Yesterday, I got thrown in Facebook jail for hate speech. I'm currently serving a 3-day...

May 13, 2022

Hillsong Hires Former Disgraced Television Star

New York City, NY - Over the past few years, Hillsong Church has been in...

May 08, 2022

Responding to “Our Cultural Moment” by Grayson Gilbert

I am constantly perplexed by many of the things I see coming out of the...

April 2022

April 01, 2022

Some Reflections on Hillsong, Mars Hill, and Church Culture

My wife and I just finished watching the documentary Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed on Discovery...

February 2022

February 21, 2022

“Government Overreach At All-Time High,” Says Some California Residents

Sacramento, CA - California will soon be voting on new legislation, banning the sale and...

February 21, 2022

A Response to “Why We Should Not Redeem ‘Deconstruction'” By Alisa Childers

I don't like giving more air time to the anti-deconstruction crowd than they already get....

February 02, 2022

Christians Against Cancel Culture?

Wikipedia defines cancel culture as "a modern form of ostracism in which someone is thrust out of...

January 2022

January 27, 2022

Tucker Carlson Has Meltdown Over Cereal With “Gay Agenda”

New York, NY - Fox News propagandist Tucker Swanson McNear Carlson is upset over the...

January 26, 2022

Conservatives Growing Frustrated With General George Washington

Mt. Vernon, VA - George Washington, at one point a favorite among conservatives, is facing...

January 22, 2022

Conservative Christians Burning Their Carhartt Gear In The Middle Of Winter

This is not satire. I repeat, this is NOT satire. Last year, Carhartt announced that...