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December 2021

December 03, 2021

The Babylon Bee Hires New Managing Editor

JUPITER, FL - The Babylon Bee, often described as the Christian version of The Onion,...

November 2021

November 12, 2021

“The Genesis of Violence,” Now Available

Today is the day! A book that is nearly 5 years in the making is...

November 10, 2021

“4 Causes of Deconstruction”: A Response

"Deconstruction is a symptom, not the root cause," says Joshua Ryan Butler of The Gospel...

November 08, 2021

Taking No Sides Is Taking A Side

I recently got booted from a Facebook group I was a part of for roughly...

November 05, 2021

Going Green Requires Privilege

I love eating organic. I love the idea of everyone having an electric car. I...

October 2021

October 19, 2021

Whiteness Is Not Real

The other day, the Heretic Happy Hour podcast recorded an episode for our upcoming "decolonizing...

October 11, 2021

Jon Kent, Son of Superman, Comes Out As Bisexual

I'm sure you've heard the news: Jon Kent, son of Clark Kent - you know...

October 04, 2021

Religious Exemptions and the COVID-19 Vaccines

As vaccine mandates start becoming more commonplace, religious folks are turning to exemptions in order...

September 2021

September 21, 2021

God Won’t Protect You

Throughout this entire pandemic, we've heard a lot of people saying a lot of things....

September 15, 2021

Which Chapter of the Book of Revelation Are We In This Week?

Let me begin by saying this: I don't think the book of Revelation is about...

September 14, 2021

Applying Trump’s Logic to My Life

Today is the California recall election, where we are voting either to keep Gavin Newsome...

September 13, 2021

A Response to Sean McDowell and Dr. George Yancey

A few weeks ago, my friend Keith Giles asked me if I would watch a...

August 2021

August 25, 2021

The Bible Clearly Says: Put Others First (Even During a Pandemic)

Too many American Christians are approaching this pandemic as if the only thing that matters...

August 23, 2021

Freedom is Overrated

This isn't a "free" country. Nor should it be. Nor do you want it to...

August 12, 2021

Religious Exemptions?

Beginning in September, the state of California will be requiring all medical professionals to get...

August 11, 2021

“The Holy Spirit Told Me . . . “

Is there a better way to shut down a conversation than by saying, "The Holy...

July 2021

July 31, 2021

The Olympics According to Angry, White, Conservative Men

Simone Biles, perhaps the greatest gymnast of all time, withdrew from the overall team event...

May 2021

May 01, 2021

Before You Lose Your Mind

A few weeks ago, The Gospel Coalition released a book about deconstruction called Before You...

April 2021

April 20, 2021

New Book: The Bonfire Sessions: A Year of Shadow and Flame, Out Today

The 4-booklet anthology, entitled The Bonfire Sessions: A Year of Shadow and Flame, is out...

March 2021

March 18, 2021

Burn It Down…Out Now!!!

I bet y'all didn't know I could rap. But I can. To prove it, my...

February 2021

February 28, 2021

I’m Just Gonna Leave This Here…

I'm just gonna leave this here...y'all can figure out where I'm going with this. Exodus...

January 2021

January 07, 2021

Dear Trump-Supporting Christians

Dear Trump-Supporting Christians, Are you happy now? Is this what you wanted? To watch fellow...

January 04, 2021

Let Freedom Ring!

I've been thinking about freedom lately. What does it mean to be free? What, exactly,...

December 2020

December 21, 2020

25 Years

For those who don't know, I am way into hip-hop. In fact, I've even got...

December 04, 2020

My Christmas Gifts To You: Books!

I don't know most of you. And I'm not wealthy enough to get y'all gifts....

November 2020

November 30, 2020

Love Thy Neighbor…Wear Thy Mask (I’m Talking to You, Bethel Redding!!!)

I live an hour and a half south of Redding, California, an economically depressed city...

November 23, 2020

10 Things About Me and This Blog That You Will Want to Keep in Mind

I've been back for just over a week now. If you've been reading along, or...

November 17, 2020

Are You a Conservative Evangelical . . . If So, Please Hear Me Out

Before I say what I feel like I have to say, let me tell you...

December 2018

December 06, 2018

What Not to Say When Tragedy Strikes

Nearly one month ago, the Camp Fire tore through the town I grew up in,...

March 2018

March 28, 2018

Introducing “Heretic!” Out April 1

I wanted to take a moment to introduce my forthcoming book Heretic! An LGBTQ-Affirming,...