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October 2026

October 02, 2026

The Pharmakon of Autism

Turns out, I’m autistic. I didn’t know I was autistic until recently, but I’ve lived...

September 2026

September 08, 2026

Addressing the Recent Heretic Happy Hour Podcast Episode

On September 8, Pastor Evan McClanahan joined the Heretic Happy Hour—a podcast I’ve been co-hosting...

August 2026

August 10, 2026

Yes, Max Miller, She Would Have Made You Empanadas

Ohio GOP Representative Max Miller is an alleged abuser of women and girls. His ex-wife,...

July 2026

July 24, 2026

The Anthony Bourdain Approach

For the past week, I have been in Maui with my wife and daughter. It’s...

June 2026

June 11, 2026

It MUST Be Obama’s Fault

My family and I (along with a friend of our daughter’s) are on a family...

May 2026

May 04, 2026

An Evangelical Case for Trump as the Antichrist

I spent roughly 25 years in evangelicalism. I remember the prophecy charts, the altar calls...

April 2026

April 14, 2026

The Strange Line MAGA Christianity Just Decided to Draw

We’ve all seen the picture of Trump depicting himself as Jesus Christ. And after everything,...

April 02, 2026

10 Things The Last of Us Teaches Us About Our World

Note: Spoilers for The Last of Us (Part I and II) ahead. I didn’t write...

March 2026

March 22, 2026

A Second Coming That Undoes the First

There is a version of Christianity that has grasped power in America that should trouble...

March 02, 2026

War (With Iran): What Is It Good For?

For years, Donald Trump sold himself as the anti-war candidate, mocking the architects of the...

February 2026

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,...

February 09, 2026

Bad Bunny and Kid Rock: A Lesson in Authenticity

During The Super Bowl we were treated to two halftime shows. One pulsed with culture...

February 06, 2026

Megyn Kelly’s Gospel of Cruelty

Megyn Kelly has had quite a few months. First, she dove headlong into the defense...

February 03, 2026

“Woke”: How White Folks Colonized a Compliment

I know it's been a while, but I am now back and will be posting...

November 2024

November 21, 2024

Trans Day of Remembrance: Standing With the Marginalized

Every year on November 20th, we pause to observe Trans Day of Remembrance, a solemn...

November 19, 2024

Wrestling with a Church Gone Rogue

On a recent episode of Heretic Happy Hour, Keith Giles and I took on some...

November 15, 2024

What the Bible Really Says About Sodom and Its Sin

For centuries, the word "sodomite" has been flung around like a theological dodgeball, aimed squarely...

November 14, 2024

Is Donald Trump the Antichrist?

Growing up in evangelical circles, I was practically marinated in end-times theology. The Antichrist, Gog...

November 12, 2024

Clobbering the America-First Agenda

Let's talk about sin—real sin. Not the kind where people have the audacity to fall...

November 11, 2024

Jesus’ Message, Division, and Standing Against Injustice

When Jesus told his disciples to dust off their feet when their message wasn’t received,...

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...

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 28, 2024

A Christian Call to Reject Trump and Stand for True Decency

I didn’t plan to write this, but it’s one of those moments where you feel...

October 21, 2024

Donald Trump for President—Again? Really?

Let’s be clear: Christians, especially those who claim to follow the teachings of Jesus, should...

October 19, 2024

Ejaculating Into the Abyss: A Case Against Mass Murder

Ah, sperm. Those microscopic little swimmers we often take for granted—well, except when we're trying...