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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...

May 2026

May 25, 2026

Reading Galatians Right

Reading Romans Right came out well over a year ago. March 18, 2025, to be...

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 29, 2026

Bittersweet Reflections on Book Launch Day

This week is launch week for Saints, Sinners, and Clickers. I should feel nothing but...

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 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 23, 2026

Trading Curiosity for Certainty

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

February 06, 2026

Megyn Kelly’s Gospel of Cruelty

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

November 2024

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 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...

October 2024

October 31, 2024

Learning to Float in a Sea of Doubt

The journey of faith can be, at its best, a grounding experience, but when faith...

October 25, 2024

Frodo and Ellie: Scapegoats in Search of Peace & Redemption

At first glance, J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and Naughty Dog’s The Last...

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...

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...

October 18, 2024

Unlocking Compassion in Middle-earth

In one of my latest books, Mimetic Theory & Middle-earth, I explore the brilliant world...

October 15, 2024

I Am A Heretic, Too!: My New Book Out Now

Heretic, Too! is not just a continuation of my theological musings from Heretic!, but a...

September 2024

September 26, 2024

The Real Work of Anti-Racism

In a world where conversations about race often become muddled by defensiveness and denial, the...

August 2024

August 30, 2024

Is Jesus God? Perspectives from Heretic Happy Hour

The question, "Is Jesus God?" has sparked theological debates for centuries, dividing denominations and creating...

August 11, 2024

The Practice of Being Christian: Orthopraxy Over Orthodoxy

As I reflected on the state of Christianity in the most recent episode of Heretic...

August 03, 2024

The Hypocrisy of Christian Outrage Culture

In tomorrow's episode of Heretic Happy Hour, I discuss the peculiar case of Imane Khalif,...

July 2024

July 17, 2024

The Implications of Project 2025 for Social Services

In the contemporary political landscape, few documents as of late have ignited as much concern...

July 12, 2024

Faith, Politics, and Sanity: Navigating with The God Squad

In the evolving landscape of American faith and politics, the intersection of these domains has...

July 04, 2024

Women’s Empowerment and Patriarchy

My wife and I just started watching "The Handmaid's Tale" on Hulu, and let me...

June 2024

June 14, 2024

How Christians Can Make America Great

In the '80s, Ronald Reagan said he wanted to make America great again. No, really...

May 2024

May 17, 2024

This Is Who The Conservative Right Are

Just this week, two events took place that best summarize the conservative Right. First, Kansas...

April 2024

April 26, 2024

Happy Arbor Day, From A Tree Hugger

Today is Arbor Day, and it is as holy a day as I can think...

April 23, 2024

How Christians Take The LORD’S Name In Vain

Growing up as an Evangelical, I used to believe that "taking the Lord's name in...