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September 2026

September 18, 2026

What Matt. 21:23-32 Teaches About Integrity In An Election

Jesus's parable in Matt. 21:23-32 teaches Christians to test candidates in an election by their...

July 2026

July 29, 2026

When The Data Center Wolf Is At Your Door, Organize & Resist

Data centers are reshaping towns nationwide, promising jobs but delivering pollution and rising costs. Here's...

February 2026

February 28, 2026

In the Lion’s Den, State of the Union: Rev. Rabell Interview

In this interview, Rev. Nelson Rabell-González, an ELCA Lutheran pastor discusses his experience attending the...

January 2026

January 10, 2026

The Murder of Renee Good is an Apocalyptic Moment

The murder of Renee Good is an apocalyptic moment revealing difficult truths for white American...

April 2025

April 02, 2025

8 Lessons for Preachers from Cory Booker, Historic Speech

Preachers can learn important lessons from Senator Cory Booker and his speech that made history...

February 2025

February 19, 2025

ELCA is Obeying in Advance in Its Capitulation to Trump

The ELCA is obeying in advance by refusing to join a multifaith lawsuit defending churches...

February 04, 2025

How to Love Your Enemies, Even Fascists & Tech Bro Oligarchs

“Love your enemies” sounds naïve when dealing with fascists, tech bros & oligarchs. But this...

January 2025

January 27, 2025

Mercy Plea by Bishop Budde Mirrors 3 Bold Biblical Women

Think Bishop Budde was audacious in her plea for mercy to the president? There are...

January 25, 2025

11 Lessons for Preachers from Bishop Budde’s Sermon

Bishop Budde’s sermon for the Inauguration Prayer Service models effective prophetic preaching. Let’s break it...

January 20, 2025

Poetry to Resist Fascism? Hannah Arendt Shows the Way

Hannah Arendt is best known as a political theorist who explained Nazi totalitarianism and evil....

November 2024

November 04, 2024

4 Faithful Post-Election Messages for Clergy & Congregations

How can ministers talk with their congregations after the election? Here are 4 post-election biblical, theological,...

October 2024

October 29, 2024

Love Your Neighbor: Vote! Sermon Ideas, Mark 12:28-34

Love your neighbor: vote! Here are sermon ideas for Mark 12:28-34, just two days before...

October 29, 2024

Voting, Elections, All Saints Sunday: Preaching John 11

Voting and elections must matter to people of faith. If you're preaching All Saints Sunday...

October 16, 2024

Election Season Sermon Ideas for Mark 10:46-52, Oct. 27

Here are election season sermon ideas using Gentle, Invitational, and Robust approaches for Mark 10:46-52,...

October 16, 2024

Preaching Reformation Sunday, Election Season: John 8:31-36

Here are election season sermon ideas using Gentle, Invitational, and Robust approaches for Reformation Sunday.

October 05, 2024

Are People Quiet Quitting Trump?

Are the never-ending lies, crimes, scandals, hateful rhetoric, and Project 2025 leading to people quiet...

September 2024

September 25, 2024

Election Season Sermon Ideas for Mark 10:35-45, Oct. 20

Here are election season sermon ideas for Mark 10:35-45 on Oct. 20 using Gentle, Invitational,...

September 03, 2024

Preaching the 2024 Election Season: Sermon Ideas, Oct. 6, 13

Preachers can offer biblical, theological, and ethical guidance during the 2024 election season. Here are...

August 2024

August 28, 2024

What Clergy Can Say (and Not Say) During the Election Season

Many clergy wonder what they can and can’t say in their preaching and teaching during...

August 07, 2024

Walz’s “Mind Your Own Damn Business” is Actually Biblical

“Mind your own damn business,” said Democratic VP candidate Tim Walz to Republicans. What he...

May 2024

May 30, 2024

Preaching 2024 Election – How will Clergy Navigate Issues?

Preaching 2024 election - what will clergy face? What topics will they address? My colleagues...

January 2024

January 20, 2024

Is Your Pastor Preaching Christian Nationalism? 8 Red Flags

Here are 8 signs and red flags that a pastor might be preaching Christian nationalism...

June 2023

June 29, 2023

The Big Red, White, and Blue in the Room: A Sermon about Deliberating the Flag in Church

What if the U.S. flag showed up at a church Bible study ? “The Big...

June 07, 2023

Flagging the Flag – Idolatry and Freedom: Preaching Exodus 20:1-6

Preaching around patriotic holidays is a difficult challenge. "Flagging the Flag -- Idolatry and Freedom"...

April 2023

April 01, 2023

Indictment Medley! Start Spreading the News!

Donald Trump has been indicted! It's time to celebrate with an Indictment Medley! Here are...

February 2023

February 21, 2023

Countering the Temptations of Christian Nationalism: Matthew 4:1-11

The temptations Satan offers Jesus are strikingly similar to the temptations of Christian Nationalism. How...

November 2022

November 06, 2022

8 Ways to Prepare Your Congregation for Sermons about Social Issues

Sermons about social issues can be risky. Here are 8 ways to prepare your congregation...

October 2021

October 23, 2021

Clergy Report Preaching More about Climate Change: National Survey

Half of mainline Protestant clergy indicated they had addressed climate change and other environmental issues...

June 2021

June 22, 2021

Denying President Biden Communion? Why This is Dangerous for the Church & Nation

What difference does it make if the U.S. Catholic Bishops deny President Biden communion? The...

May 2021

May 23, 2021

Pentecost is Political – Thanks be to God!

Pentecost is political? If you’ve clicked this far, you’re probably either angry, in agreement, or curious. Here's...