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October 2026

October 05, 2026

“Render Unto Caesar”: Faith, Politics, and Elections

Jesus’ famous line, “Render unto Caesar,” isn’t just about taxes. It’s a radical challenge to...

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...

June 2026

June 12, 2026

10 Books to Address Christian Nationalism in Your Church

Need resources to address Christian nationalism? These 10 books offer pastors tools for preaching, teaching,...

March 2026

March 29, 2026

Palm Sunday Was a Protest March! Analysis of #NoKings Speech

#NoKings rallies offer opportunities for faith leaders to use their prophetic voice for justice. Here's...

March 24, 2026

Palm Sunday Counters the Violence of Christian Nationalism

Palm Sunday follows on the heels of No Kings protests this year. Jesus's procession was a...

November 2024

November 11, 2024

Why Did God Allow This to Happen? Post-election Theodicy

Why did God allow this to happen? Maybe that's not the most helpful question post-election....

October 2024

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,...

May 2024

May 31, 2024

Preaching & Ministry After Trump Conviction: 5 Key Messages

Following the Trump conviction, clergy have choices for the messages they will convey to their...

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...

June 2023

June 17, 2023

Prophets Fighting for Environmental Justice: Preaching Ideas for Jer. 20, Matt. 10

Faith leaders in Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley” show what it takes to stand against polluting industries...

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...

September 2021

September 14, 2021

The Politics of Faith – The Bible, Government, and Public Policy: Book Review

The Politics of Faith makes a compelling biblical case that Christians not only can but...

April 2021

April 09, 2021

Are We Still of Any Use? A Response to Bonhoeffer in Honor of Dr. Katie Day

In a symposium on public theology honoring my mentor, the Rev. Dr. Katie Day, I...