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About C. R. Wiley

C. R. Wiley is a Presbyterian pastor. He has written for Touchstone Magazine, Modern Reformation, Sacred Architecture, The Imaginative Conservative, Front Porch Republic, National Review Online, and First Things. His latest book, Man of the House: A Handbook for Building a Shelter That Will Last in a World That is Falling Apart is published by Wipf and Stock. His short fiction has appeared in The Mythic Circle (published by the Mythopoeic Society) and elsewhere, and he has published young adult fiction. He has been a commercial real estate investor and a building contractor. He also taught philosophy to undergraduates for a time. He is a member of The Academy of Philosophy and Letters. Follow him at https://twitter.com/CR_Wiley, and at crwiley.com.

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Transcendence: Meaning from Above

In my last post I introduced the first part of a statement... read more


Gutting Creation of Meaning Guts Scripture

Well, I'm back. Sorry for the long absence. I was pretty busy,... read more


The Antifragile Pastor

The good folks at CrossPolitic just published an essay of mine. Here's... read more


Advice for a Single Woman Who Is Looking...

I have known a number of unhappy single Christian women over the... read more


Thumbscrews: How Conservative Clergy Are Pressured into Silence

It would be amusing if it were not so diabolical. The people... read more


Do Children Matter?

Today I recommend to you a book for new parents, and maybe... read more


My Latest Appearance on The Chris Craft Show

For those folks who enjoy podcasts, allow me to recommend The Chris... read more


Is This Evangelicalism's Red-Pill Moment?

Generally speaking, evangelicals believe you can separate form from content. You can... read more


Manhood at First Things and Touchstone

Here are some sightings of yours truly at First Things and at... read more


How Big Is Too Big?

In the original Twilight Zone there is an episode entitled, The Last... read more



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The Purloined Boy (The Weirdling Cycle #1)

The Purloined Boy (The Weirdling Cycle #1)

C. R. Wiley

Man of the House: A Handbook for Building a Shelter That Will Last in a World That Is Falling Apart

Man of the House: A Handbook for Building a Shelter That Will Last in a World That Is Falling Apart

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