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January 2017

January 31, 2017

The Most Rebellious Thing a Christian Can Do

Jesus taught us how to #resist. Jesus was a revolutionary who stood against the status...

January 24, 2017

No, Jesus is Not Headed to the White House. Here’s Why.

Is there any mature Christian with a balanced worldview out there who honestly believes Jesus...

January 12, 2017

Join My 30-Day Kindness Challenge

What could happen if you became intentional about being kind to one person, every single...

January 05, 2017

Join My 21-Day Self-Care Group!

Steve Austin's new 21-day self-care group begins Monday, January 16th! Sign up now!

December 2016

December 30, 2016

My 5 Favorite Books of the Year

It's my 5 favorite reads of the year! And don't miss the book that made...

December 19, 2016

It’s Easy to Love People: My Favorite Christmas Memory

It was either the Christmas before I started school, or the Christmas of my kindergarten...

December 13, 2016

When Christmas isn’t the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

If Christmas is less-than the most wonderful time of the year for you, I get...

December 12, 2016

1 Simple Way to Support Suicide Prevention for the Holidays

The world is full of people who feel hopeless. While the holidays may be a...

December 09, 2016

In the Delivery Room: An Advent Lesson

I’ll never forget walking back into the delivery room after my wife received her spinal...

December 05, 2016

How I Found Baby Jesus in an Empty Freezer

Joseph and his very pregnant wife took a long road trip to pay the IRS....

November 2016

November 28, 2016

What I’ve Learned from Anxiety and Advent

Peace is an assurance that in the midst of hell breaking loose: shootings, wars, riots,...

November 21, 2016

12 Snarky Self-Care Tips for the Holidays

The holiday season is upon us. I can hardly stand the excitement of family get-togethers...

November 09, 2016

President Trump’s America: A Lament

I fear what our nation will become in the years of a Trump Presidency. I...

November 07, 2016

On Faith, Fear, and American Politics

Politicians and pundits are using stronger language than ever, and who knows if they ever...

October 2016

October 31, 2016

5 Ways to Practice Self-Care During a Scary Political Season

Good news, friends: we’re almost done with the worst of the political shenanigans. But the...

October 28, 2016

Do I Have to Love My Racist Friend? (And Other Uncomfortable Questions Caused by Grace)

Tommy actually ordered one of those hats. Yes, that hat! The hat with absolutely no...

September 2016

September 27, 2016

A Book for Anyone Affected by Suicide, Addiction, or Abuse

I'm honored to have my book reviewed on Good Men Project this week! Juana Garcia...

September 26, 2016

Why Psychiatric Hospitals Aren’t Entertaining

Knott's Berry Farm in California has launched a psychiatric hospital-themed Halloween attraction at their theme...

August 2016

August 24, 2016

3 Reasons My Daughter Will Never Date a Guy Like Trump

Now look, don’t go crazy on me. I’m not one of those anti-feminist, uber patriarchal...

August 18, 2016

I Voted My Conscience for the First Time on Super Tuesday

What is one supposed to do, on the day they become a Democrat? I wondered....

August 15, 2016

Donald Trump Couldn’t Pass the Citizenship Test. Can You?

Today, Senator Harry Reid said Donald Trump couldn't pass the U.S. naturalization test. My curiosity...

August 10, 2016

Why a Vote for Trump is a Vote Against Women

When asked about sexual harassment in the workplace as it might pertain to his daughter,...

August 03, 2016

Our World Needs Superheroes: A Look at the 2016 Olympics Refugee Team

Beginning August 5th in Rio, the world will be introduced to a new group of...

July 2016

July 23, 2016

Why Donald Trump’s America Scares the Crap Out of Me

Donald Trump's America is anything but great. It is the home of the fearful and...

July 20, 2016

What Will I do With My Straight White Privilege?

Earlier this week, I came face-to-face with my straight white privilege. I will never be...

July 12, 2016

A Sorry-Ass Christian’s Guide to Tragedy

I haven’t checked on my friend Kevin Garcia in at least two weeks. His prediction...

July 08, 2016

Mark Twain, Jesus, and MLK on Love and Hate

I don’t think there’s anything anyone can truly say to make any of this better....

June 2016

June 30, 2016

On Zombies, Trump, and Denying Jesus

Growing up in the Evangelical tradition, I was scared to death of denying Jesus. Countless...

June 23, 2016

One Year After Same-Sex Marriage was Legalized, Love Still Wins

I couldn’t tell you exactly how many weddings I’ve attended, but I can tell you...

June 23, 2016

JOIN US: Christianity, Queers, and Crisis…and What about Orlando?

The Church has found itself sharply divided in the midst of this, waging a cultural...