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Celebrating A Multi-Faith Journey of Insight and Inspiration

Celebrating A Multi-Faith Journey of Insight and Inspiration

Last updated on: December 20, 2024 at 2:25 pm by Travis Henry

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Celebrating A Multi-Faith Journey of Insight and Inspiration 2024-12-20T14:25:04-07:00 Travis Henry

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Patheos Featured Writers of 2024

At Patheos, our strength lies in the diversity of voices that grace our platform. Every year, we shine a spotlight on writers from across the spectrum of faith and spirituality, individuals who share their unique journeys, thoughtful reflections, and profound insights. In 2024, our Featured Writers have once again exemplified the richness of our global spiritual family. Let’s take a moment to celebrate the 2024 Patheos Featured Writers.

January — Jocelyn Soriano

Jocelyn Soriano

Jocelyn Soriano is an introvert who enjoys reading books, listening to the cello, and watching Korean dramas with her family. She is currently single and happy, and she would like everyone to know how happy we can be by drawing close to the love of God!
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February — Rev. Dr. Margaret Somerville

Rev. Dr. Margaret Somerville

Rev. Dr. Margaret Somerville is a Quaker educator and a Presbyterian minister. Margaret has taught Latin and language studies for most of her career. The focus of her work in education is the way language shapes how we see ourselves in the world.
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March — Mark Wilson

Kristin and Mark Wilson

Mark Wilson has a master’s degree in theology from Franciscan University. Mark shares his column with his wife Kristin. Mark and Kristin have different talents and challenges but are just trying to live Christian lives as companions on their journey.
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April — Dr. Vance Morgan

Dr. Vance Morgan

Dr. Vance Morgan is the son of a Baptist minister and was brought up in the Fundamentalist Baptist faith. For much of his adult life, Dr. Morgan struggled with the conservative, fundamentalist Protestant Christianity in which he was raised.
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May — Dr. Paul Louis Metzger

Dr. Paul Louis Metzger

Dr. Metzger is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry, Princeton, New Jersey, and Senior Mission Scholar–Spring 2018, at the Overseas Ministries Study Center, New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Metzger is a published author and has been contributing to Patheos since 2012.
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June — Shawn Paul Wood

Shawn Paul Wood, Th.D.

Shawn Paul Wood, Th.D., is an award-winning copywriter, contributor, content strategist, and ghostwriter of several faith-based articles, speeches, columns, and books who has worked for some of the most admirable brands in their respective industries for over 20 years.
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July — Teresa Devine

Teresa Devine

Teresa was born a mid-west girl with a southern heart. She adores the South especially fall festivals, sweet tea, and fried green tomatoes. She says today her purpose and priorities are right side up. “Praise God! I’m on a mission to help other busy Christians swap the daily grind for daily impact fully aligned with God’s purpose and His plans,” she says.
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August — Kathy King

Kathy King

Kathy is the mother of six grown children, five of whom serve in the military. She is a trained pianist and opera singer who loves any old musical from the golden era. Kathy has written six children’s books and is currently finishing her first novel.
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September — Benjamin Raven Pressley

Benjamin Raven Pressley

Benjamin Raven Pressley is an author, teacher, and spiritual guide. He is of Cherokee heritage. He has been a follower of the teachings of Jesus Christ and the apostles since 1975. His independent studies include the Holy Bible as well as other holy books of other religions.
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October — William T. Orr, Jr.

William T. Orr, Jr.

William T. Orr, Jr. is a retired educator, most recently the principal of a high school named in the Top 10 in the nation by Newsweek magazine. Orr has a B.A. in English Language and Literature, an M.Ed. in Education Administration and Supervision, and an Ed.D. in Education Leadership.
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November — Dennis McIntyre

Dennis McIntyre

In his early years, Dennis McIntyre was a member of the Methodist Church, where he was baptized as a child and eventually became a lector for the church. His wife is Catholic, and his children were baptized as Catholics, which helped him discover that he was looking for something more.
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December — Henry Karlson

Henry Karlson

Henry C. Antony Karlson III, a seasoned scholar in philosophy, theology, and inter-religious dialogue, has taught at Georgetown University and the Catholic University of America. A Byzantine Catholic, Karlson draws insights from Orthodox and Catholic thinkers and engages with a diverse range of religious traditions.
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Looking Ahead

As we reflect on the past year, the contributions of these remarkable writers remind us of the power of storytelling to foster understanding and connection. Through their words, they have invited us into their faith journeys, challenging us to grow and reflect on our own.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each writer featured this year and our many multi-faith writers who contribute to Patheos. Their voices have enriched the Patheos community, making 2024 a year to remember.

We hope you found some new writers to follow and or enjoy and that we too know how valuable words of faith can be to our spiritual journey. Share this article with your friends to let them also know that they can find inspirational articles and opinions on Patheos.com.

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