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2026-07-31T13:16:00-07:00

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Riffing in an Algorithmic World

Last updated on: July 31, 2026 at 1:16 pm By Jordan Hathcock

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Your Spotify knows your mood before you do. Amazon knows you’re one bad Tuesday away from buying an air fryer you don’t need. Your phone knows what will keep you scrolling—angry, anxious, affirmed, or afraid. Algorithms don’t just recommend products anymore. They shape attention. Identity. Belief. They’ve become our digital prophets. And unlike the old prophets—wandering deserts in sackcloth, eating locusts—these ones live in our pockets, whispering: “People who liked what you liked also liked this.” The problem? Algorithms... Read more

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2025-08-19T11:57:02-07:00

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Dormancy and the Gospel of Losers

Last updated on: August 19, 2025 at 11:57 am By Jordan Hathcock

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By Jordan Hathcock, author of the critically unread Christianity Cracking Up To be honest – when I released my book Christianity Cracking Up – I had a secret (and by “secret,” I mean “deeply delusional”) fantasy that it would explode onto the scene like a spiritual Harry Potter. Pastors would quote it from pulpits. Theologians would praise it through their social media outlets. Fellow authors would quote it on their next Patreon accounts. Joe Rogan would do an honorable mention of... Read more

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2025-06-27T13:23:25-07:00

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Jesus and the Jester

Last updated on: June 27, 2025 at 1:23 pm By Jordan Hathcock

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It’s something to witness in today’s world: watching people try to find their moral compass amidst collapsing institutions. Sure, no communal structure is perfect—but good God, man! With infinite access to conflicting information, clarity feels harder than ever. So how do we respond to our current predicament? Jesus and the Jester Walk into an Empire If Jesus and a medieval jester walked into a bar, they’d both get kicked out by security. Not for being drunk or disorderly—no, no. For... Read more

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2024-04-26T10:32:31-07:00

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Thou Shalt Not Be a Dick

Last updated on: April 26, 2024 at 10:32 am By Jordan Hathcock

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The age-old question: how can one avoid being a total dick? Well, maybe it’s not an “age-old question ”but a relevant question, nonetheless. Regardless, it has been a question that I ponder on quite frequently. Especially in today’s social climate. The mass number of dicey exchanges throughout all social echo chambers has become pretty chaotic. Where do we go from here? Fear not, for the solution may be closer than you think – in the wise words of none... Read more

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2024-03-13T11:15:45-07:00

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Why Arguing Your Faith Won’t Save the Day

Last updated on: March 13, 2024 at 11:15 am By Jordan Hathcock

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Pull up a pew and let’s have a good old-fashioned chat about the fine art of arguing over matters of faith. Super freaken productive, right? HA! Now, before we get too deep, let me make one thing crystal clear: I’m no theologian. Nope, just a humble soul (pretty humble of me to mention that right?) trying to navigate this crazy world with a sprinkle of comicality and a dash of irreverence. What a damned recipe for disaster, huh? Nah,... Read more

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2024-01-30T20:34:13-08:00

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A Wiser Jackass

Last updated on: January 30, 2024 at 8:34 pm By Jordan Hathcock

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The gray hairs on my beard are piercing through like pesky little vermin and there is nothing I can do to stop it. Like Doc Brown said to Marty McFly: “They found me, I don’t know how but they found me.” Yeah, I could get some new and improved “fountain of youth” products to put a band aid on it, sure. Currently, you can do a lot of things to hide your age in this space and time... Read more

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2023-12-06T10:21:47-08:00

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Christian Groupthink

Last updated on: December 6, 2023 at 10:21 am By Jordan Hathcock

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Will we ever get on the same page when it comes to Christianity? I don’t think so, but I don’t find that to be a problem. You can hold a view of eschatology through a dispensationalist lens or a full-preterist, I really could give two-shits! I wouldn’t agree with either, but I don’t think this is what being a participant in the Way of Christ is all about. By their fruits, right? Not by their beliefs. That said, I... Read more

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2023-09-27T08:11:22-07:00

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On a Mission for Holy Chuckles

Last updated on: September 27, 2023 at 8:11 am By Jordan Hathcock

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It seems that having some type of “mission” in my life has helped me find more love, harmony, and meaning through it all. Yes, that might sound cliché or a little corny, but it’s true, nonetheless (so suck it, haters). Part of that mission in the last four years has been writing my first book. Funny, as I just wrote that in my head, I am saying to myself: “Good God, miracles DO happen!” It is kind of crazy... Read more

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2023-08-24T19:55:20-07:00

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Thou Shalt Not Cancel

Last updated on: August 24, 2023 at 7:55 pm By Jordan Hathcock

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Today, we’re diving headfirst into the holy hilarity that is the concept of cancel culture within the realm of Christianity. Say what you want to say about the actual definition and origin of “cancel culture”, but it seems Christianity has been performing this ritual since its meager beginnings. I mean maybe it can be compared to heresy hunting? Look, I am not trying to portray some political perspective here. I know this is more of a conservative talking point (ironic... Read more

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2023-07-20T10:40:10-07:00

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Christian Comicality

Last updated on: July 20, 2023 at 10:40 am By Jordan Hathcock

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The evolution of religious beliefs and practices has taken many fascinating turns throughout history. In recent years, a significant shift has occurred within Christianity, marked by the emergence of progressive Christianity. This movement aims to reconcile traditional Christian teachings with modern values, emphasizing inclusivity, social justice, and intellectual inquiry. However, it is an ironic…a little too ironic…yeah, I really do think (Alanis Morrissette anyone?) and somewhat amusing spectacle to witness how progressive Christianity, in its quest for inclusivity... Read more

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