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July 2019

July 01, 2019

God Doesn’t Smite Anyone – Reflections on Sodom, Gomorrah, and the Nonviolent God of Jesus

In the story, God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah not because of homosexuality, but because of...

June 2019

June 28, 2019

Jesus Unmasked: Episode 2 – Pride and the Nonviolent God of Jesus

In this episode of Jesus Unmasked, Lindsey and Adam explore how Jesus challenges his own...

May 2019

May 31, 2019

We Are One: Unity in Christ with Victims, Scapegoats, and Enemies – Easter 7 Year C

Welcome to the Girardian Virtual Bible Study! Each week we explore the lectionary passage with...

March 2019

March 01, 2019

Naked and Known: Danielle Kingstrom and Matthew Distefano on the RavenCast

Sex is often a taboo subject in religion, but can religion help us reclaim our...

November 2018

November 19, 2018

God in the Qur’an: a discussion with Jack Miles about his upcoming book – Trailer

Jack Miles is a member of the Raven Foundation Board and a Pulitzer Prize winning...

August 2018

August 27, 2018

The Day St. Francis Came to Preach

St. Francis is one of the most beloved saints. But who was he and how...

April 2018

April 17, 2018

Seven Stories Book Review, Part 3: The Land and Its Loss

In this episode of the RavenCast, Lindsey Paris-Lopez and I discuss the third chapter of Anthony...

April 15, 2018

The Land And Its Promise for Palestinians and Israelis

How much violence could be deterred, how much suffering averted, how much pain and grief...

April 11, 2018

Seven Stories Book Review, Part 2: Violence to Forgiveness

When we perceive violence in God, we approach each other in rivalry. When we recognize...

March 2018

March 27, 2018

Passion Sunday Meditation

In the beginning, there was Love. And Love was joyful, and Love was playful. Lover...

February 2018

February 21, 2018

Jesus Came to be Baptized: The Nonviolence of God

The truth is with the heavens torn apart, a dove descends, not a drone or...

November 2017

November 14, 2017

An Open Letter to Men: The Truth about Masculinity

I would like to tell you a general truth about men.* As a pastor, I’ve...

May 2017

May 23, 2017

“God Damn America”? – Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia, and Jeremiah Wright

Donald Trump just made an arms deal with Saudi Arabia worth about $110 billion. While...

February 2017

February 06, 2017

Tom Brady and the Patriots: Leaving God Out of the Super Bowl

Once again, I’m compelled to write about my love-hate relationship with Tom Brady. It wasn’t...

October 2016

October 21, 2016

Conversation with Brian McLaren: Voting Christian Values – Seeking a Better Way

This week we were honored to continue the Raven Reviews Election 2016 series by talking with Brian McLaren,...

October 19, 2016

Who is God? Answers from Christianity and Islam

This is the third installment of my series on Faith and Families. These weekly videos...

September 2016

September 06, 2016

Bound in Love to All Creation: Lessons from Standing Rock

"We are part mountain. We are part ocean. We are part river. We are part...

August 2016

August 23, 2016

Jesus is at the Border: Immigration, Barriers, and God’s Economy

I am not a politician, so I’m not an expert on immigration policies. I am...

August 10, 2016

Wednesday Sermon: The Human One Is Coming!

Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...

August 05, 2016

Fear God? No, Jesus Frees Us from Fear

A sermon based on Luke 12:32-40 “Do not be afraid.” Those are the words...

August 03, 2016

Wednesday Sermon: The Problem with Brothers

Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...

June 2016

June 23, 2016

Does God Command Murder? Moses, Rabbis, and the Senate’s Worship of Guns

After Moses came down from Mt. Sinai, he saw the Israelites worshiping a golden calf....

June 14, 2016

Deliver Us from Evil: Orlando and American Self-Reflection

I went to church on Sunday, hoping to be consoled after the deadliest mass shooting...

June 03, 2016

A Boy, a 450 Pound Gorilla, and a God Who Is Not In Control

Harambe was his name. Last Friday, he celebrated his 17th birthday. He was killed the...

May 2016

May 10, 2016

Children, Creation and Incarnation: The Neverending Story

God’s engagement with the world is often portrayed as a “one and done” type of...

May 04, 2016

Wednesday Sermon: Shall We Gather at the River?

Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...

April 2016

April 25, 2016

The Truth about God and Interfaith Relationships

Can we share God? Because for many of us, God is something that we refuse...

April 14, 2016

The Vessel: God Wears a Pink Dress

She sat in the emergency waiting room, hoping that the doctor would come with some...

April 07, 2016

Theology and Sacrifice in Batman v. Superman [SPOILERS]

The critics have almost universally condemned Batman v. Superman. Personally, I think they’re right. Like...

March 2016

March 30, 2016

Wednesday Sermon: Resurrected!

Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...

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