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September 2016

September 14, 2016

Wednesday Sermon: Joy Breaks Out!

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

September 07, 2016

Wednesday Sermon: The King Coming from Afar

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

August 2016

August 30, 2016

The Key to Biblical Violence: The Bible Explained, Part 5

So, in case you haven’t heard, there’s a lot of violence in the Bible. In...

August 29, 2016

Colin Kaepernick – Football, God, and the American Flag

San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick refused to stand while the National Anthem played on Friday...

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 15, 2016

Jesus Brings the Fire – A Progressive Reclaiming of the Apocalypse

A sermon based on Luke 12:49-56 I’ve always loved Billy Joel’s song We Didn’t Start...

August 13, 2016

A Nation of “Second Amendment People”: Rhetoric, Reality, and Redemption

Donald Trump's despicable comments about "Second Amendment people" being able to do something about Hillary...

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 15, 2016

Wednesday Sermon: Division Undone

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

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 10, 2016

RavenCast: Preston Shipp – From Prosecutor to Criminal Justice Reform Advocate

Preston Shipp is a former prosecutor who is now a criminal justice reform advocate. He...

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 23, 2016

Reading the Bible with René Girard, Edited by Michael Hardin

Editor's Note: These final published words of René Girard, in the form of an amazing collection...

May 19, 2016

When Donald Trump Gets It (Kind Of) Right

“Did you hear what Donald Trump just said?!” Many of us have been asking that...

May 16, 2016

But the Bible is So Violent! – On Jesus, Violence, and Interpretation

How do you interpret violence in the Bible? Do you believe that everything in the...

May 11, 2016

Wednesday Sermon: Jesus Shows Us How to Read the Bible

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

May 05, 2016

The Cross on Trial: A Sestina in Honor of Father Daniel Berrigan

Editor's Note: This poem, in the form of a sestina, is written in honor of Fr....

April 2016

April 21, 2016

The Sacrifice: Should Religion Be Expelled or Redeemed?

Many atheists argue that religion is a massive problem in our world. Since religion is...

April 20, 2016

Wednesday Sermon: Earth Day – Do We Hear His Voice?

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

April 13, 2016

Wednesday Sermon: We are “People of the Way”

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

April 12, 2016

Dead to Me – Shark Tank and the Miracle of Resurrection

“You are dead to me.” Shark Tank is one of my favorite shows. Admittedly, it’s...

April 06, 2016

Wednesday Sermon: Thomas Believed!

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

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...

March 25, 2016

Jesus Was Killed For National Security Reasons: Good Friday, Fear, and Muslim Surveillance

Why was Jesus killed? There is no more important question to ask on this Good...

March 24, 2016

Jesus is our Brother, But What About Judas?

One of the many things that I love about being a progressive Christian is the...

March 24, 2016

In Remembrance Of Me

I am this broken and bleeding world. I am Brussels, blown apart, the strewn limbs,...

March 23, 2016

Wednesday Sermon: Washing Feet or Threatening Violence

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

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