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About Matthew Distefano

Matthew J. Distefano is the author of multiple books, including the wildly popular The Wisdom of Hobbits. He is an audio engineer, the producer of the Heretic Happy Hour podcast, cohost of Apostates Anonymous, and is a regular columnist for Patheos. He holds an undergraduate degree in Education from California State University, Chico, and has been in social work for over a decade, currently working as a Professional Service Coordinator in Butte County, California. In addition to his professional life, Matthew enjoys gardening, bicycling, and European football. He is a huge Tolkien nerd who one day hopes to live in Bag End with his wife and daughter. You can find his work at allsetfree.com.

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Permission (A Poem by Karah Ballew)

Editor's Note: This is a poem by El Paso's Karah Ballew. I’m... read more

How Can You Experience Gratitude When You're Scared...

Editor's Note: This is a contribution from Heather Hamilton, author of the... read more

Christ and the Kundalini

Editor's Note: This is a contribution from Heather Hamilton, author of the... read more

Growing Up And Into Self-Regulated Parenting

*Editor’s Note: This is a contribution from E.A. Brighton, whose children's book,... read more

Let’s Get Biblically Literal: Immigration

*Editor’s Note: This is a contribution from Dillon Naber Cruz, whose book,... read more

Standing In Auschwitz (Thoughts On Being Human)

*Editor’s Note: This is a contribution from Brandon Andress, whose book, And... read more

I Can No Longer Call Myself A Christian

*Editor’s Note: This is a contribution from Jon Turney, whose book,... read more

Dear White People: Racism Is Not Patriotism

*Editor’s Note: This is a contribution from Dillon Naber Cruz, whose book,... read more

Am I The Bad Guy?: Exploring Our Ancestors

*Editor's Note: This is a contribution from Martha Elias Downey, author of... read more

Hemp And The Bible

*This article is written by Matthew J. Distefano, author of The Wisdom... read more

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