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Rev. Rob Schenck is a dissenting voice and a fierce but loving critic of American evangelicalism. He has spent nearly 50 years as a leading figure among U.S. evangelicals. An ordained evangelical minister, Rob was trained in evangelical institutions, has led national evangelical organizations, and is widely published in evangelical journals. He is the subject of Abigail Disney's Emmy Award-winning film The Armor of Light and is featured in Rob Reiner's feature-length documentary God & Country. Rob chronicles his spiritual journey in a memoir, Costly Grace: An Evangelical Minister's Rediscovery of Faith, Hope and Love (HarperCollins).

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As An Evangelical Leader, I'll Vote Democratic this...

Why I’m Breaking with the GOP—Again For most of my 45 years... read more

Trump’s Use of Human Shields: A Moral Crisis

There is no problem with the Secret Service taking necessary action to... read more

On Modern-Day Idolatry—And How to Fix It

In the Talmud, the great treasury of Jewish learning, there is an... read more

How To Become an Effective Kitchen Table Activist

. . . and a faithful Christian steward in the process! Your... read more

Bonhoeffer Goes to Goose!

Hey friends! I'm thrilled to share that I'll be speaking at Wild... read more

Trump's Algae Manifests His Arrogance

God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble. - James... read more

Trump Skips Rededicating America to God

For Trump, Rededicating the Country to God Is Important, but Not That... read more

Love Thy Neighbor Stations of the Cross Pilgrimages

A Spiritually Uplifting Way To Show Solidarity With Suffering Immigrants, Refugees, and... read more

What’s Gone Wrong With American Evangelicals? #3

What We Do With Jesus Determines Everything This installment in my What's... read more

What's Gone Wrong with American Evangelicals? Installment 2.

What's Gone Wrong with Evangelicals? A Series. Please note: I offer this... read more

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