We are called to unity, which implies that most things—things outside the faith’s essentials—are not to be fought over, so let’s make unity…
We are called to unity, which implies that most things—things outside the faith’s essentials—are not to be fought over, so let’s make unity…
There is not one god for church authority and one god for civil authority. There is one God with all authority and he…
"Seat claiming" is the opposite of humility. It asserts rights that God does not guarantee.
Long have Christians hoped and longed for Planned Parenthood to be closed, or at the least, severely curtailed. We must ask ourselves, just…
If you are a follower of Jesus never forget we are not citizens of this world. We are missionaries living with a green…
This is a crucial book for church leaders, especially those who are struggling with a sick or dying church.
[dropcap]K[/dropcap]en Miller is a long time friend who now is a pre-licensed professional counselor. Ken contributed to my earlier post addressing pastor suicides…
When a pastor kills himself there is always speculation about secret sins (addictions, affairs, and the like), but I suspect--absent later revelations--the enormous…
Guests do not know who is a guest and who is regular. The range of guests' emotions goes from happiness to discomfort to…
As with other sinful attitudes and actions followers of Christ are not immune to passive-aggressive responses to conflict.
I’m Marty Duren, a freelance writer, content creator, podcaster, and publisher in Nashville, TN. I guess that makes me an entrepreneur-of-all-trades. Formerly a social media strategist at a larger publisher, comms director at a religious nonprofit, and a pastor, Marty Duren Freelance Writing is the new business iteration of a decade-long side-hustle.
I host the Uncommontary Podcast which publishes weekly. Guests range from academics to authors to theologians to activists on subjects related to history, current events, and the impact of evangelicalism on American life. My voice is deep-fried giving rise to being labeled “a country Batman.” Find Uncommontary in your favorite podcast app.
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