Having an opinion, however, is not the same as convincing others of its truth or value. Christians are really adept at the first.
Having an opinion, however, is not the same as convincing others of its truth or value. Christians are really adept at the first.
By focusing on the core beliefs of Christianity and its core figure rather than topical messages about how to be a better dad…
In the age of social media, developing a personal identity is as important to young people as developing a brand is to a…
They can’t remember a time when the majority of Americans self-identified as Christians, they don’t know Ralph Reed or Jerry Falwell, or when…
Too many Christians are like chained dogs that have been living on a diet of gun powder and pepper sauce.
Misreading Scripture With Western Eyes, by Richards and O'Brien, and Fixing Abraham, by Chris Tiegreen, are the two books every follower of Jesus…
Our best play is defense until someone acts outrageous then call them out? The God of all creation should not be relegated to…
Joel Rainey is Executive Director of the Mid-Maryland Baptist Association. He is on the adjunct faculty of two seminaries, and the author of…
For the first time in its history the Boy Scouts of America is considering allowing gay scout masters and members. This comes on…
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.
Missional Press publishes books by Christian writers with the goal of impacting people with the good news of Jesus.
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