February 11, 2016/
As refugees leave the news cycle followers of Jesus should not forget these people in need.
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September 18, 2015/
Those looking for safety can be found a raft ride or minefield meander away from someone who can provide it.
July 14, 2014/
Pastor's kids grow up in an uncomfortable spotlight, and frequently face all the scrutiny, expectations, and double standards that come along with it.
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April 21, 2014/
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…
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June 5, 2013/
This is an ongoing dilemma for all in church leadership as pressure exists to define ministry "growth" or "success" by one metric: numerical…
February 27, 2013/
God has provided me with an awesome opportunity. He has opened a door for me to go on a mission trip this summer…
February 18, 2013/
“When is the church going to budget as much for senior adults as for the youth or children’s ministry?” “Why are we trying…
August 15, 2012/
The Association of Religion Data archives is reporting that seminarians own a huge slice of the $1 trillion student debt pie. The Center…
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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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