About Deborah Arca

Deborah Arca is the Managing Editor of the Progressive Christian Portal and Book Club at Patheos.com.

What is God’s Favorite Place on Earth? A Q&A with Author Frank Viola

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This week, one of Patheos’ favorite bloggers, Frank Viola, releases his new book God’s Favorite Place on Earth. Recommended by some 47 top Christian leaders, Viola’s book is a creative retelling of the stories of Bethany, told through the eyes of Lazarus. The premise of the book is simple and 100% Biblical: when Jesus was on the [...]

The Secrets of Leaven: A Q&A with Author Todd Wynward

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What would an underground group of desert-tested holy radicals look like today? What hope could they give a weary world?

In the Presence of Angels: A Q&A with Andrea Garrison

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So many people are afraid of dying, so much so that they do not truly enjoy life. When I was doing home hospice care with my mom, it was never about death and dying. It was always about loving, giving, living and embracing life to the fullest at every single moment.