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December 17, 2020
My Embrace of the Feminine
I am not what most would define as a “typical, masculine man.” Sure, I have...
December 15, 2020
Sins We Need To Talk About
Christians love talking about each other's sins. Sin this. Sin that. It's their favorite three-letter...
December 14, 2020
New PODCAST Episode Featuring Mike Morrell
There is a new episode of Apostates Anonymous that y'all NEED to check out. In...
December 11, 2020
Non-Affirming Egalitarianism Is Really Just Complementarianism
A few weeks ago, I attempted to share a pro-woman article in a Christian Egalitarian...
December 10, 2020
101 Things Jesus Didn’t Do That Most Christians Do
Last year, a picture of some supremely educated anti-vaxxer went viral because of how groundbreakingly...
December 09, 2020
Christians ≠ Christ: One Reason I’m Fed Up With The Faith
I'm frustrated right now, but I shouldn't be. I should be stoked, but I'm not....
December 08, 2020
New HERETIC HAPPY HOUR Featuring Kristin Kobes Du Mez
A new episode of the Heretic Happy Hour podcast is now available, and features an...
December 07, 2020
New PODCAST Interview w/ Patheos’ Very Own, Jason Elam
The other day, I had one of the best conversations I've ever had on my...
December 07, 2020
The Conundrum of LGBTQ-Affirmation
As I said in a recent article, I don't know if I'm a Christian. But...
December 04, 2020
My Christmas Gifts To You: Books!
I don't know most of you. And I'm not wealthy enough to get y'all gifts....
December 04, 2020
A Love Story For The Ages
Middle America—1959. The unemployment rate had recently eased a bit, so things were looking up....
December 02, 2020
Friendship Without Agenda
Back in 2014, my now best friend Michael Machuga told me that he was no...
December 01, 2020
I May Not Be A Christian, But I May Not NOT Be One Either
"Matt, are you even a Christian any longer?" To be honest, I'm not really sure...
November 2020
November 30, 2020
Love Thy Neighbor…Wear Thy Mask (I’m Talking to You, Bethel Redding!!!)
I live an hour and a half south of Redding, California, an economically depressed city...
November 26, 2020
Without Women, We Miss the Gospel
As a content creator, I don't typically consume my own stuff for the sake of...
November 23, 2020
10 Things About Me and This Blog That You Will Want to Keep in Mind
I've been back for just over a week now. If you've been reading along, or...
November 19, 2020
The POSITIVES of Purity Culture
Surprise!!! There are none!!! To follow me on socials, here are some handy links: Facebook...
November 19, 2020
The Arrogant State of America
"This was the guilt of your sister Sodom: she and her daughters had pride, excess...
November 17, 2020
Are You a Conservative Evangelical . . . If So, Please Hear Me Out
Before I say what I feel like I have to say, let me tell you...
November 16, 2020
Inerrancy is Not Biblical
I don't generally like the term "biblical." It's sort of meaningless, a vapid feigning of...
November 13, 2020
You CAN Be a Christian and Support the Democratic Party
The other day, Patheos approved my request to reactivate this blog on the Progressive Christian...
November 12, 2020
I’m Baaaaaaack!!!
Hey everyone!!! After being off here for a couple years, I'm back. Why? Because I...
June 2019
June 24, 2019
To the Well-Meaning Christians, Please Stop
To the well-meaning Christians, please stop. If a loving relationship between two adults is filled...
June 05, 2019
For Rachel: A Tribute to Rachel Held Evans
On May 4, 2019, our friend and wildly popular author Rachel Held Evans passed away....
May 2019
May 15, 2019
Introducing The Bonfire Sessions Podcast
I’m really excited to announce that I have a new podcast launching on May 20,...
May 14, 2019
What the Parable of The Prodigal Son Teaches Us About God
There are many stories throughout the Scriptures that teach us what happens when families fight....
April 2019
April 18, 2019
The Suffering Servant of Second Isaiah: A Non-Penal Consideration
Tomorrow is Good Friday, which means that you’ll likely hear all about how the death...
April 15, 2019
7 Assumptions About Universalism That Are So Often Wrong
Universalism is the belief that all will be saved and reconciled to God in the...
April 10, 2019
Transcending Our Labels
Labels, in and of themselves, are neither good nor bad. They are pointers, and, when...
April 04, 2019
Christianity Shouldn’t Be This Exhausting
Growing up in the Evangelical church, I was often told that I needed to “win...
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