2024-04-23T18:49:44-04:00

Brace Yourselves, This is Theology Unfiltered Hey Snarky Faith listeners, brace yourselves! We’ve got a treat for you—a theological espresso shot that’ll jolt you awake, whether you’re ready for it or not. I sat down with Dillon Naber Cruz, the mind behind Theological Musings: Collected Essays of a Tattooed Theologian, Vol. 1, and let me tell you, this isn’t your run-of-the-mill theology talk. This is more like a high-speed chase through a maze of moral and existential dilemmas. What We... Read more

2024-04-23T18:49:46-04:00

Ah, the White Savior Complex. Picture this: Westerners, often dripping in religious zeal, descending upon “less fortunate” countries to “save” them. The roots of this mentality can be traced back to colonial times, where the mantra of “civilizing the savages” went hand-in-hand with expanding empires. It’s an age-old narrative, almost cinematic, but the only thing being saved is the savior’s ego. The Case of Renee Bach: A Cautionary Tale Renee Bach, an American with zero medical training, decided she was... Read more

2024-04-23T18:49:47-04:00

If the love affair between conservative Christianity and nationalism had you clutching your pearls, buckle up. We’re about to introduce the bad boy of this twisted love triangle—fascism. It’s the James Dean of political ideologies: irresistible to some, even if deep down, we all know it’s headed for a tragic end. From Choir Boy to Bad Boy: A Tale as Old as Time Picture this: you’re dating the “nice guy,” Mr. Nationalism, but then, along comes the leather-jacket-wearing, cigarette-smoking bad... Read more

2024-04-23T18:49:49-04:00

The Siren Song of Yesteryears: 1950 Called, They Want Their Values Back Ah, the “good old days.” You know, that fairy-tale epoch when kids respected their elders, everyone went to church, and Christian values were the compass guiding America’s moral ship. It’s a narrative as touching as it is fictitious. Don’t forget—these were also the days of segregation, rampant misogyny, and ‘duck and cover’ drills. Yet, the nostalgia junkies would have you believe this was a golden era of Christian... Read more

2024-04-23T18:49:50-04:00

The Forehands: Not Your Typical Spiritual Guides Let’s get one thing straight: Karl and Laura Forehand aren’t here to sell you the same old, tired spiritual clichés. Nope, they’re here to wrestle—wrestle with beliefs, wrestle with trauma, and maybe even wrestle with you a bit. So, buckle up, because this episode of Snarky Faith is about to get real. Deconstruction: More Than Just a Buzzword Ah, deconstruction—the buzzword that’s been making the rounds in spiritual circles faster than you can... Read more

2024-04-23T18:49:52-04:00

Intro to Narcissism 101: Meet Your Self-Obsessed Spiritual ‘Leader’ Before you can dodge a bullet, you’ve got to know it’s coming. So let’s sketch out our villain: the narcissistic pastor. A charisma factory built on a foundation of self-obsession and emotional manipulation. Imagine a spiritual leader more concerned with collecting “Amens” than saving souls. Narcissistic pastors are not accidents; they’re products of a church system that practically rolls out the red carpet for them. The church environment often prioritizes charisma... Read more

2024-04-23T18:49:53-04:00

The Never-Ending Cycle of Abuse: The Magical Reappearance Trick Christianity has a knack for resurrecting careers that should be as dead as Lazarus pre-miracle. It’s like a magic trick, only the rabbit pulled out of the hat is an abusive pastor. The routine is old but somehow still gets applause: a scandal erupts, the leader puts on a public performance worthy of an Oscar—complete with insincere sobbing and rehearsed humility—and poof! After a “season of healing,” they’re back, front and... Read more

2024-04-23T18:49:54-04:00

So, NASA dropped a report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs), and the world went nuts. Finally, the eggheads are going to tell us if E.T. is phoning home, right? Wrong. Turns out, the report is a masterclass in how to say a lot while revealing very little—kind of like that pastor who can preach for an hour and still not get to the point. But hey, it’s NASA; they must know what they’re talking about, right? Well, let’s pump the... Read more

2024-04-23T18:49:56-04:00

The Jimmy Fallon Paradox: A Public Persona vs. Private Reality We’ve all heard the recent buzz about Jimmy Fallon’s toxic workplace allegations. The guy who’s been making America laugh every night apparently isn’t as jovial behind the scenes. This got me thinking—doesn’t this sound eerily similar to the dynamics we often see in churches? Pastors who are charismatic in the pulpit but tyrants in the boardroom. It’s like they’re playing a role, and once the cameras are off, the mask... Read more

2024-04-23T18:49:58-04:00

Ah, Sunday mornings. You could be in two places: a church with stained glass windows illuminating verses you’ve heard a hundred times or a bustling convention center where adults dress up like Marvel superheroes and no one’s judging—well unless your cosplay game is weak. Comic-Con and church, two institutions as different as the Pope and Deadpool, and yet, strangely similar. Both have devoted followings, iconic figures, and the strange ritual of dress-up. But before you say, “Hallelujah, they’re the same!”—hold... Read more

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