This past spring I was presented with an opportunity to submit a piece to Christians for Biblical Equality International’s magazine, Mutuality. The theme focused broadly on the intersection of race and the egalitarian movement within the church. I jumped in, nerves and all, and submitted the prayer of confession linked below. Read the full prayer…
As I’ve observed Christian nationalism and studied purity culture in the last few years, a common theme repeatedly shows up: the pursuit of “biblical” family values. Images, metaphors, and myths of the ideal family have shaped much of how many people, namely conservative Christians, have understood their role as God’s chosen people, both as American…
If the “exvangelical” and #ChurchToo movements tell us anything, sexual assault and other forms of religious abuse or trauma are more prevalent in our (faith) communities than we may like to admit. This month marks the 20th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and it serves as a reminder there is much work left to…
As a time of reflection, fasting, and repentance, Lent provides space for us to reorient ourselves towards God. This season is meant to feel heavy and in the context of 2020, these 40 days may feel extraordinarily painful for some. From the last few months alone, we have plenty to grieve as a nation and as…
“Who do you say that I am?” Jesus asks his disciples in Matthew 16. A few guesses are thrown out before Peter responds, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” He answers the question correctly and taps into the fascinating theological arena of Christology. (This interaction is celebrated in the church calendar…
Perhaps you’ve noticed the uptick in people discussing Christianity’s connections to and complicity in racism, white supremacy, and colonialism? These are big, important subjects to tackle, and I hope if they’ve stirred something in you that you would continue to lean in and listen, as I believe they’re connected to religious trauma. In this post…