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I'm Anthony. I'm a Christian pastor and theologian reclaiming Scripture for love & liberation. Affirming. Feminist. Antiracist. Universalist.

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30
Jun
God Never Wanted Kings

God Never Wanted Kings

The establishment of monarchy in ancient Israel was a theological disaster that God explicitly opposed—which should fundamentally challenge how we conceptualize divine authority today.
4 min read
27
Jun
Acts 6: When Leaders Refuse to Serve

Acts 6: When Leaders Refuse to Serve

The moment we think we're too important to serve, we've missed the entire point of following the Guy who said "the last shall be first."
3 min read
25
Jun
When Human Authority Contradicts God's Justice: Romans 13 and the Litmus Test of Acts 5

When Human Authority Contradicts God's Justice: Romans 13 and the Litmus Test of Acts 5

Conservative Christians have quite the relationship with Romans 13. When Republicans are in power, they'll quote "be
4 min read
23
Jun
Correcting Common End Times Misunderstandings

Correcting Common End Times Misunderstandings

My first study Bible was the End Times Prophecy Study Bible. I loved the Left Behind series and devoured every
8 min read
21
Jun

When God Gets Angry: The Uncomfortable Good News of Divine Justice

On Thursday I wrote about the corruption of Eli's sons in First Samuel 2—how they exploited their
5 min read
19
Jun

Questioning religious authority isn't blasphemy—it's a moral imperative

When Your Pastor Acts Like a Mob Boss: What the Sons of Eli Teach Us About Religious Authority
4 min read
17
Jun
The Question Jesus Didn't Answer (And Why That's the Point)

The Question Jesus Didn't Answer (And Why That's the Point)

Instead of mining the text for universal principles to apply mechanically, we're invited into a dynamic relationship with a living tradition that continues to generate new insights as communities wrestle with ancient wisdom in contemporary contexts.
4 min read
16
Jun

My Digital Manifesto: Creating with Conviction

My guide for online presence rooted in Jesus-centered values, prophetic imagination, and radical love
3 min read
16
Jun

The Disciples' MAGA Moment: Why Jesus Said No to Making Israel Great Again

Picture this: Jesus has just risen from the dead. For forty days, he's been appearing to his disciples,
4 min read
11
Jun

God is Not a Venture Capitalist: Reclaiming the Parable of the Talents

Picture this: A powerful CEO decides to expand his empire overseas. Before leaving, he distributes seed money to his employees
4 min read