15
Aug
Washington DC, City I've Learned to Love
My family and I moved to Washington, D.C. in March 2020, only a couple of weeks before everything shut
7 min read
Anthony Parrott
13
Aug
Jesus Gets the Final Word
On one of my prior TikToks, I got a comment that said something along the lines of "Jesus'
4 min read
11
Aug
A Vacuum Cleaner Theology of Leadership
The first time I recall seeing real pastoral leadership, it came with a power cord and the smell of industrial
5 min read
08
Aug
August 8 2025 Now Page
Family & The Sweet Chaos of Friendship
* The Livermores just left and I'm emotionally exhausted in the best
1 min read
08
Aug
When Jesus' Name Becomes a Weapon: Spiritual Authority vs. Religious Cosplay
Those who tried to use Jesus' name as a technique got humiliated, while those who actually turned toward Jesus' way gave up their tools of manipulation entirely.
5 min read
30
Jul
The Prayer to Stay Soft
"Thanks for everything, but we're not going to see each other again."
As a pastor, it&
4 min read
29
Jul
Let There Be Gaps: A Ministry Philosophy
One Sunday, the slides didn't work. Or, more accurately, there was no one to run the slides.
I
5 min read
28
Jul
The Witch of Endor: How the Bible Complicates How I Think About Witchcraft
A confession: I've long been suspicious of astrology and zodiac signs. To this idea, I have no clue
4 min read
25
Jul
The Art of Non-Anxious Presence
What Jesus Sleeping Through a Storm Teaches Us
4 min read
23
Jul
Why We Stay: Four Reasons People Adhere to Religion
"Pastor, I have to confess something," Alika said, fidgeting with her coffee cup during our meeting. "I&
6 min read