Faith Is Not Safe
Drunk Pastor is not about a clean, polished “faith” dialogue. That’s not how my story—nor yours—unfolded. This is for those willing to question, wrestle, and dive deeper into faith, ideas, and life. You’ll find scriptural musings, philosophical rabbit trails, recovery thoughts, psychological introspections, and honest reflections.
Born out of a journey through addiction and faith, Drunk Pastor aims to spark real conversations, challenge assumptions, and be a resource for those searching. American Evangelical assumptions will be challenged and a vision for the future offered.
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10 Golden Calves of the American Evangelical Church: Deconstructing Old Idols & Altars
*TRIGGER WARNING: Swings are made below. Even if disagreed with, even if a bit off-based, that’s fine. The questions that arise from this is what matters. “The church has lost her…
“Fearing Church Planting” – A Drunk Pastor REWIND
Before moving to Missoula to plant a church, and ruining everything through my addiction, there was this personal blog called Valid Ambiguity. Looking for a throwback post for some easy…
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A growing paranoia among Christians today centers on witchcraft—and it’s not new. We’ve been here before. Ancient Romans feared witchcraft and “foreign” influences on their virtue and honor,…
You Already Have Everything – An Addict’s Reflection on 2 Peter 1:3-10
2 Peter 1:3-10 is a passage that smacked me in rehab three years ago. It’s one of those where the writer of Scripture lays out a big picture, offering a deep answer to help Jesus-followers…
Evangelical Gnosticism:The American Church’s Dualistic Worldview
I know you are super interested in Gnosticism and have a perfect understanding of it (in my mind, I’m visualizing the typical American Evangelical vocational pastor). The rest of you might not…
The Book on the Samaritan Woman at the Well: Updates and Reflections
A bit ago, I posted about writing a book on the Samaritan Woman at the Well. It’s underway but has evolved, grown, and shifted. I need more time with her. The story of where the idea…
Blinded by Planks: How We Hide Heaven Behind Judgement
“Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when…
The Good Samaritan: A Updated Reimagining
Based On Luke 10:25-37 ESV And behold, a seminary professor stood up to test Jesus, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How…
Don’t Vote Trump: A Counter-Voice to Evangelical Propaganda
Welcome, especially to those who already have their hackles raised and their Bibles ready for some “thumping.” Genuinely glad you’re here. If you’re voting for Trump,…
“Do Not Let Your Left Hand Know…” – Secret Acts and Public Faith
Jesus still goes a bit further with "Do not let your left hand know what your right is doing." At least, my brain thinks he did. Of the other measures Jesus called you and me to take to ensure…
Agapology: The Theological Absence of Love
Over a decade ago, while serving as a youth pastor in Eastern Montana, I read Greg Boyd’s The Myth of A Christian Nation. Boyd pointed out a striking irony: despite the history of…