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The Empathy Debate: Biblical Definitions, Misconceptions, and the Cultural Struggle in Our Time

In today’s media maelstrom, empathy stands at the center of an ideological battle. Across headlines and social media, pundits, scientists, and church leaders fiercely debate whether empathy is a vital…

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Good Fruit and Fresh Springs - James 3:9-12 chiasm

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Biblical And Theological

Good Fruit & Fresh Springs: Unraveling the Chiastic Structure & Old Testament Allusions of James 3:9-12

In a guest post on Progressive Christianity covering the first part of James 3:1-8, we looked at some Noahic allusions, illustrating our personal communication’s constructive and destructive nature. All of…

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Not Just a Davidic King: The Flight ofJesus & Jeroboam To Egypt

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Cutting Empire_Joshua 5-Commander of the Army of the Lord-Drunk Pastor

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Biblical And Theological

Cutting Through Empires: Joshua 5, The Commander of The Army of The Lord, & A Dramatic “No”

The toppling of Jericho’s walls in Joshua 6 isn’t merely a faith-based military climax—it’s the dramatic punctuation to a narrative that stretches back to Genesis. You’re not alone if you…

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Bible In Context: Reframing Genesis & John

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Understanding Genesis 3-Nakedness & Perspective - Drunk Pastor - Header

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Biblical And Theological

Nakedness & Perspective: Understanding Genesis 3

Genesis 3 has been labeled as “The Fall” or some variation thereof. The ESV heading of my Bible says it, as well as the NASB and NIV. The way we have…

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Deconstructing Penal Substitution: A Biblical & Historical Critique

Grab a snack: it’s a long one. For centuries, the doctrine of Penal Substitutionary Atonement (PSA) has been upheld in the heart of Western evangelical theology. According to this view,…

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The Prodigal Pastor: Reflections at 40 in 2025

“Life really does begin at 40. Up until then, you are just doing research.” — Carl Jung Do you believe people can change? I do—especially now. From my story to…

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What Is Love? Rediscovering Agape in a Modern Time

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What Is Love? Rediscovering Agape in a Modern Time

“The whole law is fulfilled in one word: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'” – The Apostle Paul “What is truth?” Pilate asked Jesus, a question that still echoes through…

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The Impossible Task of Taming Our Tongues: Noahic Allusions in James 3:1-8

*This is the draft of a guest post I submitted to another website, available here for Patreon members. The second part is on Drunk Pastor and Patreon members have early access to it.

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