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Unpasteurized Paule

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Paule Patterson III is a writer, former pastor, and development strategist based in Missoula, Montana. Raised in Idaho Falls, Paule grew up in a half-Mormon town and came to Christianity as a teenager, diving deep into youth groups, apologetics, and theological debate. He attended a Restorationist Bible college in Boise, took philosophy and psych classes at Boise State, and later enrolled in an MBA program at the University of Montana.His career began in traditional ministry roles—interning, pastoring, and eventually leading a church plant in Missoula. That trajectory collapsed under the weight of addiction, mental health struggles, and ego. After a second stint in rehab (2021), sobriety finally took hold. In recovery, Paule began reconstructing his faith and life.He now runs Stigma Marketing & Development, consults on authenticity-first strategy, and launching the Every Human’s Journey™ framework he developed. His work spans marketing, suicide prevention, spiritual writing, and organizational development.Paule’s writing is confessional, complex, and unapologetically layered—reflecting his lived experience of failure, growth, and stubborn grace. He’s still unlearning. Still recovering. Still writing. And he’s not done yet.
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Good & Bad Figs: Is Our Faith Rotten?

  • Unpasteurized Paule
  • April 26, 2024
God seems a lot less concerned with a nation's status and reputation in the world than we are. God doesn't see nations as set realities. They, like clouds, exist from the ones before and will be recycled. Nations come and go but God wants the heart of people. Later, He would intentionally drive Nebuchadnezzar crazy just to teach him that human kingdoms are delusional. The Apostles still thought Jesus was going to "restore the kingdom to Israel" (Acts 1:6) after his resurrection. God has been up to something much bigger for a lot longer. His actual Kingdom is "not of this world" (John 17:16).
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Shedding Layers: My Journey of Deconstruction Here

  • Unpasteurized Paule
  • April 25, 2024
The lead-up to Easter was a whirlwind of emotions. Layers of insecurity peeled back, revealing a raw sense of self. It was both terrifying and exhilarating. Sobriety had brought progress, but purpose remained elusive. I was deconstructing the "me" I thought I was, desperately searching for the "me" I was meant to be. Fear, especially the fear of what others thought, had long been a snare. But as I surrendered to a higher power and embraced the true Gospel message, a newfound peace settled in. It wasn't about escaping the storm, but learning to navigate it with a more open heart. "Egongelical" – that's the word I came up with to describe this new faith journey, one that integrates psychology, mindset, and a healthy understanding of self with the core tenets of Christianity.
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An Abridged Sobriety Journey: Dealing with my inner children

  • Unpasteurized Paule
  • April 18, 2024
I tore myself, humans, and gods apart looking for answers to get a handle on myself. I got some 2 and a half years ago. I kept flailing for a while, picking things up along the way. I wasn't a small ship. I was a freight liner. Changing directions makes its own waves.
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Christ raises Lazarus from his tomb. Etching.
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Unmasking Love: Beyond the Facade of Validation

  • Unpasteurized Paule
  • April 12, 2024
Genesis 2:25 tells us humanity was "naked" and "unashamed." That's right before the serpent messed up our narratives. When Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, they saw themselves differently. Shame showed up, and everything changed. It makes sense, then, that whatever God would do to fix the world would involve dealing with that shame. Shame gets in the way of love for us humans.
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Work the Earth, not People –

  • Unpasteurized Paule
  • April 12, 2024
🔒 Patreon Content If you're a patron, log in at the bottom of the page or side menu (on mobile). This is part of the Patreon archive. Patrons get access to…
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Likes Don’t Last: My Social Media Detox and Recovery Back

  • Unpasteurized Paule
  • April 9, 2024
A lot has changed. A lot. My beliefs, personality, practices, habits, etc. A lot has not changed. My beliefs, personality, practices, habits, etc.What had started as a retreat to deal with insecurities became a journey back to find my actual voice and to put out into practice what I only had been working on in "here". Shame was a part of it, again. Fear of disapproval, what people might think of me as compared to who I was, their judgments of my recovery, and harder ones had to be reprocessed.
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To Be Our Kids: Facing My Reflections and Shame

  • Unpasteurized Paule
  • April 6, 2024
When we're all born and conceived even, we know nothing but the world we are being brought into. The world already existed. Your terrestrial experience began as a thing that was brought into the world of other humans. You are your parents' child - it's a fact you can never get away from. No matter what I say or think, the role of the parent in my life was the only connection I had in the world I was brought into. It is where your story starts.
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Evangelicals’ Trump-Sized Plank – The American Church and Its Republican Gospel

  • Unpasteurized Paule
  • April 3, 2024
Your "god" isn't what you spout - it's your church name, comfort, and control. Your Jesus is Pilate and Nebuchadnezzar - You chose Barrabas and killed God. You ignore the prophetic warnings from God to His people about this that are for you so you can preach what you want to others. Hypocrisy, one-sided expectations, and an ornate and intricate manmade system have replaced Jesus' Gospel. Your systematic theologies are born from men and what is on God's mind. You force right answers into wrong questions. You are the abuser and the people abused. You're Trump expecting God to be chill with you putting words in His mouth. He isn't. Trump will fall, just like Nero.
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What “is Finished?” – A Look Beyond the Traditional Interpretation

  • Unpasteurized Paule
  • March 31, 2024
What if We've Been Preaching "It is Finished" Wrong? Here is a thought: Jesus' last statement is more about what is already in the Gospel of John than it is what our 2000 years of theologizing over 3 words.
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A Reluctant Journal Convert: An Unexpected Gift

  • Unpasteurized Paule
  • March 28, 2024
The act of translating thoughts into written words is a surprisingly mindful process. It forces me to choose language, consider structure, and reflect on my handwriting. Seeing my thoughts laid bare is a powerful tool for self-discovery. Sometimes, rereading entries reveals inaccuracies or forgotten details. Journaling helps me adjust my thinking patterns and develop healthier self-talk.
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