It’s Worth Seeking After Truth
Have you listened recently to the 1970s song Imagine by John Lennon? New York Times columnist Ross Douthat was on my podcast this week, and he brought up the song…
S8 E11 | Why Religion Still Matters with Ross Douthat
Apple YouTube Spotify More! In the work of reimagining, religion can play a significant part. What does it mean to be human? Does God exist? Is the universe good? Is…
Caring for Humans is Slow, Messy, and Beautiful
Our family relies on the provision of support from the government by way of education and therapies for our daughter Penny. If we were in a more vulnerable financial position,…
A Commitment to Hope
I want to start out by saying: The work I do is not about politics, and I’m going to try hard to make sure it doesn’t become about politics. That…
When Is It Time to Speak Up?
After our most recent national election, I started wondering when/whether/how I should respond publicly to politics here in this newsletter or on social media. You might be thinking about this same…
What Can We Do After the Election? Be Salt and Light
In the wake of the results of the American Presidential election, I suspect many of you feel like I do. Bedraggled and unimportant and impotent in the face of our…
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When You Get Knocked Down: The Aerobics of Jesus
I love this imagery of the aerobics of Jesus from my conversation with Rev. Corey Widmer. If you try to mend broken things and get in the middle of conflict,…
How to Respond to Election Results
Today is Election Day here in America. For some of us, the last few months have made us want to plug our ears and run away until the dust settles…
The Problem with Calling Kamala Harris “Mentally Disabled”
Former president Donald Trump recently insulted President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris by calling them “mentally impaired” and then “mentally disabled.” (more from CNN here and FOX NEWS Radio…
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How Politicians Talk About Disability Matters
As we head into another election cycle, I’m paying attention to the language politicians use to talk about people with disabilities. This is not a partisan issue. I’ve heard politicians…
