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What Can We Learn from Hearing Heartfelt Concerns?

Jay Griffith4 years ago4 years ago015 mins

The understandable tribal response to controversial moments like Brother Wilcox’s talk is to put up walls. However, if we pause the impulse, there is much we stand to gain.

Brad Wilcox’ Recent Comments

Benjamin Pacini4 years ago01 mins

I get together with some friends to discuss Brad Wilcox’s recent comments–and the strong response they received. We talk about intent and circumstances, but also the reason the comments were hard for so many.

Note: we tried to get this right. I guarantee we didn’t manage perfectly. A group of thoughtful people talking it out helped me though. There were some really good moments and insights, and if nothing else, I think we modeled what it looks like to grapple with something hard in as faithful a way as possible. That sounds me as worth doing.

On Costly Grace and the Space to Grow

Patrick Mason4 years ago3 years ago011 mins

While freedom of expression will always be important, perhaps we shouldn’t be so quick to provide defensive cover for those making serious errors—especially if that forecloses opportunities to learn and grow.

A Love Note to Diamond Marriages and Sapphire Singles

Jeff Bennion4 years ago4 years ago023 mins

Contrary to dismissive public rhetoric, more and more couples are thriving in what the world calls “mixed-orientation marriages.” Yet anyone considering it faces enormous opposition. It’s time for that to change.

What’s Hijacking So Many Beautiful Relationships?

Jacob Z. Hess4 years ago3 years ago026 mins

“It must not have been right” we say, after another relationship full of eternal possibilities falls apart (or never starts to begin with). But could we be missing something else going on?

To Call Us By Our Name (A Reasonable Request In the Age of Authenticity)

Michael Peterson4 years ago4 years ago017 mins

It’s taken as an absolute necessity to call individuals and groups by their preferred identifications, even if those preferences shift. Why wouldn’t the same thing apply to an entire church?

Outrage Masquerading as Virtue

Jacob Z. Hess4 years ago4 years ago011 mins

In the increasingly dystopian landscape around us, raining down fire on someone for misspeaking or advocating an unpopular view is held up as faux righteousness. Let’s not pretend this is anything other than the danger that it is.

Pam4 years ago01 min

Four Corners

America’s High Holy Day

Four Corners4 years ago3 years ago00 min

Doing Good in Conservative and Liberal Religion

Dan Ellsworth4 years ago015 mins

Part three of a series exploring differences in conservative and liberal approaches to faith – with a focus on the “social gospel.”

Conservative and Liberal Religion Pt 1

Benjamin Pacini4 years ago3 years ago01 mins

I sit down with Dan Ellsworth and a couple other friends (Meagan Kohler and Jeff Bennion) to discuss his article on “Exploring Conservative and Liberal Religion”.