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The Thrill of Hope
“So, what about our politics today makes you hopeful?” asked our speaker, the Rev.
Dec 31, 2025 • Jon Busch
My Visit to a Megachurch
What is the real objection here?
Nov 5, 2025 • Jon Busch
Update on a Phenomenon
People are coming back to church, for better and for worse.
Oct 8, 2025 • Jon Busch
The Dude Abides
Discovering the Teachings of Ecclesiastes in The Big Lebowski
Sep 24, 2025 • Jon Busch
Has the Left Forgotten How to Party?
Being a Liberal used to be a lot more fun.
Sep 18, 2025 • Jon Busch
Root, Root, Root for the Home Team
There is no honor among revelers.
Sep 3, 2025 • Jon Busch
The Bible: It Really Do Be Like That Sometimes
These are exciting times, friends.
Aug 28, 2025 • Jon Busch
The Complicated Ethics of Coming Unhinged
Or, Male Karen Completely Loses It (Again)
Aug 21, 2025 • Jon Busch
Is Trump Doing God a Huge Favor?
A pondering and a provocation.
Mar 12, 2025 • Jon Busch
Stories of Belief: "Salvation" by Langston Hughes
This week, in Stories of Belief, we read the first chapter from Langston Hughes' memoir
Feb 5, 2025 • Jonathan D. Fitzgerald
Stories of Belief: "My Mother's Bible" by Walter Kirn
This week, we read Walter Kirn's essay about meeting his mother through the story of the Fall
Jan 29, 2025 • Jonathan D. Fitzgerald
Stories of Belief: "God Shopping" by Mary Karr
This week, in Stories of Belief, we're discussing Mary Karr's story about visiting churches with her son Dev
Jan 22, 2025 • Jonathan D. Fitzgerald
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