Beyond the Page

American Awakening is more than just a book. It’s a movement. A campaign for the soul of America. Resisting today’s onslaught of anxiety, isolation, and depression, American Awakening instead celebrates the life that’s truly Life, […]

Over the last four years, I—an evangelical pastor—have felt less and less connected to my church tradition because my church tradition suddenly became more and more about Donald Trump. I have felt alone. Very alone. […]

As a youth pastor, family discipleship is at the core of my ministry philosophy. The job of the parent is to disciple. The job of the youth pastor is to support, teach, mentor, and do […]

The day before I was to interview Joe Rigney and talk about Strangely Bright, I was working on interview prep and making sure I had everything I needed put together. I stepped away for a […]

Every once in a while, I’ll stumble upon a part of Scripture that’s unexpected. Whether is something weird, gross, off-color, or something else—and there’s a lot to be seen—it’ll make me sit back and contemplate […]