I am thankful to see this effort from the clergy within the Anglican Church in North America. ACNA friends, please circulate widely among priests and deacons you think might be interested in signing this. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

When compliance & control are the goals, connection is not a consideration. Doug Wilson in his own words for #noquarternovember

Many families are navigating painful “low-contact” or “no-contact” dynamics among increasing political and worldview divides.1 out of 3 adults in the general American population reports estrangement from a parent or a sibling. 🧵

More distressing news for the Anglican Church in North America. A second woman has come forward w/allegations against Abp Wood, & Fr. Andrew Gross blows the whistle on troubling practices at the provincial level. Behind the paywall: archive.is/aMaj4 www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...

“When I was a child, my father delivered 3 rules to me... I also remember where I was standing in the front yard when he delivered them to me, & I remember the fond & affectionate demeanor with which he delivered it (he had a fist in front of my face).” --Douglas Wilson, 🧵

“Join the Shirriffs! Serve the Big Chief! Arrest your neighbors! Scour the Shire!”

Letting these words from poet Jeremiah Webster simmer today. Thanks @mockingbirdmin mbird.com/poetry/drago...

Travel delay after college family weekend finds me at a random hotel w/lots of pool time. I wanted to pack light since we wouldn’t have much down time but at the last minute grabbed @joashpthomas.bsky.social’s book from @brazospress.bsky.social! I’m so glad I did! A thought-provoking read!

Some ACNA folks are finally reading the allegations against Ruch. Good Please recognize that *all* your bishops had access to info about these allegations for yrs THREE were willing to sign a presentment against him & got slammed for it. THREE 1/3 www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...

Okay, that footnote alone just sold me.

"The good-Christian-parenting empire runs on the assumption that parental intentionality will achieve certain results." @mburtwrites.bsky.social @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social #MythOfGoodChristianParenting Order here: a.co/d/7SsKYNW

I am upset that the ACNA is incapable of taking integrity & accountability in its leaders seriously. The College of Bishops have been so undiscerning as to elect a man whose clergy & staff had raised serious concerns. How is that even possible? 1/ www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...

Looking for a chance to discuss our book with other readers? Here is a virtual book group meeting this Wednesday: www.meetup.com/religion-rea...

The Myth of Good Christian Parenting by @mburtwrites.bsky.social & Kelsey McGinnis (I finished chapter 1 and have so many thoughts/emotions. This book is long overdue not just for the parenting ideology critiques but the examination of the mindsets that led to this problem.)

When we were deciding how we wanted to define terms, the brilliant @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social highlighted that media production/consumption is a huge piece of what it means to be an American evangelical. Fascinating to see ⬇️perception that more purchases ≈Christianity « surging », revival, etc

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@mburtwrites.bsky.social talking about “sin” in Conservative Christian Parenting, child development, and why so many Christian “tradwife” influencers are peddling harsh (corporal) disciplinary measures against toddlers who are simply learning how to move in this world. Did you grow up like this?

Join @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social & I live with Wendy at @freshstartwendy at 11:30 AM PT! Book giveaway! youtube.com/live/oCi39u1...

Oooh these are some excellent questions to ask about Christian parenting resources.

It is book release day!🎉📚 One of the FAQs we get is, understandably, what resources do you recommend? One of our goals in writing this book was to empower people to embrace the tremendous freedom they have, and so we created a metric for evaluating resources. 1/3

🌟New Release!🌟 The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families by @mburtwrites.bsky.social & @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social What happens when popular "biblical parenting" methods cause more harm than good? bakerbookhouse.com/products/978...

These represent some of the myths we hold up to scrutiny in The Myth of Good Christian Parenting. So many families have been weighed down by heavy burdens & left picking up the pieces when the promises fail. Let’s free some people up! Available everywhere TOMORROW!

Would love for you to join us!

First Saturday back home after three weeks of travel, and I'm getting cozy with my advance copy of "The Myth of Good Parenting" by @mburtwrites.bsky.social and @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social. We needed this book so bad, church. Reply "follow" to this post for quotes and impressions.

So enjoyed chatting with Marc! Join us?

Would you like to join other readers to discuss The Myth of Good Christian Parenting? Here are two great options coming up this month. 1. 10/22: nonsectarian reading group. 2. 10/28 runs for four weeks— discussion from a Christian perspective More here:

Excellent thread here, especially for parents or anyone who cares about youth development in these troubling times.

This is a really good read.

"To deal ethically with children is to be willing to be moved by their desires, needs, and preferences. It doesn't mean letting [them] always have their way, but it does require parents to value a child's perspective . . ." @mburtwrites.bsky.social @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social

Doug Wilson's "reign of terror" (spank for every infraction with no warning) came to mind when I listened to Pete Hegseth's speech last week. Hegseth underscored violence, external compliance & "FAFO" energy as markers of strength & winning-ness. 🧵 Full post: open.substack.com/pub/mburtwri...

On this episode, author @mburtwrites.bsky.social joins Katelyn and Roxy to examine James Dobson’s legacy and the broader Christian parenting empire he helped build. Listen now! religionnews.com/2025/10/02/s...

This is such a dream! 🎉 I am delighted and grateful to be working with @ivpress.bsky.social & Kelli Trujillo! I’ve walked some miles on spiritual treadmills & this is the book I wish I could’ve given to younger me, and, to be honest, the book I probably still need to read regularly.

I highly recommend this book. Pre-order your copy today!

Is #spanking making a comeback in Christian parenting circles — or did it never really leave? Katelyn and @mburtwrites.bsky.social discuss why some Christian influencers are rejecting gentle parenting and promoting spanking as “biblical.” Listen to the full conversation: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Join Fr. Aaron & @mburtwrites.bsky.social for Proper 23 They discuss the story of Naomi and Ruth, Paul's letter to Timothy, and the healing of the Samaritan leper. athomewiththelectionary.buzzsprout.com/1891089/epis...

So appreciated this conversation. Thank you for having me!

Would love for you to join us!

Thank you for hosting this conversation @bonhoefferchild.bsky.social and @wearenotenemies.bsky.social! Hope you can join us for it!

On the latest episode of #SavedByTheCity, we're joined by author @mburtwrites.bsky.social to discuss what made James Dobson's teachings so appealing to anxious Christian parents in the 80s and 90s and why so many adult children are now processing the harm. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Was looking through old family photos today. It was the 1980s, guys. I don’t know what was going on.🤣 Little me was probably unhappy with the candle (?!?🫣) costume. Me now makes that face when I see people prooftext Bible vss to make prosperity Gospel parenting promises. 🧐🤨

What a great mail day! Eager to read this one later this autumn. Congrats & thank you for writing this @joashpthomas.bsky.social! @brazospress.bsky.social bakerpublishinggroup.com/products/978...

We are two weeks out from book launch day (!!!!) Make sure to get your preorder bonuses & sign up for email (on my website) or substack subscription to get a sneak peek at the intro and first chapter later this week! Thank you so much for your support and encouragement!

I am reading an early copy of this book and keep encountering sharp insights that are needed in the sea of promises of "biblical" and authoratarian parenting. @mburtwrites.bsky.social @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social #MythOfGoodChristianParenting Preorder here: bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

Goodreads giveaway!!! @brazospress.bsky.social is giving away five copies of our book over at @goodreads @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

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Author copies came this week! 🎉❤️ So wonderful to hold this in my hands. I love the final design. Thank you @brazospress.bsky.social ! ❤️🙌🎉 @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social Preorder now & get your downloadable bonuses that argue against common Christian defenses of “spanking” - link in bio

“Not all Christians…” It’s a familiar refrain, and one that shows up in many conversations where people describe the profound betrayal and injury they’ve experienced in Christian communities and under Christian teaching. Not all Christians. Of course. And also: Christians. 🧵

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Time to jump on a trend. 😅 Whenever I speak or write against spanking children or even when I critique popular Christian parenting methods, someone will usually post like it’s a gotcha to ask me: well, are you a parent? How many kids do you have? 🧐 1/4