Are we great yet? kfor.com/video/federa...

The first teaching video for our class, Disarming the Bible: Stopping the Weaponization of Scripture is out! This module is called "Major Plot Points," which is effectively a Bible 101 module. Our first session of this module covers "canon" and "genre." youtu.be/wvzZaa80deQ

Uhh - but like what in the world, lol. This is an actual tweet from Lindsey Graham that I just took a screen shot of.

“We want prayer in public spaces! No…. Wait…. Not that type of prayer. Quick, get the cuffs!”

Every year on Easter Sunday, I include at least an excerpt from St. John Chrysostom’s Easter Homily in my sermon. Yesterday was no different. May the hells that exist on earth today be in uproar as they are mocked, destroyed, and annihilated, in the name of the risen Christ.

Bookmark this article from Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg for yourself. It's a list of both small and big ways that you can respond and resist: www.lifeisasacredtext.com/goodtrouble/ Also, the same checklist in simplified form for those of you who love spreadsheets: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

Disgraceful. Giving a thumbs up at CECOT is like waving and smiling in front of a concentration camp. No wait. It’s not like it. It IS it. You should be ashamed of yourself, Congressman. One day, you too will stand before the judgment seat of Christ. It’s not too late for you to turn and repent.

Good Friday Call to Confession, Lamentation, and Resistance at the WV Capitol.

Resist and ridicule. Resist and ridicule.

We've reached the point in our descent into fascism where the Jewish governor's house getting firebombed on Passover by a guy trying to bash his head in with a sledgehammer is overshadowed by the story of the President saying he wants to build foreign gulags for US citizens.

This is abhorrent. An outrage. A gross denial of due process. A violation of human rights. A disgusting display of power just for the sake of it. Really, there are no words to describe the absolute depravity of Trump and Bukele here.

Resistance and ridicule. I can do that. wagingnonviolence.org/2025/04/what...

They’re not about liberty, they’re about power.

Moral Monday, April 7 at the WV State Capitol. We lift up the voices of those in the southern coal fields in the catastrophic flooding aftermath while active suppression of their voices is coming from the Governor's office. West Virginians will not be silenced or gaslit. youtu.be/domZJwgP3Hc?...

THIS IS INSANE. Passing this bill would be something akin to passing a bill to criminalize those that hid Anne Frank and her family.

Last night we gave the 3 year olds baths over at their grandparents. As we had just gotten into the car to go home, one of them says, “Mommy, smell me!” I then, without even thinking about it, told her “go home, smell you later.”

Resist.

Took the twins to the protest at the WV Capitol today - they wanted to do their part in holding up signs.

Don't look away. "Trump-administration attorneys told the court to dismiss the request on multiple grounds, including that Trump’s “primacy in foreign affairs” outweighs the interests of Abrego Garcia and his family." www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

Moral Monday, March 31 at the WV State Capitol. Today is the Trans Day of Visibility - we declare that our trans siblings are people of sacred worth and are deserving of care, dignity, access to healthcare, legal protections, and recognition as beloved children of God. youtu.be/AvBErxb1QVY?...

This is not ok, and these detentions are becoming more and more prevalent. No wait, let’s call it what it is - the act of disappearing individuals who have been deemed critics and dissenters. A violation of the first amendment, and also a human rights violation. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/u...

Moral Monday, March 24, 2025 at the WV State Capitol. Today we focus on safe, clean, and accessible water for all West Virginians. Water is a basic human right - so why are there so many West Virginians turning on their taps to find discolored, undrinkable, unsafe water? youtu.be/LqHXZgA-fzU?...

The twins told me I couldn’t be a part of their scooter gang and then they tried to run over me 😂

We are watching in real time why Jesus said we can’t worship both God and money as well as the incredible damage that is caused by claiming to worship God but actually worshiping money.

I think Saturday was really the point of no return - when Trump completely ignored the court order to stop the deportations immediately. And then NOTHING happened. The last line of defense for democracy has failed, and we are now experiencing a true constitutional crisis. Hello, autocracy. You suck.

I couldn’t resist leaving this comment on their post 🤷🏻‍♀️

Moral Monday, March 17, 2025 at the WV State Capitol. Today we focus on substance use disorder, recovery, and homelessness. As people of faith, we demand that those who make our laws consider the most vulnerable among us here in West Virginia. youtu.be/JAcQPCuU6v0?...

Join us on Monday morning.

Truth.

Compassion Calls Us Day at the WV State Legislature - calling the leaders of the state to give us bread and not stones (a reference to Matthew 7:9-11)

@hollergospel.bsky.social 👋🎤

This should be deeply concerning to anyone who cares about First Amendment rights. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/10/u...

Please note the time change to 9 am on Monday mornings!

When people call good evil, and evil good - we are surely living in those times. Followers of Jesus must lift their voices alongside and those of the marginalized and oppressed and call this white Christian nationalist $#*t out. Sorry, I don’t know a better way or word to describe it.

Such brilliant, well-thought out, helpful legislation going through the WV House and Senate 🙄🙄🙄

This is an actual, real statement released by the White House. That Kool-Aid must be potent. www.whitehouse.gov/articles/202...

Death is the last enemy and Daylight Saving Time is the second to last enemy

We arrived at the International Women’s Day Rally right as it was ending (I had a funeral to officiate today right in the middle of the rally), but at least I got an obligatory picture of the kiddos on the Capitol steps 🤷🏻‍♀️

Will you join me?

Yes, my economic plan will cause short term pain. But after that you won't feel the pain anymore because you'll be dead

I just got home from getting a couple of fillings at the dentist, and it was the most relaxing part of my week - I just got to lie there, and I didn’t have to do anything or talk to anyone 😂

WV State Sen. Taylor’s argument for bringing back the death penalty -“If it weren’t for the death sentence given to the criminal on the cross next to Jesus, he never would have been saved.” Yet another example of the pervasive and dangerous theology being spewed by many in these halls.

“Love-directed faith is radical, especially right now…Love is upsetting. Mercy is maddening. Following Jesus’ teachings is literally scary.” dianabutlerbass.substack.com/p/love-is-sc...

“'Cause the ones who tell the lies Are the solemnest to swear And the ones who load the dice Always say the toss is fair And the ones who deal the cards Are the ones who take the tricks With their hands over their hearts While we play the game they fix” (If It’s True from Hadestown)

The #hollergospel from my friend and colleague, the good Rev. Brad Davis.

Those in power care nothing for the poor and working classes, unless it’s to garner the votes that give them that power. These cuts will hurt so many people. We need to take back our power and let those who are supposed to represent us know that what they are doing is harmful and unacceptable.