
We who are followers of Christ need not elevate Muhammad or embrace Islam in order to defend those Muslims who try to distance...

We who are followers of Christ need not elevate Muhammad or embrace Islam in order to defend those Muslims who try to distance...

I am not afraid because my Father told me not to be afraid, and He told me a lot of times.

I found this on Twitter yesterday. It's genius.

How has the 50+ year influence of military-industrial complex affected the children of the Prince of Peace?

People who are Christians are becoming more and more Christ-like as time goes on. They aren't setting up death camps and gassing Jews,...

Those whose concern is "making sure," should have their minds set at ease.

"Jesus saves! Just get saved in your own country. Or in Europe."

I am not a pacifist. There is a time for war. But one question we should seriously consider is: "At what cost are...

How can churches be salt and light in the community of teaching professionals who live and work in the church's immediate context?

"I am contending, Mr. President, for the great fundamental right of the sovereign people of this country to make their voice heard."
I’m Marty Duren, a freelance writer, content creator, podcaster, and publisher in Nashville, TN. I guess that makes me an entrepreneur-of-all-trades. Formerly a social media strategist at a larger publisher, comms director at a religious nonprofit, and a pastor, Marty Duren Freelance Writing is the new business iteration of a decade-long side-hustle.
I host the Uncommontary Podcast which publishes weekly. Guests range from academics to authors to theologians to activists on subjects related to history, current events, and the impact of evangelicalism on American life. My voice is deep-fried giving rise to being labeled “a country Batman.” Find Uncommontary in your favorite podcast app.
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