This belief in a unique relationship between America and God helps perpetuate something more than patriotism: the belief that to love country is…
This belief in a unique relationship between America and God helps perpetuate something more than patriotism: the belief that to love country is…
Our willingness to trade away spiritual power and biblical witness for political soup and a moldy baguette is a sorrowful example of Paul's…
Of all people on earth who should resist the urge to embrace earthly, imperial goals it should be followers of Jesus.
Saying, "I don't agree with everything he says..." is really a wasted disclaimer. It is a given we do not agree with everyone.
Whatever Breitbart's motivation, followers of Jesus are forbidden from bearing false witness against their neighbor.
In the Beginning, is a powerful, timely message, addressing the fear and uncertainty many followers of Jesus are facing during these days.
We who are followers of Christ need not elevate Muhammad or embrace Islam in order to defend those Muslims who try to distance…
"Jesus saves! Just get saved in your own country. Or in Europe."
Biblical justice is social by its nature. Justice without social implications is a fairy tale.
In the vein of "How to be a Blessing not a Curse," here's a list of 11 things NOT to get your pastor.
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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