July 16, 2015/
It is one thing to acknowledge God's blessings on a nation. It is quite another to claim "favorite son."
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March 10, 2015/
Does confidence or content pose the greatest issue for followers of Jesus Christ? Is it what we believe, or how strongly we believe...
August 7, 2014/
Simply put, it is time for Coulter to be moved off the stage of national conversation.
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December 27, 2013/
Soon I saw my atheism for what it is: an intellectual belief most accessible to those who have done well.
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December 22, 2013/
How things have changed since Joseph's and Mary's journey.
November 29, 2013/
When our system, interpretive framework, or theological grid is elevated above the inspired text, we, as these men, will have fallen into error.
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March 27, 2013/
Many people not in Catholicism or familiar with may ask today, "What is Maundy Thursday?" Maundy Thursday is the day before Good Friday....
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March 25, 2013/
In response to a question at the recent Starbucks corporation shareholders meeting, CEO Howard Schultz reiterated his and the company’s support for workplace...
March 3, 2013/
Tonight begins the showing of the highly anticipated mini-series The Bible. Produced by Mark Burnett (“Survivor,” “The Voice”) and Roma Downey (“Touched by...
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February 22, 2013/
In my last post I explored a few issues involved with what I termed “The Senior Adult Dilemma.” I encourage you to read...
About Me
Hi, I'm Marty Duren
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.
Missional Press publishes books by Christian writers with the goal of impacting people with the good news of Jesus.
I’m a longtime blogger at Kingdom in the Midst, where, over the course of many years, I’ve written a lot of words.