The poetic timing of the death of Pope Francis between Easter and Earth Day is both poignant and galvanizing for the religious environmental movement. Pope Francis’s death marks the end of an era. Coming on the day between Easter Sunday and Earth Day, Pope Francis’s death on April 21, 2025, marks the end of a 12-year papacy that advocated for the care of God’s Creation in a way that was unmatched by his predecessors. His chosen papal name signaled his... Read more
If Earth Day 2025 feels sad and ominous to you, you're not alone. Here’s how pastors can minister through the stages of climate grief. Read more
Preachers can learn important lessons from Senator Cory Booker and his speech that made history and brought moral clarity to a beleaguered nation. From March 31st, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. to April 1st, 8:05 p.m., Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) spoke in protest of the Trump Administration, making the longest speech in Senate history. At 25 hours and 5 minutes, Booker broke the record of Sen. Strom Thurmond who filibustered for 24 hours and 18 minutes against the Civil Rights Act... Read more
Their god is their gullet; their gullet is their god. What Philippians 3:12-4:1 teaches about the idolatry of consumption & resisting tyranny. Read more
Trump comes for the trees by ordering the ecocide of 280 million acres of forests. Christians who care about God’s Creation must speak out. Read more
The ELCA is obeying in advance by refusing to join a multifaith lawsuit defending churches against Trump’s violation of 1st Amendment rights. Read more
Ministry since the inauguration has felt like a riptide for many clergy. Here are five ways to survive and keep your head above water. Read more
“Love your enemies” sounds naïve when dealing with fascists, tech bros & oligarchs. But this teaching is actually a form of resistance! Read more
Paul of Tarsus told the early Christians, “Do not be overcome by evil.” How can this biblical wisdom guide us as a country under attack? Read more
My team and I have launched a national preaching survey on ministry, preaching, and social issues. All U.S. preachers are invited to participate. Read more
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