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Byrd in Your Box

By Aimee Byrd

Imagining the real. Finding the poem in the church.

Aimee Byrd is a great friend and wonderful voice for women in places and spaces where women's voices are shouted down.

- Michael F. Bird

The Priory

By Karen Swallow Prior

Prayers of Attention

Karen is a terrific scholar of faith, literature, and culture.

- Michael F. Bird

Fitch’s Provocations

By David Fitch

Musings from the ground on up. Reflections on power, ideology, subjectivity (the formation of self), culture, and mission.

David Fitch writes about church and culture in provocative and challenging ways.

- Michael F. Bird

Church Blogmatics

By Beth Felker Jones

Theology is more like poetry than geometry. Theology is "vile for the sake of the gospel" (so says my friend, John Wesley). Aspiring to a vile poetics.

Beth is an amazing theologian, full of insights, wisdom, and learning for the churches today.

- Michael F. Bird

Marginalia with Beth Allison Barr

Reflections on Evangelicalism, Medieval History, and Women's History

Dr. Beth Allison Barr is on the cutting edge of exposing the dangers of patriachy in the churches. A great historian and cultural commentator.

- Michael F. Bird

Anselm House

By Matthew Barrett

Eavesdrop on Matthew Barrett's Systematic Theology

Following Dr. Matthew Barrett as he writes a systematic theology.

- Michael F. Bird

Escarbando la Biblia

By José Landeta

Ciencias Bíblicas y devocionales

Biblical studies reflections for Spanish speakers.

- Michael F. Bird

Du Mez CONNECTIONS

By KKDuMez

Understanding the connections between religion, gender, & politics, and trying to save our democracy in the process.

Kristin Du Mez offers a confronting socio-historical perspective on the intersection of patriarchy and religion in America. Plus, she's a very clever person to listen to!

- Michael F. Bird

Fantastic Faith

By Kevin

Cool Christian comics and memes. Biblical lessons with love and humor.

Great cartoons about faith in action.

- Michael F. Bird

Konstantin Kisin

Politically Non-Binary Opinions on Culture, Politics and Comedy

A contrarian voice in the European context.

- Michael F. Bird

Biblically Connected

By Chris J Wilson

Get a weekly digest of connected Bible note tips, tricks and talk

A weekly digest of connected Bible note tips, tricks and talks.

- Michael F. Bird

Further Up

By Bethel McGrew

Notes from a Christian humanist

A stack devoted to theology as the foundation of beauty.

- Michael F. Bird

Faith Seeking Understanding

By Allan R. Bevere

I am Allan R Bevere, pastor (retired), professor, Bible Moth, Theologian-in-Exile, and Peddler of Hope. I write and speak on the Christian faith and 21st century life.

Alan does a wonderful job thinking about faith in our difficult age.

- Michael F. Bird

Meaningful Conversation

By Jason James

Reflections on leadership, faith, and culture

Jason has some interesting stuff on religion, culture, and the odd questions people sometimes ask.

- Michael F. Bird

Scot’s Newsletter

By Scot McKnight

Tov unleashed: pursuing goodness (tov) in church and life.

Scot is a great scholar and churchman at the intersection biblical studies and following Jesus.

- Michael F. Bird

The Free Press

By Bari Weiss

A new media company built on the ideals that were once the bedrock of American journalism.

Bari Weiss is a great independent journalist who challenges people on the left and right.

- Michael F. Bird

Footnotes by Jemar Tisby

Perspectives on race, faith, justice, and history

Tisby is at the forefront of religion and race discussions in America.

- Michael F. Bird