Year-End Pop Culture Roundup 2024

This is the 20th time that I have written this summary of my favorite books, movies, shows, and albums for the year. I didn’t foresee reaching this milestone, for a number of reasons. But here I am, celebrating this achievement of sorts, taking joy that at least a few people actually look forward to readingContinue reading “Year-End Pop Culture Roundup 2024”

Second Week of Advent: Pageant

Previously: Benches One of my favorite books that I’ve read this year is Hell Is A World Without You by Jason Kirk. It chronicles the exploits of a group of evangelical teenagers in the early 2000s as they navigate faith issues, questions, and relationships. I recognize the experiences from my own brief stint in evangelicalContinue reading “Second Week of Advent: Pageant”

I’m Reading the Proof, to Proofread It

I last provided an update about my next nonfiction book, The Unintentional Interim, all the way back in June. If this is your first time hearing about it, this book will be about pastors who find themselves in a ministry situation going through a higher amount of transition than anticipated, thus becoming the de factoContinue reading “I’m Reading the Proof, to Proofread It”