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Podcast Recap: Why Religion Went ObsoleteÂ
Check out the So We Speak podcast on  Apple Podcasts  or  Spotify . Christian Smith’s book, Why Religion Went Obsolete,  explores why...

Brittany Proffitt
13 minutes ago1 min read


The Hesed of God, Part 2: The Grace of Forgiveness
In the first article in this series , we explored God’s hesed toward us in the context of grief and despair. Though life is hard and...

Brittany Proffitt
Jul 23 min read


Podcast -Â Villains of the Bible: NebuchadnezzarÂ
Check out the So We Speak podcast on  Apple Podcasts  or  Spotify . The worst event in Israel’s history was the destruction of the Temple...

Brittany Proffitt
Jun 252 min read


Podcast – Villains of the Bible: Herod
Check out the So We Speak podcast on  Apple Podcasts  or  Spotify . Herod is one of the most well-known villains in the Bible. Without...

Brittany Proffitt
Jun 32 min read


The Ḥesed of God, Part 1: Hope and Joy in the Midst of Despair
Hesed. Hesed is a rich Hebrew word and unfortunately it is extremely challenging to find a word that even comes close in English. The...

Brittany Proffitt
May 233 min read


Podcast - Villains of the Bible: Sennacherib
Check out the So We Speak podcast on  Apple Podcasts  or  Spotify . Sennacherib’s story takes place in the eight century BC. He makes the...

Brittany Proffitt
May 152 min read


Christ is Risen: The Identity of Jesus
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! The resurrection of Jesus is the pillar of our faith and the foundation of our hope. The...

Brittany Proffitt
Apr 203 min read


Podcast – Villains of the Bible: Haman
Check out the So We Speak podcast on  Apple Podcasts  or  Spotify . Historical Background Haman is a character in the Book of Esther...

Brittany Proffitt
Apr 12 min read


For They Shall Be Comforted
Scripture often contains statements that are counterintuitive to how we think in our human nature. For example: Life begins when we die...

Brittany Proffitt
Mar 183 min read


Podcast - Tolkien: Eucatastrophe
Why is Tolkien's work so enduring? It's more popular now than it's ever been. There's something about The Lord of the Rings that is real....

Brittany Proffitt
Mar 42 min read


My God Lives and He Has My Heart: The Faith of Sarah Edwards
Sarah Edwards is known as the wife of famous pastor and theologian Jonathan Edwards. To who knew her personally, Sarah was a woman who...

Brittany Proffitt
Feb 196 min read


Podcast - Tolkien: The Ring
Check out the So We Speak podcast on  Apple Podcasts  or  Spotify . After World War I, Tolkien was looking to find his footing. He looked...

Brittany Proffitt
Feb 182 min read


Podcast - Tolkien: Good and Evil
Check out the So We Speak podcast on  Apple Podcasts  or  Spotify . Note: This is the second podcast in a series on J.R.R Tolkien. Click...

Brittany Proffitt
Feb 132 min read


Podcast - Tolkien: The Fellowship
Check out the So We Speak podcast on  Apple Podcasts  or  Spotify . If there's one theme that runs through J.R.R. Tolkien's early life,...

Brittany Proffitt
Jan 292 min read


Jesus: Joy to the World
“ But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your...

Brittany Proffitt
Dec 23, 20243 min read


Podcast: Gratitude and Advent
Check out the So We Speak podcast on  Apple Podcasts  or  Spotify . Why Celebrate Advent? Advent is a collection of traditions that is...

Brittany Proffitt
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Responding to Crisis: Faith that Endures
It took a few minutes of staring at my computer screen before I could even start to type. On a personal note, the past few months seem to...

Brittany Proffitt
Nov 26, 20243 min read


What Does the Bible Teach about Church Membership?
Originally published July 9th, 2020 Accountability Within a Church Body The concept of church discipline can often make Christians...

Brittany Proffitt
Oct 10, 20246 min read


Podcast: Discipleship and Deconstruction with Terry Feix
Check out the So We Speak podcast on  Apple Podcasts  or  Spotify . What has shifted? What has changed in the deconstruction movement?...

Brittany Proffitt
Sep 24, 20241 min read


Podcast: Best Books of Summer 2024
It’s time for some book recommendations! In these episodes, Cole and Terry discuss the books they have been reading and recommending....

Brittany Proffitt
Sep 10, 20244 min read
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