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Woke: From Insight to Insult
It used to mean something to #staywoke. Now "woke" gets hurled as an insult. What gives?
Jan 30
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Colby Martin
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Writing Life w/Colby & Josh
A recording from Colby Martin and 👉🏻jonathan_foster's live video
Jan 27
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Josh Scott
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Losing Friends in a Divorce Sucks (Even if You See it Coming)
Most divorces force friends to "pick sides." And when you're not picked, it hurts--even if you understand why.
Jan 26
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Imagine Starting a Religion Based ONLY on Jesus
I did over 40 events in 2025 but this one stands out as one of my favorites.
Jan 22
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Colby Martin
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More Americans are Becoming More Anti-Gay
A new study shows that the past five years reveal a worrisome trend. More Americans are becoming more Anti-Gay.
Jan 20
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A Fairly Significant Life Update
Feb 16, 2023
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Today, I am so sad for (almost) everyone
Jun 24, 2022
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An Evangelical Megachurch Pastor and I Both Agree: Churches Should Be Clear About Their Anti-LGBTQ Beliefs and Policies
Mar 10, 2023
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"I'm Not Needed"
Apr 10, 2023
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The Morning I Almost Died
"Hang tight while we get you out using the Jaws of Life." -Fireman
Jan 16
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Colby Martin
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Here's Why this Space has been Quiet Lately.
My manuscript for my next book is due the end of the year. And it's taking everything I've got to finish it.
Dec 10, 2025
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Colby Martin
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Back When "Progressive" Meant Hope, Change, and Creativity.
The first time I started labeling myself a "progressive Christian," my evangelical church was very confused. Understandably.
Nov 4, 2025
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When the Evangelical World Stopped Being Home
For 30 years the container of the Evangelical Church adequately held my religious/spiritual self. Then, it didn't. Couldn't.
Oct 30, 2025
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Grieve or Celebrate? It Depends Who Died.
While everyone is glad to see extremes (like bin Laden) eliminated, and no one is glad when an innocent is killed, what do we do about the messy middle?
Sep 24, 2025
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Colby Martin
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On Celebrating the Killing of... Osama Bin Laden
I remember two responses from many Christians. One I understood. The other? I rejected with every fiber of my being.
Sep 23, 2025
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Colby Martin
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Who's Responsible for the Lost Being Lost?
It's tempting to blame those who've gone astray for going astray. But Jesus put the onus on the ones in charge. That's frustrating.
Sep 18, 2025
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Colby Martin
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Better Ways to Read the Bible
A book I love by an author I love more.
Aug 24, 2025
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Colby Martin
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Grateful for Three Years (and Counting) of God Providing Manna
Plus, a look in to the next 16 cities I'm traveling to this fall.
Aug 22, 2025
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Perspective Shift by Colby Martin
Examining life through a mixed lens of progressive Christianity, psychology, and spirituality.
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