Perspective Shift by Colby Martin

Perspective Shift by Colby Martin

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Not Sure if I'm Proud of What I Did at PRIDE Three Years Ago
In the moment it felt good. Looking back? I'm less certain it aligns with my values.
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Religion, Politics, and What's Broken My Brain for Ten Years
I don't always know what it looks like to be a Christian in the world of politics, but I feel confident that it's neither of these two extremes.
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Love Changes Us... But Why?
Here's my theory on why being loved (by people, animals, God, etc) changes us.
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Why We Got Divorced (and How I Talk About it)
Writing about divorce is tricky for all sorts of reasons. But allow me to walk that tightrope as I share a bit of why (I believe) our marriage ended.
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Queer & Christian
Brandan Robertson's "most honest book yet" could be a game changer for queers and allies alike.
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A Fairly Significant Life Update
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Today, I am so sad for (almost) everyone
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An Evangelical Megachurch Pastor and I Both Agree: Churches Should Be Clear About Their Anti-LGBTQ Beliefs and Policies
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"I'm Not Needed"
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No One Plans to Get Divorced. But 4 in 10 Couples Do. Why?
There are a handful of commonalities between the four in ten marriages that end in divorce. Since no one ever expects it will be them, it might be…
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A Beloved Theologian Says, "Don't Imitate Jesus"
At first I didn't want to agree with him. But now, I see his point.
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The Night I Tried to Impress both Jesus and a Girl at the Same Time
Recently on fire for the Lord, and reuniting with a friend (girl) who I hadn't seen in years, this night had all the makings for something epic.
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Christianity Should Feel MORE Like Jesus... Not Less.
Forget Christmas, can we please try and Keep Christ in CHRISTIAN!?
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Announcement: New Podcast Coming!
For all you who are frustrated with the lack of Jesus in American Christianity.
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The Lopsided Story of My Parent's Divorce
Growing up I was given one particular narrative about why my parents divorced. That one-sided narrative was THE defining narrative of my childhood--and…
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"On fire for the Lord!" My Early Days of Loving Jesus
The Honeymoon Stage of my (evangelical) relationship with Jesus.
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What to Do with Friendships after The-Thing-That-Brought-You-Together has Ended
When we closed our church two years ago it presented a fascinating challenge: How do I (and should I?) stay friends with people I won't see regularly…
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Not an Oxymoron: Why LGBTQ Affirming Christianity Makes Sense
A new talk on LGBTQ inclusion coming soon to a city (near you?)
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Perspective Shift by Colby Martin
Perspective Shift by Colby Martin
Examining life through a mixed lens of progressive Christianity, psychology, and spirituality.
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