Archive - Perspective Shift by Colby Martin

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.

Jun 13 •

May 2025

Love Changes Us... But Why?

Here's my theory on why being loved (by people, animals, God, etc) changes us.

May 30 •

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.

May 27 •

Queer & Christian

Brandan Robertson's "most honest book yet" could be a game changer for queers and allies alike.

May 23 •

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Brandan Robertson

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…

May 19 •

A Beloved Theologian Says, "Don't Imitate Jesus"

At first I didn't want to agree with him. But now, I see his point.

May 16 •

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.

May 8 •

Christianity Should Feel MORE Like Jesus... Not Less.

Forget Christmas, can we please try and Keep Christ in CHRISTIAN!?

May 5 •

April 2025

Announcement: New Podcast Coming!

For all you who are frustrated with the lack of Jesus in American Christianity.

Published on The Better Fruit Project • Apr 14

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…

Apr 8 •

March 2025

"On fire for the Lord!" My Early Days of Loving Jesus

The Honeymoon Stage of my (evangelical) relationship with Jesus.

Mar 19 •

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…

Mar 13 •

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