Woke: From Insight to Insult

It used to mean something to #staywoke. Now "woke" gets hurled as an insult. What gives?

Jan 30 • Colby Martin

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Writing Life w/Colby & Josh

A recording from Colby Martin and 👉🏻jonathan_foster's live video

Jan 27 • Colby Martin, 👉🏻jonathan_foster, and 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 • Colby Martin

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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 • 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 • Colby Martin

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The Morning I Almost Died

"Hang tight while we get you out using the Jaws of Life." -Fireman

Jan 16 • Colby Martin

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December 2025

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 • Colby Martin

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November 2025

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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October 2025

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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September 2025

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 • 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 • 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 • Colby Martin

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