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Why Do You Let Things Bother You?
When I let something bother me then I am making a choice to lay down my peace of mind and replace it with irritation. Why do I do this?
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Win a Signed Copy of UnClobber
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, I’m signing and shipping ten copies of UnClobber to ten random and lucky winners. It’s free to enter to win!
Oct 1
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September 2026
Why Do People Still Read UnClobber Ten Years Later?
I think this book continues to resonate with people for these three reasons.
Sep 28
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The Business Card that Changed My Life
Eleven years ago a stranger handed me her business card. When I saw her title and who she worked for, I knew my life would change... but I never…
Sep 20
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July 2026
When Odysseus Found Salvation in The Odyssey
Two moments in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" stood out to me, both having to do with the concept of Salvation.
Jul 28
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The One Line of Relationship Advice that Actually Works
The patterns and paths that lead to rupture and disconnection are easy. We take them often. But this one practice has helped me imagine a different way.
Jul 24
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The Odyssey Shows Why Sodom & Gomorrah Were Destroyed
I've spent a lot of time and energy teaching why Genesis 19 is not about homosexuality. Perhaps in the future I'll just tell people, "Watch Christopher…
Jul 21
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Why I Spend So Much Time on LGBTQ Inclusion
I'm often asked why, as a straight/cis/man, I work so hard for the full inclusion of LGBTQ people. It's a good question. Here is my why.
Jul 8
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Announcing My Next Book
My much anticipated follow up to UnClobber is coming soon, and you can pre-order today!
Jul 2
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May 2026
More and More People are Using this Word and It's Driving Me Mad
Remember when the Valley-girl "like" infected millions of people's speech patterns? There's another word on the horizon, and I have to finally speak…
May 18
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April 2026
The Sunday I Gave My Worst Sermon Ever
Not because the content was bad, but because I spoke from Fear and Ego, and tried to control a spiraling church schism.
Apr 20
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March 2026
Calling James Talarico NOT a Christian Says More About You Than Him
It's wild to me when people suggest otherwise. But I understand why they do.
Mar 19
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