Archive - Perspective Shift by Colby Martin

I'm Still Sore from the Whiplash of Evangelical Support for Donald Trump

Lots of Christians were sleeping on just how far adrift evangelical Christianity had grown from the teachings of Jesus. Trump's 2016 election win…

Jul 8 •

June 2025

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.

Jun 30 •

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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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 •

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