Perspective Shift by Colby Martin

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 • Colby Martin

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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 • Colby Martin

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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 • Colby Martin

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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 • Colby Martin

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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 • Colby Martin

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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 • Colby Martin

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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 • Colby Martin

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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 • Colby Martin

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God Wants Worshippers in Certain Locations and with Specific Beliefs

Imagine if THAT is what Jesus taught about worship? Thankfully he said the opposite.

Mar 13 • Colby Martin

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February 2026

Why are We Obsessed with Judging People?

Even when we resist passing judgment, it's still a resistance. Meaning, we fight the urge.

Feb 24 • Colby Martin

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January 2026

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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