Author: Drew Downs

  • Between Advent 1 and 2 (Year B)

    Between Advent 1 and 2 (Year B)

    The turn from Advent 1 to 2 is the reset to the beginning from the end. An action that reminds us of more than the coming Christ child.

  • When everything changes

    When everything changes

    Beginning Advent with the Little Apocalypse inspires fear when we’d rather see joy—but reveals that we’re actually afraid of joy.

  • Spotify Wrapped and who we really are

    Spotify Wrapped and who we really are

    Tis the season for Spotify Wrapped. But what exactly does this AI generated assessment tell us? And how should we treat it?

  • Good Morning, Friends!

    Good Morning, Friends!

    Episode 56 of the Make Saints podcast

  • Getting Apocalyptic

    Getting Apocalyptic

    We begin Advent with an apocalyptic gospel—here’s why it is not only fitting, but important for us to deal with our own apocalyptic lives.

  • Persistent in faith—for Advent 1B

    Persistent in faith—for Advent 1B

    We begin Advent with apocalyptic imagery, not to scare us straight as much as remind us that God’s promise is change.

  • Advent—it begins with change

    Advent—it begins with change

    As we enter a season full of tradition and desire to remember practices from the past, we are reminded that the season is about change.

  • Between Proper 29 + Advent 1 (Year A to B)

    Between Proper 29 + Advent 1 (Year A to B)

    Moving from one Year A in the lectionary to Year B is a strangely smooth transition, as we continue to ruminate in difficult ideas.