• The Opening Act—for Advent 2B

    The Opening Act—for Advent 2B

    As frightening as last week’s apocalyptic talk is, the familiarity of John the Baptizer lulls us into a comfortable vision of Advent.

  • Messenger and path straightener

    Messenger and path straightener

    The work of John the Baptizer begins with proclaiming the Good News. But his purpose is to prepare the way for the Messiah to come.

  • 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.