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Through stories, humor, and honest reflection, theologian Jake Doberenz helps Christians break free from modern idols and culture-war religion to rediscover wholehearted allegiance to Jesus alone.

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  • Jake Doberenz

    I help Christians exit the Culture Wars and pledge allegiance to Jesus alone using humor and story. I'm a podcaster, theologian, writer, minister, and a bunch of other things. Podcast Producer for my company, Theophany Media.

  • Kristen LaValley

    Faith in the in between.

  • O. Alan Noble

    Author of "To Live Well," “You Are Not Your Own,” and “On Getting Out Of Bed,” published by InterVarsity Press. Prof English at Oklahoma Baptist University. Writing about humanism, culture, and faith.

  • Loren Richmond Jr.

    Pastor, chaplain, and podcaster writing at the intersection of faith, culture, and church renewal. A lowercase-e evangelical exploring theology, discipleship, and how historic faith speaks today—especially why the church still matters.

  • Kate Boyd

    \ud83d\ude4b‍♀️ Progressive Bible scholar and space maker for recovering evangelicals \ud83d\udcda Author and podcast host (Untidy Faith) \ud83e\udec2 Founder of The Remembered Table \ud83c\udf36️ Matron Saint of Spice for I Read Something Bad Podcast

  • Tiffany Yecke Brooks

    New York Times Best-Selling Ghostwriter, Author, Editor, Writing Coach, and Speaker (pronounced YEH-key...think "Yeti" with a "k" sound)

  • Amar D. Peterman

    \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 Theologian | \ud83d\udcd6 Author of _Becoming Neighbors_ | \ud83c\udf93 PhD Student at the University of Chicago | \ud83c\udfd8️ Love thy neighbor, saints.

  • Tommy Preson Phillips

    Music & Words about the dissident Christ-centered life. Tampa, FL.

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