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The Remarkable Ordinary

Griffin Gooch, Drew Brown, JL Gerhardt, Sarah Rowell, Ellis Holcombe, Kyle Brooks, Ross Byrd, Stephen Chen, Vanessa Reyner, Joelle Brinkley, Yi Ning Chiu, Josh Caliguire, Julie C, Peter Jeppsen, Mark Legg, Brad Young, Whitney Lane, Stefanii L Morton, Leah, Abby Jo Thompson, Josh Benadum, Anna Gallant

We publish ordinary stories of Christian kindness, hospitality, and integrity. Our aim is to be an anti-moral failure, anti-church scandal, anti-Christian hypocrisy journalism. Have a remarkably ordinary story? Feel free to send it in!

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Authors

The writers behind this newsletter.

  • Griffin Gooch

    A(n almost fully trained) theologian who loves science and good stories - Fuller Grad, Aberdeen Student - Published in Christianity Today, Mere Orthodoxy, Inkwell, Christ & Pop Culture, and Fare Forward.

  • Drew Brown

    I love because He loved first. || "Writer" || MA in English

  • JL Gerhardt

    Partner at Hazefire Studios, creator of The Happiest Saddest People, manuscript editor for Holy Ghost Stories, & author of Look to Love and other books, Gerhardt tells true, beautiful stories that testify to the abiding goodness of God.

  • Sarah Rowell

    Ransomed. The one responsible for the mess in the kitchen.

  • Ellis Holcombe

    A filmmaker, sometimes writer, always a learner, attempting to be disciple-maker, and seeking a life with Jesus (albeit imperfectly). Somewhat thoughtful, and sometimes artistic, always just figuring it out.

  • Kyle Brooks

    Jesus Follower || Husband || Father || Urban Church Planter || Full Time Peacemaker || Author of Through the Valley || MDiv, ThM in Philosophical Theology

  • Ross Byrd

    Theology, philosophy, story. Herder of 4 kids, writer, musician, surfer. All views are Lewis's, Chesterton's or MacDonald's. Teaching Director @ VB Fellows. Runs Surf Hatteras. Essays @ Mere Orthodoxy. Podcast: Patient Kingdom.

  • Stephen Chen

    I'm a psychologist who studies culture, families, and mental health.

  • Vanessa Reyner

    Ex-perfectionist turned Bible teacher. Soon-to-be licensed therapist. Helping women build deeper relationships + live loved. No small talk here. Let's get real. \ud83e\udef6

  • Joelle Brinkley

    Biracial nerd who loves Jesus, my college sweetheart + our three wild wonder boys, people on the margins, coffee on tap, and obscure one hit wonders

  • Yi Ning Chiu

    Writing about the pain & indispensability of communal life @ Christianity Today, Teen Vogue, Inkwell \ud83d\udda4 Usually offline.

  • Josh Caliguire

    It’s more important than ever to invest in our relationships + be intentional. I write about friendship through my own story + faith journey! Lucky husband, new father. I dont write with AI, so excuse the typos!

  • Julie C

    Apparently something is required, so here's something. Unless otherwise noted, any content I post - photos, art, writing, etc. - is mine.

  • Peter Jeppsen

    Father. Professional. Writer aspiring to understand the human choices that shape our world.

  • Mark Legg

    Philosopher with an MSc and BA in philosophy and biblical studies | Freelance writer and editor | In Scotland with my wonderful wife | Main thing: Jesus is king

  • Brad Young

    Writing for the glory of God and the good of people. Husband. Father. Pastor of Discipleship & Care. M.Div. SBTS. Theology Board Member for Hosanna Revival.

  • Whitney Lane

    Jesus follower. Mother. Writer, potter, teacher.

  • Stefanii L Morton

    I learned a lot about life through the death of my marriage, and I write about that here. The biggest thing I learned was how to find joy in small, everyday things, so I also write about gardening and baking and whatever else is bringing me joy.

  • Leah
  • Abby Jo Thompson

    NWA based writer and editor. Reflecting on faith, beauty, and the glory of the ordinary. Praying you taste and see His goodness here.

  • Josh Benadum

    Josh Benadum is a disciple-maker and community builder active in Orlando, Florida. He and his wife Meri serve a burgeoning network of house churches, and collaborate with Youth for Christ, Stadia Church Planting, and Brave Future.

  • Anna Gallant

    Stick around for musings on kinship, church, and ordinary living. Jesus is King.

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