Emily Hunter McGowin
@ehmcgowin.bsky.social
associate professor of theology, Wheaton College | priest-theologian, Christ Our Advocate | author, IVP, Fortress, Cascade | Households of Faith: Practicing Family in the Kingdom of God: https://www.ivpress.com/households-of-faith
Friends, I'm going to be a lot more scarce on social media for a while. I want to make good use of the last few months of my fellowship and do what I can to protect my peace of mind. Grace and peace to all.
February 6, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Friends, I'm going to be a lot more scarce on social media for a while. I want to make good use of the last few months of my fellowship and do what I can to protect my peace of mind. Grace and peace to all.
The fountain pen and fishing gear seem to be more inherently gratuitous and, therefore, more fitting to represent the grace here. Thanks be to God you're still with us!
January 28, 2026 at 8:22 PM
The fountain pen and fishing gear seem to be more inherently gratuitous and, therefore, more fitting to represent the grace here. Thanks be to God you're still with us!
Reposted by Emily Hunter McGowin
A collect for the feast of St. John Chrysostom
January 27, 2026 at 6:03 PM
A collect for the feast of St. John Chrysostom
Damn. Prayers for both, Kara.
January 27, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Damn. Prayers for both, Kara.
"The future for black people in America is the same as the future for white people in America. Our chances are the same. If you survive, we will too. If we crumble, you are going to crumble too.”
Sister Fannie Lou Hamer, pray for us.
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. 3/3
Sister Fannie Lou Hamer, pray for us.
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. 3/3
January 25, 2026 at 9:41 PM
"The future for black people in America is the same as the future for white people in America. Our chances are the same. If you survive, we will too. If we crumble, you are going to crumble too.”
Sister Fannie Lou Hamer, pray for us.
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. 3/3
Sister Fannie Lou Hamer, pray for us.
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. 3/3
"Sometimes it seems like to tell the truth today is to run the risk of being killed. But if I fall, I’ll fall five feet four inches forward in the fight for freedom. I’m not backing off that... No man is an island to himself, and until I’m free in Mississippi, you’re not free anywhere else... 2/3
January 25, 2026 at 9:41 PM
"Sometimes it seems like to tell the truth today is to run the risk of being killed. But if I fall, I’ll fall five feet four inches forward in the fight for freedom. I’m not backing off that... No man is an island to himself, and until I’m free in Mississippi, you’re not free anywhere else... 2/3
These words from Fannie Lou Hamer haunt me today. She & so many others have testified faithfully, with words & flesh & blood. But the majority would not listen. We would not listen bc then we’d have to repent & be healed.
”I’m never sure anymore when I leave home whether I'll get back or not... 1/3
”I’m never sure anymore when I leave home whether I'll get back or not... 1/3
January 25, 2026 at 9:41 PM
These words from Fannie Lou Hamer haunt me today. She & so many others have testified faithfully, with words & flesh & blood. But the majority would not listen. We would not listen bc then we’d have to repent & be healed.
”I’m never sure anymore when I leave home whether I'll get back or not... 1/3
”I’m never sure anymore when I leave home whether I'll get back or not... 1/3
I look forward to your Takes!
January 17, 2026 at 10:08 PM
I look forward to your Takes!
"Destruction and violence are before me;
there is strife, and conflict abounds.
Therefore the law is paralyzed,
and justice never prevails.
The wicked hem in the righteous,
so that justice is perverted."
- Habakkuk 1:2-4
2/2
there is strife, and conflict abounds.
Therefore the law is paralyzed,
and justice never prevails.
The wicked hem in the righteous,
so that justice is perverted."
- Habakkuk 1:2-4
2/2
January 8, 2026 at 2:57 AM
"Destruction and violence are before me;
there is strife, and conflict abounds.
Therefore the law is paralyzed,
and justice never prevails.
The wicked hem in the righteous,
so that justice is perverted."
- Habakkuk 1:2-4
2/2
there is strife, and conflict abounds.
Therefore the law is paralyzed,
and justice never prevails.
The wicked hem in the righteous,
so that justice is perverted."
- Habakkuk 1:2-4
2/2
"How long, Lord, must I call for help,
but you do not listen?
Or cry out to you, 'Violence!'
but you do not save?
Why do you make me look at injustice?
Why do you tolerate wrongdoing?"
1/2
but you do not listen?
Or cry out to you, 'Violence!'
but you do not save?
Why do you make me look at injustice?
Why do you tolerate wrongdoing?"
1/2
January 8, 2026 at 2:57 AM
"How long, Lord, must I call for help,
but you do not listen?
Or cry out to you, 'Violence!'
but you do not save?
Why do you make me look at injustice?
Why do you tolerate wrongdoing?"
1/2
but you do not listen?
Or cry out to you, 'Violence!'
but you do not save?
Why do you make me look at injustice?
Why do you tolerate wrongdoing?"
1/2
Sunday's sermon: "Worship is never apolitical. So whom one chooses to worship, whom one chooses to serve, matters immensely. The world wants us to tremble before Herod; God calls us to swear allegiance to Christ, the poor Palestinian Jew born in Bethlehem." www.christouradvocate.org/blog/the-pol...
The Politics of Worship — CHRIST OUR ADVOCATE
Worship is never apolitical. So, whom one chooses to worship, whom one chooses to serve, matters immensely. The world wants us to tremble before Herod; God calls us to swear allegiance to Christ, the ...
www.christouradvocate.org
January 5, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Sunday's sermon: "Worship is never apolitical. So whom one chooses to worship, whom one chooses to serve, matters immensely. The world wants us to tremble before Herod; God calls us to swear allegiance to Christ, the poor Palestinian Jew born in Bethlehem." www.christouradvocate.org/blog/the-pol...
I can’t wait to hear more!
December 20, 2025 at 9:27 AM
I can’t wait to hear more!
Ha! You could probably predict it with a high degree of accuracy.
December 20, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Ha! You could probably predict it with a high degree of accuracy.
When Jud stops everything to listen to Louise and pray with her, I just lost it. And the absolution at the end? My Lord!
December 20, 2025 at 4:06 AM
When Jud stops everything to listen to Louise and pray with her, I just lost it. And the absolution at the end? My Lord!
Does it surprise me that a certain writer for a certain “gospel-centered” organization couldn’t see the gospel in it? Not a whit.
December 20, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Does it surprise me that a certain writer for a certain “gospel-centered” organization couldn’t see the gospel in it? Not a whit.
Wake Up Dead Man is fantastic. Not only a beautiful and entertaining movie, but also as good a portrayal of the gospel embodied as I’ve seen in a long time. Reminded me what I believe and why I became a priest.
December 20, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Wake Up Dead Man is fantastic. Not only a beautiful and entertaining movie, but also as good a portrayal of the gospel embodied as I’ve seen in a long time. Reminded me what I believe and why I became a priest.
Arlie Coles reporting on the Ruch verdict for the Living Church. A good summary of things for anyone unfamiliar.
#ACNA ruling acquits Stuart Ruch, following a decision to set aside two independent investigations and admit additional evidence. #news
Ruch Acquitted on All Charges - The Living Church
The court’s ruling, its first-ever acquittal, followed a decision to set aside two of three independent investigations and to admit additional evidence.
livingchurch.org
December 19, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Arlie Coles reporting on the Ruch verdict for the Living Church. A good summary of things for anyone unfamiliar.
Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!
"If John the Baptist [...] can wonder if he’s gotten it all wrong, how much more will we? And yet, we little ones, we insignificant ones, are greater—exceedingly more privileged and blessed—because of what we’ve received by grace."
Read Sunday's sermon here:
Read Sunday's sermon here:
Trusting through Ambivalence — CHRIST OUR ADVOCATE
If John the Baptist can struggle with doubt, how much more will we? If the greatest man of antiquity can wonder if he’s gotten it all wrong, how much more will we? And yet, we little ones, we insignif...
www.christouradvocate.org
December 18, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!
Preachers know (or should know) that they’re always preaching to themselves, but it still surprised me just how on the nose this sermon was for me this week.
Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!
Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!
Given all the grievous ACNA church news this week, hearing this sermon preached on Sunday beforehand strengthened my faith. If you're bewildered by what the verdict in the Ruch trial said (blame the survivors and advocates) then take a few minutes and listen to some truth. ⚓
"If John the Baptist [...] can wonder if he’s gotten it all wrong, how much more will we? And yet, we little ones, we insignificant ones, are greater—exceedingly more privileged and blessed—because of what we’ve received by grace."
Read Sunday's sermon here:
Read Sunday's sermon here:
December 18, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Preachers know (or should know) that they’re always preaching to themselves, but it still surprised me just how on the nose this sermon was for me this week.
Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!
Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!
There is more to be said, but I’m going to need time to read all 70 pages and process everything. Meanwhile, there’s Advent to finish and Christmastide to observe. My prayers are with all who are bewildered and grieving. Me too. 2/2
December 18, 2025 at 4:02 AM
There is more to be said, but I’m going to need time to read all 70 pages and process everything. Meanwhile, there’s Advent to finish and Christmastide to observe. My prayers are with all who are bewildered and grieving. Me too. 2/2
I’m deeply disappointed in the decision of the ACNA court in the trial of Bishop Stewart Ruch. I’m also heartbroken and angry for the way survivors and their advocates are characterized in the court’s summary. 1/2
December 18, 2025 at 4:02 AM
I’m deeply disappointed in the decision of the ACNA court in the trial of Bishop Stewart Ruch. I’m also heartbroken and angry for the way survivors and their advocates are characterized in the court’s summary. 1/2
Thanks, Aaron 🙏🏼
December 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Thanks, Aaron 🙏🏼
My sermon from Sunday on trusting God through our ambivalence: “A Messiah who can be misunderstood and rejected; a kingdom that can be missed and despised. These realities are wondrous to our eyes; and they can be deeply disappointing.”
www.christouradvocate.org/blog/trustin...
www.christouradvocate.org/blog/trustin...
Trusting through Ambivalence — CHRIST OUR ADVOCATE
If John the Baptist can struggle with doubt, how much more will we? If the greatest man of antiquity can wonder if he’s gotten it all wrong, how much more will we? And yet, we little ones, we insignif...
www.christouradvocate.org
December 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
My sermon from Sunday on trusting God through our ambivalence: “A Messiah who can be misunderstood and rejected; a kingdom that can be missed and despised. These realities are wondrous to our eyes; and they can be deeply disappointing.”
www.christouradvocate.org/blog/trustin...
www.christouradvocate.org/blog/trustin...
Somehow I knew deep down we would be better together than we ever would be apart. And I was right.
I love you, Ron McGowin. I’m so glad I said yes to dinner and coffee and a movie... for as long as we both shall live. 3/3
I love you, Ron McGowin. I’m so glad I said yes to dinner and coffee and a movie... for as long as we both shall live. 3/3
December 15, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Somehow I knew deep down we would be better together than we ever would be apart. And I was right.
I love you, Ron McGowin. I’m so glad I said yes to dinner and coffee and a movie... for as long as we both shall live. 3/3
I love you, Ron McGowin. I’m so glad I said yes to dinner and coffee and a movie... for as long as we both shall live. 3/3
Eventually we became friends too, and I could tell there was something special about him. But our first date sealed the deal.
I went home and told my best friend I had found the person I would marry. And he did the same. 2/3
I went home and told my best friend I had found the person I would marry. And he did the same. 2/3
December 15, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Eventually we became friends too, and I could tell there was something special about him. But our first date sealed the deal.
I went home and told my best friend I had found the person I would marry. And he did the same. 2/3
I went home and told my best friend I had found the person I would marry. And he did the same. 2/3