Kelley Mathews
@jkmath6.bsky.social
Author/editor focusing on biblical studies, theology, and history. DMin student at Houston Theological Seminary writing on Jesus’s mother as a model of discipleship. Governerd and LSU Tiger.
From the team behind He Gets Us, the latest Superbowl commercial inviting the weary to investigate Jesus open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
Is More Better?
"He Gets Us" is back.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:45 PM
From the team behind He Gets Us, the latest Superbowl commercial inviting the weary to investigate Jesus open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
And why I love that she is celebrated in Sicily! open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
Why Agatha of Sicily Inspires Today
I grew up knowing exactly what sort of heritage I carried in my veins: one-half Irish, one-quarter German, and the most obvious—thanks to my surname, Maranto—one-quarter Italian.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:45 PM
And why I love that she is celebrated in Sicily! open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
From icons to Ephesians to women in leadership, I’ve been reading some great content. Catch my latest list of books and a link to my upcoming speaking event (where the real star is @jpowellmcnutt.bsky.social! open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
February Update: What I'm Reading and Talking About
Birthday, Books, and Events
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February 4, 2026 at 3:13 PM
From icons to Ephesians to women in leadership, I’ve been reading some great content. Catch my latest list of books and a link to my upcoming speaking event (where the real star is @jpowellmcnutt.bsky.social! open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
90 days, the entire Bible. Why? And what am I learning almost 30 days in? open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
My 90-Day Read Through the Bible: How It's Going
Most years I choose a Bible reading plan that lasts all year long.
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January 29, 2026 at 10:48 PM
90 days, the entire Bible. Why? And what am I learning almost 30 days in? open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
Come see me and a host of biblical scholars in Houston next month! We'll be teaching on "re-reading" women in the Bible—how have we gotten some things wrong in our interpretation, and what can we gain from a fresh perspective? kelleymathews.substack.com/p/visual-mus...
Visual Museum Symposium 2026: You're Invited!
February 19–20
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January 28, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Come see me and a host of biblical scholars in Houston next month! We'll be teaching on "re-reading" women in the Bible—how have we gotten some things wrong in our interpretation, and what can we gain from a fresh perspective? kelleymathews.substack.com/p/visual-mus...
New podcast, new book cover reveal! @sandraglahn.bsky.social wants us to know that “a woman’s place is in the story” of Scripture . open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
Now Live: The Chick Report with Dr. Sandra Glahn
And a book cover reveal!
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January 27, 2026 at 4:20 PM
New podcast, new book cover reveal! @sandraglahn.bsky.social wants us to know that “a woman’s place is in the story” of Scripture . open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
Agnes stood up to the empire and paid the ultimate price. The church honors her to this day. open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
Who Was the Virgin Martyr Agnes?
And her interesting connection to ecclesial authority
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January 24, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Agnes stood up to the empire and paid the ultimate price. The church honors her to this day. open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
The Feast of St. Agnes was yesterday, and the Vatican continues to celebrate it in an ancient yet adorable tradition. Who was Agnes? open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
Who Was the Virgin Martyr Agnes?
And her interesting connection to ecclesial authority
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January 22, 2026 at 3:45 PM
The Feast of St. Agnes was yesterday, and the Vatican continues to celebrate it in an ancient yet adorable tradition. Who was Agnes? open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
Love to see it 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 @amygrantofficial.bsky.social asks her people to wrestle with our cultural momwnt open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
Amy Grant, Woodstock, and January 6th
How a new song challenges the church today
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January 19, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Love to see it 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 @amygrantofficial.bsky.social asks her people to wrestle with our cultural momwnt open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
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It’s weird that Trump can stand up to allies but not Russia
January 17, 2026 at 11:37 PM
It’s weird that Trump can stand up to allies but not Russia
How many did you already know? open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
A Game of "Did You Know that Women ... ?"
Skipping through Bible and church history
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January 16, 2026 at 1:32 PM
How many did you already know? open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
Join me in Houston next month and explore the lives of women in the Bible from a different viewpoint. It’s time to re-read their stories. open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
Visual Museum Symposium 2026: You're Invited!
February 19–20
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January 12, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Join me in Houston next month and explore the lives of women in the Bible from a different viewpoint. It’s time to re-read their stories. open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
When imposter syndrome or too many rejections threaten to silence you .
Please don’t.
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Please don’t.
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Your Words Matter, So Keep Going
Calling St. Augustine for backup ...
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January 8, 2026 at 9:14 PM
When imposter syndrome or too many rejections threaten to silence you .
Please don’t.
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Please don’t.
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Four generations of my family have served our country. Service is in my blood. The President wouldn’t know anything about that.
January 5, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Four generations of my family have served our country. Service is in my blood. The President wouldn’t know anything about that.
When you read “Christmas” think “holiday.” How can those surrounded by their people better draw in those who are alone? open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
Christmas Without Presence
A Guest Post by Andrea Phillips
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December 30, 2025 at 3:12 PM
When you read “Christmas” think “holiday.” How can those surrounded by their people better draw in those who are alone? open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
Advent is (basically) over and Christmas is upon us. What now? What’s next? open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
Christmas Greetings and Conversations
A year-end update, sorta
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December 22, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Advent is (basically) over and Christmas is upon us. What now? What’s next? open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
Advent is Mary’s season to shine, but we ought not pack her away with the Nativity set. Why she is good for us at any time of year open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
Beyond the Nativity Set: Mary Is Good for Us All Year Long
My podcast interview and other fun news
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December 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Advent is Mary’s season to shine, but we ought not pack her away with the Nativity set. Why she is good for us at any time of year open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
Shine the Light in the dark places. And perhaps enjoy 20% off a subscription to my Substack? open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
An Advent Opportunity
And a gift to you.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Shine the Light in the dark places. And perhaps enjoy 20% off a subscription to my Substack? open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
A short Thanksgiving devotional featuring Psalm 100. open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
A Note of Thanksgiving
And a peek at my other writing gig
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November 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
A short Thanksgiving devotional featuring Psalm 100. open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
Why this feast day is so relevant today. #christtheking open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...
Christ the King
A Feast for Today
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November 23, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Why this feast day is so relevant today. #christtheking open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...