Josh Scott
@joshscott.bsky.social
Appalachian. Pastor at GracePointe. Author. Human flourishing is the goal. 🏳️🌈 ally. Subscribe to my newsletter for FREE at joshscott.online. #ProgressiveChristianity
Our moral responsibility is to resist unjust laws and unjust rulers.
#christianity #romans13 #empire #america #mlk
#christianity #romans13 #empire #america #mlk
January 15, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Our moral responsibility is to resist unjust laws and unjust rulers.
#christianity #romans13 #empire #america #mlk
#christianity #romans13 #empire #america #mlk
God stands with the victims of empire. Do we?
#god #empire #christianity #progressivechristianity #faith
#god #empire #christianity #progressivechristianity #faith
January 12, 2026 at 5:56 PM
God stands with the victims of empire. Do we?
#god #empire #christianity #progressivechristianity #faith
#god #empire #christianity #progressivechristianity #faith
I wonder if the Christians who support and defend the State killing its citizens in the streets understand the tragic irony of their position?
#christcrucified #christianity #Jesus
#christcrucified #christianity #Jesus
January 9, 2026 at 7:43 PM
I wonder if the Christians who support and defend the State killing its citizens in the streets understand the tragic irony of their position?
#christcrucified #christianity #Jesus
#christcrucified #christianity #Jesus
None of this is normal.
Not what we did in Venezuela.
Not the murder of a citizen in the streets of Minneapolis by ICE
Not the threats we’re making toward the rest of the world.
If we don’t stand up, use our voices, and DEMAND better, we’re all in big trouble.
Not what we did in Venezuela.
Not the murder of a citizen in the streets of Minneapolis by ICE
Not the threats we’re making toward the rest of the world.
If we don’t stand up, use our voices, and DEMAND better, we’re all in big trouble.
January 8, 2026 at 12:02 AM
None of this is normal.
Not what we did in Venezuela.
Not the murder of a citizen in the streets of Minneapolis by ICE
Not the threats we’re making toward the rest of the world.
If we don’t stand up, use our voices, and DEMAND better, we’re all in big trouble.
Not what we did in Venezuela.
Not the murder of a citizen in the streets of Minneapolis by ICE
Not the threats we’re making toward the rest of the world.
If we don’t stand up, use our voices, and DEMAND better, we’re all in big trouble.
Seems like a good day for this reminder: Christian Nationalism is an anti-Christ ideology and should be rejected by Christians because of our faith, not in spite of it.
January 6, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Seems like a good day for this reminder: Christian Nationalism is an anti-Christ ideology and should be rejected by Christians because of our faith, not in spite of it.
December 31, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I do not think that we can be more loving, compassionate, or inclusive than God. When it feels like we are, that is an indicator that our understanding of God is too small and is ready to grow.
#progressivechristianity #god #faith #christianity #theology
#progressivechristianity #god #faith #christianity #theology
December 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I do not think that we can be more loving, compassionate, or inclusive than God. When it feels like we are, that is an indicator that our understanding of God is too small and is ready to grow.
#progressivechristianity #god #faith #christianity #theology
#progressivechristianity #god #faith #christianity #theology
Jesus never called anyone to “defend Christianity,” but he did call all of his followers to love our neighbors-a category that he assumed included anyone and everyone with whom we share this planet.
#jesus #loveyourneighbor #christianity #progressivechristianity #whoismyneighbor
#jesus #loveyourneighbor #christianity #progressivechristianity #whoismyneighbor
December 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Jesus never called anyone to “defend Christianity,” but he did call all of his followers to love our neighbors-a category that he assumed included anyone and everyone with whom we share this planet.
#jesus #loveyourneighbor #christianity #progressivechristianity #whoismyneighbor
#jesus #loveyourneighbor #christianity #progressivechristianity #whoismyneighbor
Today’s sermon: The transformative, radical truth revealed in the “burning bush” moment is that God is on the side of the powerless and oppressed, not legitimating the powerful and oppressors.
#bible #burningbush #progressivechristianity #christianity #faith
#bible #burningbush #progressivechristianity #christianity #faith
December 28, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Today’s sermon: The transformative, radical truth revealed in the “burning bush” moment is that God is on the side of the powerless and oppressed, not legitimating the powerful and oppressors.
#bible #burningbush #progressivechristianity #christianity #faith
#bible #burningbush #progressivechristianity #christianity #faith
This is very niche, but Festivus has a bit of a Girardian feel, doesn’t it?
December 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
This is very niche, but Festivus has a bit of a Girardian feel, doesn’t it?
“Beyond the desert of criticism we wish to be called again.” - Paul Ricoeur
December 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
“Beyond the desert of criticism we wish to be called again.” - Paul Ricoeur
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NEW Episode!
29. Pastor Josh Scott @joshscott.bsky.social – (Non-Denominational, Progressive, Open & Affirming) The Kind of Pastor I Wish I’d Had Growing Up
YouTube: youtu.be/jj9n9UUqjvU
#Christianity #ProgressiveChristianity #Deconstruction #OpenAndAffirming #LGBTQ
29. Pastor Josh Scott @joshscott.bsky.social – (Non-Denominational, Progressive, Open & Affirming) The Kind of Pastor I Wish I’d Had Growing Up
YouTube: youtu.be/jj9n9UUqjvU
#Christianity #ProgressiveChristianity #Deconstruction #OpenAndAffirming #LGBTQ
December 1, 2025 at 4:09 AM
NEW Episode!
29. Pastor Josh Scott @joshscott.bsky.social – (Non-Denominational, Progressive, Open & Affirming) The Kind of Pastor I Wish I’d Had Growing Up
YouTube: youtu.be/jj9n9UUqjvU
#Christianity #ProgressiveChristianity #Deconstruction #OpenAndAffirming #LGBTQ
29. Pastor Josh Scott @joshscott.bsky.social – (Non-Denominational, Progressive, Open & Affirming) The Kind of Pastor I Wish I’d Had Growing Up
YouTube: youtu.be/jj9n9UUqjvU
#Christianity #ProgressiveChristianity #Deconstruction #OpenAndAffirming #LGBTQ
Hi friends! I’m sharing a daily Advent reflection again this year over on my Substack. I’d love for you to check it out and consider subscribing (FREE) if you find it helpful.
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The Hopes and Fears of All the Years: Day One
The Light Gets In
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November 30, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Hi friends! I’m sharing a daily Advent reflection again this year over on my Substack. I’d love for you to check it out and consider subscribing (FREE) if you find it helpful.
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Reposted by Josh Scott
How does a Free Will Baptist kid from an Appalachian holler become one of Nashville’s most trusted progressive pastors?
Pastor Josh Scott’s @joshscott.bsky.social cott.bsky.social story drops Sunday
FOLLOW to be the first to know
#Deconstruction #Exvangelical #ProgressiveChristianity
Pastor Josh Scott’s @joshscott.bsky.social cott.bsky.social story drops Sunday
FOLLOW to be the first to know
#Deconstruction #Exvangelical #ProgressiveChristianity
November 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM
How does a Free Will Baptist kid from an Appalachian holler become one of Nashville’s most trusted progressive pastors?
Pastor Josh Scott’s @joshscott.bsky.social cott.bsky.social story drops Sunday
FOLLOW to be the first to know
#Deconstruction #Exvangelical #ProgressiveChristianity
Pastor Josh Scott’s @joshscott.bsky.social cott.bsky.social story drops Sunday
FOLLOW to be the first to know
#Deconstruction #Exvangelical #ProgressiveChristianity
Reposted by Josh Scott
If one part of the Body is afraid, the whole Body should feel it.
Pastor @joshscott.bsky.social shares how GracePointe church in Nashville creates space for lament when something devastating happens in our country
#Christianity #Deconstruction #ProgressiveChristianity #Exvangelical #LGBTQ
Pastor @joshscott.bsky.social shares how GracePointe church in Nashville creates space for lament when something devastating happens in our country
#Christianity #Deconstruction #ProgressiveChristianity #Exvangelical #LGBTQ
November 25, 2025 at 5:36 AM
If one part of the Body is afraid, the whole Body should feel it.
Pastor @joshscott.bsky.social shares how GracePointe church in Nashville creates space for lament when something devastating happens in our country
#Christianity #Deconstruction #ProgressiveChristianity #Exvangelical #LGBTQ
Pastor @joshscott.bsky.social shares how GracePointe church in Nashville creates space for lament when something devastating happens in our country
#Christianity #Deconstruction #ProgressiveChristianity #Exvangelical #LGBTQ
November 24, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Friends, now is the time to speak up and speak out. This is absolutely disgusting. If Trump and his fans don’t want to be compared to Nazis, then don’t cozy up to them and their symbols. If they don’t want to be labeled as racist, don’t embrace symbols of racism (for starters). 1/2
November 20, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Friends, now is the time to speak up and speak out. This is absolutely disgusting. If Trump and his fans don’t want to be compared to Nazis, then don’t cozy up to them and their symbols. If they don’t want to be labeled as racist, don’t embrace symbols of racism (for starters). 1/2
Christian Nationalists: This is a Christian Nation!
*Trump says/does something awful and gets called out for it*
CNs: We’re electing a President not a Pastor!
The hypocrisy will give you whiplash.
We must reject Christian Nationalism.
*Trump says/does something awful and gets called out for it*
CNs: We’re electing a President not a Pastor!
The hypocrisy will give you whiplash.
We must reject Christian Nationalism.
November 19, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Christian Nationalists: This is a Christian Nation!
*Trump says/does something awful and gets called out for it*
CNs: We’re electing a President not a Pastor!
The hypocrisy will give you whiplash.
We must reject Christian Nationalism.
*Trump says/does something awful and gets called out for it*
CNs: We’re electing a President not a Pastor!
The hypocrisy will give you whiplash.
We must reject Christian Nationalism.
November 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
November 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
My faith calls me to celebrate and officiate marriages for all kinds of couples. If marriage equality were overturned, it would infringe my First Amendment right to practice my religion freely.
November 8, 2025 at 1:49 AM
My faith calls me to celebrate and officiate marriages for all kinds of couples. If marriage equality were overturned, it would infringe my First Amendment right to practice my religion freely.
Here’s an important reminder: Christian Nationalism may talk a lot about Jesus, but it is completely void of Christlikeness. Rejecting Christian Nationalism isn’t rejecting Jesus. Rejecting Christian Nationalism is what following Jesus looks like.
#christianity #christiannationalism #jesus
#christianity #christiannationalism #jesus
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Here’s an important reminder: Christian Nationalism may talk a lot about Jesus, but it is completely void of Christlikeness. Rejecting Christian Nationalism isn’t rejecting Jesus. Rejecting Christian Nationalism is what following Jesus looks like.
#christianity #christiannationalism #jesus
#christianity #christiannationalism #jesus
Don’t be surprised if, since Trump’s agenda was soundly rejected today in these elections, he begins a full court press toward authoritarianism, starting with the 2026 Midterms. We have to be resolute and courageous if that happens. The emperor is naked, and we must say so.
November 5, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Don’t be surprised if, since Trump’s agenda was soundly rejected today in these elections, he begins a full court press toward authoritarianism, starting with the 2026 Midterms. We have to be resolute and courageous if that happens. The emperor is naked, and we must say so.
What is the story of Sodom and Gomorrah really about? Who’s committing the sin of Sodom today? Watch for my response.
November 4, 2025 at 8:13 PM
What is the story of Sodom and Gomorrah really about? Who’s committing the sin of Sodom today? Watch for my response.