Joshua P. Steele
@joshuapsteele.bsky.social
I solve problems with a heart for people and an eye for detail. Learn more at joshuapsteele.com.
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👋 Hey Bluesky! I'm Josh. Currently raising 3 little kids (7,5,2.5yo) w/my wife, working as a software dev, and figuring out what, if anything, to do with my theology degrees (MDiv, MA [PhD dropout]) and Holy Orders. I love learning, coffee, books, pen(cil)s, paper, tools, & DIY home/auto repair.
Fill-in the blank: “Nothing makes me doubt the truth of Christianity more than ___.”
February 6, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Fill-in the blank: “Nothing makes me doubt the truth of Christianity more than ___.”
Racist? Pedophile? Rapist? Perhaps the best-documented, most prolific liar in American history? Corruptly enriching himself at the expense of the people? Got it. And you say there are still Christians supporting this man as their political leader? Hmm. 🤔
February 6, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Racist? Pedophile? Rapist? Perhaps the best-documented, most prolific liar in American history? Corruptly enriching himself at the expense of the people? Got it. And you say there are still Christians supporting this man as their political leader? Hmm. 🤔
Getting asked by the PCUSA church we attend to consider becoming “covenant partners” (I.e., “members”). In addition to my church baggage making me not ready to take that step yet, I’m also not sure where I even land on the concept of local church membership more generally. Any thoughts on this?
February 5, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Getting asked by the PCUSA church we attend to consider becoming “covenant partners” (I.e., “members”). In addition to my church baggage making me not ready to take that step yet, I’m also not sure where I even land on the concept of local church membership more generally. Any thoughts on this?
Ground News really needs to highlight the factuality of sources even at the free tier. Is something really a blind spot for, say, the “left” if most of the sources on the “right” reporting something are mixed/low factuality sources? C’mon.
February 5, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Ground News really needs to highlight the factuality of sources even at the free tier. Is something really a blind spot for, say, the “left” if most of the sources on the “right” reporting something are mixed/low factuality sources? C’mon.
Trying to start a letter-writing campaign of sorts with family and friends…with VERY limited success. Shout-out to @JohnBrady for being a great letter-replier, even just to online acquaintances! :)
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February 3, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Trying to start a letter-writing campaign of sorts with family and friends…with VERY limited success. Shout-out to @JohnBrady for being a great letter-replier, even just to online acquaintances! :)
Things feel so lonely, stressful, angry, and sad. I think I either need spring to get here fast, or for the fascism to crumble. Or maybe some more friends.
February 3, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Things feel so lonely, stressful, angry, and sad. I think I either need spring to get here fast, or for the fascism to crumble. Or maybe some more friends.
My trial subscription to The Dispatch is up in a week. Trying to decide whether to stick around. Lots of good stuff, but then pieces like this one about Biden’s “lawlessness” give me pause. I’m no Biden cheerleader, but, c’mon. thedispatch.com/article/b…
The Quiet Lawlessness of Joe Biden
He was elected to restore norms but has done more damage to the rule of law than any other president.
thedispatch.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:06 PM
My trial subscription to The Dispatch is up in a week. Trying to decide whether to stick around. Lots of good stuff, but then pieces like this one about Biden’s “lawlessness” give me pause. I’m no Biden cheerleader, but, c’mon. thedispatch.com/article/b…
Does 2026 have, like, a 30-day return policy? Because good lort this all SUCKS.
January 30, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Does 2026 have, like, a 30-day return policy? Because good lort this all SUCKS.
Arresting journalists. Raiding election offices. Masked government agents trampling on constitutional rights by surveilling, terrorizing, disappearing, and killing people. Damn, I wish we had, like, a good word to describe all of this!
January 30, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Arresting journalists. Raiding election offices. Masked government agents trampling on constitutional rights by surveilling, terrorizing, disappearing, and killing people. Damn, I wish we had, like, a good word to describe all of this!
ICE spotted in downtown Toledo, OH. iceout.org/reportInf…
People Over Papers - Report ICE Activity
Report and track ICE activity in your community. A community-driven platform to document immigration enforcement.
iceout.org
January 30, 2026 at 4:50 AM
ICE spotted in downtown Toledo, OH. iceout.org/reportInf…
If you know any faith leaders who might be interested in attending this event in Springfield, OH on Monday, February 2, please share it! “Here We Stand: Faith Leaders for Immigration Justice & Family Unity” web.cvent.com/event/f89b68...
Summary - Here We Stand: Faith Leaders for Immigration Justice & Family Unity
web.cvent.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:12 PM
If you know any faith leaders who might be interested in attending this event in Springfield, OH on Monday, February 2, please share it! “Here We Stand: Faith Leaders for Immigration Justice & Family Unity” web.cvent.com/event/f89b68...
If you’re more conservative and your views have shifted toward opposing ICE’s current behavior, what specifically was most effective in changing your mind? How do we open more eyes?
January 29, 2026 at 1:57 PM
If you’re more conservative and your views have shifted toward opposing ICE’s current behavior, what specifically was most effective in changing your mind? How do we open more eyes?
How you treat immigrants is how you treat Jesus Christ.
January 29, 2026 at 2:39 AM
How you treat immigrants is how you treat Jesus Christ.
If you’re trying to help conservative family and friends get up to speed about what ICE has really been up to and why people are mad, where would you point them, specifically? Is there a good catalog of abuses and critiques? Or at least a starting point?
January 28, 2026 at 10:47 PM
If you’re trying to help conservative family and friends get up to speed about what ICE has really been up to and why people are mad, where would you point them, specifically? Is there a good catalog of abuses and critiques? Or at least a starting point?
From Ryan Holiday:
"Immigration is a complicated issue. Crime is complicated. My dad was a cop for twenty years, I understand it’s a hard job. But this is not complicated.
Heavily armed masked agents should not be... https://social.joshuapsteele.com/2026/01/28/from-ryan-holiday-immigration-is.html
"Immigration is a complicated issue. Crime is complicated. My dad was a cop for twenty years, I understand it’s a hard job. But this is not complicated.
Heavily armed masked agents should not be... https://social.joshuapsteele.com/2026/01/28/from-ryan-holiday-immigration-is.html
January 28, 2026 at 8:01 PM
From Ryan Holiday:
"Immigration is a complicated issue. Crime is complicated. My dad was a cop for twenty years, I understand it’s a hard job. But this is not complicated.
Heavily armed masked agents should not be... https://social.joshuapsteele.com/2026/01/28/from-ryan-holiday-immigration-is.html
"Immigration is a complicated issue. Crime is complicated. My dad was a cop for twenty years, I understand it’s a hard job. But this is not complicated.
Heavily armed masked agents should not be... https://social.joshuapsteele.com/2026/01/28/from-ryan-holiday-immigration-is.html
“Trump is taking the country on a path to tyranny. The first obligation for each of us is to see it and name it. The next is to figure out what to do about it.” www.theatlantic.com/ideas/202…
January 28, 2026 at 2:51 PM
“Trump is taking the country on a path to tyranny. The first obligation for each of us is to see it and name it. The next is to figure out what to do about it.” www.theatlantic.com/ideas/202…
Hey Fediverse peeps: (1) Is it worth replying to Substacks like this one? kevinbriggins.substack.com/p/minneap… (2) What’s the best way to do so, do you think? Create/sign-in to Substack and leave a comment? Post on my website and link?
January 28, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Hey Fediverse peeps: (1) Is it worth replying to Substacks like this one? kevinbriggins.substack.com/p/minneap… (2) What’s the best way to do so, do you think? Create/sign-in to Substack and leave a comment? Post on my website and link?
A Response to 'Minneapolis, ICE, and the Christian Response': https://joshuapsteele.com/ice-minneapolis-response/
January 28, 2026 at 4:25 PM
A Response to 'Minneapolis, ICE, and the Christian Response': https://joshuapsteele.com/ice-minneapolis-response/
🧵 THREAD: Why "both sides" arguments in the face of obvious injustice aren't wisdom—they're moral failure.
I keep seeing this from Christian commentators and it's making me furious. Here's why the theological tradition condemns it.
I keep seeing this from Christian commentators and it's making me furious. Here's why the theological tradition condemns it.
January 27, 2026 at 3:57 PM
🧵 THREAD: Why "both sides" arguments in the face of obvious injustice aren't wisdom—they're moral failure.
I keep seeing this from Christian commentators and it's making me furious. Here's why the theological tradition condemns it.
I keep seeing this from Christian commentators and it's making me furious. Here's why the theological tradition condemns it.
Trying to put my finger on why I find “both-sides,” “don’t rush to conclusions,” “don’t fan the flames,” etc. so incredibly frustrating, especially from Christians. I think they’ve got the appearance of wisdom, but that, past a certain point, it’s self-serving cowardice underneath.
January 27, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Trying to put my finger on why I find “both-sides,” “don’t rush to conclusions,” “don’t fan the flames,” etc. so incredibly frustrating, especially from Christians. I think they’ve got the appearance of wisdom, but that, past a certain point, it’s self-serving cowardice underneath.
The Cowardice of 'Both Sides': Why False Neutrality Is a Moral Failure: https://joshuapsteele.com/cowardice-of-both-sides/
January 27, 2026 at 4:04 PM
The Cowardice of 'Both Sides': Why False Neutrality Is a Moral Failure: https://joshuapsteele.com/cowardice-of-both-sides/
Dietrich Bonhoeffer said the following in “Sermon for Evening Worship Service on 2 Corinthians 12:9 London, 1934”:
“Christianity stands or falls with its revolutionary protest against violence, arbitrariness ... https://social.joshuapsteele.com/2026/01/26/dietrich-bonhoeffer-said-the-following.html
“Christianity stands or falls with its revolutionary protest against violence, arbitrariness ... https://social.joshuapsteele.com/2026/01/26/dietrich-bonhoeffer-said-the-following.html
January 26, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Dietrich Bonhoeffer said the following in “Sermon for Evening Worship Service on 2 Corinthians 12:9 London, 1934”:
“Christianity stands or falls with its revolutionary protest against violence, arbitrariness ... https://social.joshuapsteele.com/2026/01/26/dietrich-bonhoeffer-said-the-following.html
“Christianity stands or falls with its revolutionary protest against violence, arbitrariness ... https://social.joshuapsteele.com/2026/01/26/dietrich-bonhoeffer-said-the-following.html
Just angry. So, so angry. And I don’t see any hope for meaningful change in the current media/information landscape.
January 25, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Just angry. So, so angry. And I don’t see any hope for meaningful change in the current media/information landscape.
I’ve been watching Ken Burns’ American Revolution documentary lately and, historians can keep me honest here, but it feels like Trump/MAGA/ICE are every bit as bad, if not worse, than what drove the colonists to Revolution. Thoughts?
January 25, 2026 at 1:09 AM
I’ve been watching Ken Burns’ American Revolution documentary lately and, historians can keep me honest here, but it feels like Trump/MAGA/ICE are every bit as bad, if not worse, than what drove the colonists to Revolution. Thoughts?
Isaiah 58, but it’s about Christians who will “March for Life” but won’t speak up for immigrants and everyone else terrorized, abducted, and even killed by ICE. Go read it.
January 24, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Isaiah 58, but it’s about Christians who will “March for Life” but won’t speak up for immigrants and everyone else terrorized, abducted, and even killed by ICE. Go read it.