JR Woodward
@jrwoodward.bsky.social
National Director, V3 Movement | Author | Adjunct Professor | PhD, Univ. of Manchester (UK) | https://linktr.ee/jrwoodward | Surfer 🏄♂️ | Seattle, WA USA
FOR NO KINGS DAY
No kings but Jesus,
no crown but the cross,
for every throne of pride
will crumble to dust.
While mansions of gold
pretend to be grand,
the Carpenter’s kingdom
is built by His hand.
No kings but Jesus,
no crown but the cross,
for every throne of pride
will crumble to dust.
While mansions of gold
pretend to be grand,
the Carpenter’s kingdom
is built by His hand.
October 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
FOR NO KINGS DAY
No kings but Jesus,
no crown but the cross,
for every throne of pride
will crumble to dust.
While mansions of gold
pretend to be grand,
the Carpenter’s kingdom
is built by His hand.
No kings but Jesus,
no crown but the cross,
for every throne of pride
will crumble to dust.
While mansions of gold
pretend to be grand,
the Carpenter’s kingdom
is built by His hand.
The gospel is not a partisan slogan.
It is the public announcement that Jesus is Lord and that no empire or autocrat gets the last word.
How the gospel redefines power and renews our political imagination: jrwoodward.substack.com/p/prophetic-...
It is the public announcement that Jesus is Lord and that no empire or autocrat gets the last word.
How the gospel redefines power and renews our political imagination: jrwoodward.substack.com/p/prophetic-...
Prophetic Discipleship: Love on Trial (3/16)
The Gospel and Our Political Imagination
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October 15, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The gospel is not a partisan slogan.
It is the public announcement that Jesus is Lord and that no empire or autocrat gets the last word.
How the gospel redefines power and renews our political imagination: jrwoodward.substack.com/p/prophetic-...
It is the public announcement that Jesus is Lord and that no empire or autocrat gets the last word.
How the gospel redefines power and renews our political imagination: jrwoodward.substack.com/p/prophetic-...
This immersion is worth checking out!
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Emotionally Healthy Community: How attachment theory and story transform the way we belong and grow together.
Many communities get stuck in conflict, shallow connection, and unresolved tensions, leaving discipleship stalled. What’s missing isn’t more activity, but people feel safe
Emotionally Healthy Community: How attachment theory and story transform the way we belong and grow together.
Many communities get stuck in conflict, shallow connection, and unresolved tensions, leaving discipleship stalled. What’s missing isn’t more activity, but people feel safe
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A 4 week Immersion on Emotionally Healthy Community. How attachment theory and story transform the way we belong and grow together
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October 4, 2025 at 2:16 AM
This immersion is worth checking out!
llusions shape our politics, our desires, and even our faith. But the Way of Jesus gives us eyes to see and courage to stand. The deepest insight emerges at the end. jrwoodward.substack.com/p/prophetic-...
Prophetic Discipleship: Love on Trial (2/16)
When intimidation becomes policy, discipleship must become prophetic
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September 21, 2025 at 12:06 AM
llusions shape our politics, our desires, and even our faith. But the Way of Jesus gives us eyes to see and courage to stand. The deepest insight emerges at the end. jrwoodward.substack.com/p/prophetic-...
To rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War is to confess allegiance to violence. The Powers that be stand exposed, proclaiming their liturgy of death without shame. Will we follow their liturgy, or the way of Christ?
September 5, 2025 at 4:13 AM
To rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War is to confess allegiance to violence. The Powers that be stand exposed, proclaiming their liturgy of death without shame. Will we follow their liturgy, or the way of Christ?
This week begins a 16-part journey into Prophetic Discipleship - how we follow Jesus when love itself is on trial. I'd love for you to walk with me: bit.ly/47xN3XB
August 16, 2025 at 3:14 AM
This week begins a 16-part journey into Prophetic Discipleship - how we follow Jesus when love itself is on trial. I'd love for you to walk with me: bit.ly/47xN3XB
“Wherever the church fails as a prophet, it also fails as an evangelist.” - René Padilla
How can we evangelize in Jesus’ name when we have nothing to say about the world that crucified him? In this series, I will explore prophetic discipleship when love is on trial: bit.ly/47xN3XB
How can we evangelize in Jesus’ name when we have nothing to say about the world that crucified him? In this series, I will explore prophetic discipleship when love is on trial: bit.ly/47xN3XB
Prophetic Discipleship: Love on Trial (1/16)
When the Church’s Silence Weakens Her Witness
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August 14, 2025 at 10:20 PM
“Wherever the church fails as a prophet, it also fails as an evangelist.” - René Padilla
How can we evangelize in Jesus’ name when we have nothing to say about the world that crucified him? In this series, I will explore prophetic discipleship when love is on trial: bit.ly/47xN3XB
How can we evangelize in Jesus’ name when we have nothing to say about the world that crucified him? In this series, I will explore prophetic discipleship when love is on trial: bit.ly/47xN3XB
The future of the church is not in personalities or programs, but in a people rooted in place, embodying the good news together in everyday life. Movements begin when ordinary people realize they are already sent.
August 1, 2025 at 4:48 AM
The future of the church is not in personalities or programs, but in a people rooted in place, embodying the good news together in everyday life. Movements begin when ordinary people realize they are already sent.
After ministry in Australia, NZ, and Korea, I’m shocked at what’s happened here in just one month. From free press to state propaganda, truth is twisted, camps grow, files buried, voices silenced. May courage rise, and the Spirit lead us into all truth.
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From Free Press to State Propaganda
A Call for Discernment and Discipleship
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July 29, 2025 at 12:04 AM
After ministry in Australia, NZ, and Korea, I’m shocked at what’s happened here in just one month. From free press to state propaganda, truth is twisted, camps grow, files buried, voices silenced. May courage rise, and the Spirit lead us into all truth.
jrwoodward.substack.com/p/from-free-...
jrwoodward.substack.com/p/from-free-...
"These men who have caused trouble all over the world have now come here...they are all defying Caesar's decrees, saying that there is another king, one called Jesus." Acts 17:6b-7
Make some good trouble tomorrow: jrwoodward.substack.com/publish/post...
Make some good trouble tomorrow: jrwoodward.substack.com/publish/post...
Sign in to Faithful Resistance
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June 14, 2025 at 2:04 AM
"These men who have caused trouble all over the world have now come here...they are all defying Caesar's decrees, saying that there is another king, one called Jesus." Acts 17:6b-7
Make some good trouble tomorrow: jrwoodward.substack.com/publish/post...
Make some good trouble tomorrow: jrwoodward.substack.com/publish/post...
My case for why every person of conscience who’s able should show up to a NO KINGS protest near you on Saturday, June 14th.
It’s time to take a stand. Read why here: jrwoodward.substack.com/p/the-power-...
It’s time to take a stand. Read why here: jrwoodward.substack.com/p/the-power-...
The Power of the 3.5%
Why Small Movements Can Change Everything
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June 12, 2025 at 6:25 AM
My case for why every person of conscience who’s able should show up to a NO KINGS protest near you on Saturday, June 14th.
It’s time to take a stand. Read why here: jrwoodward.substack.com/p/the-power-...
It’s time to take a stand. Read why here: jrwoodward.substack.com/p/the-power-...
Jesus never built an empire. He unmasked one.
This post is about ICE raids, nonviolent resistance, and why even a mustard seed can shake the powers.
Read + share: jrwoodward.substack.com/p/the-power-...
This post is about ICE raids, nonviolent resistance, and why even a mustard seed can shake the powers.
Read + share: jrwoodward.substack.com/p/the-power-...
The Power of the 3.5%
Why Small Movements Can Change Everything
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June 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Jesus never built an empire. He unmasked one.
This post is about ICE raids, nonviolent resistance, and why even a mustard seed can shake the powers.
Read + share: jrwoodward.substack.com/p/the-power-...
This post is about ICE raids, nonviolent resistance, and why even a mustard seed can shake the powers.
Read + share: jrwoodward.substack.com/p/the-power-...
What if Romans 13 and Revelation 13 aren’t contradictions, but companions, showing us how to live faithfully within, and sometimes against, the prevailing order? In an age of politicized faith, faithful witness may be the church’s sacred vocation. Read more: jrwoodward.substack.com/p/faithful-w...
Faithful Witness as Resistance
The Juxtaposition of Romans 13 and Revelation 13
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May 29, 2025 at 8:54 PM
What if Romans 13 and Revelation 13 aren’t contradictions, but companions, showing us how to live faithfully within, and sometimes against, the prevailing order? In an age of politicized faith, faithful witness may be the church’s sacred vocation. Read more: jrwoodward.substack.com/p/faithful-w...
Romans 13 or Revelation 13?
When power protects the vulnerable, it reflects God’s will.
When it serves itself and sacrifices the weak, it becomes the Beast.
Using Scripture to silence dissent isn’t faithfulness, it’s fear.
Read more: jrwoodward.substack.com/p/faithful-w...
When power protects the vulnerable, it reflects God’s will.
When it serves itself and sacrifices the weak, it becomes the Beast.
Using Scripture to silence dissent isn’t faithfulness, it’s fear.
Read more: jrwoodward.substack.com/p/faithful-w...
Faithful Witness as Resistance
The Juxtaposition of Romans 13 and Revelation 13
jrwoodward.substack.com
May 27, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Romans 13 or Revelation 13?
When power protects the vulnerable, it reflects God’s will.
When it serves itself and sacrifices the weak, it becomes the Beast.
Using Scripture to silence dissent isn’t faithfulness, it’s fear.
Read more: jrwoodward.substack.com/p/faithful-w...
When power protects the vulnerable, it reflects God’s will.
When it serves itself and sacrifices the weak, it becomes the Beast.
Using Scripture to silence dissent isn’t faithfulness, it’s fear.
Read more: jrwoodward.substack.com/p/faithful-w...
“Jesus was a refugee.”
In his final letter to U.S. bishops, Pope Francis called us to put human dignity above fear.
We face a spiritual crisis, not just a political one.
This is a call to faithful resistance.
Read more: jrwoodward.substack.com/p/hope-that-...
In his final letter to U.S. bishops, Pope Francis called us to put human dignity above fear.
We face a spiritual crisis, not just a political one.
This is a call to faithful resistance.
Read more: jrwoodward.substack.com/p/hope-that-...
Hope That Resists
Following Jesus in the face of fear and injustice
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May 21, 2025 at 2:35 AM
“Jesus was a refugee.”
In his final letter to U.S. bishops, Pope Francis called us to put human dignity above fear.
We face a spiritual crisis, not just a political one.
This is a call to faithful resistance.
Read more: jrwoodward.substack.com/p/hope-that-...
In his final letter to U.S. bishops, Pope Francis called us to put human dignity above fear.
We face a spiritual crisis, not just a political one.
This is a call to faithful resistance.
Read more: jrwoodward.substack.com/p/hope-that-...
Help me understand why a nation is not equivalent to a private home.” A friend asked after my post on unlawful treatment of immigrants.
Theology + law collide in my latest reflection, framed by God’s love “four” the poor, foreigner, orphan & widow.
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Theology + law collide in my latest reflection, framed by God’s love “four” the poor, foreigner, orphan & widow.
jrwoodward.substack.com/p/the-sermon...
The Sermon the Crossed the Line
Jesus, Nationalism, and the God Who Welcomes
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May 13, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Help me understand why a nation is not equivalent to a private home.” A friend asked after my post on unlawful treatment of immigrants.
Theology + law collide in my latest reflection, framed by God’s love “four” the poor, foreigner, orphan & widow.
jrwoodward.substack.com/p/the-sermon...
Theology + law collide in my latest reflection, framed by God’s love “four” the poor, foreigner, orphan & widow.
jrwoodward.substack.com/p/the-sermon...
He named the Powers. He refused to stay silent.
Óscar Romero’s witness calls us to a deeper, bolder faith in these unraveling times. Check out post. jrwoodward.substack.com/p/the-witnes...
Óscar Romero’s witness calls us to a deeper, bolder faith in these unraveling times. Check out post. jrwoodward.substack.com/p/the-witnes...
The Witness of Óscar Romero
Faithful to the Reign of God Amid the Powers of Authoritarianism
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May 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
He named the Powers. He refused to stay silent.
Óscar Romero’s witness calls us to a deeper, bolder faith in these unraveling times. Check out post. jrwoodward.substack.com/p/the-witnes...
Óscar Romero’s witness calls us to a deeper, bolder faith in these unraveling times. Check out post. jrwoodward.substack.com/p/the-witnes...
The Way of Jesus offers a different road:
Not domination, but love.
Not control, but courage.
Not empire, but the cross.
Resurrection, not algorithm, is our hope.
jrwoodward.substack.com/p/the-engine...
Not domination, but love.
Not control, but courage.
Not empire, but the cross.
Resurrection, not algorithm, is our hope.
jrwoodward.substack.com/p/the-engine...
The Engine of Autocracy
Techno-Oligarchs and the Liturgy of Control
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April 29, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The Way of Jesus offers a different road:
Not domination, but love.
Not control, but courage.
Not empire, but the cross.
Resurrection, not algorithm, is our hope.
jrwoodward.substack.com/p/the-engine...
Not domination, but love.
Not control, but courage.
Not empire, but the cross.
Resurrection, not algorithm, is our hope.
jrwoodward.substack.com/p/the-engine...
Trump's first 100 Days has been a complete disaster for the United States of America.
The ‘Recklessness Itself Sends a Message’: 35 Legal Experts Assess Trump’s Return www.nytimes.com/2025/04/28/o...
The ‘Recklessness Itself Sends a Message’: 35 Legal Experts Assess Trump’s Return www.nytimes.com/2025/04/28/o...
Opinion | A Road Map of Trump’s Lawless Presidency
A diverse group of legal scholars flashes red warning lights about the future of America.
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April 29, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Trump's first 100 Days has been a complete disaster for the United States of America.
The ‘Recklessness Itself Sends a Message’: 35 Legal Experts Assess Trump’s Return www.nytimes.com/2025/04/28/o...
The ‘Recklessness Itself Sends a Message’: 35 Legal Experts Assess Trump’s Return www.nytimes.com/2025/04/28/o...