Marissa Franks Burt
@mburtwrites.bsky.social
Author of Storybound & Stardust series +
The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Gen of Eva Families (Fall, 2025) Also @lectionaryhome.bsky.social
The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Gen of Eva Families (Fall, 2025) Also @lectionaryhome.bsky.social
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Pre-orders are open now wherever books are sold!
@kkramermcginnis.bsky.social
and I are so excited for this book to be in your hands.
Release date: October 14, 2025
@brazospress.bsky.social
40% off preorders right now! bakerbookhouse.com/products/637...
@kkramermcginnis.bsky.social
and I are so excited for this book to be in your hands.
Release date: October 14, 2025
@brazospress.bsky.social
40% off preorders right now! bakerbookhouse.com/products/637...
ACNA friends, here is an upcoming opportunity to learn how to cultivate healthier communities.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Imago Dei in the Church: Fostering Healthy Christian Communities free from Sexism and Abuse. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about ...
Come hear a panel of ACNA leaders discuss how the Church can guard against attitudes of sexism and misogyny and create safer space for women. The content will pull from Andrew Bauman's book, "Safe Chu...
us02web.zoom.us
February 16, 2026 at 1:39 AM
ACNA friends, here is an upcoming opportunity to learn how to cultivate healthier communities.
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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My latest review from @erbks.bsky.social on The Myth of Good Christian Parenting by @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social and @mburtwrites.bsky.social
"Myth is a reminder for all of us that there are no formulas for great outcomes in this life."
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"Myth is a reminder for all of us that there are no formulas for great outcomes in this life."
englewoodreview.org/the-myth-of-...
February 13, 2026 at 3:38 PM
My latest review from @erbks.bsky.social on The Myth of Good Christian Parenting by @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social and @mburtwrites.bsky.social
"Myth is a reminder for all of us that there are no formulas for great outcomes in this life."
englewoodreview.org/the-myth-of-...
"Myth is a reminder for all of us that there are no formulas for great outcomes in this life."
englewoodreview.org/the-myth-of-...
Spending many years at home caring for small children has made me a HUGE fan of virtual connectivity for things like book clubs & seasonal spiritual formation. Wherever this Lent finds you, I hope you’ll consider joining me!
February 13, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Spending many years at home caring for small children has made me a HUGE fan of virtual connectivity for things like book clubs & seasonal spiritual formation. Wherever this Lent finds you, I hope you’ll consider joining me!
Doug out here questioning the salvation of Christians who oppose “spanking” 🙄
February 12, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Doug out here questioning the salvation of Christians who oppose “spanking” 🙄
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Look for my conversation with @mburtwrites.bsky.social and @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social tomorrow wherever you get podcasts!
Values vs Virtue in Parenting #parenting #christianparenting #christianity #virtue #values #bible
YouTube video by It Means What It Means Podcast
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February 12, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Look for my conversation with @mburtwrites.bsky.social and @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social tomorrow wherever you get podcasts!
Responding to the “spank to save America” nonsense coming out of Crosspolitic this weekz
February 12, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Responding to the “spank to save America” nonsense coming out of Crosspolitic this weekz
Spiritual treadmills…Christian excellence…a heavy yoke
Do these phrases resonate with you? If so, I’d love to hear from you!
Do these phrases resonate with you? If so, I’d love to hear from you!
February 10, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Spiritual treadmills…Christian excellence…a heavy yoke
Do these phrases resonate with you? If so, I’d love to hear from you!
Do these phrases resonate with you? If so, I’d love to hear from you!
Enjoyed hearing from Rev. Hannah Miller King in this Storyteller's Series post today.
Her new book Feasting on Hope is out next week from @ivpress.bsky.social mburtwrites.substack.com/p/storytelle...
Her new book Feasting on Hope is out next week from @ivpress.bsky.social mburtwrites.substack.com/p/storytelle...
Storyteller Series with Rev. Hannah Miller King
Welcome to the Storyteller Series on Storybound Faith! Today, I am delighted to introduce you to my friend, Hannah Miller King!
mburtwrites.substack.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Enjoyed hearing from Rev. Hannah Miller King in this Storyteller's Series post today.
Her new book Feasting on Hope is out next week from @ivpress.bsky.social mburtwrites.substack.com/p/storytelle...
Her new book Feasting on Hope is out next week from @ivpress.bsky.social mburtwrites.substack.com/p/storytelle...
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Join Fr. Aaron & @mburtwrites.bsky.social , for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the last Sunday of Epiphany: Exodus 24:12-18; Psalm 99; Philippians 3:7-14; Matthew 17:1-9.
They discuss biblical imagery surrounding the transfiguration.
www.buzzsprout.com/1891089/epis...
They discuss biblical imagery surrounding the transfiguration.
www.buzzsprout.com/1891089/epis...
February 8, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Join Fr. Aaron & @mburtwrites.bsky.social , for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the last Sunday of Epiphany: Exodus 24:12-18; Psalm 99; Philippians 3:7-14; Matthew 17:1-9.
They discuss biblical imagery surrounding the transfiguration.
www.buzzsprout.com/1891089/epis...
They discuss biblical imagery surrounding the transfiguration.
www.buzzsprout.com/1891089/epis...
Loved discussing Epiphany 5 w/Rev Hannah Miller King this week on the @lectionaryhome.bsky.social podcast
We also chatted about her forthcoming book “Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness”
Hope you can join us!
@ivpress.bsky.social
#newbooks #eucharist #grief
We also chatted about her forthcoming book “Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness”
Hope you can join us!
@ivpress.bsky.social
#newbooks #eucharist #grief
February 5, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Loved discussing Epiphany 5 w/Rev Hannah Miller King this week on the @lectionaryhome.bsky.social podcast
We also chatted about her forthcoming book “Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness”
Hope you can join us!
@ivpress.bsky.social
#newbooks #eucharist #grief
We also chatted about her forthcoming book “Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness”
Hope you can join us!
@ivpress.bsky.social
#newbooks #eucharist #grief
I'm reading @nijaykgupta.bsky.social 's Strange Religion for Lent this year & hosting virtual discussion on Substack. Would love to have you join! Details in post today - find me at the same handle there. mburtwrites.substack.com/p/lenten-chu...
Lenten Church History Book Club
Starts next week!
mburtwrites.substack.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:09 PM
I'm reading @nijaykgupta.bsky.social 's Strange Religion for Lent this year & hosting virtual discussion on Substack. Would love to have you join! Details in post today - find me at the same handle there. mburtwrites.substack.com/p/lenten-chu...
It was such a delight to speak with Rev Hannah Miller King this week on
@lectionaryhome.bsky.social
We discussed her forthcoming book “Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness” & readings for Epiphany 5 (cameo w/the prophetess Huldah!)
Hope you can join!
@ivpress.bsky.social
@lectionaryhome.bsky.social
We discussed her forthcoming book “Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness” & readings for Epiphany 5 (cameo w/the prophetess Huldah!)
Hope you can join!
@ivpress.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM
It was such a delight to speak with Rev Hannah Miller King this week on
@lectionaryhome.bsky.social
We discussed her forthcoming book “Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness” & readings for Epiphany 5 (cameo w/the prophetess Huldah!)
Hope you can join!
@ivpress.bsky.social
@lectionaryhome.bsky.social
We discussed her forthcoming book “Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness” & readings for Epiphany 5 (cameo w/the prophetess Huldah!)
Hope you can join!
@ivpress.bsky.social
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My conversation with @mburtwrites.bsky.social and @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social on their book "The Myth of Good Christian Parenting" will be available to patrons tomorrow! Thanks to Baker Publishing for the review copy.
Myths in Christian Parenting | It Means What It Means Podcast
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February 1, 2026 at 7:34 PM
My conversation with @mburtwrites.bsky.social and @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social on their book "The Myth of Good Christian Parenting" will be available to patrons tomorrow! Thanks to Baker Publishing for the review copy.
Reposted by Marissa Franks Burt
They also chat about Hannah's forthcoming book from @ivpress.bsky.social : Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness. www.ivpress.com/feasting-on-...
Feasting on Hope
A Sacred Invitation to Hope How can we live as people of hope in the midst of unmet longings, unanswered prayers, and seemingly unresolvable pain? Through sharing her personal story of deep loss,
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February 1, 2026 at 5:38 AM
They also chat about Hannah's forthcoming book from @ivpress.bsky.social : Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness. www.ivpress.com/feasting-on-...
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Join Fr. Aaron & @mburtwrites.bsky.social, with guest Rev. Hannah King, for Epiphany 5:
They discuss the prophet Huldah's message, David's desire for God's presence; Paul's contextualized preaching & Jesus as the one who comes not to abolish but to fulfill. www.buzzsprout.com/1891089/epis...
They discuss the prophet Huldah's message, David's desire for God's presence; Paul's contextualized preaching & Jesus as the one who comes not to abolish but to fulfill. www.buzzsprout.com/1891089/epis...
February 1, 2026 at 5:38 AM
Join Fr. Aaron & @mburtwrites.bsky.social, with guest Rev. Hannah King, for Epiphany 5:
They discuss the prophet Huldah's message, David's desire for God's presence; Paul's contextualized preaching & Jesus as the one who comes not to abolish but to fulfill. www.buzzsprout.com/1891089/epis...
They discuss the prophet Huldah's message, David's desire for God's presence; Paul's contextualized preaching & Jesus as the one who comes not to abolish but to fulfill. www.buzzsprout.com/1891089/epis...
IDK know whether it’s funnier to me when ppl drop into my replies w/“you must not have kids” or “you must not have read the Bible.” Spending yrs studying the Bible doesn’t mean I know everything about it any more than bring a mom to 6 means I know everything about parenting. 1/2
January 31, 2026 at 6:08 AM
IDK know whether it’s funnier to me when ppl drop into my replies w/“you must not have kids” or “you must not have read the Bible.” Spending yrs studying the Bible doesn’t mean I know everything about it any more than bring a mom to 6 means I know everything about parenting. 1/2
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After reading your book, I can’t shake that first time obedience is the exact opposite of the first tenet in “On Tyranny” - “do not obey in advance.” Not every home that followed the good parent stuff was authoritarian, but authoritarianism got normalized.
January 27, 2026 at 3:51 AM
After reading your book, I can’t shake that first time obedience is the exact opposite of the first tenet in “On Tyranny” - “do not obey in advance.” Not every home that followed the good parent stuff was authoritarian, but authoritarianism got normalized.
Someone asked me if this post is comparing ICE and “spanking.” No. ICE agents killed multiple people. This post is not about ICE agents or their victims. It’s about the Christians who cannot find the will to denounce evil when it comes via people they perceive to be authority figures.
Evangelical parenting practices shape norms re: authority, obedience & punishment. Christians are defending state sanctioned violence on display in Minnesota, so I am writing on Substack today re: how witnessing corporal punishment impacted siblings in eva families. open.substack.com/pub/mburtwri...
The Politics of Evangelical Siblinghood
Maybe we all didn't turn out "fine"
open.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Someone asked me if this post is comparing ICE and “spanking.” No. ICE agents killed multiple people. This post is not about ICE agents or their victims. It’s about the Christians who cannot find the will to denounce evil when it comes via people they perceive to be authority figures.
Evangelical parenting practices shape norms re: authority, obedience & punishment. Christians are defending state sanctioned violence on display in Minnesota, so I am writing on Substack today re: how witnessing corporal punishment impacted siblings in eva families. open.substack.com/pub/mburtwri...
The Politics of Evangelical Siblinghood
Maybe we all didn't turn out "fine"
open.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Evangelical parenting practices shape norms re: authority, obedience & punishment. Christians are defending state sanctioned violence on display in Minnesota, so I am writing on Substack today re: how witnessing corporal punishment impacted siblings in eva families. open.substack.com/pub/mburtwri...
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Join Fr. Aaron & @mburtwrites.bsky.social for the third Sunday of Epiphany:
They discuss Amos' call for repentance, the Psalm's vision of a connected all-powerful God, Paul's rebuke of teacher-identity-driven divisions, and Jesus' early ministry. www.buzzsprout.com/1891089/epis...
They discuss Amos' call for repentance, the Psalm's vision of a connected all-powerful God, Paul's rebuke of teacher-identity-driven divisions, and Jesus' early ministry. www.buzzsprout.com/1891089/epis...
January 20, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Join Fr. Aaron & @mburtwrites.bsky.social for the third Sunday of Epiphany:
They discuss Amos' call for repentance, the Psalm's vision of a connected all-powerful God, Paul's rebuke of teacher-identity-driven divisions, and Jesus' early ministry. www.buzzsprout.com/1891089/epis...
They discuss Amos' call for repentance, the Psalm's vision of a connected all-powerful God, Paul's rebuke of teacher-identity-driven divisions, and Jesus' early ministry. www.buzzsprout.com/1891089/epis...
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Excited to review The Myth of Good Christian Parenting by @mburtwrites.bsky.social and @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social for @erbks.bsky.social.
I was adjacent to this world, but not steeped in. The stories & research could have been written by so many people close to me.
This book is excellent work.
I was adjacent to this world, but not steeped in. The stories & research could have been written by so many people close to me.
This book is excellent work.
January 8, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Excited to review The Myth of Good Christian Parenting by @mburtwrites.bsky.social and @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social for @erbks.bsky.social.
I was adjacent to this world, but not steeped in. The stories & research could have been written by so many people close to me.
This book is excellent work.
I was adjacent to this world, but not steeped in. The stories & research could have been written by so many people close to me.
This book is excellent work.
Another round of the worst ACNA
question game: is it episcopal incompetency, bishops behaving badly, or some combo of the two?
Seems like leaders being “above reproach” should be more important in a denomination that claims to value biblical authority 🧵 www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
question game: is it episcopal incompetency, bishops behaving badly, or some combo of the two?
Seems like leaders being “above reproach” should be more important in a denomination that claims to value biblical authority 🧵 www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
He suspended the archbishop, but faced his own probes — financial ones
Julian Dobbs, interim leader of the Anglican Church in North America, denied claims and said he was cleared of alleged financial wrongdoing.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Another round of the worst ACNA
question game: is it episcopal incompetency, bishops behaving badly, or some combo of the two?
Seems like leaders being “above reproach” should be more important in a denomination that claims to value biblical authority 🧵 www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
question game: is it episcopal incompetency, bishops behaving badly, or some combo of the two?
Seems like leaders being “above reproach” should be more important in a denomination that claims to value biblical authority 🧵 www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
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Tomorrow’s a preview of 2026! A collection of clips from my conversations with Jonathan Sedlak, Sara Koenig, @mburtwrites.bsky.social & @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social, @blindscholar.bsky.social, Jennie Grillo, Brian Walsh & Sylvia Keesmaat, Kirk MacGregor, David Basher, & @alexianafry.bsky.social.
December 31, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Tomorrow’s a preview of 2026! A collection of clips from my conversations with Jonathan Sedlak, Sara Koenig, @mburtwrites.bsky.social & @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social, @blindscholar.bsky.social, Jennie Grillo, Brian Walsh & Sylvia Keesmaat, Kirk MacGregor, David Basher, & @alexianafry.bsky.social.
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The Myth of Good Christian Parenting is about the false promise of "biblical parenting" resources. It is also a pastoral reflection on our efforts to cram Scripture into the awkward shape of a manual that tells us what we want to hear. Thank you
@mburtwrites.bsky.social @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social.
@mburtwrites.bsky.social @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social.
January 2, 2026 at 5:36 PM
The Myth of Good Christian Parenting is about the false promise of "biblical parenting" resources. It is also a pastoral reflection on our efforts to cram Scripture into the awkward shape of a manual that tells us what we want to hear. Thank you
@mburtwrites.bsky.social @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social.
@mburtwrites.bsky.social @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social.