Brad (he/him/his)
@revbradbryan.bsky.social
UMC Pastor. Dad. Musician. Progressive.
I'm afraid humanity's industrial and technical development has out-paced our anthropological evolution since the Industrial Revolution. We aren't made to live like this.
March 3, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I'm afraid humanity's industrial and technical development has out-paced our anthropological evolution since the Industrial Revolution. We aren't made to live like this.
KC area UMC pastor types around my age, ICYMI!
If you're off Meta apps, I invited a bunch of you to a gathering at our house tomorrow night via a FB event. Families encouraged! Tacos provided.
If you're off Meta apps, I invited a bunch of you to a gathering at our house tomorrow night via a FB event. Families encouraged! Tacos provided.
February 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
KC area UMC pastor types around my age, ICYMI!
If you're off Meta apps, I invited a bunch of you to a gathering at our house tomorrow night via a FB event. Families encouraged! Tacos provided.
If you're off Meta apps, I invited a bunch of you to a gathering at our house tomorrow night via a FB event. Families encouraged! Tacos provided.
It's almost like we created a system that presupposes the integrity of elected and appointed government officials and without that integrity they can do untold and lasting damage to the system itself and the people living in it. Almost.
February 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
It's almost like we created a system that presupposes the integrity of elected and appointed government officials and without that integrity they can do untold and lasting damage to the system itself and the people living in it. Almost.
What radicalized you?
You gave me a bracelet that literally said What Would Jesus Do.
You gave me a bracelet that literally said What Would Jesus Do.
January 31, 2025 at 2:41 PM
What radicalized you?
You gave me a bracelet that literally said What Would Jesus Do.
You gave me a bracelet that literally said What Would Jesus Do.
"Never again," is now.
January 28, 2025 at 12:29 AM
"Never again," is now.
It's been four days.
January 25, 2025 at 3:17 AM
It's been four days.
The gospel is diverse, equitable (just), and inclusive.
The kingdom of heaven is diverse, equitable (just), and inclusive.
The kingdom of heaven is diverse, equitable (just), and inclusive.
January 24, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The gospel is diverse, equitable (just), and inclusive.
The kingdom of heaven is diverse, equitable (just), and inclusive.
The kingdom of heaven is diverse, equitable (just), and inclusive.
The funniest thing about biblical inerrancy is that the Bible doesn't say it's inerrant.
January 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The funniest thing about biblical inerrancy is that the Bible doesn't say it's inerrant.
Hey #booksky, I'd like to start reading African, Asian, South American, black, queer, or female written fantasy, sci-fi, and horror. Recs?
January 24, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Hey #booksky, I'd like to start reading African, Asian, South American, black, queer, or female written fantasy, sci-fi, and horror. Recs?
The Nazis think it was a Nazi salute. #intentisirrelevant
January 22, 2025 at 11:36 PM
The Nazis think it was a Nazi salute. #intentisirrelevant
You can stay at our house.
I'll take you camping.
I'll give you the ride.
I'll escort you to the appointment.
I'll walk you through the mob.
I'll stand between you and the Karen.
I'll stand in as dad, or uncle, or pastor, or anyone else who's let you down.
Radical neighborly support.
I'll take you camping.
I'll give you the ride.
I'll escort you to the appointment.
I'll walk you through the mob.
I'll stand between you and the Karen.
I'll stand in as dad, or uncle, or pastor, or anyone else who's let you down.
Radical neighborly support.
January 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
You can stay at our house.
I'll take you camping.
I'll give you the ride.
I'll escort you to the appointment.
I'll walk you through the mob.
I'll stand between you and the Karen.
I'll stand in as dad, or uncle, or pastor, or anyone else who's let you down.
Radical neighborly support.
I'll take you camping.
I'll give you the ride.
I'll escort you to the appointment.
I'll walk you through the mob.
I'll stand between you and the Karen.
I'll stand in as dad, or uncle, or pastor, or anyone else who's let you down.
Radical neighborly support.
Reposted by Brad (he/him/his)
The Right Reverend Mariann Budde, from her sermon at the National Cathedral, with the president in the front row.
This is church.
This is church.
WATCH: Episcopal bishop asks Trump 'to have mercy' on LGBTQ+ communities and immigrants
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January 21, 2025 at 11:55 PM
The Right Reverend Mariann Budde, from her sermon at the National Cathedral, with the president in the front row.
This is church.
This is church.
This is the moment. This is the "what would I do if..." moment. This is the "First, they came for the Jews, and I said nothing," moment. This is the "all it takes for evil to succeed is for good men to do nothing" moment. Stop theorizing. It's here.
January 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
This is the moment. This is the "what would I do if..." moment. This is the "First, they came for the Jews, and I said nothing," moment. This is the "all it takes for evil to succeed is for good men to do nothing" moment. Stop theorizing. It's here.
The resurgence of the "calm down, it won't be that bad" white guys is right on cue.
January 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The resurgence of the "calm down, it won't be that bad" white guys is right on cue.
Sometimes I play music.
Nothing cooler has yet been written.
Nothing cooler has yet been written.
January 21, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Sometimes I play music.
Nothing cooler has yet been written.
Nothing cooler has yet been written.
January 21, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Adding themselves to people's follows is the last straw. Meta is off my personal devices.
January 21, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Adding themselves to people's follows is the last straw. Meta is off my personal devices.
Western Evangelicalism has no interest in dismantling the systems and structures of white supremacy, capitalism, heteronormativity, or patriarchy because it is built on those same systems. Jesus would tear it all down.
January 19, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Western Evangelicalism has no interest in dismantling the systems and structures of white supremacy, capitalism, heteronormativity, or patriarchy because it is built on those same systems. Jesus would tear it all down.
Hey. I'm Brad. I'm a progressive Christian person who happens to be a pastor for the United Methodist Church appointed in Kansas City, MO. This will mostly be thoughts on Jesus, the progressive Church, and Christian social justice.
January 19, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Hey. I'm Brad. I'm a progressive Christian person who happens to be a pastor for the United Methodist Church appointed in Kansas City, MO. This will mostly be thoughts on Jesus, the progressive Church, and Christian social justice.