Michael Adam Beck
@reverendwild1.bsky.social
Pastor. Professor. Sociologist. Author. Coach. Consultant.
https://passionalchurch.substack.com/
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Heading to Walnut Ridge, AR to share #NeverAlone with United Women in Faith, honoring the women who shaped my faith, from my grandmother to countless mentors. UWF has lived “love in action” since 1869, changing the world for women, children & youth. Please keep us in prayer!
September 5, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Heading to Walnut Ridge, AR to share #NeverAlone with United Women in Faith, honoring the women who shaped my faith, from my grandmother to countless mentors. UWF has lived “love in action” since 1869, changing the world for women, children & youth. Please keep us in prayer!
For 15 years we’ve been being church in tattoo parlors. Here’s our gathering today in Ocala.
Many in our community may never step inside a conventional sanctuary, but here we circle around the Risen Jesus.
What people group in your community will remain unreached if church stays attractional-only?
Many in our community may never step inside a conventional sanctuary, but here we circle around the Risen Jesus.
What people group in your community will remain unreached if church stays attractional-only?
August 31, 2025 at 10:07 PM
For 15 years we’ve been being church in tattoo parlors. Here’s our gathering today in Ocala.
Many in our community may never step inside a conventional sanctuary, but here we circle around the Risen Jesus.
What people group in your community will remain unreached if church stays attractional-only?
Many in our community may never step inside a conventional sanctuary, but here we circle around the Risen Jesus.
What people group in your community will remain unreached if church stays attractional-only?
“Lord, fill these seats with students, and fill the students who sit in them with your Spirit. Amen.
This morning begins a journey with a new group of learners. I’ll share with them that no matter their major or career path, once they encounter the sociological perspective, they’ll never see the
This morning begins a journey with a new group of learners. I’ll share with them that no matter their major or career path, once they encounter the sociological perspective, they’ll never see the
August 21, 2025 at 1:08 PM
“Lord, fill these seats with students, and fill the students who sit in them with your Spirit. Amen.
This morning begins a journey with a new group of learners. I’ll share with them that no matter their major or career path, once they encounter the sociological perspective, they’ll never see the
This morning begins a journey with a new group of learners. I’ll share with them that no matter their major or career path, once they encounter the sociological perspective, they’ll never see the
So excited to discover Rooted in the Wild is a #1 New Release!
I’m deeply grateful for each of you who have supported my writing. Thank you 😊
The book is available on Amazon today, check it out 👇🏽
#ReleaseDay #RootedInTheWild
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0FF...
I’m deeply grateful for each of you who have supported my writing. Thank you 😊
The book is available on Amazon today, check it out 👇🏽
#ReleaseDay #RootedInTheWild
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0FF...
July 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
So excited to discover Rooted in the Wild is a #1 New Release!
I’m deeply grateful for each of you who have supported my writing. Thank you 😊
The book is available on Amazon today, check it out 👇🏽
#ReleaseDay #RootedInTheWild
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0FF...
I’m deeply grateful for each of you who have supported my writing. Thank you 😊
The book is available on Amazon today, check it out 👇🏽
#ReleaseDay #RootedInTheWild
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0FF...
Ferguson is learning Koine Greek this summer 😊
July 12, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Ferguson is learning Koine Greek this summer 😊
Have you tried to start something new only to hear, "tried that, didn't work"?
You are not alone! Here’s some thoughts on why that becomes the organizational default and how we might move the needle in an environment shaped by that kind of skepticism...
open.substack.com/pub/passiona...
You are not alone! Here’s some thoughts on why that becomes the organizational default and how we might move the needle in an environment shaped by that kind of skepticism...
open.substack.com/pub/passiona...
July 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Have you tried to start something new only to hear, "tried that, didn't work"?
You are not alone! Here’s some thoughts on why that becomes the organizational default and how we might move the needle in an environment shaped by that kind of skepticism...
open.substack.com/pub/passiona...
You are not alone! Here’s some thoughts on why that becomes the organizational default and how we might move the needle in an environment shaped by that kind of skepticism...
open.substack.com/pub/passiona...
How is it that two people can interpret the same situation in such profoundly different ways?
Americans increasingly inhabit non-overlapping plausibility structures. One person’s trusted journalist is another’s “enemy of the people.”
passionalchurch.substack.com/p/war-of-the...
Americans increasingly inhabit non-overlapping plausibility structures. One person’s trusted journalist is another’s “enemy of the people.”
passionalchurch.substack.com/p/war-of-the...
July 2, 2025 at 12:43 AM
How is it that two people can interpret the same situation in such profoundly different ways?
Americans increasingly inhabit non-overlapping plausibility structures. One person’s trusted journalist is another’s “enemy of the people.”
passionalchurch.substack.com/p/war-of-the...
Americans increasingly inhabit non-overlapping plausibility structures. One person’s trusted journalist is another’s “enemy of the people.”
passionalchurch.substack.com/p/war-of-the...
June 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM
🧵We are living in dangerous times.
We have a president who is profoundly ignorant of history, law, and social theory, yet skillful in co-opting Christian language to baptize violence, exclusion, racism, and American exceptionalism. (1)
We have a president who is profoundly ignorant of history, law, and social theory, yet skillful in co-opting Christian language to baptize violence, exclusion, racism, and American exceptionalism. (1)
June 28, 2025 at 12:29 PM
🧵We are living in dangerous times.
We have a president who is profoundly ignorant of history, law, and social theory, yet skillful in co-opting Christian language to baptize violence, exclusion, racism, and American exceptionalism. (1)
We have a president who is profoundly ignorant of history, law, and social theory, yet skillful in co-opting Christian language to baptize violence, exclusion, racism, and American exceptionalism. (1)
Angel and I stopped by the local bookstore yesterday. It’s always special to see your own work on the shelf. We’re having a picnic and book signing Wednesday afternoon, and I’d love for any Lakesiders to join us. Come say hello, grab a book, and share some good conversation under the summer sky!
June 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Angel and I stopped by the local bookstore yesterday. It’s always special to see your own work on the shelf. We’re having a picnic and book signing Wednesday afternoon, and I’d love for any Lakesiders to join us. Come say hello, grab a book, and share some good conversation under the summer sky!
Angel, Alexander, & I are heading up to Ohio. Excited to share this sacred space & make new memories. I’m the resident theologian at the Lakeside Chautauqua this week. The theme of my sermons & lectures is “sharing the gift of community in a lonely world.” If you’re in the area let’s connect!
June 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Angel, Alexander, & I are heading up to Ohio. Excited to share this sacred space & make new memories. I’m the resident theologian at the Lakeside Chautauqua this week. The theme of my sermons & lectures is “sharing the gift of community in a lonely world.” If you’re in the area let’s connect!
🧵Today we honor Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of justice.
While we celebrate, we must also name the truth: the current administration has emboldened efforts to roll back civil rights, suppress voting access, and whitewash history.
While we celebrate, we must also name the truth: the current administration has emboldened efforts to roll back civil rights, suppress voting access, and whitewash history.
June 19, 2025 at 11:23 AM
🧵Today we honor Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of justice.
While we celebrate, we must also name the truth: the current administration has emboldened efforts to roll back civil rights, suppress voting access, and whitewash history.
While we celebrate, we must also name the truth: the current administration has emboldened efforts to roll back civil rights, suppress voting access, and whitewash history.
Writing has always been a spiritual discipline for me. It’s a bonus if others read with me. This week I became a Substack Bestseller and hit #4 on the Rising Contributors list in Faith & Spirituality. 🙏
Join the conversation!
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Join the conversation!
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June 18, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Writing has always been a spiritual discipline for me. It’s a bonus if others read with me. This week I became a Substack Bestseller and hit #4 on the Rising Contributors list in Faith & Spirituality. 🙏
Join the conversation!
open.substack.com/pub/passiona...
Join the conversation!
open.substack.com/pub/passiona...
Fascism playbook, “fascinate fools and muzzle the intelligent.”
Russell, Bertrand. Freedom and Organization: 1814–1914. London: Allen & Unwin, 1934.
open.substack.com/pub/passiona...
Russell, Bertrand. Freedom and Organization: 1814–1914. London: Allen & Unwin, 1934.
open.substack.com/pub/passiona...
June 11, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Fascism playbook, “fascinate fools and muzzle the intelligent.”
Russell, Bertrand. Freedom and Organization: 1814–1914. London: Allen & Unwin, 1934.
open.substack.com/pub/passiona...
Russell, Bertrand. Freedom and Organization: 1814–1914. London: Allen & Unwin, 1934.
open.substack.com/pub/passiona...
Lord, fill this space with people, fill the people who gather here with your Spirit, amen!
June 11, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Lord, fill this space with people, fill the people who gather here with your Spirit, amen!
Our nation is once again erupting with civil disobedience. As citizens protest with courage and conviction, they are met with vulgar displays of militarized power. Foolishness saturates our feeds, broadcast through black mirrors, 24/7. And wisdom? Increasingly rare
open.substack.com/pub/passiona...
open.substack.com/pub/passiona...
June 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Our nation is once again erupting with civil disobedience. As citizens protest with courage and conviction, they are met with vulgar displays of militarized power. Foolishness saturates our feeds, broadcast through black mirrors, 24/7. And wisdom? Increasingly rare
open.substack.com/pub/passiona...
open.substack.com/pub/passiona...
June 5, 2025 at 11:34 AM
🧵The Board of Governors’ rejection of UF’s unanimous trustee decision to appoint Dr. Santa Ono as our next president is deeply troubling. Ono is a respected, uncontroversial, accomplished leader, and we were excited to welcome him to our university. 1/
June 4, 2025 at 11:42 AM
🧵The Board of Governors’ rejection of UF’s unanimous trustee decision to appoint Dr. Santa Ono as our next president is deeply troubling. Ono is a respected, uncontroversial, accomplished leader, and we were excited to welcome him to our university. 1/