Loren Richmond Jr.
@richmondljr.bsky.social
Faith leader, podcaster, and nonprofit professional passionate about the church, leadership, and healthy masculinity. Host of the Future Christian Podcast, exploring how to help church leaders navigate into the future.
The Epstein story is the first time since Trump descended the golden escalator in 2015 that he’s lost control of the narrative. Maybe after Biden’s win in 2020—but even then, he made his voice heard with Jan 6 and launching back into campaign mode almost immediately. Feels noteworthy and important.
July 22, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The Epstein story is the first time since Trump descended the golden escalator in 2015 that he’s lost control of the narrative. Maybe after Biden’s win in 2020—but even then, he made his voice heard with Jan 6 and launching back into campaign mode almost immediately. Feels noteworthy and important.
Nearly 140 years later and this is still basically the same strategy used by church planters in the West. And certainly accurate.
July 20, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Nearly 140 years later and this is still basically the same strategy used by church planters in the West. And certainly accurate.
From the article: “The church would be wrong to convince itself that it is only relevant when it engages in direct political action. The worship of God, with an awareness of what is happening in the world, is also a form of protest.”
Yes, Protest. But Worship First.
The worship of God, with an awareness of what is happening in the world, is a form of protest. What I have in mind is not singing hymns while ignoring the fact that the house is on fire, but instead r...
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July 16, 2025 at 6:06 PM
From the article: “The church would be wrong to convince itself that it is only relevant when it engages in direct political action. The worship of God, with an awareness of what is happening in the world, is also a form of protest.”
I know it’s far more popular to simply bash on Christian nationalism, but we can’t protest CN and Project 2025 by saying, “Don’t impose your beliefs on others,” and then turn around and try to impose our own.
If we want our values to shape public life, we have to allow others the same opportunity.
If we want our values to shape public life, we have to allow others the same opportunity.
July 16, 2025 at 2:41 AM
I know it’s far more popular to simply bash on Christian nationalism, but we can’t protest CN and Project 2025 by saying, “Don’t impose your beliefs on others,” and then turn around and try to impose our own.
If we want our values to shape public life, we have to allow others the same opportunity.
If we want our values to shape public life, we have to allow others the same opportunity.
Blaming Evangelicalism for all our societal woes makes for good social media clickbait but it doesn’t have data to defend the idea.
substack.com/@ryanburge/n...
substack.com/@ryanburge/n...
Does Religious Affiliation Make Someone More Resistant to Societal Changes?
And a rant against nostalgia.
substack.com
July 14, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Blaming Evangelicalism for all our societal woes makes for good social media clickbait but it doesn’t have data to defend the idea.
substack.com/@ryanburge/n...
substack.com/@ryanburge/n...
I’m convinced the a core fear of humans is that we are alone in the world—and worse—we don’t have what it takes to save ourselves.
From a new book “Embracing a Mixed Ecology.”
From a new book “Embracing a Mixed Ecology.”
July 9, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I’m convinced the a core fear of humans is that we are alone in the world—and worse—we don’t have what it takes to save ourselves.
From a new book “Embracing a Mixed Ecology.”
From a new book “Embracing a Mixed Ecology.”
Last night my wife told me about hearing some stories of church hurt/abuse and questions of theodicy from coworkers and it kept me up, weighing heavily on my heart.
July 8, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Last night my wife told me about hearing some stories of church hurt/abuse and questions of theodicy from coworkers and it kept me up, weighing heavily on my heart.
I can bet there will be MULTIPLE politically aimed resolutions at (CC)DOC General Assembly next week, probably even one condemning CN—certainly a paradoxical and probably hypocritical act in itself.
July 5, 2025 at 11:13 PM
I can bet there will be MULTIPLE politically aimed resolutions at (CC)DOC General Assembly next week, probably even one condemning CN—certainly a paradoxical and probably hypocritical act in itself.
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Anyone who says "This is what they voted for" in response to the tragedy unfolding in Texas is having a vile thought and needs to sit shamefully in a corner until they learn what solidarity is.
July 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Anyone who says "This is what they voted for" in response to the tragedy unfolding in Texas is having a vile thought and needs to sit shamefully in a corner until they learn what solidarity is.
These words from Susan Neiman really hit the nail on the head. Wokism tells white people they will always be bad. So, many have realized “if I’m always going to be bad, I might as well enjoy being bad.”
July 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
These words from Susan Neiman really hit the nail on the head. Wokism tells white people they will always be bad. So, many have realized “if I’m always going to be bad, I might as well enjoy being bad.”
I get the anger and the grief. But if all the left offers is scorn for this country, we leave folks choosing between cynicism and Trumpism. We need a vision that loves America enough to heal her.
July 5, 2025 at 4:18 AM
I get the anger and the grief. But if all the left offers is scorn for this country, we leave folks choosing between cynicism and Trumpism. We need a vision that loves America enough to heal her.
I have been trying to make this point for some time! When something is everything, it is nothing.
July 2, 2025 at 2:30 AM
I have been trying to make this point for some time! When something is everything, it is nothing.
The “big, beautiful bill” is a morally reprehensible, ugly monstrosity.
July 1, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The “big, beautiful bill” is a morally reprehensible, ugly monstrosity.
I’d recommend this book from Michael Hester. He does a deep and thorough analysis of all things related to online/digital worship.
July 1, 2025 at 2:48 AM
I’d recommend this book from Michael Hester. He does a deep and thorough analysis of all things related to online/digital worship.
We need more union organizers—not activist elites—in Democratic leadership. Organizers build coalitions and win lasting change. Activists too often chase purity tests and online clout
June 29, 2025 at 8:43 PM
We need more union organizers—not activist elites—in Democratic leadership. Organizers build coalitions and win lasting change. Activists too often chase purity tests and online clout
Where are my Episcopal clergy peeps? This is worth a listen!! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
The Scandal of Ordaining Women: the Legacy of the Philadelphia Eleven with Margo Guernsey
Podcast Episode · Future Christian · 06/24/2025 · 1h 3m
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June 26, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Where are my Episcopal clergy peeps? This is worth a listen!! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
This still resonates with me. It’s not that God plans suffering, rather I think God is always able to bring good from pain.
June 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
This still resonates with me. It’s not that God plans suffering, rather I think God is always able to bring good from pain.
My favorite FST guy Jack Shitama just talked about our cultural anxiety on a recent podcast. Can our anxieties be a result of rapid technological change?
June 24, 2025 at 2:22 AM
My favorite FST guy Jack Shitama just talked about our cultural anxiety on a recent podcast. Can our anxieties be a result of rapid technological change?
This book is so much more than I expected!
June 24, 2025 at 2:04 AM
This book is so much more than I expected!
Note especially that last sentence!
June 19, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Note especially that last sentence!
This sounds very similar to Andrew Root’s point about Jesus being present in our suffering.
June 16, 2025 at 1:20 AM
This sounds very similar to Andrew Root’s point about Jesus being present in our suffering.
