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Austen Hartke
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Trans guy, lover of dad jokes and pastries. Author of "Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians." Home is MSP. He/Him. linktr.ee/austenhartke
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Don't forget to get your vaccines! Just got my updated covid shot and a Hep B which apparently I was behind on. Info from a nurse friend: it may be harder to get the new covid shot after Sept 17-18, so try to schedule asap!
Austen with a blue mask on, sitting in a clinic room. His sleeve is rolled up and he has a bandaid on his upper arm.
September 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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In "plant trees even if the world ends tomorrow" news, I'm going to be speaking at the Festival of Homiletics in Atlanta this week! Really honored to be sharing the stage with so many great preachers and scholars. Let's talk about what our churches can learn from gender-expansive people.
A blue banner that reads "Festival of Homiletics 2025, Wednesday May 14th, 2025, 10:30am to 11:20am. Beyond Division, Beyond Binaries: Gender Diversity in Your Congregation." Image has a small photo of Austen Hartke next to his name in the lower right corner.
May 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Two WONDERFUL books came out this week, and I'm so excited to have both of them on my shelf! @byjeffchu.com's beautiful descriptions of seasons connected to the earth, himself, and others were a balm. @jamarchal.bsky.social and company's collection of innovative readings fueled my imagination!
The cover of Jeff Chu's book "Good Soil: The Education of an Accidental Farmhand," which includes a drawing of plants, a root system, a bee, and a spade. The book is held against the background of a plant. The cover of "Trans Biblical: New Approaches to Interpretation & Embodiment in Scripture," edited by Joseph A Marchal, Melissa Harl Sellew, and Katy E. Valentine." The cover is black with strips of red, green, white, and orange paper. The book is held up against a background of bookshelves.
March 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Without downloading any new pics, where are you mentally?
Kermit the frog doing a kickflip on a skateboard. Text above and below the image says "The vibe is in shambles."
February 5, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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After two weeks we've finally gotten this little terror to let us have 8 hours of sleep a night. But how can you be mad at this face??
Lyra, a small, scruffy black dog with a white chin and white chest patch sits on a green chair.
January 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Y'all...we got a new member of the family and she's PERFECT. Say hello to Lyra!
January 4, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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The sad bog faerie got my number 1 for the second year in a row, and he deserved it!!
Austen's Spotify top 5 artists list on a red background. 1) Hozier 2) Chappell Roan 3) Fall Out Boy 4) Paramore 5) Radiohead
December 5, 2024 at 7:50 PM
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Aww hell yeah. It's gonna be Brat April in Minneapolis.
Screen capture of the "You got 'em" ticket sales page for the Charli XCX Brat 2025 Arena Tour in Minneapolis
November 26, 2024 at 4:12 PM
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If you see this, post a concert pick you took.
Paul Meany, lead singer of Mutemath, is mid-air after jumping off a piano on stage. He's holding an electric guitar. The lighting behind him is white and pink.
November 13, 2024 at 10:22 PM
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Oooh, this is great! Could I request to be added? Here's my book that just got its second edition last year!
The cover of "Transforming: The Bible & the Lives of Transgender Christians" Updated and Expanded Edition with Study Guide by Austen Hartke. The book is light blue and white, and has the image of a tree with rainbow watercolor splashes for leaves.
November 13, 2024 at 9:57 PM
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Your favorite album and you.
July 6, 2023 at 11:04 PM