Cody Scrivens
@codyscrivens.bsky.social
Pastor & Theology Student
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theology & ministry|
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https://kyriosaboutit.substack.com
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Cody Scrivens
@codyscrivens.bsky.social
· Apr 10
Check out my new post I just wrote on the Counter-cultural Kingdom.
open.substack.com/pub/kyriosab...
open.substack.com/pub/kyriosab...
Seen a lot of different takes on the tiktok baby formula stuff with churches. I'm a big advocate of churches not replacing services that can be done better by charities, govs, and other services who simply do it better (although they should already be partnering and supporting them). 1/2
November 10, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Seen a lot of different takes on the tiktok baby formula stuff with churches. I'm a big advocate of churches not replacing services that can be done better by charities, govs, and other services who simply do it better (although they should already be partnering and supporting them). 1/2
Im both ashamed and proud that tonight i seriously quoted Michael Scott misquoting Margaret Thatcher to make fun of her... I feel silly for seriously attributing it to her via my academic research of watching The Office too much but also you have to admit that's pretty impressive.
September 29, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Im both ashamed and proud that tonight i seriously quoted Michael Scott misquoting Margaret Thatcher to make fun of her... I feel silly for seriously attributing it to her via my academic research of watching The Office too much but also you have to admit that's pretty impressive.
It has been a hard couple years but this last month in particular really feels like the critical point of division between those that want to follow the counter cultural ways of Jesus and those that want to dominate and rule in his name. Lord, forgive us.
September 23, 2025 at 8:21 AM
It has been a hard couple years but this last month in particular really feels like the critical point of division between those that want to follow the counter cultural ways of Jesus and those that want to dominate and rule in his name. Lord, forgive us.
Charlie Kirk & Melissa Hortman:
the profound loss of life for both of these individuals can only be described as shameful and senseless. We must do better to love those we disagree with. Even those whose ideologies we find 'dangerous'. All human beings are created in God's image. 1/2
the profound loss of life for both of these individuals can only be described as shameful and senseless. We must do better to love those we disagree with. Even those whose ideologies we find 'dangerous'. All human beings are created in God's image. 1/2
September 11, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Charlie Kirk & Melissa Hortman:
the profound loss of life for both of these individuals can only be described as shameful and senseless. We must do better to love those we disagree with. Even those whose ideologies we find 'dangerous'. All human beings are created in God's image. 1/2
the profound loss of life for both of these individuals can only be described as shameful and senseless. We must do better to love those we disagree with. Even those whose ideologies we find 'dangerous'. All human beings are created in God's image. 1/2
Apparently, it was a mistake to wear a "Make Them Suffer" metalcore band t-shirt to my MA theology intensive. More controversial than my "economic class effects bible interpretation" take. Who knew
August 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Apparently, it was a mistake to wear a "Make Them Suffer" metalcore band t-shirt to my MA theology intensive. More controversial than my "economic class effects bible interpretation" take. Who knew
Unfortunately, I fear most people simply wont care about this until it is too late to reverse. The legacy of greed and consumerism will be permanently reflected upon a world humans were meant to care for but instead abused for temporary gains.
Human-caused climate change made recent European heatwaves up to 4C hotter in many cities, scientists said
Climate change made Europe's heatwave up to 4C hotter
Human-caused climate change made recent European heatwaves up to 4C hotter in many cities, scientists said, pushing temperatures into deadly territory for thousands of vulnerable people.
www.rte.ie
July 9, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Unfortunately, I fear most people simply wont care about this until it is too late to reverse. The legacy of greed and consumerism will be permanently reflected upon a world humans were meant to care for but instead abused for temporary gains.
Reposted by Cody Scrivens
This is oligarchy. This is obscene.
While 60% live paycheck to paycheck & kids go hungry, Jeff Bezos, worth $230 billion, goes to Venice on his $500 million yacht for a $20 million wedding & spends $5 million on a ring while his real tax rate is just 1.1%.
End this oligarchy.
While 60% live paycheck to paycheck & kids go hungry, Jeff Bezos, worth $230 billion, goes to Venice on his $500 million yacht for a $20 million wedding & spends $5 million on a ring while his real tax rate is just 1.1%.
End this oligarchy.
June 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This is oligarchy. This is obscene.
While 60% live paycheck to paycheck & kids go hungry, Jeff Bezos, worth $230 billion, goes to Venice on his $500 million yacht for a $20 million wedding & spends $5 million on a ring while his real tax rate is just 1.1%.
End this oligarchy.
While 60% live paycheck to paycheck & kids go hungry, Jeff Bezos, worth $230 billion, goes to Venice on his $500 million yacht for a $20 million wedding & spends $5 million on a ring while his real tax rate is just 1.1%.
End this oligarchy.
Christians in America ask yourself this question: does living your life in allegiance to Jesus have any resemblance to celebrating dropping bombs, starving the oppressed, or war mongering? Despite your prefered politics, if the answer is yes, then you simply follow something other than Jesus. 1/2
June 22, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Christians in America ask yourself this question: does living your life in allegiance to Jesus have any resemblance to celebrating dropping bombs, starving the oppressed, or war mongering? Despite your prefered politics, if the answer is yes, then you simply follow something other than Jesus. 1/2
Here for it
What happens when cities invest in walking & biking? UCLA & Google studied 11,500+ cities—the largest global look at active travel.
✅ Safer, denser streets = more walking & biking
✅ A global shift could cut emissions 6%
✅ $435B/year in health benefits
newsroom.ucla.edu/re...
✅ Safer, denser streets = more walking & biking
✅ A global shift could cut emissions 6%
✅ $435B/year in health benefits
newsroom.ucla.edu/re...
‘Active travel’ study identifies pathways for designing walking- and cycling-friendly cities
City-level policies reduce global emissions by 6% and create about $435 billion in health benefits.
newsroom.ucla.edu
June 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Here for it
Reposted by Cody Scrivens
The first U.S. bishop appointed by Pope Leo XIV—a refugee himself—is mobilizing priests to accompany migrants at immigration court on June 20.
(Via Christopher Hale)
(Via Christopher Hale)
June 13, 2025 at 2:52 AM
The first U.S. bishop appointed by Pope Leo XIV—a refugee himself—is mobilizing priests to accompany migrants at immigration court on June 20.
(Via Christopher Hale)
(Via Christopher Hale)
It seems that much of the Evangelical Church either doesn't understand or is unwilling to see that migration is a huge part of the narrative of the Bible and specifically used by God to bless people in and through it.
June 7, 2025 at 10:28 PM
It seems that much of the Evangelical Church either doesn't understand or is unwilling to see that migration is a huge part of the narrative of the Bible and specifically used by God to bless people in and through it.
I feel like it's a huge disgrace to Kendrick to compare Elon or Trump to him. Not even in the same universe. But dare I say I think it's even insulting to Drake?
June 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I feel like it's a huge disgrace to Kendrick to compare Elon or Trump to him. Not even in the same universe. But dare I say I think it's even insulting to Drake?
Reposted by Cody Scrivens
Love this.
Good people stepping up when the system fails our kids.
Good people stepping up when the system fails our kids.
June 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Love this.
Good people stepping up when the system fails our kids.
Good people stepping up when the system fails our kids.
Using violence to try to stop violence only continues the cycle of death and hatred. The way of Jesus is radical, non-violence, and love of enemies.
May 22, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Using violence to try to stop violence only continues the cycle of death and hatred. The way of Jesus is radical, non-violence, and love of enemies.
The role of the Church is to follow the Biblical mandate to stand against evil and take care of the oppressed and the alien, among many other moral mandates. It's sad to see the US government calling lies truth and evil good. We must continue to stand for what is right.
The church said it's terminating a decades-long partnership with the federal government to help refugees arriving in the U.S., citing moral opposition to resettling white Afrikaners from South Africa.
Episcopal Church refuses to resettle white Afrikaners, citing moral opposition
The church said it's terminating a decades-long partnership with the federal government to help refugees arriving in the U.S., citing moral opposition to resettling white Afrikaners from South Africa.
www.npr.org
May 13, 2025 at 6:15 AM
The role of the Church is to follow the Biblical mandate to stand against evil and take care of the oppressed and the alien, among many other moral mandates. It's sad to see the US government calling lies truth and evil good. We must continue to stand for what is right.
One of the beautiful things about Christianity is that humans are in the image of God. Specifically, this image sets the foundation for how life should be lived. We are tangible portraits of God to the world. Let us strive to fully articulate that image as best we can until it is fully realised.
May 8, 2025 at 2:16 AM
One of the beautiful things about Christianity is that humans are in the image of God. Specifically, this image sets the foundation for how life should be lived. We are tangible portraits of God to the world. Let us strive to fully articulate that image as best we can until it is fully realised.
I really don't know what else we can call this. Even those who are completely uncritical of Israel have to see that this will directly kill so many innocents, and it is completely intentional.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the blockading by Israel of food and humanitarian aid to Gaza "clearly constitutes a war crime".
Martin says Israel's Gaza blockade 'clearly a war crime'
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the blockading by Israel of food and humanitarian aid to Gaza "clearly constitutes a war crime".
www.rte.ie
May 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I really don't know what else we can call this. Even those who are completely uncritical of Israel have to see that this will directly kill so many innocents, and it is completely intentional.
Rest in peace, Pope Francis. A truly loving and genuine example of service and care for others by following Jesus. He will be deeply missed.
BREAKING: Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement, ending an often turbulent reign marked by division and tension as he sought to overhaul the hidebound institution reut.rs/3GjEAvK
Pope Francis has died, Vatican says in video statement
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement on Monday, ending an often turbulent reign marked by division and tension as he sought to overhaul the hidebound institution.
reut.rs
April 21, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Rest in peace, Pope Francis. A truly loving and genuine example of service and care for others by following Jesus. He will be deeply missed.
Happy Easter! Christ is risen! The good news of a radically better way to be human and join Jesus' kingdom. A kingdom defined by truth and love. Something so different than the world we see now. Part of the good news is that things will be restored and that they are being restored now.
April 20, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Happy Easter! Christ is risen! The good news of a radically better way to be human and join Jesus' kingdom. A kingdom defined by truth and love. Something so different than the world we see now. Part of the good news is that things will be restored and that they are being restored now.
Those who have openly cheered on the cuts to foreign aid bear a direct responsibility for these precious lives being needlessly lost.
"At least five children and three adults with cholera died as they went in search of treatment in South Sudan after aid cuts by the Trump administration shuttered local health clinics"
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/w...
Children Seeking Cholera Care Die After U.S. Cuts Aid, Charity Says
The victims died on a grueling three-hour walk in scorching heat as they tried to reach the nearest remaining health facility, officials of Save the Children said.
www.nytimes.com
April 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Those who have openly cheered on the cuts to foreign aid bear a direct responsibility for these precious lives being needlessly lost.
If there is one thing people should have learned by now it's that, "I was just following orders" is not a viable ethic, will not stand up in court, and doesn't circumvent their duty to uphold human dignity/rights.
April 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
If there is one thing people should have learned by now it's that, "I was just following orders" is not a viable ethic, will not stand up in court, and doesn't circumvent their duty to uphold human dignity/rights.
Check out my new post I just wrote on the Counter-cultural Kingdom.
open.substack.com/pub/kyriosab...
open.substack.com/pub/kyriosab...
April 10, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Check out my new post I just wrote on the Counter-cultural Kingdom.
open.substack.com/pub/kyriosab...
open.substack.com/pub/kyriosab...
Yikes
Effective immediately, the government says it will begin screening immigrant social media for activity that officials think indicates support for antisemitism.
U.S. says it is now monitoring immigrants' social media for antisemitism
Effective immediately, the government says it will begin screening immigrant social media for activity that officials think indicates support for antisemitism.
www.npr.org
April 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Yikes
This is a very important read
Last week, I wrote about how authoritarianism leads to poverty and corruption. Feels like an appropriate moment to post it again.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
America’s Future Is Hungary
MAGA conservatives love Viktor Orbán. But he’s left his country corrupt, stagnant, and impoverished.
www.theatlantic.com
April 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
This is a very important read