Rev. Emily Nelms Chastain, PhD
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Rev. Emily Nelms Chastain, PhD
@enc.bsky.social
Displaced Southerner. Historian of American religion, gender, women’s ordination, & Methodism. Ordained UMC Deacon. BU Theology PhD. Perkins/SMU Faculty. UAB Blazer alum. ❤️: Cuppas, BBQ, porchsits, southern things, cats.
After growing up in the South and living in Boston for 4 years, I can also affirm that the stereotypes are a big problem.
July 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM
It’s true.
July 5, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Did you know they basically give them out like candy here? It’s terrifying.

The local NPR said at least 4 times this morning not to fire guns in the air today. It’s a weird Texan habit.
July 5, 2025 at 1:11 AM
we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy.
Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
June 22, 2025 at 2:12 AM
🤣🤣🤣
June 16, 2025 at 11:57 PM
The person who posted it is a Catholic priest. But, yes, some of these AI photos are really hard to decipher.
May 9, 2025 at 2:01 AM