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Jeremy Nicholls
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Trying to bring love and compassion into the areas I tread...
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Jeremy Nicholls @jeremywnicholls.bsky.social · Oct 25
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The Eclectic Life of a Social Worker
As social workers, we join others on their complex journeys over some pretty rugged terrain. Sometimes those connections only last a minute, and sometimes those relationships can last for decades...
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Stains that Remain
The difficult, beautiful, painful, energising, frustrating, rewarding journey of social work...
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December 7, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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The Eclectic Life of a Social Worker
As social workers, we join others on their complex journeys over some pretty rugged terrain. Sometimes those connections only last a minute, and sometimes those relationships can last for decades...
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October 25, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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Remembering Dad (5/10/1945 - 10/8/2025)
This is my message I had the honour of sharing at Dad's funeral. Adjusted into writing form. Rest in Peace Dad...
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September 6, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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the pain caused by churches
Followers of Jesus: We should be known for our love!
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August 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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I Made a Choice!
I have been reflecting on my life so far, the choices I've made! I have written this in segments, but in this piece, I'm putting it together and will add the extra segments when I've written those...
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July 28, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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A little of my journey: dealing with my social anxiety while wrestling with the injustices I saw!
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A Stapled Tongue.
Social Anxiety and Fighting the Fear of Fear. Finding the courage to speak up.
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July 24, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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My faith in Jesus doesn't allow silence and inaction in the face of oppression. I will continue to do everything within my power to house those experiencing homelessness. I will continue to stand ...
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July 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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what is our faith?
What is our Christian faith, if in the name of Jesus, we justify oppressive control and horrific violence on people we deem disposable?
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July 9, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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Imagine If…
Imagine if Jesus ignored or assaulted the Samaritan woman at the well because she was not included in his tribe, in his people group, in his race, because she worshipped in a different way and place, ...
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July 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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Don’t be scared to be yourself. We all have gifts to heal this world. It takes courage, it’s scary, but it’s liberating! We need you! We need each other!
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July 2, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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It’s liberating to know God is not a nitpicking god. I used to think God was hovering over me and nitpicking every small thing. It made me scared. It made me feel guilt-ridden. It’s refreshing t...
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July 2, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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Yup, this! Everyone involved being totally fucking anti-Palestinian racists too
June 28, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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A serious head injury, over 60, and over 10 years of sleeping rough. Hidden, in plain sight. Forgotten. Alone. Ignored. Just another of Tāmaki’s many hidden homeless. He found us. We found him. N...
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June 27, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Attempting to play my part in ending homelessness and fighting oppression and bringing a little light into this dark world, while deconstructing and reconstructing and decolonising my faith…
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June 23, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Reflections from living in Jesus People USA (an Intentional Christian Community in Uptown, Chicago) for about 25 years.
Many thoughts.
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I Made A Choice! Part 2a: Community and Family Life.
Adjusting to and Living in an Intentional Christian Community in Chicago.
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June 21, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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My latest blogpost…
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I Made A Choice! Part 2a: Community and Family Life.
Adjusting to and Living in an Intentional Christian Community in Chicago.
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June 13, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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Unexpected Disturbances | Jeremy Nicholls | Substack
I'm on a hikoi that is always changing, and hopefully, I'm being freed and bringing freedom with me. Click to read Unexpected Disturbances, by Jeremy Nicholls, a Substack publication. Launched 4 month...
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June 11, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Tackling Sensitive Subjects
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Tackling Sensitive Subjects
My writing, at times, has given me a voice when I've felt helpless, hopeless and voiceless, always knowing that my feelings of helplessness were nothing compared to those I've tried to be a voice for
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June 8, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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Tackling Sensitive Subjects
My writing, at times, has given me a voice when I've felt helpless, hopeless and voiceless, always knowing that my feelings of helplessness were nothing compared to those I've tried to be a voice for
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June 7, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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The Night I Survived an Aggravated Robbery and the Power of Restorative Justice!
A story of redemption. A reflection of an unexpected encounter.
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June 1, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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The Night I Survived an Aggravated Robbery and the Power of Restorative Justice!
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The Night I Survived an Aggravated Robbery and the Power of Restorative Justice!
A story of redemption. A reflection of an unexpected encounter.
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May 30, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Sitting in Jail Tonight
I spoke to a mother today.
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May 26, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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A post that came out of my frustration! We gotta do better! We gotta treat our most vulnerable better!
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Sitting in Jail Tonight
I spoke to a mother today.
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May 23, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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I Made A Choice!
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I Made A Choice!
PART 2: My and Our Life in Chicago.
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May 18, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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The Paralysing Fear of Hell!

I look back at when I struggled to sleep because I feared the Rapture and the Lake of Fire and God’s ever-watching eyes on me.

I couldn't see God's love because I feared his wrath.
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The Paralysing Fear of Hell!
My Fear of Divine Punishment! My Fear of Everlasting Torment! My Fear of Judgment! My Fear of Hell!
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May 18, 2025 at 6:26 AM