Justin Johnson
@nerdyrev.bsky.social
Big nerd, lover of hockey, sometimes baker, indigenous, ally, gamer, and mystic. He/him
https://open.substack.com/pub/verygrungypastor
https://open.substack.com/pub/verygrungypastor
Trumpflation. Look at the price of grapes!
September 6, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Trumpflation. Look at the price of grapes!
Happy Cherokee National Holiday
September 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Happy Cherokee National Holiday
Since the world is on fire, this is where I have been living. My name is Meep, I am purple, and I live on Egg Farts Farm
August 23, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Since the world is on fire, this is where I have been living. My name is Meep, I am purple, and I live on Egg Farts Farm
All those that predicted I would be playing this game raise their hands 🙋♂️🙋♂️🙋♂️
August 11, 2025 at 11:48 PM
All those that predicted I would be playing this game raise their hands 🙋♂️🙋♂️🙋♂️
One of the best days of the year! What are you reading and what has been your favorite of the year?
Currently reading- Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by VE Schwab
Fave- On the Calculation of Volume by Salvej Balle
Currently reading- Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by VE Schwab
Fave- On the Calculation of Volume by Salvej Balle
August 9, 2025 at 1:36 PM
One of the best days of the year! What are you reading and what has been your favorite of the year?
Currently reading- Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by VE Schwab
Fave- On the Calculation of Volume by Salvej Balle
Currently reading- Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by VE Schwab
Fave- On the Calculation of Volume by Salvej Balle
A few have noticed I have not posted many books recently. I am doing “boring” reading recently in that I am going to Salem soon, so reading about the witch trials and reading about reflective pastoral supervision. This is my recent morning devotional reading if interested.
August 5, 2025 at 11:50 AM
A few have noticed I have not posted many books recently. I am doing “boring” reading recently in that I am going to Salem soon, so reading about the witch trials and reading about reflective pastoral supervision. This is my recent morning devotional reading if interested.
We are headed to Salem in August and I remembered you read books about the trials. Was there one you recommended?
July 30, 2025 at 12:14 AM
We are headed to Salem in August and I remembered you read books about the trials. Was there one you recommended?
For my 25th anniversary, I wrote thank you notes to the three congregations I previously served (I left out RIT as those students are long gone 😂). Without the congregations I served, I would never be the pastor I am.
July 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM
For my 25th anniversary, I wrote thank you notes to the three congregations I previously served (I left out RIT as those students are long gone 😂). Without the congregations I served, I would never be the pastor I am.
Quick thoughts on the ELCA PB first ballot. 1. At least there are two POC in the Top 5. 2. All Top 5 are Synod staff. 3. If one calls the same people who are currently in charge and expect different results, that is on us.
July 29, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Quick thoughts on the ELCA PB first ballot. 1. At least there are two POC in the Top 5. 2. All Top 5 are Synod staff. 3. If one calls the same people who are currently in charge and expect different results, that is on us.
25 years ago, I said “sure” to being a minister of word and sacrament in the ELCA. It has been a wild ride and I am grateful for all the people I’ve had the opportunity of meeting and serving.
July 29, 2025 at 12:13 PM
25 years ago, I said “sure” to being a minister of word and sacrament in the ELCA. It has been a wild ride and I am grateful for all the people I’ve had the opportunity of meeting and serving.
Today my congregation got me a cake and a card in honor of my 25th year of ministry. It is hard to believe 25 years have passed. More on Tuesday.
July 27, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Today my congregation got me a cake and a card in honor of my 25th year of ministry. It is hard to believe 25 years have passed. More on Tuesday.
This was posted by Homeland Security. Racism in a painting being used to show the Trump vision of America. Good Lord.
July 25, 2025 at 2:06 PM
This was posted by Homeland Security. Racism in a painting being used to show the Trump vision of America. Good Lord.
Reunited with my Kobo! I forgot it in a hotel in Lake George and it arrived in the mail today!
July 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Reunited with my Kobo! I forgot it in a hotel in Lake George and it arrived in the mail today!
Sometimes I get to do cool things. Today it was blessing ride share bikes for my Village.
July 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Sometimes I get to do cool things. Today it was blessing ride share bikes for my Village.
This is real. This is what has been unleashed. The question is- can the toothpaste go back into the tube now that we know what the real feelings are?
July 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This is real. This is what has been unleashed. The question is- can the toothpaste go back into the tube now that we know what the real feelings are?
I finished this one tonight. SA Crosby has hit with every book. This one is twisty, turning, and pretty violent. This was great with a few unneeded story branches. Doesn’t make it bad and it is good. Great summer read too, but again it is violent.
June 26, 2025 at 2:19 AM
I finished this one tonight. SA Crosby has hit with every book. This one is twisty, turning, and pretty violent. This was great with a few unneeded story branches. Doesn’t make it bad and it is good. Great summer read too, but again it is violent.
New blog post! open.substack.com/pub/grungypa...
June 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
New blog post! open.substack.com/pub/grungypa...
I’m usually a Paris Review guy, but this issue seemed pretty great. The authors who wrote short stories for this issue- Sigid Nunez, Rachel Cusk, Bryan Washington, and Katie Kitamura to name a few.
June 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
I’m usually a Paris Review guy, but this issue seemed pretty great. The authors who wrote short stories for this issue- Sigid Nunez, Rachel Cusk, Bryan Washington, and Katie Kitamura to name a few.
What does one read when it is Pride and Juneteenth? Harriet Tubman the Musical by Bob the Drag Queen, of course. I am also finishing this great book about Black preaching that isn’t preaching.
June 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
What does one read when it is Pride and Juneteenth? Harriet Tubman the Musical by Bob the Drag Queen, of course. I am also finishing this great book about Black preaching that isn’t preaching.
Attending my first United Lutheran Seminary Alumni Board meeting today. I am realizing I should have chosen another container to drink from.
June 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Attending my first United Lutheran Seminary Alumni Board meeting today. I am realizing I should have chosen another container to drink from.
I tell you, I was feeling this verse tonight from the Canticle of the Turning” Can we still hold on to the promise when things get tough?
June 9, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I tell you, I was feeling this verse tonight from the Canticle of the Turning” Can we still hold on to the promise when things get tough?
It’s a bit too hot, but I needed some outside reading time. What are you reading this week?
June 6, 2025 at 5:39 PM
It’s a bit too hot, but I needed some outside reading time. What are you reading this week?
Woo hoo! Taylor Jenkins Reid is a must buy author for me and I got a signed one!
June 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Woo hoo! Taylor Jenkins Reid is a must buy author for me and I got a signed one!