Loren Richmond Jr.
@richmondljr.bsky.social
Faith leader, podcaster, and nonprofit professional passionate about the church, leadership, and healthy masculinity. Host of the Future Christian Podcast, exploring how to help church leaders navigate into the future.
Nearly 140 years later and this is still basically the same strategy used by church planters in the West. And certainly accurate.
July 20, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Nearly 140 years later and this is still basically the same strategy used by church planters in the West. And certainly accurate.
I’m convinced the a core fear of humans is that we are alone in the world—and worse—we don’t have what it takes to save ourselves.
From a new book “Embracing a Mixed Ecology.”
From a new book “Embracing a Mixed Ecology.”
July 9, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I’m convinced the a core fear of humans is that we are alone in the world—and worse—we don’t have what it takes to save ourselves.
From a new book “Embracing a Mixed Ecology.”
From a new book “Embracing a Mixed Ecology.”
I can bet there will be MULTIPLE politically aimed resolutions at (CC)DOC General Assembly next week, probably even one condemning CN—certainly a paradoxical and probably hypocritical act in itself.
July 5, 2025 at 11:13 PM
I can bet there will be MULTIPLE politically aimed resolutions at (CC)DOC General Assembly next week, probably even one condemning CN—certainly a paradoxical and probably hypocritical act in itself.
These words from Susan Neiman really hit the nail on the head. Wokism tells white people they will always be bad. So, many have realized “if I’m always going to be bad, I might as well enjoy being bad.”
July 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
These words from Susan Neiman really hit the nail on the head. Wokism tells white people they will always be bad. So, many have realized “if I’m always going to be bad, I might as well enjoy being bad.”
I have been trying to make this point for some time! When something is everything, it is nothing.
July 2, 2025 at 2:30 AM
I have been trying to make this point for some time! When something is everything, it is nothing.
I’d recommend this book from Michael Hester. He does a deep and thorough analysis of all things related to online/digital worship.
July 1, 2025 at 2:48 AM
I’d recommend this book from Michael Hester. He does a deep and thorough analysis of all things related to online/digital worship.
This still resonates with me. It’s not that God plans suffering, rather I think God is always able to bring good from pain.
June 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
This still resonates with me. It’s not that God plans suffering, rather I think God is always able to bring good from pain.
My favorite FST guy Jack Shitama just talked about our cultural anxiety on a recent podcast. Can our anxieties be a result of rapid technological change?
June 24, 2025 at 2:22 AM
My favorite FST guy Jack Shitama just talked about our cultural anxiety on a recent podcast. Can our anxieties be a result of rapid technological change?
This book is so much more than I expected!
June 24, 2025 at 2:04 AM
This book is so much more than I expected!
Note especially that last sentence!
June 19, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Note especially that last sentence!
This sounds very similar to Andrew Root’s point about Jesus being present in our suffering.
June 16, 2025 at 1:20 AM
This sounds very similar to Andrew Root’s point about Jesus being present in our suffering.
I wanted to post this yesterday for #NoKings but WiFi issues. Feels appropriate @michellevanloon.bsky.social
June 15, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I wanted to post this yesterday for #NoKings but WiFi issues. Feels appropriate @michellevanloon.bsky.social
June 14, 2025 at 2:47 AM
I’ve always wondered—do parachurch equivalents exist in the Mainline denominations?
June 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I’ve always wondered—do parachurch equivalents exist in the Mainline denominations?
I saw this take on Substack, but here’s my spin: Evangelicalism is the result of the rummage sale. It’s what emerged from the decline of denominational authority, growth of charismatic congregations, preaching and worship as the new sacraments. Really, nondenominationalism is the 4th wave
June 12, 2025 at 1:58 AM
I saw this take on Substack, but here’s my spin: Evangelicalism is the result of the rummage sale. It’s what emerged from the decline of denominational authority, growth of charismatic congregations, preaching and worship as the new sacraments. Really, nondenominationalism is the 4th wave
I’m intrigued by this distinction @revchadbrooks.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 1:30 AM
I’m intrigued by this distinction @revchadbrooks.bsky.social
This is basically my hang up with Process/OR Theology. God gets flattened to the point where I wonder if there is much divinity left.
June 4, 2025 at 1:40 AM
This is basically my hang up with Process/OR Theology. God gets flattened to the point where I wonder if there is much divinity left.
Zahl sure does drop in some zingers.
June 3, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Zahl sure does drop in some zingers.
This is an important point, and I think a challenge with Progressive Christianity, which doesn’t seem to think humanity is really in need of grace; we’re fine with or without God.
June 2, 2025 at 12:40 AM
This is an important point, and I think a challenge with Progressive Christianity, which doesn’t seem to think humanity is really in need of grace; we’re fine with or without God.