Gonna Be a Good Week

Expect some fresh ideas and thinkers this week here at Substack. We’re looking forward to this week.

I don’t “do politics” very often but tomorrow I want to offer a re-orientation for Christians when it comes to political engagement.

A brand new book contends most Christians have been cultural Christians for most of the history of the church. Or close to that. What’s a cultural Christian? Join us Monday when we turn to a new book by Nadya Williams.

We hear lots today about trauma and being trauma-sensitive; we hear lots too about triggers. Laura B. Anderson puts them together and we want to sum up her discussion on Wednesday.

One of the most important African American voices is Vincent Wimbush. He has a new small book on the Bible and African Americans … and we begin our three-week series on his book Thursday.