100 Early Christian Quotes on Not Killing

Recently, I compiled a free ebook titled 100 Early Christian Quotes on Not Killing. Below is the introduction I wrote for the book. Read More →


Epiphany: A Wake-Up Call to the Church in America

three wise men

As pro-Trump extremists stormed the Capitol, churches around the world commemorated Epiphany. The irony of such timing should not be lost on us. Read More →


Fight Like a Christian – Podcast Interview

Recently, Keith Giles and I sat down with Craig Harguess, host of The Bad Roman podcast, to discuss the early Christian attitude to violence and empire. Read More →


The Hate Trap

Is anything more dangerous than a leader who lures his people into hating each other? Read More →


Say His Name

Black Lives Matter

“Say his name!” The reply was suppose to be “George Floyd!”, but how could I limit my answer to just one name? Read More →


Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matter

Prove that all lives matter to you by standing in solidarity with those who are constantly told their lives matter least in this world. Read More →


Look to Jesus. Not Trump.

If Jesus is not the center of our attention, we’ll never know how to embody the Gospel in our time and place. Read More →


The Subversive Magnificat

Mary Song

In the 20th century, at least three different countries banned the public recitation of Mary’s Magnificat. Read More →


40 Quotes from the Early Church on Violence and Enemy Love

For 1700 years, the early church’s clear teaching on violence, kingdom allegiance, and enemy love has largely been ignored. Read More →


5 Reasons to Listen to the Early Christian Teaching on Violence

Before immersing ourselves in the direct teaching of the early Church, here are five reasons we would be wise to consider what they have to say: Read More →