Christian Piatt's Blog, page 47
August 2, 2013
George Zimmerman, Women in Prison and POOL SHARKS!!!
This week the CultureCast crew welcomes Micky Jones, the analogy correspondent for the Homebrewed family’s Theology Nerd Throwdown show. She helps us break down the George Zimmerman verdict and brings some actual thought to an otherwise sophomoric lollapalooza. Speaking of sophomoric, Christian lets off a little steam – quite literally – right in the middle [Read More...]
August 1, 2013
Vanity of Vanities: Does Ministry Really Matter?
Just a couple of days ago, I wrote an article about why some ministers tend to lose their faith. It was part of my weekly lectionary study, and the texts for the week particularly focused on the vanity of so many earthly actions. I resonated especially with the priest narrating the book of Ecclesiastes, whose [Read More...]
Pope Francis on Gays Reveals a House Divided
Pope Francis quickly is establishing himself as the “peoples’ Pope.” He has actively advocated for the poor, downplayed his elevated status, and speaks in colloquial terms that make him seem that much more human. He has left open the possibility that non-Catholics, non-Christians, and even atheists may fall within the vast embrace of a radically [Read More...]
July 30, 2013
When Ministers Lose Their Faith
Following is excerpted from my recent Heretic’s Guide to the Bible, a weekly lectionary study. To read more, or to subscribe, CLICK HERE or on the banners above or below. The pastors I know are some of the most burned out folks you’ll ever meet. They’re overworked, overtired, and it’s really no surprise to me [Read More...]
July 28, 2013
Church Sign Epic Fails, “Get Behind Me Satin” Edition
I once came up with a spell-check app for church signs, but after a while, it just melted from exhaustion (sihg)…
July 22, 2013
Jesus Found My Wallet!
Following is excerpted from my more extensive Heretic’s Guide to the Bible weekly lectionary study. To read more or to subscribe, CLICK HERE, or on the banners above or below. When I was eight years old, I lost my first wallet. Aside from being a proud status of my pending membership in the “grown-up club,” [Read More...]
July 21, 2013
Church Sign Epic Fails, “Jesus is My Beer” Edition
He told me to drink in remembrance of Him, but I must have gotten a little over-enthusiastic. I mean, I was there at the table, and the rest of the night is a blur. That J-dog can THROW DOWN.
July 19, 2013
Exodus International’s Alan Chambers, Edward Snowden and Pussy Riot
This week the CultureCast Crew Gets both timely and topical when they welcome Alan Chambers, director of the organization Exodus International has been making headlines past few weeks. Chambers talks through his public apology Christian, explains why he says he is still proud of the work the organization has done, talks about the planned closure [Read More...]
July 18, 2013
Is Church Still a Curator of Culture?
There was a time when the church was considered to be the central curator of the community’s cultural identity. The architecture, stained glass, music, and other artifacts represented the values of the culture, both spiritual and aesthetic. But a couple of things happened. First, our communities began to disperse, to mobilize and spread out. The [Read More...]
July 15, 2013
A White Pastor’s Miracle in Trayvon Martin’s Church
A thousand things ran through my mind when the news broke Saturday night about George Zimmerman’s acquittal. I was in a bar, meeting a few ministry friends for a drink when the banner ran across the TV screens in bold, red letters. The moment was particularly profound, since I’m not only in Florida, very near [Read More...]
