Hello, my new followers. Since that random post went viral (well, viral *for me*), I figured I’d introduce myself and give you a chance to unfollow. I’m ordained American Baptist. I’m Wesleyan in most things sans baptism and ecclesiology. I’m evangelical, egalitarian, and hold to a traditional sexual ethic. I’m basically a New Testament theologian. Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox are fellow Christians, and I love talking with serious folks in those sides of the Christian family. My first two degrees were film degrees, so you may get the occasional movie take. I’m married to Allison and we’re mom and dad to a five year old and a soon-to-be-born little one. I pastor in the Greater Los Angeles area. I homebrew. My PhD (ABD) is on the New Testament and Universal Salvation (no, not a universalist). I have too much grey in my beard. I’m also buds with @thechurchsplit and @DPGBehler and @jdpritchett so you can tell my sense of humor is broken. Nice to meet y’all.

She turns 1 tomorrow

If you demand nuance but extend none, you are a hypocrite (probably)

Exhaustion is God’s way of telling you to drink more coffee

Mark Driscoll is as much a cultural Christian as the progressives he complains about.

The worst part about being sick is the exhaustion that follows.

Helpless but never hopeless.

I’m so tired.

I’m seeing a growing epidemic among younger men (I’m almost 40 so be gentle) when it comes to friendship and peer-ship. I’m not sure what to do about it entirely, but I think more men need more friends.

Man, that empty tank-running-on-fumes vibe is real. I don’t know how my two kiddos go from a 0 to 100 over the course of 15 minutes. Unreal.

Which Calvinism?

Thankfully, both kiddos are on the mend. Eating, laughing, moving around, all that. Me, on the other hand …

Some of y’all: “The Bush family supports Talarico! Huzzah” Me: “That is like being proud of Dick Cheney’s endorsement.”

Ayo @JPuncut @DPGBehler

There are no bastards at the Father’s table—only beloved sons and daughters.

Looking forward to preaching through psalm 23 this Sunday. Plenty to reflect upon, difficult and holy.

Two sicks kids + grading + sermon writing + fighting off whatever they got has me just needing a month off

My 1yo threw up all night Monday and Tuesday. Now my 6yo is doing the same right now. Either I have the immunity of adamantium or I’m due for a really bad Saturday night. Please pray for them to feel better.

A more interesting Q is the compatibility of Islam and LGBTQ affirmation. An inter-Islam debate on this would be really interesting.