There is a lot of talk about deconstruction of faith. There is a growing movement among notably younger evangelicals in North America who are disenchanted with their faith. The questions...
Seven Ways to Overcome Religious Trauma Syndrome
Religious Trauma is a real thing. I know it. I feel it. I see it in others. And there is official recognition these days! A few years ago, I interviewed...
My Struggle With Evangelicalism: From Inerrant Word to Subjugated World
In my previous post, I discussed my experience in evangelicalism and focused on four things that were instrumental in pushing me out. These four were: the hunger for power, the...
Billy Graham Dead: A Group Portrait of the Demise of Evangelical Public Theology
Billy Graham's death marks the transition from an inclusive evangelicalism that contributed to the public sphere to one, represented by his son Franklin, that stands for bigotry and power games....
How Bonhoeffer Can Be an Ally for Trump Voters
How Bonhoeffer can be an ally for Trump-voting evangelicals: x Learning true courage x Learning to understand the times; DB did not struggle against loss of political influence x Learning...
Theology of the Cross or Theology of Glory? You Choose!
Recently someone asked me about the difference between a theology of the cross and a theology of glory. Let me briefly explain. The theology of the cross has its roots...
Review of “The Future of Evangelical Theology” by Amos Yong
From the title “The Future of Evangelical Theology. Soundings from the Asian American Diaspora” it is evident that Amos Yong is seeking a renewal of Evangelical Theology. If this would...
The Cost of Discipleship
The following is my blogpost for the Bethel Seminary admissions Blog on June 25th 2014 “The Cost of Discipleship” is the wrongly translated title of Bonhoeffer’s “Nachfolge.” It should simply...
Wheaton and Its Theology Conference
A week ago I attended the Wheaton Theology Conference. This year’s topic was the Holy Spirit. It was my third Wheaton conference and I always enjoy the food, the fun,...
What It Means To Follow Jesus Christ Today
This is my blogpost for the Bethel Seminary Admissions Blog of March 18th 2014. Hebrews 12:1-2. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us...
Bethel Seminary and the Future of Evangelical Theological Education
The recent events at Bethel Seminary are disconcerting at the least. The closing of Seminary Village was but the beginning of a long and seemingly endless series of baffling measures...
Evangelicalism, Philosophy, and Paul Ricoeur
Every school of theology has its own philosophers it turns to for advice and grounding of the theological project. Evangelicalism has been faring remarkably well without any major philosophical forebears....
Why Evangelicals Need to Pay Attention to Bonhoeffer
Those who know me, are familiar with the fact that the thought of Dietrich Bonhoeffer is the subject matter of my dissertation. I believe he has something to offer that...