Guest post affirming same-sex relationships within the Church
Hi Dojo readers, My previous post from a few weeks ago regarding the passing of Amendment One and charges of bigotry generated a lot of conversation in the comments section. As a result, I’ve invited...
View ArticleThe Church and Same-Sex Sexual Relationships: My response to Sam’s guest post
Hi Dojo readers, Last week I invited my friend and fellow United Methodist, Sam, to write a guest post laying out why he believes the church should affirm same-sex sexual relationships. Sam was...
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The Church and Same-Sex Relationships: My response to Sam (part 2)
Hi Dojo readers, Here is part 2 of my response to my friend Sam regarding whether or not the Church should endorse same-sex sexual relationships as a valid expression of Godly sexuality among followers...
View ArticleThe Church and Same-Sex Relationships (Conclusion)
Hi Dojo readers, Here is the final part of my response to my friend Sam regarding whether or not the Church should endorse same-sex sexual relationships as a valid expression of Godly sexuality among...
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Christians and the same-sex discussion (Round 2: Sam’s Rebuttal)
Dojo readers, We continue the discussion I’ve been having with my friend Sam regarding whether or not the Church should endorse same-sex sexual relationships as a valid expression of Godly sexuality...
View ArticleChristians and same-sex discussion – Round 2: My response to Sam
We’ve been having a discussion here in the Dojo between myself and a reader friend, and fellow Methodist on the subject of same-sex sexual relationships. If you’re just joining us, read Sam’s initial...
View ArticleChristians and same-sex discussion – Round 2: My response (continued)
We continue the discussion here in the Dojo between myself and Sam, a fellow Methodist who I invited to dialogue on the subject of same-sex sexual relationships. If you’re just joining us, read Sam’s...
View ArticleChristians and same-sex discussion – Round 2: My response (continued, 2)
Hi Dojo readers! We are nearing the end of my discussion with friend and fellow Methodist, Sam, over whether or not Christians can embrace same-sex sexual relationships as valid outlets for Godly...
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Online miscommunication 101
After having had it happen to me a couple of times over the years since I’ve been interacting with various people online, I wanted to quickly share what I believe to be one of the most (if not the...
View ArticleShould ministers talk about their “smokin’ hot” spouse in public?
Hi Dojo readers, Today on a Facebook group to which I belong, someone shared a blog post called “Smokin’ Hot Wives & Water to the Soul” by author Zach Hoag. In it, Hoag talked about the phenomenon...
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Note from a reader about abortion related posts
I just wanted to share this note I received over on Disciple Dojo’s Facebook page (which you can visit…and “like” *hint hint* …HERE). I don’t always know how the articles and posts I share via social...
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Christian virgins and ‘sexual compatibility’ (part 1)
Hi Dojo readers, Last week I came across an article a friend shared on Facebook from Relevant magazine entitled “Christians Are Not Called to Have Amazing Sex“. In it, the author talked about how for...
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Christian virgins and ‘sexual compatibility’ (part 2)
[Click HERE for part 1] Sexual Compatibility (continued) Olatunde Howard The core issue of sexual compatibility is vulnerability–of being naked and not ashamed. Spouses should ask each other sexual...
View ArticleHow we misunderstand “submission” in marriage
Hi Dojo readers, I usually post my friend Chris Thayer’s guest blogs on “Thayer Thursday”…but today’s was too good to wait. I had the privilege of doing a wedding this weekend for a couple in our...
View ArticleGirl Power is cool and all…but what about Boy Power?
Hi Dojo readers, I came across this TED talk and wanted to share it because it’s incredibly thought-provoking. As a women’s self-defense teacher AND a proud uncle who has thoroughly loved introducing...
View ArticleDojo Discussion: Gay wedding cakes, discrimination and religious freedom
Hi Dojo readers, Today on my way back from a speaking engagement in Atlanta, I was thinking about the recent controversy surrounding the issue of businesses being allowed to refuse service based on...
View ArticleThayer Thursday – Not looking to your own interests…
Chris Thayer is the Director of Discipleship at Good Shepherd Church in Charlotte, NC where he oversees adult life groups and Biblical education. On Thursdays I share his weekly “Thayer’s Thoughts” for...
View ArticleThayer Thursday – Sex isn’t bad!
Chris Thayer is the Director of Discipleship at Good Shepherd Church in Charlotte, NC where he oversees adult life groups and Biblical education. On Thursdays I share his weekly “Thayer’s Thoughts” for...
View ArticleThayer Thursday – Naked and Unashamed
Chris Thayer is the Director of Discipleship at Good Shepherd Church in Charlotte, NC where he oversees adult life groups and Biblical education. On Thursdays I share his weekly “Thayer’s Thoughts” for...
View ArticleA black Christian’s experience and reflections on racial tensions
Hi Dojo readers, In response to the Examiner post I wrote at the end of last year (Ferguson, justice and a suggestion for white Christians), I invited a number of my African-American friends to share...
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