What does it mean that the Bible is a story. Does the fact that the Bible is a story mean we don’t have follow any of its rules?
The Bible Is a Story: Everything That Does & Doesn’t Mean
Author: Asher Witmer
I’m a full-time husband, father, Biblical studies student, and author of Live Free: Making Sense of Male Sexuality. I send out weekly articles offering culturally aware, biblically-nuanced, and Jesus-embodying responses to current-day issues.
Greta Gerwig’s Brilliantly Contextualized Analysis of Gender Roles
Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie sparked a diverse array of responses, reflecting the deeply divided perspectives within society and the Christian church. From accusations of demonic influence to praise for its nuanced exploration of gender roles, the film stirred conversations that reached far beyond its intended audience.
God Gave Us His Word Through Story – A Paradigm Shift
To kick things off in 2024, I’m going to be sharing a series of episodes with you that addresses how we ought to interact with scripture. It’ll be a paradigm shift for many of us: the Bible is a story, not a reference book.
End of Year Reflections + My Five Favorite Reads
As an end of year roundup, I discuss the interviews I did in 2023 that were highlights to me plus share my top 5 reads of the year.
Breaking Down Our Toxic Culture of Criticism
It’s time we throw away our binary, combative approach to issues and learn how to enter each other’s stories.
3 Lessons about Spiritual Abuse I Learned the Hard Way
I dive into three valuable lessons I’ve learned the hard way about spiritual abuse. These lessons aren’t just “failures vs. successes,” but rather insights gained through challenging experiences that can benefit us all.
The Church Is Not As Bad Off As We May Think
I’m not trying to communicate that you shouldn’t feel negative about the church. Rather, I’m trying to communicate hope in that the church is not as bad as we think.
Unfeigned Christianity Update: Where I’ve Been and Where We’re Going
What would you like to see from this channel going forward?
A Conversation about Parenting, Women’s Roles in the Church & Participation in Broken Systems with Dorcas Smucker
It was a pleasure to sit down with Dorcas Smucker and discuss all kinds of things, not the least of which included parenting.
Christianity and Gender Identity: Navigating Pronouns with Love and Understanding
While there are a couple of situations we do not recommend this, my wife and I have chosen the posture of pronoun hospitality.
Why Women Should Get Theological Training w/ Kristi Mast
I had the honor of talking with Kristi Mast about her experience in Bible college and the importance of women getting theological training.
Reading the Bible As Story w/ Ricky Miller
My friend, Ricky Miller, joins me to discuss reading the Bible as story. Discovering the story nature of scripture has radically changed the way Ricky views the Bible.
