Imagine being a musician who stumbles upon a mystery hidden in the text of the Gospel of John—a mystery so profound that it could rewrite our understanding of Mary Magdalene’s role in early Christianity. That’s exactly what happened to Elizabeth Schrader, a singer-songwriter turned
In a world shadowed by the resurgence of authoritarianism and fascism, I believe it is vital to remember the power of light—my light and yours. Standing against darkness requires not only resistance but also the intentional act of creation. As Socrates once said, “The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old but on building the new.” These words resonate deeply with me, offering a blueprint for how I can combat the shadows of... Read more
Some translators of Mary’s Gospel render the passage in the Gospel of Mary above not as “…let us praise his greatness, for he has prepared us and made us humans,” but rather as Mary saying that Jesus has “made us male.” If we accept
David Lynch (January 20, 1946 – January 15, 2025) was a visionary artist and cinematic genius whose surrealist work established him as an absurdist virtuoso filmmaker unlike any we have ever witnessed before. His “Lynchian” style blended nightmarish realism with deadpan humor to create a decidedly Americana-flavored existential horror show that many of us couldn’t get enough of. Most people discovered his work when his “Twin Peaks” television series introduced us to the unsolved mystery of who killed Laura Palmer... Read more
This might be a little late for some of you, but I wanted to go ahead and put it out there that I am no longer a Creedal Christian. Some of you won’t be too surprised by that statement. If you’ve been paying attention to my books and blogs and podcasts the last two or three years, you’ve already noticed my shifting away from Creedal Christianity. But others might not even know what I mean by “Creedal Christianity” or why... Read more
If you’ve spent any time diving into the writings of the Apostle Paul, you’ve likely wrestled with some big questions. Questions like: Could Paul ever have been wrong about something? Could his views have changed over time? And what did Paul really mean when he talked about being “in Christ”? The Humanity of Paul First, let’s be clear: Paul was human. He wasn’t some untouchable, infallible being floating around in the first century. He was a guy who had strong... Read more
“In response, Peter spoke out with the same concerns. He asked them concerning the Savior: “He didn’t speak with a woman without our knowledge and not publicly with us, did he? Will we turn around and all listen to her? Did he prefer her to
An Exploration of Evidence and Skepticism Let’s talk about telepathy—that mysterious, mind-to-mind communication that’s been captivating people for centuries. I’ve always found the topic intriguing. Whether it’s ancient myths or modern-day experiments, telepathy seems to straddle the line between science and science fiction. So, when I recently heard about “The Telepathy Tapes” I was more than a little intrigued. What is it? Well, The Telepathy Tapes is a new podcast that documents experiments and stories claiming to prove telepathic communication... Read more
The final chapter in the Gospel of Mary begins with brothers Andrew and Peter rejecting what Mary has told them. “In response Andrew said to the brothers (and sisters), ‘Say what you will about what she’s said, I myself don’t believe that the Savior said
Embracing the Spectrum: Gender and Sexuality in All Their Glory Hey there, friends! Let’s settle in and talk about a topic that’s as vast as the sky and as colorful as a sunset—gender and sexuality. I know it can feel like walking into a whirlwind, but stick with me. This is important, and it’s beautiful. Beyond the Binary For so long, we’ve been taught to see gender and sexuality through a binary lens. Male or female. Straight or gay. Black... Read more
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