Perfect Imperfections: How words can fail and hold us at the same time
Lines from favorite songs and poems can help us process our feelings and express what we are unable to communicate. Read more
Faith reflections: We are beloved
by the Rev. Emily Heitzman It is really hard to be a preteen or teenager today. I unfortunately know this because as a pastor who works with youth, I have seen this firsthand. I’m not saying that it wasn’t difficult to be that age. I received my fair share of...
I Am Worthy
by the Rev. Dr. Ralen M. Robinson I recently received some harsh feedback that stuck with me. It stuck with me longer than I hate to admit. It came after worship, flippantly, casually, like it didn’t matter, but it stayed. It weighed on me; it made me reevaluate who I...
Fascism, Fashion, Faith and Feminism
by Saint Browder These are scary times for the United States. The language of division grows louder, institutions are tested in ways they haven’t been in generations, and the public sphere feels increasingly tense and uncertain. In moments like this, it is tempting to...
The poem that prays
By Sarah Carson
For as long as I can remember, there have been two places I’ve turned when things get challenging: 1) to my faith, 2) to poetry. As someone who grew up in church, I’ve learned prayer can be powerful when I have questions, doubts, and even anger. MORE ›
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Boldcafe Monthly Dinner
Join Boldcafe writers + friends for conversation and dinner! Once a month we meet with some of our popular writers to talk about our favorite articles and more! Bring your own dinner (B.Y.O.D) and sign up via Zoom. Signature cocktail/mocktail recipe included. MORE ›
Join Boldcafe writers + friends for conversation and dinner, Thursday, May 2 @ 7 p.m. (CDT)!
Once a month we meet with some of our popular writers to talk about our favorite articles and more! Bring your own dinner (B.Y.O.D) and sign up via Zoom.
Sarah Carson will lead our conversation about the power of language. Join us!
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Listen to our podcast
Every month we offer a podcast version of one of the articles. Listen to, “Easter joy,” written by the Rev. Ralen M. Robinson that was recorded originally for the April 2019 issue. You can listen here or get it from iTunes. MORE
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