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The God of Big Stories and Little Actors
We are not justified by works but we are not justified by not-works either
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The Masks of God in a Kindergarten Classroom
Adventures in Substitute Teaching
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What Have I Learned from Suffering?
The short answer is: Nada. Zilch. Zip.
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Same Old Song Easter 7 (A): Dios Te Ama (Gloria!) -
The Mockingpulpit “God is So Very Fond of You” – John Newton -
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PZs Podcast Episode 410 – HELLO (H E L L O) E L O -
The StoryMakers Podcast Episode 29: Set The Table: Quality vs. Quantity with Sarah Copeland -
The Brothers Zahl Episode 19: Parenting
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The Wonder of Grace (When Grief Is Everywhere)
The answer to the weariness we all feel is some sort of wow.
Teaching Grace in a Secular Classroom
A place where light can pour in and hope and connection can flourish.
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The Wonder of Grace (When Grief Is Everywhere)
The answer to the weariness we all feel is some sort of wow.
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Potluck Dinners at the Drop of a Hat
When God Hugs Us
The Christian Life as Displacement
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The Unfulfilling Promises of the Emotional Economy
Waiting in an Age of Instant Answers
Technology accelerates almost everything — except the work God does in the human heart.
2026 Mbird NYC Conference Recordings
Plenary Speakers and Breakout Sessions
