I met my wife, Courtney, 24 years ago at a birthday party. When I invited her to my dorm room to watch a movie for our first date, a painting on my wall would change the course of our lives.

Introducing Kokoro, a YouTube series hosted by Alex Lang. Through stories, interviews and instruction, Kokoro seeks to expand your world.

My new book, Restorative Beauty, casts a renewed vision for spirituality in the 21st century. Get it now on Amazon!

This past Sunday was my last sermon as pastor of my church. I'm leaving the pastorate entirely. This article is a deep dive into why I left.