Did Christians in Paul's church in Corinth utilize psychedelic substances during agape feasts (the Lord's Supper), drawing from Greco-Roman mystery cults? Pastor Paule Patterson examines 1 Corinthians through this lens, revealing Paul's concern for spiritual excess and ego-driven worship. Rather than rejecting mystical experiences, Paul urges grounding them in love, humility, and communal unity—pointing to a deeper awakening through self-giving transformation.

History has shown that when community bonds dissolve, authoritarian figures consolidate power. Is violence our only solution?

When did opinions become more important than facts? In this article, we trace the history of how experts lost credibility in our society.

Last month, I wrote a piece about leaving the pastorate that generated more than 380,000 views. This month, I reflect on this viral moment.

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.

From soaring temperatures to wars, the world is struggling. We examine how we got here and our ability to impact these global problems.

Religious leaders have been largely silent concerning how conscious AI will intersect with their theology. It's time to break that silence!

Our communities are the most fractured they've been since the Civil War. How do we become a whole nation again without violence?