Recently I’ve been reflecting on my three-decade journey as a weightlifter. What I think many people don’t realize is that lifting is more than physical exercise; it’s a spiritual endeavor. For me, the gym is a sanctuary, akin to worshipping in a church. My workout routine is both meditative and soul nourishing. These reflections inspired me to create a short film titled The Sculptor’s Dream as a meditation on the spiritual and artistic elements of weight training.

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.

With every politician claiming that Jesus is on their side, I thought we should take a moment to discern who Jesus would really support.

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

Time always moves forward. But what if major events like 9/11 have the ability to reverberate backwards, influencing the past? Learn how!

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

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.

After the 2011 tsunami in Japan, locals from the worst affected areas reported encountering the ghosts of victims in their everyday lives.

As the effects of the pandemic persist, volunteerism is at an all-time low. Can the Indian meal moth tell us why?

Some of America's best athletes struggling to perform in Tokyo. Is it unrealistic expectations? Mental fatigue? Or something much deeper?

In this post I review two progressive Christian authors: Brian Holley's The God I Left Behind and Rusty Williams' Doubt on Trial.

I'm working on a new book about spirituality called Restorative Beauty. Read the story of how it came about along with the introduction.