The @epc_oga is incredibly blessed to have such a faithful and thoughtful churchman in @jhsherrard.

"The Gospel calls us not to dominate, but illuminate through deeds of love, words of grace, acts of mercy." As we navigate this political season, discover which of the four Christian postures of civic engagement you are using at my Substack: casethorp.substack.com/p/fou…

How should Christians engage in politics? Are you leaning toward fortification, accommodation, domination, or incarnation? Read a breakdown of these four political postures and why the incarnational approach is our best path forward at my Substack: casethorp.substack.com/p/fou…

One of the greatest speeches of the late 20th century, given on the 40th anniversary of one of the most spectacular days in human history.

"Think of our clinics & hospitals as outposts of God's kingdom because... all healing is attributable to God." I recently spoke with Dr. Mark Topazian on why a biblical view of health is the ultimate antidote to medical burnout. See my Substack here: casethorp.substack.com/p/dr-…

Is healthcare burnout just about workload, or a loss of meaning? I sat down with Dr. Mark Topazian to discuss why hospitals aren't spiritually neutral spaces, and how simple habits can recover a clinician's purpose. Check out my reflection on Substack: casethorp.substack.com/p/spi…

“My wife, Jodi, had a stroke last October. A clot was blocking her left mid-cerebral artery.” Click to read more: open.substack.com/pub/caseth…

"Journalism now perpetuates the dis/mis/mal-information of social media." Read why the secret recording of Justice Alito reveals a deeper institutional rot and what Christians should do about it at my Substack: casethorp.substack.com/p/fix…

When journalists rely on secret recordings and unverified sources, the institutional decay is obvious. But Christ followers are called to push against the brokenness of our culture. Read why we must seek the peace of the city at my Substack: casethorp.substack.com/p/fix…

The annual Pentecost tradition (today!) at Rome's Pantheon is a moment of extraordinary beauty. It occurs every year on the seventh Sunday after Easter. At noon, after the Holy Mass, thousands of rose petals are dropped through the oculus of the mighty dome. As the petals fall, a choir sings "Veni Sancte Spiritus," known as the Golden Sequence, a masterpiece of sacred Latin poetry. This is to celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Virgin Mary and the Apostles. The rose petal ritual likely dates back to 607 AD when the pagan temple became a Christian church.

Enchantment is not escapism. It is recovering the world as charged with meaning.

“The dominant metaphors of calling, fulfillment, and cultural engagement assume a degree of choice and agency.” @casethorp on Simone Weil and the blue-collar failure of the faith and work movement. bit.ly/4tPH8EP

2.2 million views is a heck of a lot more than the ~30 students in her class. What the teacher meant for bad, God used for good. Bravo to this brave girl!

"On the one hand I doubt Mrs. Goggins knew the impression she was making. As I age myself, I think she knew exactly what she was doing." Read why a snapping pocketbook and a Wednesday night church supper left a lifelong mark on my faith: casethorp.substack.com/p/mrs…

I’ve been crafting this essay for @commentmag for some time now, & while critical of the FnW movement, I hope it is also constructive. “These corrections will remain theoretical unless they translate into practices that fit constrained lives.” comment.org/the-workers-we-c…

Published today on @mereorthodoxy on Ida B Wells. "There are moments when you realize the tradition you love is larger than the version you inherited. Ida B. Wells, a Presby, has recently done that for me, & her faithful witness deepens how I live." mereorthodoxy.com/ida-b.-wel…

This was the last thing @TimKellerNYC ever said to Redeemer Presbyterian Church. In God’s providence, it was scheduled to be shared with Redeemer congregants on May 19—the day he died (three years ago today).

We usually think of Christian discipleship in terms of Bible studies and mission trips. For me, it started on a piano bench with an octogenarian named Mrs. Goggins and a crisp one dollar bill. Read why simple church suppers deeply shape our faith: casethorp.substack.com/p/mrs…

"If God allows for free speech, it’s the least we can do to afford it to our neighbor." Read why equating speech with violence undermines human dignity and how a faithful public theology pushes back at my Substack: casethorp.substack.com/p/tru…