Hey Pastor! The Real Crisis is Capitalism
Andrew Clark-Howard offers a provocative idea: the real crisis facing churches is not decline, or secularism, or young people. It’s capitalism.
Does Zionism Affect Us in Aotearoa?
In anticipation of our conversation on Christian Zionism next week, Andrew Clark-Howard reflects: Are we connected to Palestine? How are our struggles for justice related?
On Baldwin’s “Open Letter to the Born Again”
Andrew Clark-Howard reflects on a 1979 essay from James Baldwin on Palestinian liberation and the hypocrisy of Western Christianity.
Lent is Not Self-Help
As more free church Protestants embrace the church calendar, Andrew Clark-Howard argues that Lent is a resistance against the project of the self rather than a tool for spiritual self-help.
Why I Want Religion Over Relationship
Andrew Clark-Howard reflects on the ways in which Christian ritual and religion might not be as problematic as he was taught to believe.
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Let’s Talk About [Marital] Sex, Baby! Marriage, Sex, and Perspective
Andrew Clark-Howard reflects on being freshly married, reading about sex in the Bible, and dealing with the hangovers of purity culture as a man.
Review: Sally Rooney’s “Beautiful World, Where Are You?” and the Envy of Faith
Andrew Clark-Howard reviews Sally Rooney’s latest novel and what it says about the modern crisis, and longing, of faith.
Notes on Deconstruction: A Review of Brian McLaren’s “Faith After Doubt”
Andrew Clark-Howard reviews Brian McLaren’s latest book, exploring some of the gifts and difficulties it might offer faithful doubters.
Diary Entry: Birthday in Lockdown
Andrew Clark-Howard reflects on having another birthday during a lockdown.
‘A Question I Didn’t Know Was a Question’: Growing up Complementarian, Planning a Wedding, and Marrying a Female Pastor
Andrew Clark-Howard interviews Jeremy Watson.
“Lest We Remember”? Thoughts on Civic Memorials
Andrew Clark-Howard interviews a number of people regarding their thoughts on ANZAC Day, Prince Philip, and faith.
Book Review: Alison Jones’ Insightful “This Pākehā Life”
Andrew Clark-Howard reviews Alison Jones' recent, potent memoir and account of Pãkehã identity.
“But Your English is So Good!” An Interview on Racism in Aotearoa
An interview with Stephanie Chan 陈雪莹 reflecting on her experiences growing up in New Zealand society and church as a Chinese-New Zealand, reflecting particularly on what effects the centring of whiteness can have on people of colour.
Things to Read On Race, Christianity, and Aotearoa
A reading list and call for contributions in response to the murder of George Floyd and #BLACKLIVESMATTER.
COVID-19, Lament, and the Message of Jesus
Thoughts, reflections, and challenges about the message and meaning of the gospel amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and our tendency for quick-fix meaning-making conceptions.