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John G. Stackhouse, Jr.

@jgsphd

Theologian, historian, ethicist, public scholar, preacher, musician and crime fighter

 Moncton, Canada
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Joined March 2011
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We can't solve every exegetical and theological problem, try as we might. But we perhaps can sort out this one: thinkbettermedia.ca/post/did…
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Just in time for Trinity Sunday to help you pastors and parents with your explaining (!) thinkbettermedia.ca/post/if-…
If You Must Illustrate the Trinity...

If You Must Illustrate the Trinity...

Forget the metaphor of the egg—or the shamrock. Water (three states but one substance!) is worse. Equally bad is the typical man who plays the roles of father, son, and husband. Why beware such...

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Who is Margaret Atwood, really? thinkbettermedia.ca/post/can…
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"7 Crushing Responses to 7 Annoying Questions": Overpromising in apologetics is untrue to life and untrue to the Bible. thinkbettermedia.ca/post/tru…
Truth in Advertising: Apologetics Won't Convert Anyone

Truth in Advertising: Apologetics Won't Convert Anyone

My clever high school English teacher scuffed up my shiny evangelical faith with his unnerving questions. He had once been a Christian and he seemed to think his calling included helping others...

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Fascinating research. Fearsome findings. I suggest a few ways forward: thinkbettermedia.ca/post/why…
Why Are Worship Leaders Blue?

Why Are Worship Leaders Blue?

A truly alarming article produced on the Worship Leaders Research page reports that "Worship Leaders Are 8.5x Less Likely to Report Excellent Mental Health than U.S. Adults." The subtitle punches...

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BEWARE THIS PHISHING:
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To our friends who have been concerned about our legal situation, here is a link to a legal update we posted today. Thank you for your care. johnstackhouse.com/news/lega…

Legal Update: Affidavit filed claiming a fundamentally flawed investigation at Crandall University...

Legal Update: Affidavit filed claiming a fundamentally flawed investigation at Crandall University

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Following a list or following...Jesus? A friendly reminder— thinkbettermedia.ca/post/fol…
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Another loss, another tribute— johnstackhouse.com/post/reme…
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On this Holy Saturday, reflections on Christ as Hero on Good Friday: thinkbettermedia.ca/post/jes…
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Preaching this weekend? Here's some help— thinkbettermedia.ca/post/top…
Top 6 Mistakes to Avoid when Preaching on Easter

Top 6 Mistakes to Avoid when Preaching on Easter

“Twicers” show up (those who attend church on Christmas and Easter) along with regular congregants. Relatives and neighbours might come along. People new to town might visit. Here are the main...

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FIRST, DO NO HARM—especially during an election campaign: thinkbettermedia.ca/post/fir…
First, Do No Harm—especially during an Election Campaign

First, Do No Harm—especially during an Election Campaign

Canadians are now embroiled in a short, intense election campaign. Responsible citizens will want truths surfaced, realities embraced, and honest appraisal of the options. Christians especially are...

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Over and over, Donald Trump has behaved exactly as he said he would—to the shock and dismay of many, even many of those who voted for him. He yet offers us a strange opportunity— thinkbettermedia.ca/post/tru…

Trump's Gift

We were warned. Op-ed after op-ed, commentator after commentator, expert after expert—whole issues of major magazines: We were warned that Donald Trump should be taken seriously, even when he was...

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Temptation: sometimes all, sometimes just a piece... thinkbettermedia.ca/post/bew…
Beware the Deal-Maker

Beware the Deal-Maker

Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendour. “All this I will give you,’ he said, ‘if you will bow down and worship me.”Jesus...

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The irreducible, undeniable strangeness of the Christian religion: visions, contact with dead people, and more: thinkbettermedia.ca/post/can…
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Right? Wrong? Good? Bad? Herewith, a primer on Christian nationalism—in America, yes, and beyond... thinkbettermedia.ca/post/chr…
Christian Nationalism: What Every Mother Should Know

Christian Nationalism: What Every Mother Should Know

God will not bless our nation if we regard our own good and no one else’s.John G. Stackhouse, Jr.

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It's not just an American issue, but because it's an American issue, it's everybody's issue: thinkbettermedia.ca/post/chr…
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In these extreme days, it's good to distinguish between faith and fanaticism— thinkbettermedia.ca/post/fai…
Faith versus Fanaticism

Faith versus Fanaticism

Here’s a pointed question from a reader. Jared writes,In your book Can I Believe?, you suggest taking one’s beliefs as a sort of “best guess for now” and being open to changing based on new informa...

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As we move into Ordinary Time in the new (church) year, GLuke gives us a "hinge" story to orient us: thinkbettermedia.ca/post/luk…
Luke's Postscript to Christmas

Luke's Postscript to Christmas

Luke's story of the boy Jesus at the Temple nicely links Christmas and the time that follows.John G. Stackhouse, Jr.

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Biblical hope vs. worldly optimism: What's the difference? Our new post breaks it down! #BiblicalHope #TrueHope" thinkbettermedia.ca/post/wha…
Advent I: What Is Biblical Hope?

Advent I: What Is Biblical Hope?

We can rely on God more than on anything on which we normally set our hopes and dreams: our banks, governments, or even our loved ones.John G. Stackhouse, Jr.

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