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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Central PA! Catch me Tuesday at 7:00 PM at Elizabethtown College’s Young Center (Bucher Meetinghouse) as I unpack themes from my book Making It Plain: Why We Need Anabaptism & the Black Church. The event is open to the public, so you’ll want to be in the room for this: www.etown.edu/centers/youn...

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

What if the Passover lamb wasn’t to shield us from an angry God, but to launch liberation over a feast? If you live in central PA, join me tomorrow at 10am at Harrisburg First Church of the Brethren, as I preach the lectionary text (Ex 12:1–14), echoing Andrew Rillera’s The Lamb of the Free.

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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 23/08/2026

Our guest for 1 Corinthians 3 & 4 is @druhart.bsky.social, Associate Professor of Theology at Messiah University and co-host with Jared McKenna of the amazing Inverse podcast. Dr. Hart's newest book is "Making It Plain: Why We Need Anabaptism in the Black Church."

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Dr. Jeroen W.P. Wijnendaele @drdragases.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Good grief, this hits home.

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HR Lady Politics enjoyer (He/Him) @ryanabt.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

@druhart.bsky.social mixes Black theology and anabaptist traditions to offer analysis of Christian scriptures. His theology of Barabbas is a must read.

The cover of Who Will Be a Witness? igniting Activism for God’s Justice, Love, and Deliverance By Drew G.I. Hart.

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Celebrate Juneteenth and deepen your commitment to faith-rooted justice with 40% off these essentials: heraldpress.com/author/drew-...

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

We’ve converted the highest office in the land into a UFC spectacle. A corrupt, narcissistic president turning the White House into a circus is an embarrassment. By far the least of his moral failings as a national leader but still embarrassing.

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

I'm pacing like I'll be playing in game 7. I hope the sixers are more locked in than I am. How are we feeling?

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

We’re days away from Shalom Summit (Sat April 25, #Harrisburg), and there’s still space to register. Hear from Dominique Gilliard, Isaac Villegas, & Sheila Wise Rowe. Come get equipped, connected & encouraged for long haul justice work. Register now: thejourneyharrisburg.org/shalom-summit/

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Benjamin Raber @benjaminraber.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

This series is so good! I would love to see written summaries, if anyone has taken time to do that. I wanted to take notes as I listened, and if I listen another time at some point I will!

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Most of us were taught a punitive interpretation of the Cross. But for the first 1000 years of the Church, Penal Substitution wasn’t the story. Salvation was liberation & victory, not satisfying divine wrath. 11 conversations that'll change how you view salvation: open.substack.com/pub/drewgiha...

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11 Conversations That Will Change How You View Salvation

Liberating from the Logic of Punishment and Rediscovering How Jesus Saves

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Mennonite Mom (she/her) ❤️‍🩹🥄💙🌊💙 @mennonitemom.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Powerful thread!!! Especially for Good Friday and Easter, but always, of course.

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

On Good Friday, the Western church has trained us to hear "It is finished" as: debt paid, case closed. But tetelestai — the Greek — means a mission fully brought to completion. The early church asked a better question: what was the mission? And the answer changes everything. 🧵

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Tonight I'll be sharing for 7 Last Words at Harrisburg First Church of the Brethren this evening at 6 PM. I'm speaking on "It Is Finished" & will explore the question: What exactly is "It"? The answer is bigger & more liberating than the conventional western answer. All are welcome. Come through.

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Join us for the 2026 #ShalomSummit in #Harrisburg to explore how you can pursue racially just neighborhoods. Hear from plenary speakers: - Dominique Gilliard - Isaac Villegas - Sheila Wise Rowe Space is limited to 200 people. Register ASAP! Learn more: thejourneyharrisburg.org/shalom-summit/

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Shalom Summit 2026: Prophetic Resistance

Get ready to dive deep into bold ideas and fearless faith at this year's Shalom Summit.

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

When the flight isn't full and you get extra room to spread out on the flight home. #ProfsOnAPlane

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Richmond bound. Bethany Seminary Board of Trustees time. #BethanySeminary #ProfsOnAPlane

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

For me #DEI can be a helpful strategy from inside an institution to move it towards greater diversity and belonging but it is not a substitute for the vital work of reparative justice, liberation, and empowerment for historically oppressed and exploited people.

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

In 2001, John Perkins told Black college students: don't flee your neighborhoods once you get your degree. Go back. I was in that room. Here's how that one challenge shaped the next 25 years of my life. drewgihart.substack.com/p/how-john-p... #JohnPerkins

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How John Perkins Influenced My Trajectory

On Black evangelicalism, the theology of relocation, and why one challenge back in 2001 still shapes where I live today.

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Many Protestants collapsed Luther's context and Paul's together, training generations to see good works as optional or suspicious. But Paul says we are created in Christ Jesus for good works. My new essay recovers what that means. drewgihart.substack.com/p/saved-for-works-why-faith-needs-action

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Saved For Works: Why Faith Needs Action

How a 500-year-old misreading of Paul trained Protestants to distrust good works and why recovering "saved for works" can realign our lives with the actual way of Jesus.

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Heading home with very little sleep! The early wake-up is hitting hard, but it was worth it to spend time with friends and make new ones at the Ember Gathering. Now, time for a travel day back home. #ProfsOnAPlane

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Don’t usually do back-to-back trips, but I’m Oakland bound & headed to the Ember Gathering to speak, reconnect with good friends, and maybe make some new ones from across the country. Cut the winter beard too…trying to step into spring. #ProfsOnAPlane

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Heading home after a rich few days at AMBS in Elkhart. Grateful for the connections, the conversations, and the reception I received. #ProfsOnAPlane

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Flying to Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart, IN to kick off Pastors & Leaders Week. This year the theme is Resistance, Resilience, and Rest, and I’ve been tapped to deliver 2 lectures on resistance. Looking forward to reconnecting with lots of good people✊🏾 #ProfsOnAPlane

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

I'll be preaching at New Life Philly Church at 10 am this morning.

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

How to melt the ICE in your neighborhood "A cold front will maintain the freeze. It takes more than a one-time exposure to the heat to get rid of the freeze. It must be a sustained and prolonged exposure for the long haul." open.substack.com/pub/drewgiha...

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S. Joel Garver @sjgarver.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

We know that when white people stand up for the rights of Black & Brown people, their whiteness won't protect them. In the eyes of white supremacists, they are race traitors and deserve what happens to them. Ask Andrew Goodman, Michael Schwerner, Viola Liuzzo, Jonathan Daniels, James Reeb, et al.

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

The fact that ICE has now murdered multiple white American citizens in #Minneapolis is unveiling that the same racialized state violence built to target Black & Brown people spills over to white people resisting the status quo. Black people have lived this our entire time in this land. #LinkArms

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sam @samveep.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

I was just supposed to follow clergy leaders as they did a pilgrimage from George Floyd Square to Renée Good’s memorial. But then when we got back to the landing spot, we found out an observer had been attacked by ICE agents who had been tailing the religious leaders. From me today in Minneapolis:

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Mennonite Mom (she/her) ❤️‍🩹🥄💙🌊💙 @mennonitemom.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

I am reading this now ☺️. Dr. Hart's voice, knowledge and experience in racial justice are so vital for this time.

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

My latest post: The Boiling Frog Method open.substack.com/pub/drewgiha...

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Maxey had 34 points, 8 rebounds, and 10 assists. Put respect on his name. #Sixers

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

I enjoyed #StrangerThings all the way from Season 1 to the finale. Some of the final episodes felt a little preachy but I think it was an attempt to provide closure to so many character arcs.

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

I like how sixers are playing so far. Embiid is moving better each game. And his scoring is improving accordingly. #Sixers #PhilaUnite

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

My 2026 goal: ramble, but efficiently.

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Sometimes it's the simple gifts that make you feel seen and understood. This gift was just dropped off by my neighbors/friends. Christmas is your invitation to join God's nonviolent insurrection against empire and death-dealing systems.

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Sixers injury report for tonight vs. Nets: Embiid is probable after missing time from illness. Barlow & Grimes are questionable with illness. Unfortunately Oubre & Watford are still out. And Tyrese Maxey is at 200% health. Let’s go Sixers. 🏀 #Sixers #PhilaUnite #nba

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Honored that my book has been named among this year’s most important theology books. Grateful for the recognition and I also appreciate hearing all of the stories and feedback from readers since the release. englewoodreview.org/important-th...

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Fifteen Important Theology Books of 2025! - Page 7 of 15 - The Englewood Review of Books

As the end of 2025 draws near, we highlight some of the most important theology books released this year Nijay Gupta , Grace Ji-Sun Kim ...

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

It's starting tonight at 7 pm CST / 8 pm EST! I'll be talking about AnaBlacktivism: Why We Need Anabaptism and the Black Church, and there will be a time for Q&A. This event is hosted by Perkins School of Theology's Black Church Studies program. smu.zoom.us/j/7312726878...

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

"For centuries, mainstream Western Christianity spread across the planet while its followers oppressed people and plundered the earth for profits." #MakingItPlain heraldpress.com/978151381636...

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Making It Plain - Herald Press

There is an answer to white Christian supremacy that is centuries in the making. For many oppressed and vulnerable people, Western Christianity has been a...

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

It’s almost time. I’ll be offering a virtual lecture and conversation hosted by Perkins School of Theology’s Black Church Studies program, digging into why Anabaptism and the Black Church have something important to offer in this moment. Join December 4th at 7pm CT/ 8pm ET. Hope to see you on Zoom.

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Headed to Boston for #AARSBL. Friday evening I’m sharing about my book Making It Plain at Mennonite Scholars & Friends, then Sunday I’m leading a Missional Hermeneutics session on where hermeneutics, theology & social change. Monday I’m on a panel w/ contributors to Children’s Bible. #ProfsonaPlane

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Got that First Class Upgrade for my first flight home. This was a good weekend and both my lectures and my Sunday sermon were received well. I especially appreciate the opportunity to support the Reparations work beginning in the Goshen region. #ProfsonaPlane

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Drew G. I. Hart, PhD @druhart.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Flying to Goshen, Indiana & tom I'll be delivering 2 lectures at a Reparations Summit as their work deepens locally. If you want to dig further my co-edited book Reparations and the Theological Disciplines. & I'll be preaching at a Mennonite church Sunday morning. #ProfsonaPlane

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