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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Why are there people who think it’s cool to watch videos or play mobile games on an airplane with volume on and no headphones?

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Christian Century @christiancentury.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

What’s all the pushback to Bad Bunny about? Why was his halftime show so resonant? Second-generation diasporan-born Puerto Rican scholar Kristina Lizardy-Hajbi chats with @jonmathieu.bsky.social about the performance. youtu.be/e2ndlvbYg4w

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The message of love in Bad Bunny’s performance

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

I don’t know why I’ve made this my mission, but every year instead of recommending 3 books I share about a book, a video game, and a board game.

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Conducting this interview was so, so, so helpful to me as a faith leader and a human being. If you get a chance to read it, I hope it helps you too.

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Christian Century @christiancentury.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Writer Tom Montgomery Fate chats with Jon about the peaceful protests at the ICE facility in Broadview, IL, where several faith leaders were recently arrested. youtu.be/bKGNh_WmvGY

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The religious significance of Chicago ICE protests

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Christian Century @christiancentury.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

“This enraging callousness, this unjust distribution of wealth, is Jesus’ lede, and not just rhetorically but also ethically and theologically.” – @jonmathieu.bsky.social www.christiancentury.org/lectionary/s...

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September 28, Ordinary 26C (1 Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31)

Preachers often bury the lede—especially with this...

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Christian Century @christiancentury.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Writer @annajrollins.bsky.social chats with @jonmathieu.bsky.social about the nature of truth, inside and beyond the conservative Christianity they both used to practice. youtu.be/fdS1YX-aB9I?...

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Evangelicalism, postmodernism, and the question of truth

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Bar Harbor, Maine, is just mostly ice cream shops. In other words, heaven.

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

I know “time is money” for Uber drivers more obviously than many others, but could they possibly wait for me to buckle my seat belt before they screech ahead in an attempt to break the sound barrier?

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Okay I am watching this New Heights episode with Taylor and I admit, it slaps (when I try to say something cool I have to use words from like 10 years ago)

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

It’s puzzling to me: these conservative evangelicals are out here talking about truth-telling, truth-telling, truth-telling, but you tell them the truth that they’re ass clowns and they get upset.

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

In case you want to read something a little punchy this morning. In this double book review I make the case that evangelicals probably aren’t going to be the ones to give the most meaningful critiques of evangelicalism.

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Hopefully some scholars will write about why public CEO infidelity at a Coldplay concert can save the morale of a dying nation. Seriously, I’d read that.

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Christian Century @christiancentury.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Bible scholar Julie Faith Parker chats with @jonmathieu.bsky.social about merisms, Hebrew words, and eunuchs in scripture. youtu.be/1q6AFj7P9e4?...

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Gender is not binary in the book of Genesis

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Christian Century @christiancentury.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Mac Loftin makes the case that artificial intelligence is evil (to Jon, who sort of likes AI). youtu.be/Fhb2WLXPEm0

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Is all artificial intelligence evil?

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Gas is so expensive here in Pittsburgh, PA. Thanks Obama. I mean Biden. I mean Kamala. I mean California governor Gavin Newsom.

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

I stumbled upon a video of Counting Crows covering “the 1” by Taylor Swift, which is so well-suited for me specifically that I think when the US crumbles and war takes us all I will die happy.

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Christian Century @christiancentury.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Don’t miss @jonmathieu.bsky.social’s chat with @caitwest.bsky.social about evangelicalism, Amish country, and high-control religion. youtu.be/s3BnFD8bKb4

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Why are evangelicals obsessed with Amish country?

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Cait West @caitwest.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

What do the Quiverfull movement, Christian nationalism, and Plain communities have in common? Apparently, musical theater. www.christiancentury.org/features/eva...

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Evangelical fantasies in Amish country

I grew up in the Quiverfull movement. In the tourism industry of Shipshewana, Indiana, I see a lot that looks...

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

You ever do that thing where you’re interviewing someone for a magazine and you reach into your pocket for a tissue but instead pull out a length of toilet paper that you forgot was there because your bathroom tissue box ran out?

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David Dault @daultradio.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

I’m grateful to Jon Mathieu and everybody at the Christian Century @christiancentury.bsky.social for giving me an opportunity to say more about my recent piece about consent, violence, and the plight of Remeysa Ozturk. youtu.be/O7OV34fES_0?si=gsILH9jDoP9…

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Can philosophy help us process horrifying headlines?

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Christian Century @christiancentury.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Writer @lizcharlottegrant.bsky.social and our @jonmathieu.bsky.social try to understand the extreme theologies lurking just behind the surface of many troubling headlines. youtu.be/f48gQLiE3Gg

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The theology fueling MAGA evangelicals

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Really fun and interesting chat with @alanlevinovitz.bsky.social about teaching religion in a university setting.

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

This essay has it all: Anthony Bourdain, cool theology… okay it has two things, but still it’s great.

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

This was a fun conversation, and I really appreciate this take on demons.

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

A pro-Russia intelligence director, an anti-vaccine health secretary. Cool. Cool cool cool.

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Someone signed off an email with “PoC,” and my mind scrolled through "Person of color” and ”Piece of crap” before landing on “Peace of Christ.”

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

On X, my sister (running for judge) was targeted by a right-wing hate group. About 150 of the comments insulted her appearance, sexuality, or gender. I reported the 10 worst comments to the site. The over/under for how many will be disciplined by X is 1. (I should say we’re 0 for the first 5.)

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

I really enjoy this reflection from Brando Ambro. So many Christians want to "make America great again” without any real sense of what greatness is according to the way of Jesus.

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Christian Century @christiancentury.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

“The combination of political radicalism and biblical Christianity makes William Stringfellow a strange but refreshing voice today, when Christian nationalism is ascendant and the liberal opposition has quit the stage.” – Mac Loftin www.christiancentury.org/features/pol...

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Political demons

For theologian and civil rights activist William Stringfellow, understanding American politics means taking demons...

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Christian Century @christiancentury.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Why are historians reevaluating Jimmy Carter’s presidency? And whatever happened to his version of the Christian faith? Randall Balmer chats with our @jonmathieu.bsky.social. youtu.be/nyhy_11vxP4

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Jimmy Carter’s faith and legacy

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Christian Century @christiancentury.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

We’re here! If you don’t know the Century (a monthly magazine of thoughtful, independent, and progressive content about faith and culture), check out this list of our top articles from 2024. If you do know us, please share this post so that folks can find us here.

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Our top 24 of 2024

Happy new year! Here are the Century articles from last year that enjoyed the most online...

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

If government employees are going to be banned from talking about DEI, I guess the rest of us should talk about the ways that equitable and inclusive communities of diversity are diversifying in the name of inclusive equity and equitable inclusivity, diversely and equitably and inclusively.

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We will never stop talking about DEI — Harbor Online Community

Certain words (like diversity, equity, and inclusion) have been banned for government employees. We’ll just have to talk about them even more.

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Just in time for this polar vortex, our furnace went down to about 50% functionality. So we’re trying to survive. I do not recommend icebox living, seriously zero stars, BUT having a space heater cranking when you step out of the shower may be the innovation humanity’s been waiting for.

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Excited about the content we are making at CC. Check out our top articles from last year. (Also my roundup of exvangelical women’s memoirs made the list! Shoutouts to my friend @caitwest.bsky.social and hopfully-future-friends @sarahmccammon.bsky.social and @lizcoolj.bsky.social.)

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Our top 24 of 2024

Happy new year! Here are the Century articles from last year that enjoyed the most online...

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

I know we don’t need another conspiracy theory but hear me out. Like ten years ago, buffalo chicken dip was everywhere. Restaurants were making it, people were bringing it to parties. WHAT HAPPENED to buffalo chicken dip?

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Every time I drink a London fog, I think it tastes like Fruity Pebbles. Which is why I keep drinking London fogs.

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

I had all these aspirations for the new year but then I got obsessed with first amendment audit videos.

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Elizabeth Palmer @elizabooksann.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

In 2018, I asked Jimmy Carter what question he’d ask God first when they meet face to face. He replied, “I think I would be in a mode of thanksgiving.” I’m glad that he's now dwelling in eternal gratitude (and perhaps also asking God a few questions). www.christiancentury.org/interviews/w...

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Why Jimmy Carter is hopeful

“I look on my faith as a...

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

I think if you’re able to open up a new box of tissues and remove exactly one tissue without tearing it, it’s time for someone to start your epic fantasy story arc by revealing to you that you’re the long-awaited tissue god.

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

My sister Amy and I went back to our hometown to judge a speech/debate tournament at our old high school. The building has been majorly improved in the 20 years since I’ve been there. I asked Amy who has glowed up more, the school or the two of us. Without a pause: “Us.” #siblings

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Why yes, I did write about lesbian necromancers in outer space in the latest issue of the Christian Century. Achievement unlocked. (this is where I would tag author Tamsyn Muir, who appears not to be on bluesky) www.christiancentury.org/features/gif...

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The gift of words

Here are some books and other wordy presents the CC staff will be putting under the tree this...

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

I’ve never had a truly viral tweet, but I’m glad my most celebrated one was my argument that I’m zero degrees from Kevin Bacon. My mom is a good sport.

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

I’ve never listened to much metal music, but this article is really interesting and the illustration is awesome. www.christiancentury.org/features/mus...

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Music for the apocalypse

Growing up, I never understood the book of Revelation. Then I started listening to Black...

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Just unexpectedly shared a smile with an older lady making pretzels at an Auntie Anne’s in the airport and it sort of restored my hope for humanity.

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Come visit us at booth 125 if you’re at AAR/SBL!

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Jon Mathieu @jonmathieu.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

This is just capitalism, isn’t it? We encourage “innovation,” bringing us helpful things we’re grateful for, then in the name of profit we make those things terrible.

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