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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Dramatic pruning turns a sermon draft into a great sermon. There are roses in your sermon, and yet in the first draft they cannot be seen for the tangle of branches. From my book: Preaching in a New Key: Crafting Expository Sermons in Post-Christian Neighborhoods (IVP Academic, 2025).

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Worship leaders! Two day retreat for n Maple Ridge, a short drive from Vancouver. Nov 2-3. Come join us! Only eight spots remaining. At Loon retreat Centre, nestled in a forest.

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The pursuit of holistic health could not be more important for Christian leaders. A recent study of Gen Z’s experience of religion, titled “Navigating Uncertainty,” describes this cultural moment as “a season . . . marked by . . . failures in leadership and broken trust.”

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Let’s finish the summer with a funk music dance party! This Sunday evening, Sept 6th, at ours in East Vancouver! RSVP to eringoheen@gmail.com

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

What's a good book to think through politics and Christianity?

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

People in Canada are far more interested in what the Bible has to say than pastors tend to think. While many pastors are shifting into a more topical mode in their preaching, in post-Christian Canada people want to know what the bible says and to understand the deets. biblesociety.ca/scriptureunt...

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Season 13: Episode 14 | Mark Glanville | Are People More Open to Faith Than We Think?

In this episode, Dr. Mark Glanville, Director of the Centre for Missional Leadership at St. Andrew's Hall, joins Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling to explore the tenderness of Jesus.

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

This is my 3rd reel responding to the decision of the Presbyterian Church of Australia in to no longer allow women to be elders. It makes me sad to be posting these reels, for I have many friends in the PCA, both female and male.

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Soulfired played under the apple tree two weeks ago. All generations dancing to funk music! Sooo fun! Our next East Van party is Sept 6th in our backyard! RSVP to eringoheen@gmail.com You can book Soulfired for your event or party - DM me for details.

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

The Presbyterian Church of Australia in the State of NSW has just voted to disallow women from being elders. I started out as a pastor in the PCA. I comment on this decision in this reel.

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Soul Fired played under the apple tree in Vancouver last Friday. People from every generation dancing! You can book Soul Fired: markrglanville@gmail.com

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Tomorrow evening, Friday 17th July 2026: Live soul music dance party in our backyard! East Vancouver. RSVP to eringoheen@gmail.com. Laser lights guaranteed.

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

An extraordinary book by Old Testament scholar Amanda Benckhuysen: “The Gospel According to Eve: A History of Women’s Interpretation.” Benckhuysen shows us the dignifying and empowering ways in which female interpreters, throughout Christian history, have understood Eve, her character and actions.

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

I had the privilege of speaking at the annual retreat of the Anglican Diocese of New Westminster: how to preach (expositorily) to nourish faith in our thoroughly post-Christian culture. People experience faith mixed w doubt, and have complex relationships with the bible itself . . .

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Every biblical book was written to shape particular communities to be salt and light in their contexts. Preaching should reflect this dynamic. Check out my online course, based on my book: thecml.ca/course/preac...

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Can I go on record in saying that the Old Testament is regularly mistreated by preachers?

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Gaslighting in Ancient Courts and Modern Courts: The U.S. Supreme Court and Psalm 12.

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Introducing my course on expository preaching for new preachers! For seasoned preachers this course is an opportunity to recalibrate, as you seek to connect with contemporary listeners.

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Trump’s threats against Iran this week, including threats on civilian infrastructure gets me thinking about empire in the Christian scriptures.

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

This clip is taken from my new video course: Preaching in a New Key: Crafting Expository Sermons in Post-Christian Neighborhoods. A course for new preachers. For seasoned preachers it’s an opportunity to recalibrate, as you seek to connect with contemporary listeners. thecml.ca/course/preac...

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

It is difficult to express just how excited our tween-age audience was to hear Wynston Minckler and I play Golden. . . . at the Vancouver Christian School Elementary School band concert night.

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

The United States and U.S. evangelicalism is sick. Overnight Trump posted images representing the Obamas as apes. As evil as this is, it is no surprise, for Trump's racism and hatred has been clear since before his first term.

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Can we reflect what an astoundingly low bar that is, that Republicans are at last speaking out, as ICE murders White Americans before the eyes of a watching population? Scripture says "love the stranger."

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

I believe that the key to discerning the morality of ICE in the Twin Cities is to go back to how the "largest immigration enforcement operation ever" began. It began with a short statement by Trump regarding people from Somalia . . . missioalliance.org/profaning-th...

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

David Evan's new book, Damn Whiteness: How White Christian Allies Failed the Black Freedom Movement. I saved this book until I had time to read it slowly and reflectively.

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Refining our lens for biblical interpretation is a crucial task. Much harm is done by those who posture as guardians of the truth. I recommend "Reading the Bible on Turtle Island: And Invitation to North American Biblical Interpretation," by Zacharias &Hoklotubbe. @racheldhastings.bsky.social

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Black theology and Anabaptist theology together? My friend Dr @druhart.bsky.social has just released a new book, offering a pathway for Christian engagement that combines Black and Anabaptist theology.

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Anyone else still dress up when telling Christmas stories? Crowns, cloaks, frankincense, and stars are all fair game, to maintain interest, & communicate to a diversity of ages, and “having fun with it.” It’s great to include historical background. People are fascinated by history . . .

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

The first Christmas gig of the year for each of us! Chestnuts Roasting by an Open Fire is such a beautiful tune. It was a joy to play it with the brilliant Tess Meckling and leading bassist Conrad Good. Congratulations to Cam Roxborough and Neighborhood Church for a wonderful community event!

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

I was delighted to return home to this award in the mail: "Winner: Christian Non-Fiction - Academic." Improvising Church: Scripture as the Source of Harmony, Rhythm, and Soul, is a "missional church" guide for post-Christian contexts. (I use the word "witness" rather than "mission" in the book.)

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

"A Whisper in Herod’s Winter: Christmas as Clandestine Hope" Jesus was born &Herod died in about the same year. Herod died in city he modestly named Herodium, to his glory. He was brutal. The incarnation is a whisper, not a shout. Article . . . christiansforsocialaction.org/resource/a-w...

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A Whisper in Herod’s Winter: Christmas as Clandestine Hope

Christmas arrives as quiet resistance within Herod’s winter—a whispered hope born into darkness, faithful to Matthew’s telling of the Nativity.

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Donald Trump called people who have been refugee-d from Somalia, “garbage.”I believe we are well past the point now where it is thoroughly immoral to support Donald Trump’s presidency in any way. There can be no justification for his inhumane, callous, and deeply racist speech and policies.

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Guess the Christmas carol. From jazz Matins service, Artisan Church, Vancouver.

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Yesterday I went on a pilgrimage to find answers to Trumps new refugee policy. . . Given Trumps announcements regarding refugees this week, and the shootings in DC, I needed to get a clear head space to think about all this. . .

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Thanksgiving: An Ancient Grounding Exercise for Reducing Insomnia . . . I took this video just before I spoke at Vancouver Christian School high school chapel yesterday. . . when I spoke about my late grandmother's practices.

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

What is the gospel? I spoke at a conference &it was clear that for the other speakers "gospel" means that J has died for my sins, period. This then determined the scope of the conference : we are "saving souls", only. But how is "gospel" is used in the NT? The word "gospel" demands more from us.

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

A comment on the Trump Administration's all-too-common gas-lighting talk, in light of the Old Testament, specifically Psalm 12.

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Psalm 18: "To the merciful you show yourself merciful; to the crooked you show yourself perverse." Once again, the bible has something to say about our culture today.

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

I was so grateful for this thoughtful interview with Kenny of WTC, in the U.K.

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Early morning practice is good for the soul. Early morning UV light is good for the sleep. Are you free this Friday evening? Come out and hear our soul duo, in support of Jacob's Well, a communal living room in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside! doorandtable.raiselysite.com?fbclid=IwY2x...

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TheoDisc Podcast @theodisc.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

On the latest @wtctheology.org.uk TheoDisc episode, @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social riffs on preaching with improvisation, harmony in community, and staying tuned to the Spirit’s movement 🎹 Watch: youtu.be/2o8fZS-sVBY or search “theodisc” wherever you get podcasts. #theosky #bible #preaching

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

When invited to speak, I often try to add a music event. Music almost always opens something fresh and surprising at a conference or retreat. Music can heal relationships when there has been distance or harm. It can calm us down and open our imagination to something new in our work.

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Perhaps the greatest sin of the MAGA movement is that they break the Third Commandment: “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.” (Exodus 20:7)

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

I'm delighted to announce that Improvising Church: Scripture as the Source of Harmony, Rhythm, and Soul, has won best Academic Christian Book of the Year award, with highly reputed The Word Guild! www.ivpress.com/improvising-...

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Englewood Review of Books Best Theology Book of the Year Plenty of books diagnose our post-Christian malaise. Here's a dynamic solution. The post-Christian cultural turn is creating the conditions

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Many conservative American Christians support Trump’s moves toward autocracy because he delivers on issues they see as moral imperatives. In this video I assess autocracy itself in light of Scripture, specifically the law of the king from Deuteronomy 17:14-20.

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Wednesday PM a bunch of us in Vancouver gathering at UBC to chat about the future of the church. Come join: Dr Chris James Beth Carson-Malina, Open Way Diana Gee, Faith Community Christian Church Sam Voo, Granville Chapel Filipe Balieiro, Westpoint Grey Baptist www.eventbrite.com/e/1417622088...

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

"Jazz deals with what is. It discerns the truth about the world: it grieves what is broken in the world and it celebrates life. We might reflect that jazz grieves what Christ grieves, and it celebrates what Christ celebrates." christiansforsocialaction.org/resource/jaz...

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Jazz, Justice, and the Gospel: Why Artmaking Belongs in Christian Activism

Justice isn’t only about protest and policy. In this lyrical reflection, jazz pianist and biblical scholar Mark Glanville explores how artistic intuition—especially through jazz—reveals truth, fuels j...

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

I'm delighted to be shortlisted with other Australian authors for the SparkLit awards, Australian Christian book of the year prize.

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

The Psalms are full of wisdom and warning for this political moment. Psalm18 “With the merciful you show yourself merciful; with the blameless you show yourself blameless; with the pure you show yourself pure; and with the crooked you show yourself perverse.” (Vs25-27) Source of Jesus' beatitude

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Join the Mark Glanville Jazz Trio for the Cookie Jar House Concert, held in the cosy living room of the Glanville house. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/1417801184... Come out and support local musicians:)

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Mark Glanville @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Grateful to The Pastor's Workshop for posting my piece on preaching. Guidance for preaching in post-Christian contexts. Preachers need ask: How can we display the wisdom of Christ and the beauty of Scripture in contexts where these can’t be taken for granted? thepastorsworkshop.com/blog/preachi...

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Preaching in a New Key: Crafting Expository Sermons in Po…

What does preaching in a post-Christian community look like? Mark Glanville explores

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