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Justin Johnson

@nerdyrev.bsky.social
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Big nerd, lover of hockey, sometimes baker, indigenous, ally, gamer, and mystic. He/him open.substack.com/pub/verygrungypas…

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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
I dusted off the keyboard and wrote a new post- open.substack.com/pub/grungypa...
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I’m Not Really A Pastor…Yet
As a clergy of the ELCA, I have gone through the process to become a clergy- I got my degree, had my psychological exam, was approved by committees of the Synod, the Seminary, and my Church Council, I...
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
This one might get me in trouble, but I think it should absolutely happen- open.substack.com/pub/grungypa...
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Clergy Should Unionize
Within clergy circles, we hear and share horror stories.
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
And today Trump lays out his plan to use the military to attack US citizens. Every general should have walked out.
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Latest blog post- open.substack.com/pub/grungypa...
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Diving into Christian Anarchism
I was having a conversation with a faculty member of a prestigious college recently where I shared that I was becoming a convert to Christian Anarchism.
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
What is the difference between this and the KGB in the 80s or the Nazis in the 40s?
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Once again the President embarrasses the US on a public stage in front of many of our allies in the UN. Embarrassing!
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
I mean after all, they reject the immigrant and poor, reject love and hate anyone who is not them, you know things Jesus never said a word about *sarcasm font*
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
I’m a Lutheran pastor, we know the rapture is bunk and based entirely on works righteousness. The question remain though, would you really want to spend an eternity with Christo fascists, who think they are “good” and will be raptured?
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
That service was not Christian. It was as far from it as you can get. That was Christofascism on display for the World to see.
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
For all who celebrate this national holiday- youtu.be/Gs069dndIYk
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Earth, Wind & Fire - September (Official HD Video)
YouTube video by EarthWindandFireVEVO
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
If you think antifa is your enemy, it means you are a fascist. Antifa- Anti fascist. The opposite of fascism is Democracy.
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
Ok. I’ve been using the app Finch and I officially dislike my Finch. It began with his dislike of SpongeBob. I figured, ok, I can live with that. Then today, he said he dislikes croissants and enjoys chamomile tea. What is this thing I created!?! Can I disown a Finch? 😂😂😂 You broke my heart! 💔
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Gareth Watkins @garethwatkins.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Dam been writing a book about this and she just TikToked it in 90 seconds.
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
I don’t watch Kimmel, but I know the President and FCC are abusing their power and look like complete crybabies because Kimmel made fun of Trump. I thought MAGA hated cancel culture? Just like your dear leader, you aren’t draining the swamp, your leader is the swamp as is the GOP.
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Are you ready for this? In America- Cost for a Cardiac Cath (pre-insurance)- $109,086 After Insurance Adjustment aka What I owe- $3432.86 Medical Insurance is a discount card.
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Latest blog post- What Keeps You Up at Night?- open.substack.com/pub/grungypa...
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What Keeps You Up at Night?
I usually put free graphics and silly pictures to draw attention to the post, but I want to be real for a moment here.
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
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What Keeps You Up at Night?
I usually put free graphics and silly pictures to draw attention to the post, but I want to be real for a moment here.
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
I was feeling nostalgic and played an old playlist. Remember this song? It was released shortly after Obama’s inauguration. Look at the hope. *sigh* m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wai6...
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will.i.am - It's A New Day (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by williamVEVO
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
The Colorado school shooter was a right wing white kid too. Hmmm, it is almost as if a certain party is radicalizing white boys yo be violent and use guns. It wouldn’t be the party that wears an AR-15 pin, would it?
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Why I hate Nintendo- Me- Dang! Super Mario Galaxy is $70!?! Dude those games are 15 years old!!! Also me- Yes, I will pre-order. Leave me in my shame!
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
As Americans have been distracted with Charlie Kirk, the GOP Senate - invoked the nuclear option ramming several Trump appointees through without vetting. - Voted along GOP lines to protect the Epstein files from being released protecting sex traffickers and pedophiles.
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Using violence rhetoric, including calling for the death and elimination of the left wing, many right wing politicians and influencers are blaming the left for violent rhetoric.
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Just remember, at any point now, Republicans can choose the right thing to do and state the President was involved with Epstein and his name is present in all the files. They haven’t though, which makes them complicit. They are just as guilty right now.
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
New blog post about part time ministry- open.substack.com/pub/grungypa...
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Rethinking Language About Part Time Calls
For most of my ministry, I have been called to full time positions in congregations.
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
“Anyone can sit in a Zendo,” a monk down the road has written. “The trick is to sit in the world.”
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
Trumpflation. Look at the price of grapes!
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
I hope the company making Tylenol sues the heck out of RFK Jr. Stating things without evidence is asinine.
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Why is Google Navigation the way it is? “Turn right in 75 cubits” “In 95 rabbit’s foot’s turn onto Smith St.” “If James is traveling south from Chicago at 56 MPH and Larry leaves Tampa and heads north at 92MPH, that is when you will turn. You have 25 grains of sand to figure it out.”
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
That 6AM alarm hit differently this morning. Uff da!
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
I have to write my first verbatim this week. The last time I wrote a detail specific one was 1997. Yikes!
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Happy Cherokee National Holiday
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
With Fall right near by, I bought a new flannel shirt to wear with my clergy shirt. This time it is a hoodie flannel combo. If we are not careful, this might become my everyday wear. 😂
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
It is almost hockey preseason and I am so ready. I will fully admit it is going to be weird watching the Leafs without Marner on the team. I know it was a good and needed trade, but Marner was the player that helped make great plays for Matthews and Tavares.
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Imagine allowing children to die because you want to earn money from a gun organization and receive a good rating from them. This is sickening and the NRA is a terrorist organization supporting the GOP.
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Perhaps, and I know this is wacky, but it is our obsession with guns. Gun laws would be good. I mean, I know we’ve tried nothing, thoughts and prayers, and making sure the mentally disturbed can have access to guns and it has gotten worse, so maybe the opposite?
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
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We Don’t Live in the Binary When it Comes to Politics and People
To say I had a strange last few months would be an understatement.
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
It is one of those mornings where I have been looking forward to an afternoon nap. Now it is afternoon and my nap is about to happen. Yay!
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
Since the world is on fire, this is where I have been living. My name is Meep, I am purple, and I live on Egg Farts Farm
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Me- attends his first Engaging Students ULS meeting. Also me 30 min into the meeting- OK, I can lead that workshop in a few months. Finally me 1 hour after the meeting- All you had to do was keep your mouth shut Justin. 😂😅😂
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Let’s see- Has ordered states to put their thumb on the scale so people are no longer represented and gerrymander. Has militarized ICE and invaded DC and LA. Has sent the FBI to his political enemies’ homes. Sounds like a dictator to me. NRA? States rights republicans? Retired military? No one?
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
I’m on a fast until I have blood drawn at 11AM. Warning, do not talk to me before the coffee enters my system as I might be growl-y 😂
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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 19/08/2025
Novo Nordisk’s move to cut the price of Ozempic to $499 for the uninsured is a modest step forward, but let’s not forget. Ozempic costs just $59 in Germany while it costs less than $5 to make. The U.S. must no longer pay the highest prices in the world for prescription drugs.
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Novo Halves Ozempic Price to $499 a Month for Those Paying Cash
Novo Nordisk A/S is slashing the cost of Ozempic for cash-paying patients after the diabetes shot became the poster child for high US drug prices.
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
ICE is the opposite of religious guidance. It is a bastardized version of proof texting and it is gross and offensive. religionnews.com/2025/08/19/h...
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DHS is using the Bible to promote ICE, claiming ‘righteous’ fight against immigrants
(RNS) — The agency refers to Scripture as it seeks to recruit agents who are pivotal in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
That is the wackiest system ever! The insurance company is dictating my health needs over my doctor because the medicine might cost too much and the insurance company doesn’t want to lose profit. The insurance company my paycheck is paying for.
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
I’m in the US and my doctor prescribed a medication yesterday. The pharmacy needs approval from my insurance company before filling the order to see if they will cover it.
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Can I be honest? The MSNBC rebrand threw me off. I am involved with lots of Muscular Sclerosis groups and the slogan is usually End MS. MS Now made my brain pause because I thought it was in opposition to ending MS.
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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 19/08/2025
As a former Texas State Rep, let me be clear: LOCKING Rep. Nicole Collier inside the chamber is beyond outrageous. Forcing elected officials to sign “permission slips” & take police escorts to leave? That’s not procedure. That’s some old Jim Crow playbook.
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
All those that predicted I would be playing this game raise their hands 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
The President does a military coup in Washington DC and calls Alaska-Russia. Yup, all of this is normal. How has he not been removed yet?
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Justin Johnson @nerdyrev.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
leavingmaga.org
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Leaving MAGA - Leaving MAGA
MISSION STATEMENT Empower others to leave MAGA and tell their stories. Foster reconciliation with their friends and family. Develop movement leaders to help others leave. Dear MAGA Americans, I was a ...
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