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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss the importance of Creating Common Memory, in light of efforts by the Trump White House to whitewash US history as it seeks to Save America's Story. I invite you to join me. www.youtube.com/watch?v=He8Y...

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My Second Cup of Coffee: Creating Common Memory (as an Act of Resistance)

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today is July Fourth 2026, our nation is celebrating it's Semi-Quincentennial, and I would like to have a discussion about our Founding documents and whether or not they are aspirational? I invite you to join me. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vzd...

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My Second Cup of Coffee: Are the Founding Documents of the USA Aspirational?

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee, I share an update on my third year of decolonizing my health. We’ll look at the history of chicken and waffles, and the Japanese discipline of eating until you're 80% full. I invite you to join me. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFAx...

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My Second Cup of Coffee: Decolonizing Health - Eating Chicken and Waffles until you're 80% Full

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today is Friday, May 22 and over My Second Cup of Coffee I would like to share with you an indigenous perspective on the Semi-quincentennial of the USA, specifically looking at our Declaration of Independence. I invite you to join me. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JimQ...

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My Second Cup of Coffee: A Native Perspective on America 250 Celebrations

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today is Friday, May 8, 2026. This past week I read the book "The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans and it got me thinking about the discipline, one might even call it the art, of presence. I invite you to join me for My Second Cup of Coffee. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfxN...

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My Second Cup of Coffee: The Discipline of Presence

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today is Thursday, April 30 and over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss how the challenges we are facing re: Voting Rights is actually rooted in our Constitution. I invite you to join me. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvHj...

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My Second Cup of Coffee: The Problem with Voting Rights is the US Constitution

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Earlier this week I spoke about how after 2 weeks of cold, freezing, snowy & icy weather our temperatures in DC are finally warming up above freezing. A perfect time to talk about the Navajo traditions of Laughing Parties & rolling in the snow. I invite you to watch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzg-...

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My Second Cup of Coffee: Laughing Parties and Rolling in the Snow

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Yá'át'ééh my relatives. It's been a few weeks since I posted My Second Cup of Coffee. I've used the past month to reframe and focus some of my work. I invite you to join me this morning as I discuss sharpening my efforts on playing the long game. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfIp...

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My Second Cup of Coffee: Playing the Long Game

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

I am excited to release the online presentation of "Christian Nationalism, Creation Stories and Corn". However, I am going to postpone the release from Nov. 20th to sometime in December. I will share the new date as soon as it is set. Stay tuned!

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Want to engage with my work more deeply while helping to keep my voice independent? I invite you to consider joining my Patreon community! Members get ad free content, live Q&A sessions, previews of new material, coaching opportunities and more. Learn more and sign up at the link. buff.ly/X9wvXDK

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

If you have not been able to attend a Common Memory event, I want to invite you to save the date for a special presentation of "Christian Nationalism, Creation Stories and Corn". I will be releasing this talk created specifically for an online audience on Nov. 20th. Stay tuned for more details!

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

November's Patreon Q&A is coming up Nov. 25th at 8pm ET! This live zoom event is open to Patreon subscribers at the Ask Questions tier and higher. Not yet a Patreon member? I invite you to learn more and consider joining at the link. buff.ly/X9wvXDK

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

The American story is comprised of many myths, few of them larger and more widely accepted than the myth of Thanksgiving. I invite you watch this presentation as I share with you the true history of the US and explain why I no longer celebrate Thanksgiving, and neither should you. buff.ly/FoDQuAA

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Several years ago, I gave this talk at Calvin University. It's called "Race, Trauma and the Doctrine of Discovery." If you haven't seen it, I invite you to watch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYZ2...

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Did you know I am on Patreon? Patreon provides subscribers with the opportunity to engage more deeply with my work while helping me to keep my voice independent. Get ad free content, monthly Q&A sessions, exclusive lectures and more. Check out the tiers and join me! buff.ly/X9wvXDK

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

A great way to start learning about the Doctrine of Discovery and its impact on US history is to watch my TEDxTalk! It's called "The Truth Behind 'We the People' the Three Most Misunderstood Words in US History." buff.ly/lvoMkgB

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Attn: SC! LAST MINUTE CANCELLATION! We are so sorry to share that Mark's 7 pm talk at Anderson University in South Carolina has been cancelled. We apologize for the last minute notice as we were just informed as well.

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

I have been speaking around the country giving a talk called "Christian Nationalism, Creation Stories and Corn". If you have not been able to attend one of these events in person, I will be releasing a version of this talk specifically for online audiences on Nov. 20th. More details to come!

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Looking forward to speaking at Anderson University on Monday, Nov 10th! I will be giving two talks - one at 10 am and the second at 7 pm. Both events are free and open to the public. If you are in the area, I invite you to attend!

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

I was recently in Santa Ana, CA and preached at Newsong Church. My sermon was titled "Radical Inclusivity". I invite you to check it out! buff.ly/4b2lv1R

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Save the date! Tues. Nov. 10th I will be speaking at Anderson University in Anderson, South Carolina. I will be speaking at 10:10 am on The Doctrine of Discovery and Thanksgiving and at 7 pm on Christian Nationalism, Creation Stories and Corn. Both events are free and open to the public. Join me!

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Looking forward to being at the CCDA National Conference in Grand Rapids this week! On Thursday and Friday (11/6 & 11/7) I will be presenting two workshops. The first will be with Soong-Chan Rah on The Doctrine of Discovery. The second is about Decolonizing Health. Would love to see you there!

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

If you are attending the CCDA National Conference in Grand Rapids this year, I invite you to check out one of my workshops! Nov. 6th I will be doing a presentation with Soong-Chan Rah on the Doctrine of Discovery and Nov. 7th I will be doing a workshop on Decolonizing Health. See you there!

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Pete Hegseth recently announced a decision on the Medals of Honor for Wounded Knee, stating that the soldiers "deserve those medals" and "their place in our Nation's history is no longer up for debate". I invite you to listen as I discuss the "Shock and Denial" behind this decision. buff.ly/FHdBMsY

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Recently, over My Second Cup of Coffee, I discussed the "Shock and Denial" that is behind our Nation's inability to rescind its Medals of Honor for the Massacre at Wounded Knee. Why is our nation "unable" to face its own history? I invite you to watch. buff.ly/8p9JZqE

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

If you would like to watch the livestream of my sermon at Newsong Church this morning, follow the link! buff.ly/xkv1TPG

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Help keep my voice independent by joining my Patreon community! I have several different membership levels that are designed to help you more deeply engage with with me and my work. I invite you to consider joining Patreon for the month of November and check it out! Learn more: buff.ly/8Kxqe5h

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

On Sunday, 11/2 I will be at Newsong Church in Santa Ana, CA preaching on "Radical Inclusivity" and giving a community lecture called "Christian Nationalism, Creation Stories and Corn". All events are free and open to the public. I would love to see you there!

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

On this episode of my podcast, I discuss the "Shock and Denial" that is behind our Nation's inability (from both sides of the aisle) to rescind its Medals of Honor for the Massacre at Wounded Knee. Why is our nation "unable" to face its own history? I invite you to listen. buff.ly/FHdBMsY

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

This week, on my podcast, I discuss the "Shock and Denial" that is behind our Nation's inability to rescind it's Medals of Honor for the Massacre at Wounded Knee. I invite you to join me for this latest episode of my podcast. www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3Q-...

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss the "Shock & Denial" behind our Nation's inability to rescind it's Medals of Honor for the Massacre at Wounded Knee. Why is our nation "unable" to face its own history? It's a symptom of a much deeper wound. I invite you to join. www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3Q-...

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My Second Cup of Coffee: The USA’s Shock and Denial of the Massacre at Wounded Knee

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Next weekend I will be speaking at Newsong Church in Santa Ana, CA! 11/2 at 9 and 11 am I will be preaching on Radical Inclusivity. At 6 pm, I will be giving a community lecture called "Christian Nationalism, Creation Stories and Corn". All events are free and open to the public. See you there!

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Tonight (10/26) at 8 pm ET, I will be hosting my monthly Q&A session on Patreon! Open to Patrons at the Ask Questions tier and higher. It's not too late to join! Check out the membership tiers, sign up and join me tonight! buff.ly/5jk7N3z

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

In light of our nation's recent decision to not rescind the medals of honor for the soldiers at Wounded Knee, I wanted to share a blogpost I wrote on the topic awhile back. I also will be discussing Wounded Knee on the next episode of My Second Cup of Coffee, buff.ly/ZalRcFa

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The Massacre at Wounded Knee and 18 Medals of Dishonor

On Friday December 29, 2017 I came across a news article regarding Oskar Groening. Oskar was an accountant who served in the SS in Nazi Germ...

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

I invite you to join me for my monthly Patreon Q&A session Sunday night (10/26) at 8 pm ET. This event is open to Patreon members at the Ask Questions tier and higher. Not yet a member? Learn more about the subscription levels and sign up at the link. buff.ly/5jk7N3z

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Looking forward to the CCDA National Conference in Grand Rapids, MI! I will be doing two workshops - Decolonizing Health and a workshop on the Doctrine of Discovery with my co-author Soong-Chan Rah. If you are in the area, I invite you to consider attending! buff.ly/Ew63a9o

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Yá'át'ééh abíní. Went for a run this AM, no phone, no camera, no pictures. Just my barefoot shoes. Stopped mid-run to greet the sunrise with my prayers. It was gorgeous. In a chaotic world intent on making us reactive, it’s important to start the day in stillness. Walk in beauty my relatives.

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

A couple years ago, I was on Preston Sprinkle's podcast for an episode called "A Native American Perspective on Christian Nationalism". If you didn't hear it (or want to listen again), I invite you to check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=gK-D...

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Heard me speak recently and have some questions? Every month, on Patreon, I host a live Q&A session for subscribers at the Ask Questions tier and higher. This month's Q&A will be Sunday, Oct. 26th at 8 pm ET. Would love to see you there! Not yet a subscriber? Sign up today! buff.ly/6h7G6MH

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Earlier this year, I was a panelist on a webinar hosted by Churches for Middle East Peace. Along with Dr. Willie James Jennings and Dr. Ben Norquist, we had a great discussion of the theology of land and the imagination of place. If you missed it, I invite you to check it out! buff.ly/9ukeKpy

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

"As the nation observes Indigenous Peoples Day, Navajo activist and author Mark Charles is calling for more than symbolic change. In this powerful conversation with Native Bidaské host Levi Rickert, Charles explores the true meaning of the day..." Check out our discussion here! buff.ly/gn4js8g

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

“You cannot discover lands already inhabited. That process is known as stealing, conquering, or colonizing. The fact that America calls what Columbus did ‘discovery’ reveals the implicit racial bias of the country—that Native Americans are not fully human.” - Unsettling Truths buff.ly/EFQadAg

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Ya'at'eeh my relatives and happy #IndigenousPeoplesDay. At noon ET an Interview with me on the Native News Online podcast: Native Bidaské will be streamed on YouTube. You can watch the interview using this link. I invite you to join. youtu.be/nEiteUX639o

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Native Bidaské Special: Indigenous Peoples Day Should Be About Truth

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Tomorrow (10/13) I will be on Native Bidaske talking about Indigenous Peoples' Day! I invite you to watch at 12 pm ET and 7 pm ET on Facebook, YouTube and Native News Online. buff.ly/YMc2ACQ

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

For Indigenous Peoples' Day, I want to educate people about the Doctrine of Discovery. One of the best resources I have for doing that is a TEDx talk I gave a few years back. I invite you to watch it and share! #IndigenousPeoplesDay #TEDx #CommonMemory buff.ly/EFgw6Cj

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

“The myth of American exceptionalism is a bipartisan and unifying theme for most every American.... - Unsettling Truths Signed copies available on my website. buff.ly/EFQadAg

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Another great conversation from the archives is this interview with authors Kathy Khang and Matt Mikalatos. They wrote the book "Loving Disagreement: Fighting for Community through the Fruit of the Spirit". Still a very relevant topic for today and I invite you to watch! buff.ly/ta89lgU

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Mark Charles @wirelesshogan.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

A few months back, I was thrilled to share My Second Cup of Coffee with Matt Mikalatos. Matt is an author, screenwriter and, most recently, a strategic protester of the Trump administration's immigration policies. If you missed our conversation, I invite you to listen! buff.ly/q5lG2sk

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