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Ezra Byer
Husband, father, and full-time writer at ezrabyer.com.
How Do I Love Christians Who Differ from Me on Important Topics?
This summer has been busy, but good. Between writings gigs, speaking opportunities, school stuff, and podcast conversations I have talked with some great people, read some fascinating books, and had hours of time to reflect. I’ve had the privilege to work on some lighter topics such as self-development but
When Should I Speak Up? Thoughts on Using Your Voice in a World Where Every Word is Judged.
Since my controversial post last week, a number of people reached out with a message that went something like this, “Ezra, I agree with what you’re saying and think it’s important but I don’t feel I’m in the best position to share what you said publicly.
Why Christian Nationalism is a Greater Enemy to the Church than the Radical Left
What happened at the capitol on January 6th was despicable. A couple of points up front. No, I was not there. Yes, thousands marched in peaceful protest. Some of them were my friends who have strong misgivings about the integrity of the recent U.S. election. In many respects, I
The Black Dog and Other Thoughts on Depression
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Podcasts
TMCP 31: Why Every Dad Should Have a Running Buddy [David Hartkopf]
David is the Dean of Undergraduate Studies at God’s Bible School and College in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has a Master’s of Music from Miami University and currently pastors at Pine Grove United Methodist Church in Falmouth, Kentucky. He works with a variety of students from many different backgrounds
What Do You Do When All You Hear is the Voice of the Accuser?
Have you ever been at a low point in your life when it felt like the voice of Satan was bombarding your mind non stop? It’s not a comforting place. Frustrating as it may be, it is a part of the Spiritual journey we cannot bypass or ignore. Every
A Boring Idea That Can Radically Change Your Life
I’m guessing that by now you are getting pretty tired of the negativity on social media. Aside from the 2016 US election cycle, it’s hard to remember a time in recent history when Americans (including Christians) have been more at each other’s throats. Here are some of
My Journey of Becoming Less Racist and Some Personal Thoughts Following the Death of Ahmaud Arbery.
Like many in our nation, I was sickened to hear about the shooting of Ahmed Arbery. An innocent black man senselessly gunned down, all while he was out for a jog. Racism exists. The question then becomes, what can we as Christians do about it? What is a Christlike response?
Why I Can’t Get Philippians 2 Out of My Head!
So the other day I was meditating on Philippians 2 – again! It seems like I just can’t get away from this passage. And while it’s easy to rightfully focus on the first few verses (the Kenosis passage as it’s called), as I listened to this chapter on
Kind Words and Why You Shouldn’t Load 2,000 lbs in a Dodge Caravan
So the other day I was at Home Depot (I call it the guy’s version of thrifting) picking up supplies for a backyard clubhouse I’m building for my kids. Okay, it was supposed to be a chicken coop until we found our homeowners association doesn’t allow them…
Seven Lessons From this Crazy Covid-19 Season
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