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“Maybe It’s Enough”: Reimagining Apologetics Turns One BooksConfessional

“Maybe It’s Enough”: Reimagining Apologetics Turns One

I finally got to see Reimagining Apologetics at the American Academy of Religion conference! I had planned to write this two months ago, when Reimagining Apologetics turned a year old (e.g., one year after its release date). I felt that inner call to write, along…
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justinbaileyDecember 2, 2021
A Breakthrough Case: “Virality, Vitality, and Vulnerability” Uncategorized

A Breakthrough Case: “Virality, Vitality, and Vulnerability”

Yesterday, I was planning to drive to Ames, Iowa, to give the Fall Areopagus lecture for a campus ministry at Iowa State. The lecture, which explores the relationship between theology and culture, is titled "Virality, Vitality, and Vulnerability." In the opening paragraph I talk about how…
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justinbaileySeptember 10, 2021
And so the summer ends: 2021 life update Uncategorized

And so the summer ends: 2021 life update

The Fall semester begins tomorrow, and I feel that nervous energy that always attends welcoming a new school year. Given everything going on in the world at the moment, and all that has happened over the last couple of years, I feel gravity and gratitude.…
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justinbaileyAugust 24, 2021
Reflections on Turning 40: 10 (More) Important Things I’ve Learned ConfessionalLists

Reflections on Turning 40: 10 (More) Important Things I’ve Learned

I turned 40 today. Life has been too frenetic for me to give this milestone the reflection it deserves. But I did set aside one afternoon to give turning 40 some concentrated attention. When I turned 30, I wrote a series of posts on the…
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justinbaileyApril 15, 2021
On Suspicion: A Reply to Mike Wagenman Articles & EssaysBook Reviews

On Suspicion: A Reply to Mike Wagenman

I thank Mike Wagenman for taking the time to review my book. He offers two critiques, but it seems that the heart of his concern is my consistent language of “outsider” and “insider.” I admit to some surprise at his reading of these terms, and…
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justinbaileyFebruary 11, 2021
On Starting Points and Sharp Edges: A Response to Ted Turnau Articles & Essays

On Starting Points and Sharp Edges: A Response to Ted Turnau

I thank Ted Turnau for taking the time to read and review my book for Christianity Today. I think I would enjoy a coffee conversation with Ted (I hope it’s ok to be familiar). I get the sense we are kindred spirits, even if we…
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justinbaileyFebruary 8, 2021
The Gift of the Artist: A Review of Art and Faith Book ReviewsIn All Things

The Gift of the Artist: A Review of Art and Faith

A few years ago, our university had the privilege of hosting accomplished artist Makoto Fujimura. He spoke eloquently to the student body, exhibited his work in our gallery, and took questions at a smaller gathering in the evening. At the latter event, the first question…
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justinbaileyFebruary 4, 2021
BIG NEWS – MY NEXT BOOK PROJECT!!! *Your Interpretation is Your Life* (Baker Academic) Books

BIG NEWS – MY NEXT BOOK PROJECT!!! *Your Interpretation is Your Life* (Baker Academic)

Here is my big news! I have contracted with Baker Academic to write my second book, tentatively titled, Your Interpretation Is Your Life. I am thrilled to be working with my editor, Bob Hosack on this new book, which is a user-friendly introduction to the…
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justinbaileyFebruary 3, 2021
“Jesus Saves”: Fragments on the Storming of the Capitol Articles & EssaysConfessionalShort Articles

“Jesus Saves”: Fragments on the Storming of the Capitol

The last few days I had scheduled large blocks of time for a major writing project. But I can't seem to write. Instead I find myself glued to the news. I normally do my best to moderate the amount of news I read: an email…
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justinbaileyJanuary 8, 2021
Birds and Branches: A Blessing for 2021 Costly HopeGospel of MatthewShort Articles

Birds and Branches: A Blessing for 2021

A couple of years ago, I was asked to share a short devotional at the faculty assembly. I found it the other day while cleaning out my files. It seemed appropriate as a blessing for the beginning of the year. Photo by Ross Stone on…
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justinbaileyJanuary 4, 2021
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